Good morning, Great Falls.

Thirty fifth-grade construction campers built six dog houses over three days in June under the guidance of four construction teachers and six community volunteers at the annual Construction Camp and donated them to the Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center on October 14th—helping shelter dogs get a proper home.

The Great Falls Public Schools board approved the new inclusive playground at Lewis and Clark Elementary on Oct.

13, funding it with $153,777 from federal CDBG funds and $78,518 raised by the PTA—now open for neighborhood use including the nearby Montana School for the Deaf and Blind.

On Oct. 13, Great Falls Public Schools approved a 15-foot easement for NorthWestern Energy to power a new air quality monitoring station at the Seibel soccer complex—east of 52nd Street North and Silverwood Court.

The fenced station will offer more accurate air quality readings away from high traffic and comes at no cost to the district.

Great Falls Park and Recreation has launched a contest for an original non-AI design in vector format to serve as the 2026 Ice Breaker logo, with submissions due by Oct.

25. Staff-selected designs will be open for a public vote from Oct. 27—31 and the winning designer will receive a free family registration and a framed starting line photo.

Green Apple Behavioral Health moved into a new 9000 sq ft facility at 1219 Central Avenue and has expanded its mental health, addiction, and support services to operate seven days a week.

The center now offers weekend hours for working clients and provides jail and youth programs—addressing critical service gaps in Great Falls.

The city planning board voted in favor to annex 25 acres and zone a 154-pad mobile home park called The Lariat at 4600 7th Ave. N. on Great Falls' east end at its Oct.

14 meeting—staff said the project requires off-street parking and infrastructure improvements. The proposal will now go to the City Commission for a final decision amid local concerns over traffic and safe school drop-offs.

The Tribune is asking local readers to vote for Athlete of the Week for Oct.

14 to 17 with nominees from Great Falls High and CMR (voting ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.). Last week’s winners were Aza Trombley and Ryland Crane (winners will be announced next week).

Daft Punk Tribute Night

8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Newberry — Tickets starting at $80 — Experience an unforgettable tribute to the legendary Daft Punk.

Powering Savings: Energy Tools & Financial Opportunities for Montana Businesses

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — SpringHill Suites by Marriott Great Falls — Free entry — Explore tools for energy efficiency and financial support to enhance sustainability for businesses and organizations.

Broadway in Love

7:30-9 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a romantic evening with Broadway stars Libby Servais and Stephan Stubbins as they perform their heartfelt show.

World Ballet Company - The Great Gatsby

6-7:30 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Check the website for ticket pricing — Experience the Roaring Twenties with dazzling ballet and a tale of love and scandal.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

7-9:30 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the magic of the season with acrobatics, puppets, and stunning performances.