Good morning, Great Falls.

The Salvation Army is seeking volunteer bell ringers to staff high-traffic locations (Sam's Club, both doors at each Walmart, Super One, Scheels, Smith's, North 40, and Albertsons) daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through December 24th to raise funds for shelter, food, and other essentials for those in need.

TAC Data Centers pulled out of its lease option for 569 acres in Great Falls today—Upper Missouri Waterkeeper cited regional water shortages as a key concern.

Meanwhile, data center projects in Hardin and Butte will move forward with upcoming regulatory reviews and discussions on energy supply and water use.

Great Falls Public Schools are reviewing a pilot program that would have a paid reserve deputy from the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office serve as a school resource officer (the board will consider the plan on November 24th), while Sen. Tim Sheehy introduced the SROs Act to provide a federal tax break on retirement pay for eligible retired officers and veterans serving in schools.

Calumet donated $100K to boost public safety—$50K went to the Cascade County Sheriff's Legacy Foundation and $50K to the Great Falls Police Community Foundation—with the funds set to help launch a new school resource officer program that the Great Falls School Board will vote on November 24th at 5:30 p.m.

Park Place Transitional Care and Rehab cut the ribbon on Montana's first long-term ventilator and tracheostomy unit this week so patients no longer need to travel out of state for specialized care.

Timothy Rock said the unit is key for people injured during Montana’s active outdoor life — keeping families close.

A 152-unit housing development was proposed on the east side of Great Falls and was discussed at the Nov.

20 Neighborhood Council 4 meeting. The applicant, Cal Kunkel, plans to convert 19.2 acres into multi-family housing with integrated garages and upgraded public utilities — the city planning board will review its impact on traffic and infrastructure.

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.

Russell Varsity Basketball vs. Flathead

2:00 – 3:15 PM — C.M. Russell High School — Ticket prices may vary — Cheer on the Russell varsity basketball team as they face off against Flathead in a thrilling non-conference game.

December Wine Pairing Dinner

6-9 p.m. — Enbar Craft Cocktail Lounge — $95 per person — Delight in a full-course meal expertly paired with exquisite wines from Cline Family Cellars.

The Very Arbitrary Book Club for December

2-3 p.m. — Great Falls Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion of 'Small...' with Dan and Amanda.