Good morning, Great Falls.

The Downtown Great Falls Association is hosting Military Appreciation Days downtown from today until November 13th to honor Veterans Day — military members and their families should check store windows for fliers with local discounts.

Great Falls Animal Shelter at 1010 25th Avenue NE features Pets Of The Week—Lewis, a 2½-year-old, 66-pound mixed breed dog who is playful but cautious in noisy spots, and Frito, a small cat with a seal-point coat who is partially blind in one eye.

Both animals are ready for adoption, and interested families can call 406-454-2276 for more details.

Fernanda Lastra, a candidate for Great Falls Symphony's new conductor, led a concert with guest Christine Sherlock on Nov.

8 to connect the community through music—she aims to expand the youth orchestra program if selected. The symphony will feature each finalist in six concerts this season with pre-concert talks and meet-and-greets so the community can help choose its next maestro.

Officials from Cascade County Disaster and Emergency Services under the Sheriff’s Office will test the CodeRED emergency notification system at 10 a.m. Nov.

12 in partnership with Great Falls Police and Great Falls Fire Rescue; a recorded message from Sheriff Jesse Slaughter will be sent gradually over about an hour and no action is needed.

Today, Great Falls enforces a new ordinance that restricts fireworks after a local vote passed with a 55% majority to limit certain types—only sparklers, fountains, and minor novelty items are allowed, and violators may face fines up to $1,000, court appearances, and confiscation of their fireworks. Licensed shows will still be permitted, ensuring that residents can enjoy fireworks legally.

The Department of Public Health and Human Services has advised parents and health care providers to stop using ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after two lots were recalled due to an outbreak of infant botulism causing at least 13 cases in 10 states — no cases have been reported locally. Health care providers are urged to check infants for symptoms and parents should seek immediate care if any signs develop.

Great Falls home prices remain steady with a median price of about $380,000—a 6% increase from last year—despite national market challenges.

NeighborWorks Great Falls is helping first-time buyers through its HomeStretch program, which offers 30% of the cost as down payment aid and has already helped one family with more closings expected soon.

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.

November Wine Pairing Dinner

6-9 p.m. — Enbar Craft Cocktail Lounge — $95 per person — Enjoy a delightful full-course dinner paired with five exquisite wines from Del Rio Vineyards.

Cat vs. Griz Cycle Fundraiser

5-7 a.m. — Peak Health and Wellness Center — Free for members — Ride for a cause during this fun rivalry event while enjoying pancakes and pieing instructors.

PMP Certification Training in Great Falls, MT

Nov 25-28 — Small Business Development Center — $1599 — Gain essential project management skills and earn your PMP certification with expert-led training.

Pinky and the Floyd Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets starting at $86 — Experience an unforgettable night with the tribute band Pinky and the Floyd.

The Nutcracker Ballet

6:00 – 8:30 PM — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets $42.00 - $91.00 — Experience the magical journey of Marie and her Nutcracker in this holiday classic.

Beth Stelling Comedy Show

9:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Newberry — Tickets from $58 — Experience an unforgettable night of comedy with Beth Stelling in Great Falls.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin II Training Class

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Great Falls College Montana State University — $1890 — Enhance your Linux skills with hands-on training in Great Falls, MT.