Good Day
Great Falls
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The A.T. Worship Temple Church is hosting its 13th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive-By Giveaway today at 3726 Fifth Avenue North from 9 a.m. to noon, offering families a meal basket with turkey, sides, and dessert. Families drive up and volunteers place baskets in unlocked vehicles—helping ease holiday burdens for those in need. KRTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A LendingTree poll shows 54% of Americans plan to shop local Small Business Saturday, and Great Falls retailers such as Farmer’s Daughter Fibers and Let's Play Games and Toys are preparing for a busy day. Owners (like Candice English) expect the event will boost local shopping and holiday sales. KRTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Great Falls-Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission chose the Arvon Block as the 2025 city Christmas ornament — the building now houses Hotel Arvon and Celtic Cowboy and marks the 18th piece in an annual series. Designed by local artist Sheree Nelson, the ornament is sold for $20 at the city planning office and other local sites, with proceeds supporting the preservation of historic places in Great Falls and Cascade County. The Electric
- ➤ The Historic Preservation Office unveiled a pewter Christmas ornament (designed by local artist Sheree Nelson) featuring the Arvon Block built in 1890 by Robert Vaughn, a local pioneer. The ornament costs $20 and is sold at local sites (Planning Department, History Museum, Public Library, Cassiopeia Books, Dragonfly Dry Goods, Mountain Colors Yarn) with proceeds supporting historic preservation in Great Falls and Cascade County. KRTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Nov 24 meeting, the Great Falls Public Schools board set its election timeline for a May 5 board election with three seats available. Filing opens Dec 11 through Feb 9 and the board approved a mail ballot resolution estimated to cost $65,000—candidate filings will determine if ballots are mailed or if the election is declared by acclamation. The Electric
- ➤ Stephanie Becker, executive director of the Great Falls Public Schools Foundation, announced she will step down in March after a five-year tenure that expanded community financial support and improved teacher grants. The board will soon begin the search for a new leader to continue her work — a transition designed to sustain the foundation’s progress. KRTV
- ➤ On November 24, the Great Falls Public Schools Board approved the concept for a reserve School Resource Officer pilot program—aiming to add a reserve deputy from the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office to support the GFPD-led team while drafting a detailed interlocal agreement. Sheriff Jesse Slaughter proposed the idea to fill gaps in school coverage, and the board plans to complete training, vetting, and evaluation details before potentially launching the pilot next school year. KXLH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. National Parks Service announced that starting Jan. 1 international visitors will pay higher fees to support park maintenance—nonresident annual passes for America the Beautiful will cost $250 and a $100 surcharge will be added at top parks while rates for U.S. residents remain unchanged, and digital passes will be offered for convenience. Great Falls Tribune
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Toddler Time for December
10:30-11:15 a.m. — Great Falls Public Library — Free entry — Engage toddlers with songs, stories, and playtime to build early literacy skills.
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