Good morning, Great Falls.

The Salvation Army in Great Falls is gearing up for KRTV’s Day of Giving on Dec.

9 at two Albertsons stores as it supports local families with food, toys, and household essentials. Volunteers and donations help run its client-choice food pantry and youth programs.

As winter threatens Great Falls, Angel Room (500 Central Avenue West) is asking locals to donate sleeping bags, blankets and propane tanks to help keep vulnerable residents warm and safe.

Great Falls Public Library Foundation partnered with Great Falls High School students to debut a 30-second PSA at GFHS auditorium promoting its 36th Annual Children's Book-A-Thon fundraiser.

The spot will air on TV this week.

Expressions Of Silence from the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind will host a Christmas program on Sunday, Dec.

7 at the Mustang Center on Central Avenue. The performance features sign language music for $5 with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. and starting at 1 p.m.

At Wednesday’s Board of Health meeting, Cascade City-County Health Department officials reviewed budget challenges as expenses rose 54% from $1.4 million to $2.15 million and revenues fell.

County leaders plan to shift some grant-funded services to outside providers (monthly updates will continue) to focus on core communicable-disease control.

The Great Falls City Commission approved IX Blessings Mobile Home Park, bringing 152 manufactured home lots to a 25-acre site near Seventh Avenue North and 42nd Street North south of Morningside Elementary School to address local housing needs.

The project faces additional steps before breaking ground next spring.

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.

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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