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Helena Area Resource Guide 2011-2012

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Arts and Entertainment............... 5 Education............................ 8 Get Involved

Advocacy............................................. 8 EnvironmentAL................................... 8 Families................................................ 8 Fraternal............................................ 8 Hobby................................................... 9 Military & Auxiliary......................... 10 Motor................................................. 10 Neighborhood.................................. 10 Political............................................. 11 Professional..................................... 11 Protective.......................................... 12 Seniors............................................... 12 Service................................................ 12 Support.............................................. 13 Youth.................................................. 15

Government.................. 16 Working & Living

BankS & CREDIT UNIONS..................... 18 Business Resources.......................... 18 Churches........................................... 18 Emergency #s.................................... 19 Health clubs...................................... 20 Libraries............................................. 20 Media.................................................. 20 Movies................................................ 21 Parking.............................................. 21 Transportation................................ 22 AIRLINES............................................... 22 cAR RENTALS....................................... 22 VEHICLE REGISTRATION........................ 22 DRIVER’S LICENSING............................. 23 Utilities............................................... 23

About Discover Helena Discover Helena is a guide for Helenans to keep up with the changes in town or to help newcomers find what they are looking for. This magazine, produced by the Independent Record is a listing of resources to help in searches ranging from where to go to liscense your car to locating the nearest bank branch. You will find information on arts and attractions, education, groups and organization, government and living and working in Helena.

This resource guide was created to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. To add, change or delete any listing for the 2012-13 issue of Discover Helena, please call 447-4003.

Discover Helena is published by the Independent Record, 317 Cruse Avenue, Helena, MT 59601.

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Arts and Entertainment

A.L. Swanson Gallery, 863 Great Northern Blvd. Suite 1 , 443-3342 A gallery of artistically functional furniture and fine art; produces some of the most sought after furniture in the region, displayed in context with other world class artists. Paintings, ceramics, sculpture and photography coupled with a woodworking studio behind glass viewing walls render the ultimate art experience. Open Tuesday through Fri. 11a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.alswanson.com Allegro School of Dance, 443-1231, 636 Barney. Ballet and creative movement, and Visions in Motion for the developmentally disabled and special needs dancer. Beth Barry, artistic director. www.allegrodance.net.

Alive @ 5, downtown concert series at various locations in the summer www. downtownhelena.com, 447-1535.

Archie Bray Foundation, 2915 Country Club Ave., 443-3502. Ceramic artists’ studios, sales gallery and pottery classes. The Archie Bray Foundation is dedicated to the enrichment of the ceramic arts, providing artist residencies, ceramic classes, workshops and exhibitions. www.archiebray.org, e-mail archiebray@archiebray.org Art Center, 227-5830. Bi-weekly artists’ painting session. No instruction. Gallery space for members. www.theartcenterhelena.com Ballet Montana, 447-5508. Montana’s first and only professional ballet company. Nationally recognized and in residence at Carroll College. Dancers from the nation and abroad present outstanding and unique professional dance to the Helena community and beyond. www.balletmontana.us Beads Extraordinaire and Queens of Arts Gallery, 433 N. Last chance Gulch, Helena, 443-0379. Beads, gifts, classes, custom orders, and repairs. In the gallery: artwear (featuring sizes S to 3X), jewelry, dolls, mixed media, unique gifts. Seven member artists and a monthly guest artist. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Birds & Beasleys, 70 S. Park Ave., 449-0904. Wild bird store and fine arts and nature gallery featuring artist Jane Shull Beasley and other Montana artists and artisans. www. birdsandbeasleys.com Bear’s Den Custom Framing/Alan Snell Gallery,1330 N. Montana Ave., 442-4151.

Features art of Montana native Alan Snell, custom framing, prints and giclee’ printing. www.alansnell.com Creative Arts Center, 718 Logan, 442-6519. Instruction in dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and creative movement. Home of Premiere Dance Company.

Charlene White, director. www.premierdancecompany.org.

Ghost Art Gallery, 21 S. Last Chance Gulch, 443-4536. Specializes in western and wildlife art. www.ghostartgallery.com Grandstreet Theatre, 325 N. Park, 442-4270. Live community theatre and theater school for adults and children. www.grandstreettheatre.com Helena Last Chancers Barbershop Chorus, 449-7500. Helena Last Chancers Barbershop Chorus is barbershop style singing. Music instruction available. Meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at East Helena Methodist Church.

Helena Arts Center, Marcy Bergman, 3219 Lanning Rd., East Helena, 227-5830. An art educational facility that offers workshops and local artists’ painting gatherings.

Helena Chamber Singers, 443-6185. Consists of singers in the greater Helena area who are dedicated to rehearsing and performing quality choral music from around the world that represents a variety of musical periods and styles and is distinguished for its artistic excellence. www.helenachambersingers.com Helena Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, 48 Hibbard Way Suite 101, 4421860. The Helena Symphony Society is an arts organization dedicated to performing symphonic and choral literature. It is composed of volunteer singers and paid instrumentalists. www.helenasymphony.org Helena Youth Choir, Bri Shipman, 431-0020. A nonprofit boys and girls choir open for boys and girls ages 8-13. Provides an opportunity for the youth of our community to grow academically, emotionally and spiritually through the pursuit of excellence in music.

Meets Tuesdays, 4:15 to 5:40 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, corner of Ewing and 11th Ave. Holter Museum of Art, 12 E. Lawrence, 442-6400. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday 12 to 4:00 p.m. Free admission. To make a group reservation or inquire about a docent-led tour, please call. www.holtermuseum.org

5 Lewis and Clark Library, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch, 447-1690. Ongoing exhibits by local artists. www.lewisandclarklibrary.org Live! at the Civic, 422-4083. A volunteer organization dedicated to bringing live performances featuring musical artists who have performed internationally to the Civic Center. These visiting musical artists have performed for European heads of state, kings and queens and the president of the United States of America. Membership by subscription with some single tickets available. www.liveatthecivic.org Montana Arts Council, Arlynn Fishbaugh, executive director. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 444-6430, FAX, 444-6548. 830 N. Warren St., First Floor, P.O. Box 202201, Helena, MT, 59620-2201. www.art.mt.gov, e-mail, mac@mt.gov Montana Historical Society, 225 N. Roberts (across from the State Capitol - eastside), P.O. Box 201201, Helena, MT 59620-1201. Home to Montana’s Museum, Museum Store, Research Center (Library, Archives, and Photographic Archives), and State Historic Preservation Office. Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday evenings until 8 p.m. $5-adults, $1-child (5 through 18) under 5 FREE and $12-family. 1-800243-9900 or 444-2694 for tour information. Current exhibits include: Neither Empty Nor Unknown: Montana at the Time of Lewis and Clark; The Mackay Gallery of Russell Art (Charles M. Russell); Big Medicine (sacred white buffalo); and Montana Homeland.

Military Museum on 3rd floor. Library CLOSED Mondays. www.montanahistoricalsociety. org Montana Shakespeare Company, 459-4386 or 431-1154. A professional theatre company, producing classical works and offering Bard Days: Shakespearean ACT-ivity for 3rd-12th grades every summer. www.montanashakespeare.org Musikanten Montana, 8 Park Place, Clancy, MT 59634, 933-5246. Choral chamber ensemble directed by Kerry Krebill is in residence at St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral.

Performs annual concert for All Souls and December Advent Lessons and Carols; sponsors Helena Choral Week in June (chorus, voice lessons, classes, free concerts daily), the Montana Early Music Festival in April (5 concerts of early masterworks in Helena and other cities) and annual tour abroad. Tuesday evening rehearsals; call for audition. www. musikantenmt.org.

Myrna Loy Center, 15 N. Ewing, 443-0287. National music, theater and dance companies presented at the Myrna Loy Center and Helena Middle School. Workshops with visiting artists, a grant to artists program, cultural and humanities festivals also featured. Independent movie theatre generally showing two films nightly. www. myrnaloycenter.com The Original Governor’s Mansion, 304 N. Ewing, 444-4789. This late 19th century house-museum and carriage house is furnished with period items reflecting the elegant lifestyle of early Helena. Guided tours on Saturday only October 1 to April 30, noon until 4 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 3 p.m. May 1 until September 30 Tuesday through Saturday noon until 4 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 3 p.m. Cost: $4, adults; $1 children; $10 per family maximum. www.montanahistoricalsociety.org Pioneer Cabin, at the foot of Reeder’s Alley, 212 S. Park, 449-6688. Furnishings from 1864-89, some original to cabin. Open by appointment only.

Queen City Ballet, 8 W. Lawrence, 444-5004. Classes for ages 18 months to adult, including creative dance, preballet, ballet, pointe variation, prejazz, jazz, salsa, modern, dance combo, musical theater, hip hop, pretap, tap, yoga and yogalates, and power workout, stretch & strength. Campbell Midgely, artistic director. www.queenscityballet.com Senior Center Dancers, The Neighborhood Center, 200 South Cruse, 457-7354.

Groups for men and women, ages 50 and older.

State Capital Band, an amateur band that performs summer concerts on Thursday evenings at Memorial Park.

State Capitol Building, 444-4789. Guided tours available on Saturdays only October 1 to April 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 1 p.m. Group tours available. Information for free self-guided tours available on first floor. May 1 to September 30 tours available Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 2 p.m. and Sundays noon until 4 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 3 p.m. www.montanahistoricalsociety.org or email dmitchell@mt.gov.

Xpress Singers, Sweet Adelines, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Barb Leland, 431-5854. barb640@hotmail.com. Chorus and quartets.

A 30-member women’s singing group, singing a cappella harmony. They sing for conventions, parties, nursing homes, hospitals and travel to regional Sweet Adeline competition. www.xpress-singers.org Tango Helena, 449-5541. Interested in dancing Argentine tango? We have a social dance every third Saturday of the month at the Montana Club; classes every Thursday; and practice every Sunday. See www.tangohelena.com or call 449-5541 for more information.

Turman Larison Contemporary Gallery, 337 N. Last Chance Gulch, 443-0340.

Contemporary fine art by regional, national and international artists. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.turmanlarison. com Upper Missouri Artists Gallery, 7 N. Last Chance Gulch, 457-8240. Work by Montana artists including pottery, paintings, glass objects, and sculpture. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Education To register or transfer to an area school, visit that school’s web site to determine your neighborhood school and for general information. For more help contact the administrative offices.

Register at the individual school office; be sure to bring the birth certificate and immunization record for the child.

www.helena.k12.mt.us East Helena Public Schools Central Office, 226 E. Clinton. District mailing address for all buildings: P.O. Box 1280, East Helena, MT 59635, 227-7700. Superintendent Ron Whitmoyer: ext. 4001, www.ehps.k12.mt.us.

Eastgate Elementary School, 4010 Gradestake, 227-7770. Principal Jill Miller.

Robert.H. Radley Elementary School, 226 E. Clinton, 227-7710. Principal Joe McMahon.

East Valley Middle School, 401 Kalispell, 227-7740. Principal Dan Rispens.

Helena Public Schools General Administration, Superintendent’s Office, 55 S. Rodney St., 324-2001, Superintendent Keith Meyer, www.helena.k12.mt.us Helena Elementary Schools Broadwater, 900 Hollins Ave., 324-1130. Principal Sue Sweeney Bryant, 1529 Boulder Ave., 324-1200. Principal Nick Radley Central, 402 N. Warren St., 324-1230. Principal Merry Fahrman Four Georgians, 555 Custer Ave., 324-1300. Principal Melinda Thompson Hawthorne, 430 Madison Ave., 324-1370. Principal Deb Jacobsen Jefferson, 1023 Broadway, 324-2060. Principal Lona Carter-Scanlon Jim Darcy, 990 Lincoln Rd. West, 324-1410. Principal Brian Cummings Kessler, 2420 Choteau Ave., 324-1700. Principal Karen Stout-Suenram Rossiter, 1497 Sierra Rd. East, 324-1500. Principal Kareen Bangert Smith, 2320 5th Ave., 324-1530. Principal Pam Wright Warren, 2690 Old York Rd, 324-1600. Principal Tim McMahon Helena Middle Schools C R Anderson, 1200 Knight St., 324-2800. Principal Bruce Campbell Helena Middle School, 1025 N. Rodney, 324-1000. Principal Josh McKay Helena Secondary Schools Capital High School, 100 Valley Drive, 324-2500. Principal Elisabeth Hudnutt.

Helena High School, 1300 Billings Ave., 324-2200. Principal Greg Upham.

Project for Alternative Learning (P.A.L.), 1325 Poplar St., 324-1630. Principal Craig Crawford.

Montana City School 442-6779, 1 McClellan Creek Rd., Clancy, MT 59634.

Superintendent Tony Kloker, principal of first through third grades Steve Connole.

Principal of fourth through eighth grades Stephanie Thennis.

Montessori School Montessori classrooms are offered at Broadwater, Central and Smith Schools. Contact the Helena Public School Offices for more information. Montessori Kindergarten is located at Children’s World Montessori School, 32 S. Ewing, Suite 122, 449-3726; Morning Sun Montessori , P.O. Box 413, 118 Placer, 459-0892 or 439-06077. Discovery KidsZone Montessori School, 26 Sweetgrass Rd., Montana City, 449-6865.

Colleges Carroll College, 1601 North Benton Ave., 447-4300. The leading Catholic liberal arts and pre-professional college in the West. www.carroll.edu The University of Montana Helena College of Technology, 1115 N. Roberts, 444-6800. A two-year institution of higher education. One of the four campuses of the University of Montana, the college gives special attention to occupational programs and general education associates’ degrees for transfer to four-year colleges. www.umhelena. edu PRivate Schools First Lutheran School, 2231 E. Broadway, 442-5367, www.firstlutheranhelena.org Helena Adventist Christian School, 2410 Belt View Dr., Helena, 465-6451, www. hacs.adventistnw.org Helena Christian School, PreK through Grade 12 , 3384 Canyon Ferry Rd, Bldg. A, East Helena, 59635, 442-3821 or 442-5210, www.helenachristian.org St. Andrew School, 1900 Floweree, 449-3201. Classical and Catholic education for all grades (K thru 12). Standardized test scores 80 percentile and above. Teaching is based on Catholic catechism, but the school is not associated with the Helena Diocese. www.standrewschool.org Home School Information Superintendent of Schools, Marsha Davis, 447-8344.

Office of Public Instruction, 1227 11th Ave., Lindy Miller 444-6774.

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Other Career Training Institute, Business Resource Center, 347 N. Last Chance Gulch, 443-0800, www.ctibrc.org MEA.MFT, 1232 East Sixth Ave , 442-4250. The association represents and advocates for its members through collective bargaining, political action, legislative lobbying and legal defense. www.mea-mft.org.

Special Education, Helena School District #1, 55 S. Rodney St., 324-2005. Provides supportive services to students enrolled in the school system, www. helena.k12.mt.us Adult Learning Center, 815 Front Street, 324-2118, Jake Gustin, Administrator.

The purpose of the Adult Center is to provide for the literacy needs of adults in the community. All staff are committed to recognizing individual needs, assisting each student in achieving his or her highest potential and promoting the desire for lifelong learning. www.helena.k12.mt.us

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Get Involved Advocacy

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Montana Chapter, Joan Nye, 322-8587.

Commissioner of Securities and Insurance at the State Auditor’s Office, handles securities and insurance problems.

Room 270, 840 Helena Ave. 444-2040 or 1-800-332-6148. www.sao.mt.gov Disability Rights Montana 406-4492344 or 1-800-245-4743. 1022 Chestnut Street, Helena, MT 59601. Consumer issues for the disabled. http://disabilityrightmt.org.

Governor’s Office of the Citizens’ Advocate, source for referrals. Room 232, State Capitol, 444-3468 or 1-800-332-2272. www.citizensadvocate.mt.gov e-mail,

citizensadvocate@mt.gov Montana Consumer Protection, 2225 11th Ave., 444-4500. 1-800-481-6896.

Handles consumer complaints concerning retail businesses.

Montana Human Rights Bureau, of the Department of Labor & Industry 1625 11th Ave., 444-2884 or 1-800-542-0807. A neutral party that investigates complaints of discriminations. www.montanadiscrimination.com Montana Independent Living Project, 34 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 500, 4425755 or 1-800-735-6457. Promoting independence for people with disabilities. www. milp.us Mountain-Pacific Quality Health, 3404 Cooney Dr., 443-4020 or 1-800-497-8232.

Non-profit providing healthcare-related services to low income residents and seniors.

Medicare quality improvement organization for Montana. www.mpqhf.org

Environmental

Alternative Energy Resources Organization AERO, 432 N. Last Chance Gulch, 4437272. AERO is a Montana and regional organization focusing on sustainable agriculture and renewable energy issues. www.aeromt.org Montana Environmental Information Center, 107 W Lawrence St. #N-6, 443-2520.

A member-supported advocacy and public education organization, founded by concerned Montanans in 1973 to protect and restore Montana’s natural environment. www.meic. org e-mail, meic@meic.org Montana Wilderness Association, 30 S. Ewing, 443-7350. The group is dedicated to working with communities to protect Montana’s wilderness heritage, quiet beauty, and outdoor traditions, now and for future generations. www.wildmontana.org Prickly Pear Land Trust, Andy Baur, P.O. Box 892, 46 N. Last Chance Gulch Suite 2A, Helena MT 59624, 442-0490. The purpose of PPLT is to protect the natural diversity and rural character of the Prickly Pear Valley and adjoining lands through voluntary and cooperative means. PPLT is dedicated to perpetuating the recreational, wildlife, scenic, agricultural and historic values of the land. www.pricklypearlt.org S.A.V.E., P.O. Box 1481, Helena, MT 59624-1481, 406.449.6008. Student Advocates for Valuing the Environment Foundation is dedicated to environmental awareness and the three R’s of reduce, reuse, and recycle. www.savemobile.org, e-mail, recycle@ savemobile.org

Families

Adoption & Family Support Program (Intermountain), 38 S. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 206, Helena, MT 59601, 457-4845, e-mail, twilac@intermountain.org Catholic Social Services of Montana, PO Box 907, 1301 11th Ave, Helena, 59604, 442-4130. e-mail, rosemary@catholicsocialservicesofmontant.org Child and Family Services (DPHHS), 301 So. Park Ave., 5th Floor, Helena, MT 59604.

406-841-2400. Adoption services for Broadwater, Jefferson and Lewis & Clark counties.

DPHHS.mt.gov/cffd/ or e-mail, child and family servicesdiv@mt.gov Child Care Partnerships Resource and Referral Agency, 901 N. Benton, 443-4608. Links families to child care scholarships and programs, and such assistance and support to child care providers as business start-up, and training workshops and classes. Also sponsors the Child and Adult Care Food Program, along with parenting information and classes. www.childcarepartnerships.org Consumer Credit Counseling Services, 910 E. Lyndale, Suite A, 443-1774. www. cccsmt.org

Dan Fox Family Care Program, 616 Helena Ave S. #104, 443-4730. A nonprofit agency that supports families in providing permanent homes for children living apart from their birth parents through long-term foster care, guardianship or adoption.

Day Cares, 2401 Colonial; Suzi Graveley at 444-2012 or Bobbi Jo Walla at 655-7625 for information on licensing. www.dphhs.mt.gov/earlychilhood Head Start, Rocky Mountain Development Council, 200 S. Cruse, 457-7308. An early childhood development program for low income families and their children ages 3-5 years old. www.rmdc.net Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Montana, 400 N Park , Melisa Synness; 449-8611 or 1-800-421-MOMS (6667). Improves the health of children and families in Montana through coalition building and networking with private and public agencies. www.hmhbmt.org Helena Family History Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1610 East Sixth Ave, 443-0716. Assistance with genealogy and family tree research. Free and open to the public.

Immunization Clinic, Lewis & Clark County Health Department, 1930 Ninth Ave., 443-2584. The clinic provides disease preventing immunizations for all county residents, especially infants and children.

Independent Living Program, Department of Health and Human Services, P.O. Box 8005 Helena, MT, 59601. 301 South Park, 841-2484. Assists youth in foster care and youths who have “aged out” of foster care to successfully transition into independent living. Clientele and Eligibility: Youth 16-21 who are or were in foster care.

Home Visiting/Parents as Teachers Program for Pregnant Women, Infants and Toddlers, Lewis & Clark County Health Department, 1930 Ninth Ave. Registered nurses and family support staff of the Lewis & Clark City-County Health Department offer education and support for pregnant women and parents of children from newborn to age 3. Services include healthy pregnancy tips, health and developmental assessments, breastfeeding support and helping families connect to community resources. Through the Parents as Teachers program, moms and dads learn parenting techniques to help their child lay the foundation for success in school and life. Parents as Teachers is made possible through a grant by the Federal Safe Schools Healthy Students initiative. To learn more or to enroll, call 457-8921 or visit our website, www.co.lewis-clark.mt.us/health.

LDS Family Services, 2620 Colonial Dr. Suite D, Helena 59601, 443-1660. e-mail fam-mt@ldschurch.org Lewis and Clark Genealogical Society, 447-1690 ext. 128.

Meets second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Library.

Promotes family history and research including programs and speakers. www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mtlcgs/ e-mail, lccgen@mtlib.org March of Dimes, 643 Grand Ave. Suite B, Billings MT 59101. 406-252-7480. www. marchofdimes.com Montana Council for Maternal and Child Health, 1 S. Montana, Suite L-4, 4431674. Policy advocacy including lobbying for improved maternal and child health in Montana and public education.

Parents Anonymous, Augusto Minakata at 909-621-6184, ext. 218. We are a support group for parents who want to improve their parenting skills to curb violence towards children and find a nonviolent means of parenting and will provide contact information for support groups throughout the nation. www.parentsanonymous.org Planned Parenthood of Helena, 1500 Cannon, 443-7676. Planned Parenthood of Montana empowers all people to make private reproductive health care decisions by providing quality health care, medically accurate education and advocacy for individual rights. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/montana/

Fraternal

Ancient Order of Hibernians, P.O. Box 1916, Helena MT, 59624. Call Mike O’Connor at 442-3396.

Ancient Order of Lady Hibernians, (Mary Ronan Division), 1505 Waukesha, Helena MT, 59601, 449-8409. Kathleen Gilboy, contact person.

Daughters of the Nile, Sapphira Temple, Consistory Shrine Center, 15 North Jackson, 449-3759. Philanthropic Projects to support the Shrine Children’s Hospitals with donations of money, toys and gifts, special clothing and orthopedic devices for outpatients of these hospitals. Meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Consistory Shrine Temple the fourth Thursday of each month except June through August. www.dauthersofthenile.com.

Delta Kappa Gamma, Geraldine Bantz, 227-7911. An international honorary society for women educators.

Helena Eagles Aerie #16., Mandy Petkewich; 442-4279. Meets first and third Thursdays of the month at 8 p.m. at 801 North Fee. Elks Lodge #193, 330 Lola Street, 442-6980, e-mail, bpoe193 @bresnan.net.

Helena Moose Lodge, #639, 4750 N. Montana Ave., 442-6604. Men meet second and fourth Wednesdays 7 p.m. Women meet first and third Mondays 7 p.m.

Knights of Columbus, 1867 North Washington St., Council 844 P.O. Box 4097 Helena, MT 59604. A Fraternal and Beneficent Society of Catholic men. Regular business meeting is generally the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. We welcome all of our Brother

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Knights from around the world to join us while visiting the Helena area. To inquire about renting the Knights of Columbus Hall call 442-5420. www.helenakc844.org Masonic Grand Lodge, 425 N. Park Ave., 442-7774. Masonic Grand Lodge has a listing of all the Masonic Lodges in Montana. Masonic Grand Lodge Montana Masonic is museum open Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Helena Lodge #3, 15 N. Jackson, Blake Gardiner, 266-8007, P.O. Box 896, Helena, MT 59624. Meetings are first and third Monday at 7 pm. We have been in Helena 146 years.

Masonic Lodge in Helena, Morning Star #5, Earl Fred, Secretary, 15 N. Jackson, P.O. Box 556, 442-9115.

Masonic Lodge Ottawa #51 in Marysville. Meets first and third Fridays of month at 8 p.m. April through December. Call Ted Bush, 495-9300.

Shriners, Bill Spurzem, Recorder, P.O. 1174, Helena MT 59624, 442-5305, Ext. 3.

Shriner’s Hospital for Children is the heart and sole of the Shrinedom. Pediatric Specialty Hospital’s help thousands of children afflicted with crippling orthopedic disease, burn injuries and acute spinal trauma. These therapeutic efforts are available at no obligation to the families. Support your local Shriners or for information about philanthropic causes visit our web site at www.shrinershq.org. Meets at 15 North Jackson every third Monday of each month except June through August and December.

Sons of Norway, Neighborhood Center at 200 S. Cruse Ave., Carolan Bunegar, 4423316. Meets the second Saturday every month during the school year at 7 p.m. and holds a Lutefisk Dinner every November. A fraternal organization for people interested in the Scandinavian heritage. They offer cooking, language, embroidery, woodcarving, genealogy, and rosemaling classes. Most classes are free and open to the public. www. sofn.com Scottish Rites Bodies Lodge of Perfection, Fred Curtis, Secretary, 442-4480. Meets September through April, second Thursday of each month, 6 p.m, at 15 N. Jackson, www. helenamasons.org/scottishrite.htm. e-mail, hlnasr@mt.net Friends of the Lewis & Clark Library, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch, 447-1690.

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Hobby

Helena Astronomical Society (HAS). The Helena Astronomical Society is a small group of Helena-area amateur astronomers interested in visual observation of the night sky and the sun. HAS holds monthly meetings or observing nights (weather permitting) from spring through fall and also performs astronomical educational outreach on special occasions, including the annual springtime Astronomy Day at Carroll College and ExporationWorks. Members have portable telescopes and a permanent observatory in the Helena Valley. The group often partners with Carroll College’s Neuman Astronomical Society for Astronomy Day, and both groups have offered viewing nights at the Carroll College Neuman Observatory and other locations, on request. For more information, contact David Rotness at 447-4300 or Ashley Oliverio at 447-5415.

Montana Audubon, Steve Hoffman, 443-3949. www.mtaudubon.org, e-mail mtaudubon@mtaudubon.org Basketmakers Guild of Helena, Bobi Marshall, 443-3600.

Bridge Clubs, there are three clubs in Helena that play duplicate bridge. Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the MACO Building. Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Elk’s Lodge. Call Carol Robinson at 443-3104 or Glenda Pickett at 449-8262.

Cheap and Easy Doll Club, Bobi Harris, 443-3600.

Helena China Painters, Helen Hoffman, 442-1801. Monthly meetings except July and August. Yearly conventions at various locations.

Helena Cribbage Club, Eagles Lodge, 801 N. Fee, 442-1907. Meets September through May, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Helena Flying Tigers Model Airplane Club, Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Library. Bart Bratlien, 458-9008.

Helena Garden Club, Sue Leferink 439-5206, e-mail, nditch@bresnan.net Helena Quilters Guild, The Guild provides instruction, an opportunity to show each

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Helena Montana Kennel Club, Caroline Hudnall, 442-1918. Promotes responsible dog ownership and having fun with your dogs. Monthly meetings first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds. Obedience, agility, rally, conformation and free style classes and competitions. www.helenakennelclub.com Helena Valley Gun Dog Club,Keith Myott, 449-4324. To help you have a better hunting dog. Training sessions for all types of gun dogs. Training starts in February.

Educational meetings. www.helenagundog.clubspaces.com Helena Weavers and Spinners Guild, Annette Cade, 442-8779. Meets third week (monthly) at Montana City School. Call for information.

Last Chance Audubon Society, Brian Shovers, Secretary, 443-6640, P.O. Box 924, Helena MT 59624. Promotes understanding, respect, and enjoyment of birds and the natural world through education, habitat protection, and environmental advocacy. Meets every third Monday, September through May, 7 p.m at Montana Wild Center, 2668 Broadwater Ave. www.lastchanceaudubon.org.

Last Chance Chess Club, Melvin Drake, 475-3481. Meets regularly during fall, winter and spring Thursday nights at 6:30, in the library lobby. Tournaments available.

Last Chance Pachyderm Club, Meets Tuesday, 12 noon at Jorgenson’s. Cyndi Forbes, 443-3219.

Last Chance Square Dance Club, 431-6548, meets at the Broadwater School 900 Hollins Ave. for regular dances from 7 to 9:30 p.m. first and third Saturday evenings a month, except summer or holiday weekends. Square and round dance lessons are given Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the school. Meets September through May. Lewis and Clark Archers, Paul Cartin, 439-2058, e-mail, pau11ycartin@msn.com. or lewisandclarkarchers@gmail.com. www.lewisandclarkarchers.com Montana Native Plant Society, Kelsey Chapter, Kathy Lloyd, 503 State St. 449-6586. A nonprofit statewide organization dedicated to conserving and enjoying Montana’s plants and plant communities. www.mtnativeplants.org.

Military and Auxiliary

American Legion Lewis and Clark Post #2, Wayne Hintz, 443-6220 or 457-9433.

Disabled American Veterans, VA Regional Office Building, 3636 Veterans Drive, Suite 110B Ft. Harrison, VA Center, P.O. Box 189, Fort Harrison, MT 59636, 495-2089.

Veterans Assistance/State, Joe Foster, Administrator, 1900 Williams St., Fort Harrison,

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Montana, Larry Longfellow, P.O. Box 4789, Fort Harrison, MT 59636, 324-3992.

Helena Navy League, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine. Please contact Sande Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer, 443-8747 or 458-5314, 2234 Goldrush, Helena, MT 59601.

Civil Air Patrol, 443-3376. Lt. Col. Karen Semple open to ages 12 through adult.

Meets Tuesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 3330 Skyway Drive. Official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary.

Serves America by developing our nation’s youth; accomplishing local, state and national missions and informing our citizens on the importance of aerospace education.

Montana Supporting Soldiers, Box 4964, Helena, MT 59604. If you would like to make a donation or have questions regarding other ways you can show your support, please contact Liann Meyer, President & Founder, at 227-8824.

Motor

Capital Carriages Antique Car Club, Darrell Beckstrom, 442-5438. Local club for people interested in restoration and maintenance of old cars. Monthly meetings every second Sunday at 2 p.m. location varies. www.capitalcarriages.org Treasure State Corvette, David Johnson, 442-0650. The organization encourages planned trips, events and social activities; provides and regulates events and exhibitions; and encourages careful and skillful driving.

Neighborhood

Florence Crittenton’s Center for Pregnant & Parenting Teens, 901 North Harris, Helena, MT 59601; Tel: 442-6950 Fax: 442-6571 www.cfppt.org. Contact: Barbara Burton – Executive Director; Admissions: Pam Ponich-Hunthausen – Clinical Director. The Center for Pregnant & Parenting Teens is a therapeutic residential program for pregnant and/or parenting young women who struggle with multiple personal challenges. We believe that the birth of a baby offers a unique opportunity for change and growth in the life of a teen mother and her extended family. At the Center we support healthy change in a therapeutic environment where young pregnant and parenting teens can learn new behaviors and build productive lives for themselves and their babies.

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Housing Rental, Rocky Mountain Development Council provides affordable housing to families, seniors, and persons with disabilities who are income qualified. More information may be obtained by contacting the Eagle Manor Complex at 442-0610.

Lewis and Clark County Extension Service, Allison Flynn, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Brent Sarchett, AG/Natural Resources Agent, 100 W. Custer on the Fairgrounds, 447-8346. Offering information on horticulture, agriculture, weeds, community development, farm management, cropping system, 4-H Club, food preservation, nutrition and health, economic stability, family strength, energy and environment.

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Political

Commissioner of Political Practices, 1205 8th Ave. Mary Baker, Program Supervisor, 444-2942. www.politicalpractices.mt.gov, e-mail mabaker@mt.gov Carroll College Republicans Club, Courtney Ellefsen, Chairperson. Call for club information or e-mail, cellefsen@carroll.ed Big Sky Tea Party Association, www.bigskyteaparty.com Eagle Forum,Gilda Clancy, vice president, 431-8665. www.eagleforum.org Helena Republican Women’s Club (aka – Helena Republican Dinner Club), Judy Birch, 442-7346. Meets the first Monday of each month at Jorgenson’s at 6 p.m.

Last Chance Pachyderm Club, Cyndi Forbes, 443-3219. Meets Tuesdays at noon at Jorgenson’s.

Lewis and Clark County Democratic Central Committee, Linda Beischel, 4498024, meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Montana Democratic Party office, 303 N. Ewing.

League of Women Voters of Helena, Joy Brock, P.O. Box 6534 Helena, 59604, 4950647.

Lewis & Clark County Republican Central Committee, Jean Johnson 458-6363.

Meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Lewis & Clark Republican Women’s Club, Cyndi Forbes, 443-3219. Meets the first Friday of each month at noon at Macaroni Grill. Reservations needed by the Wednesday before.

Lewis & Clark Conservative Tea Party, 9 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 992.0224. or 266-5212 www.lccteaparty.org Lewis & Clark Young Republicans, Evening meetings. Beth Reis, 422-2949.

Montana Democratic Party, 303 N. Ewing, P.O. Box 802, Helena 59624, 442-9520. www.montanademocrat.org.

Montana Republican Party, 1005 Partridge Place #1, PO Box 935, Helena, MT 59624 442-6469. www.mtgop.org

Professional

Helena Association of Realtors, 1 South Montana Ave. Suite M2, Diane Herrick, CEO, 449-3835. The board promotes private property rights and education amongst the Real Estate industry. www.helenahar.com, e-mail, har@helenahar.com Helena Chamber of Commerce, 225 Cruse Ave. Suite A, Cathy Burwell, 442-4120.

Community and economic development. Tourism information and promotion. www. helenachamber.com Helena Housing Authority, 812 Abbey St., 442-7970. Public housing is a low-income rental program.

Helena Industries, Inc.,1325 Helena Ave., 442-8632. This nonprofit private organization provides a wide range of services to people with disabilities. Services include, work services training, work adjustment training, supported employment and job placement. www.helenaindustries.org Lewis and Clark County Historic Preservation Commission, 316 N. Park, Pam Attardo, 447-8357. This nine-member advisory board works to preserve and develop the unique historical, governmental and environmental qualities of the City of Helena and Lewis & Clark County. Meets third Tuesday of month 7 p.m. in City-County Building, www.helenahistory.com Montana Association of Realtors, 1 S. Montana Ave. Suite M1, Peggy Trenk, 4434032. www.montanarealtors.org.

Montana Community Foundation, 1 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1; P.O. Box 1145 Helena, 59624, Linda Reed, 443-8313. The Montana Community Foundation’s mission is to deliver philanthropic services to cultivate Montana’s future. www.mtcf.org Montana Historical Society, 225 N. Roberts, Bruce Whittenberg, 444-2694.

Small Business Administration (SBA), 10 W. 15th St., Suite 1100, Michelle Johnston, Director, 441-1081. www.sba.gov/mt Women’s Leadership Network, P.O. Box 1275, Mary Palkovich, 431-0136. A member driven organization designed to foster networking and leadership. WLN facilitates

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relationships with professional career-oriented women who are willing to share their knowledge and experience with others through monthly programs. Meetings are held at noon on the third Tuesday of each month at the Montana Club. http:wlnhelena.org, e-mail, wlnhelena@gmail.com.

Protective

Child Protective Services, Lewis and Clark County Department of Family Services, DPHHS Child and Family Services, 2024 9th Ave. in the Sage Building, 444-2030.

Investigates reports of physical, mental or sexual abuse and neglect of children. To make an actual report of child abuse, call the hotline at 1-866-820-5437. Also serve Broadwater, Jefferson, and Meagher counties.

Crime Victims Compensation Program, 2225 11th Ave. Kathy Matson, Program Supervisor, 444-3653. Aid innocent victims of violent crimes in obtaining compensation.

Crimestoppers, Helena Police Department, 221 Breckenridge, 443-2000. To provide a means for the citizens of Helena to assist law enforcement by reporting crimes in an anonymous manner.

FBI 10 W. 15th St., Helena, 443-3617, helena.su@fbi.gov Montana Hope Project, P. O. Box 5927, Helena, MT 59604, 949-HOPE (4673).

Sponsored by the Association of Montana Troopers, grants wishes to children diagnosed with a critical or life-threatening illness between the ages of 2-18. www.montanahope.org

Seniors

Agency IV on Aging, Rocky Mountain Development Council, Area IV, P.O. Box 1717, 200 S. Cruse Ave., 447-1680 or 1-800-551-3191. Your local office to call for information, referrals and to access services that benefit seniors; for “waiver” case management services; for long term care ombudsman services in six counties. www.rmdc.net American Association of Retired People (AARP), #3536 Lewis and Clark Chapter, 30 W. 14th St. Suite 301, Toll free at 1-866-295-7278. Information and referral for senior citizen members, for senior problems, insurance problems and concerns. Monthly meeting for members. www.aarp.org, email, mtaarp@aarp.org Daily Dinner Club/Meals on Wheels, Rocky Mountain Development Council, 4471680. Serves meals daily Monday-Friday, Neighborhood Center at 200 S. Cruse Ave. Provides home delivered meals to home-bound seniors Monday-Friday. www.rmdc.net Foster Grandparents Program, Rocky Mountain Development Council, 200 S. Cruse

Ave., P.O. Box 1717, 447-1680. Gives seniors on a limited income an opportunity to volunteer with children and youth in school settings. www.rmdc.net Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Rocky Mountain Development Council, 200 S. Cruse Ave., 447-1680. Provides meaningful volunteer opportunities to seniors while meeting the needs of nonprofit programs in the community. www.rmdc.net Senior Center Dancers, Neighborhood Center at 200 S. Cruse Ave., 457-7354. A Senior Dance Group based at the Helena Senior Center. It has class and rehearsal twice weekly and performs throughout the Helena area and the state.

Senior Citizens Center, Rocky Mountain Development Council, Neighborhood Center at 200 S. Cruse Ave., 447-1680 Provides a focal point for social and service activities that keep almost 2,000 senior citizens active and involved in their community. Bingo, Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Pinochle, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. www.rmdc.net Senior Companion Program, Rocky Mountain Development Council, 200 S.Cruse Ave., 447-1680. Provides volunteer opportunities for seniors on limited incomes to provide free supportive services for homebound elderly, who with a little help, are able to maintain their independence and continue living at home. www.rmdc.net Senior Transportation, Rocky Mountain Development Council, 200 S. Cruse Ave., 447-1680. Provides transportation to Helena area senior citizens who participate in the Helena Senior Center, Daily Dinner Club, Senior Companion Program, Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Volunteer Program, and Area IV Agency on Aging.

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), 441-1094, Helena Chapter, 10 W. 15th St. Suite 1100. SCORE consists of retired persons from the business world and from corporation positions. SCORE provides counsel to those seeking help with new and existing businesses. www.montanascore.org

Service

Helena Exchange Club Inc., Dale Field, 457-4028 or Jeff Springer, 457-8249, P.O. Box 1054, Helena 59624 meets Thursdays, 12 noon at the Eagles Lodge, 801 N. Fee. Supporting Helena and youth activities. www.helenaexchangeclub.com Helena Jaycees, P.O. Box 401, Helena, 59624, Phaedra Raymond, 475-3472, Helena Jaycees is a young persons leadership organization, training for leadership through community service for men and women between the ages of 18 and 41. Meets second Thursday of the month at noon at Perkins.

Helena Y Service Club, P.O. Box 4804, Helena 59604, Ila Steen, 442-1402. Helena Y Service Club is part of an international organization, Y’s Men

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Kiwanis, Downtown Helena Kiwanis, P.O. Box 29 Helena, 59604 – Wayne Schaff, President; 227-5271; meets Thursdays, noon, Montana Club. Last Chance Kiwanis – Robert Crants, 442-0800; meets Mondays, 7 a.m. at Jorgenson’s. Kiwanis Club of Helena, P.O. Box 4178, 59604 Angie Skjervem 442-8657, meets Mondays, 12:00 noon at Jorgenson’s. The Kiwanis’ are an International civic organization; mission is to help needy children within the communities. www.kiwanisone.org or www.mtkiwanis.com Lions Helena Gold Rush Lions Club, PO Box 4655 Don Gilbert, 458-5289. Meets first Thursday at 6 p.m. meeting room at Chili’s. Helena Lions Club, P.O. Box 1077; meets Tuesdays, 12:10 p.m. at the Montana Club. Scott Cromwell, 227-1593. The primary mission of Lions Clubs International is to assist the blind and otherwise visually impaired, although the Lions’ motto, “We Serve,” is carried out in numerous ways throughout the world.www.helenalions.org Optimist, Capital City Optimist Club, Capital City Optimist Club is affiliated with Optimists. Meets Wednesdays, 7 a.m. at Jorgenson’s. Fred Verazi, 443-5388.

Helena Rotary, Meets Wednesdays 12:00 noon at the Montana Club, Sixth floor. www. helenarotary.com Helena Sunrise Rotary,Chad Vanisko, Meets Tuesdays, 7 a.m. at Perkins. www. helenasunriserotary.com Soroptimist International of Helena, P.O. Box 1216, Helena, 59624. Meets every Thursday at 12 noon at the Montana Club. Lind Cook, 458-6006.

Soroptimist Heritage Club of Helena, Contact person, Cathy Zimmerman, 9335656 or 449-7677. PO Box 6467, Helena, MT 59604. Meets first and third Wednesday’s at 12 noon and the second Monday night at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge. These groups are service organizations that provide financial aid as well as assistance with local programs (in schools, nursing homes, community projects) on a national and international level. e-mail, soromistheritageclubofhelena@soroptimist.net web site for more information about Soroptomists are www.SoroptimistNWR.or or www.Soroptimist.org.

Toastmasters, City of Gold Toastmasters, Wayne O’Brien, 461-7928. Meets Mondays, 6:55 a.m., Metcalf Bldg. Yellowstone Rm 1520 E. 6th. Helena Toastmasters, Paul Tschida, 541-5232. Meets Tuesdays at 12:05 p.m. in room 455 of the Capitol building. Learn to have fun speaking in front of a group.

Support

Alzheimer’s Support Group, Cindy Stevick, 431-0452. For friends, family and caregivers of Alzheimer’s or dementia patients. Meets second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the AARP State office.

Al-Anon District #11 and Alateen, 449-1017 (24-hour Hotline). Support program for family members or persons in other relationships involved with alcoholics.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 443-0438 (24-hour Hotline). Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Meetings available all times of day, seven days a week.

American Cancer Society, Missoula office, 1-800-227-2345. 24 hours a day. www. cancer.org American Heart Association, Central Montana,1-800-242-8721. Building healthier lives free from cardiovascular disease and stroke. www.americanheart.org American Lung Association in Montana, 825 Helena Ave. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Founded in 1904, the American Lung Association is dedicated to the conquest of lung disease and promotion of lung health through education, research, community service and advocacy. Call 441-5100. www.lungusa.org American Red Cross of Montana, 1-800-272-6668. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. www. montanaredcross.org Birthright of Helena, 38 S. Last Chance Gulch Suite 4A, 443-0662 or 1-800-5504900. Provides free pregnancy testing, maternity and baby clothing, and support during and after pregnancy. www.birthright.org Blind and Low Vision Services (BLVS), Department of Public Health and Human Services, State of Montana, Beverly Berg, 444-2590.

Boyd Andrew Community Services, 60 S. Last Chance Gulch, 443-2343. Chemical dependency services; outpatient individual, group, after-care, intervention, intensive outpatient, DUI school, transitional living facility for men, minors in possession, employee assistance. www.boydandrew.com Brain Injury Support Group, Karen, 449-2538. Support group for survivors of head injuries and their families. Meets third Wednesday of each month at Disability Rights Montana, 1022 Chestnut, at 7 p.m.

Breast Cancer Network of Strength, 1-800-221-2141. www.networkofstrength.org CASA/GAL (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Montana,443-2448 . A statewide organization that works to improve the representation of children in abuse and neglect proceedings in the courts. www.casagal.org Center for Mental Health, 900 N. Jackson, 443-7151. Offers comprehensive mental

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health services for children, families and adults in Lewis and Clark, Jefferson and Broadwater counties. www.center4mh.org.

Citizen Advocate Office, Public Health and Human Services, State of Montana, 1-800332-2272.

Compeer, (Rocky Mountain Development Center) 200 S. Cruse Ave., 447-1680.

A volunteer-based program, which serves as a complement to therapy, helps adults overcome the devastating effects of mental illness, such as loneliness, isolation and low self-esteem by providing supportive friendships for people in mental-health care and helping them on their recovery journey. www.rmdc.net Diabetes Support Group, Sue Larson, 444-2116.

Family Outreach Inc., 1212 Helena Ave., Paula Black, program manager, 443-7370.

Family Outreach is a private, nonprofit agency providing home-based education and support services to children and adults who have disabilities and developmental delays.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline, The Friendship Center, 442-6800, anytime.

God’s Love Family Transitional Center, 533 N. Main, 443-6007. Serves families and single women and couples.

False Memory Syndrome Foundation, 1-800-568-8882. www.fmsfonline.org Focus on Recovery Hotline and Treatment Center, 1-800-675-2041 (24-hour Hotline to a treatment center). www.focustreatmentcenter.com.

The Friendship Center, 1430 Sanders, 442-6800, Anytime. The Friendship Center provides safe shelter, a 24 hours crisis line, counseling, legal advocacy, support groups and more to victims of relationship abuse and sexual assault. All services are free and confidential. Please visit our website at www.thefriendshipcenter.org.

Gambling Help Line – 24 hour, hotline, 1-888-900-9979.

Gamblers Anonymous for Life, 202-0299, Meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church office building, 511 N. Park, Helena.

God’s Love Shelter, 533 N. Main, Ann Miller, 442-7000. Provides emergency shelter for adult men and hot meals for the needy.

Helena Family Fun and Support Group, 449-0896. A nonprofit group for parents and children who like to have fun together, be supportive of each other and plan community service projects. www.helenafamilyfun.com Helena Family YMCA, 1200 N. Last Chance Gulch, 442-9622. Committed to consistent quality service by offering safe, fun and rewarding programs and facilities. Visit www.helenaymca.com for hours and offerings.

Helena Food Share, 1616 Lewis St.,443-3663 (FOOD). Gathers and distributes food to individuals and agencies in the Helena area. Open for distribution 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, and 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays only. East Helena Pantry – United Methodist Church (corner of Prickly Pear and Main St.) Monday’s 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday’s 5 to 6:30 p.m. We also have a Senior Commodity program, Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, Thanksgiving Food Boxes, and Christmas Food Boxes, and help for people too, with food stamp (SNAP) applications. Our volunteers make our work possible. Helena Food Share needs you! If you are interested in volunteering, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Dan, at 443-3663. www.helenafoodshare.org Helena Indian Alliance, 435 N. Last Chance Gulch (Colorado Building), 442-9244.

Provides advocacy in the areas of health, housing, employment, education for the Indians living in the Helena area. Hours: Clinic 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Alliance 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. www. helenaindianalliance.com Helena YWCA, 501 N. Park Ave., 442-8774. Transitional housing for women. www. ywcahelena.org Homelink of St. Peter’s, 201 S. California, Helena, 59601, 444-2244. Provides skilled services including nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, social services and home health aides to qualifying patients who are home-bound.

Hospice of St. Peter’s, 2475 Broadway, Helena, 59601, 444-2244. Provides comfort care, pain and symptom management, and support to terminally ill patients and their families. Addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement needs of patients and families.

Intermountain, 442-7920, 500 South Lamborn St., a nationally recognized Montana non-profit specializing in nurturing, therapeutic environments for children under severe emotional distress. We integrate relationship-based treatment and sound clinical discipline to assure a permanent family for every child. www.intermountain.org Lawyer Referral and Information Service, 442-7660. If you think you have a legal problem, the service selects an attorney with whom you can meet to discuss your particular problem. Not pro bono or reduced rate. Contact State website. www. montanabar.org Lewis and Clark AIDS Project, 447-1322. To prevent the spread of the Human Immune Deficiency Virus in Montana and assist individuals and loved ones affected by the disease through the provision of accurate information and education to all and through the elimination of AIDS.

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Margaret Stuart Youth Home and Jan Shaw Youth Home, 200 Miller, 449-3038.

Shelter and group home care for youth.

Mended Hearts, Rich Palmer 447-2622. Support group for those who have had heart surgery. Meets fourth Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at the Waterford.

Montana Advocacy Program, 100 Chestnut; 449-2344 or 1-800-245-4743. Consumer issues for the disabled. www.mtadv.org Montana State HIV Treatment Services, Ryan White and cash-option payment program. Judy Nielsen, 444-4744.

Montana Brain Injury Association, 1-800-241-6442. www.biamt.org Montana Human Rights Network, PO Box 1509, Helena, MT. 59624, 442-5506. The network helps communities respond to hatred, bigotry and intolerance in Montana. www.mhrn.org.

Montana Independent Living Project, 34 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 500, 4425755 or 1-800-735-6457. Promoting independence for people with disabilities. e-mail, citizensadvocate@mt.gov Montana Legal Services Association, 616 Helena Avenue, 442-9830. With nine offices around the state, provides civil legal services to low-income persons. Help line 1-800-666-6899. www.mtlsa.org Montana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, P.O. Box 4210, Helena MT 59604, 444-4676 or 1-800-332-2272.

Montana United Indian Association, 616 Helena Ave., 443-5350. The is a non-profit corporation that assists American Indians with employment training and education.

NAMI-Helena, (Helena’s Voice on Mental Illness), 458-9738. Support, education, and advocacy program for people with severe mental illness and their families. www.namimt. org National Alliance on Mental Illness for Montana (NAMI), 616 Helena Ave., Suite 218. Gary Mihelish/Matt Kuntz, 443-7871. A nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to mental illness education and advocacy for persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and to support those individuals and their family members and friends. www. namimt.org Nicotine Anonymous, 449-7038. www.nicotineanonymous.org Overeaters Anonymous, 449-4943. (no dues) all meetings are held at 512 Logan St. in the Susanna Wesley Place. Monday and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in Room 204, Saturdays at 9 a.m. with handicap accessibility. All meetings last one hour. For info call Derek, 227-6257; Lynn, 443-8185 or Liz, 449-8172 Parkinson’s Support Group, Meets the second Monday during lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waterford. For information call 443-7174 or 442-6375.

Planned Parenthood, 1500 Cannon St., 443-7676. Provides comprehensive reproductive complementary health care services in settings which preserve and protect the essential privacy and rights of each individual.

Pregnancy Loss Support Group, Meets third Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 1700 Missoula Ave. Terri Temple, 444-2250. Please call ahead.

St. Peter’s Hospital Community Education, 444-2130. Classes in smoking cessation (Quit For Life), first aid, CPR, safe babysitting and childbirth. Nutrition & Fitness (Stepping Out & Getting Out), arthritis therapy (pool) classes. Go online for information, registration, current dates, etc. www.stpetes.org.

Sexual Assaul/Rape Crisis Line, 442-6800, Anytime. (The Friendship Center) www. thefriendshipcenter.org Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Lewis and Clark County Health Department, 443-2584 (4-health), 1930 Ninth Ave. Provides education and prevention education about STDs, including HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis B. Shodair Children’s Hospital, 2755 Colonial Drive, Helena MT 59601, 444-7500 or 1-800-447-6614. www.shodair.org Shodair Children’s Hospital Department of Psychiatry, Residential and acute psychiatric care for children ages 3 to 18. Board certified child psychiatrists, psychologist, therapists, nurses, and teachers provide integrated treatment and services for families.

Shodair Department of Medical Genetics, Comprehensive clinical and laboratory medical genetic services for people of all ages. Services include cancer risk assesments as well as genetic counseling for Montanans with genetic conditions or concerns about their risk to transmit or to develop a genetic disorder. Statewide outreach clinics scheduled regularly.

St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, 2475 Broadway, 444-2370. www.stpetes.org.

State Bar of Montana, 442-7660. Answers general questions about legal representation.

Office of Disciplinary Council at 406-442-1648 enters complaints against attorneys. www.montanabar.org TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Joanne George 475-3402 or Roberta Carey 4597309. Provides help in losing weight. Includes weekly meeting with weigh-ins, talks,

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United Way, Tim McCauley, 75 E. Lyndale, P.O. Box 862, 59624, 442-4360. A single communitywide campaign for health and human services with a fund distribution system accountable to donors. www.uwlcc.com Vocational Rehabilitation Services, PO Box 4210, Helena, 59604, 444-2590 (central office). Helena Field office 111 North Last Chance Gulch Suite 4A, 444-1710.

Services include; evaluation, counseling and guidance, training, financial assistance, tools, equipment and licenses, artificial aids, medical services, placement and supported employment.

Well Lives Project, 461-1001, leave message. Provides free and confidential anonymous rapid HIV testing, lending library and social networking for the Helena area Gay and Bi men’s community.

Youth

4-H, Lewis and Clark County Extension Service, Allison Flynn, 4-H Youth Development Agent, 100 W. Custer on the Fairgrounds, 447-8346.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Helena, 30 West 6th Ave., 442-7479. Helping children in need reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships with volunteers. www.bbbs-helena.org Child Care Partnerships Resource and Referral Agency, 901 N. Benton, 4434608. Links families to child care scholarships and programs, and such assistance and support to child care providers as business start-up, and training workshops and classes.

Also sponsors the Child and Adult Care Food Program, along with parenting information and classes. www.childcarepartnerships.org Dan Fox Family Care Program, 616 Helena Ave S. #104, 443-4730. A nonprofit agency that supports families in providing permanent homes for children living apart from their birth parents through long-term foster care, guardianship or adoption. www. youthhomes.com Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming, Dawn McCloney, 1-800-736-5243. Youth development, with leadership; help girls to grow to become informed citizens, providing educational and recreational opportunities. www.gsmw.org Head Start, Rocky Mountain Development Council, 200 South Cruse Ave., 4577308, 1-800-356-6544. Head Start is an early childhood development program for low income families and their children ages 3-5 years old. www.rmdc.net Helena Area KMA (Kids Management Authority), Rocky Mountain Development Council, 50 South Park, 442-1236. Serves youth with a mental health diagnosis of Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) and their families.

Helena Youth Choir, Bri Shipman 431-0020, A nonprofit boys and girls choir open for boys and girls ages 8 to13. Provides an opportunity for the youth of our community to grow academically, emotionally and spiritually through the pursuit of excellence in music.

Meets Tuesdays, 4:15 to 5:40 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, corner of Ewing and 11th Ave. Intermountain, 442-7920, 500 South Lamborn St. A nationally recognized Montana non-profit specializing in nurturing, therapeutic environments for children under severe emotional distress. We integrate relationship-based treatment and sound clinical discipline to assure a permanent family for every child. www.intermountain.org International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Rainbow for Girls is a service oriented, nonprofit organization for girls age 11 to 20. It provides members with opportunities for community service, developing leadership skills, and forming lasting friendships. Helena Assembly #7 meets on the second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Shrine Center, 15 North Jackson. For more information contact Carol Huston at 442, 4591 or Vickie Rauser at 442-2872 Montana Youth Homes, P.O. Box 1717, Helena, MT 59624. Emily McVey, Program Director, 449-3038. Provides residential care to youth 12 to18 years old at the Jan Shaw Youth Home for girls and the Margaret Stuart Youth Home for boys. The mission of the Montana Youth Homes is to guide youth toward independence in a caring, home-like environment. We seek to empower and support youth to become strong, responsible adults.

Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC), 1400 Broadway, Cogswell building., 444-5533. Provide special supplemental food program for pregnant and nursing women, infants, and children under 5 years. “WIC” provides coupons for Farmers’ Markets and now coupons for fresh fuits and vegetable, as well, as whole grain foods. www.wic.mt.gov Youth and Older Workers Employment Program, Career Training Institute, 347 N. Last Chance Gulch, 443-0800, 1-800-254-6607. Programs designed to assist in employment for low income individuals, youth, and displaced workers in the tri-county area. ctibrc.org

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Government Helena City offices: 447-8410, www.ci.helena.mt.us Lewis and Clark County www.co.lewis-clark.mt.us Attorney: Leo Gallagher, 447-8221 Appraiser: Rocky Haralson, Department of Revenue property assessment office, 444-4000 Coroner: Mickey Nelson (D), 442-7398 County Commissioners Office: 447-8304 County Commissioners: Mike Murray (Chairman), Derek Brown (Vice Chairman), Andy Hunthausen (vicechair) Justice of the Peace: Mike Swingley, criminal matters 447-8202, civil matters

447-8201 School Superintendent: Dr. Marsha Davis, 447-8344 Sheriff: Leo Dutton, 447-8235 Undersheriff: Dave Rau, 447-8235 Treasurer/Clerk and Recorder: Paulette DeHart (D), 447-8334 East Helena City offices: 227-5321 Mayor: Anthony Strainer Volunteer Fire Chief: Troy Maness Police Chief: Dale Aschim Public Works Director: Eric Griffin

City Clerk: Sandra Milsten East Helena City Attorney: Mike Rieley

Government Offices Lewis and Clark County City-County Building All Offices Animal Control Attorney Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Elections Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Motor Vehicles Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Records Clerk of the District Court Commissioners Coroner Disaster and Emergency Services Extension Office Fairgrounds Health Department Landfill Sheriff’s Office

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Working and Living Banks and Credit Unions Helena American Federal Savings Bank, 1400 Prospect, (Main office) 442-3080, 28 Neill Ave. (downtown), 442-3038, (Skyway) 2090 Cromwell Dixon Lane, 442-4522. www.americanfederalsavingsbank.com Bank of the Rockies, 2000 Prospect, 495-1900. www.bankoftherockies.com Elkhorn Federal Credit Union, 2037 North Last Chance Gulch, 449-8690; VA Center Basement at Fort Harrison, 1842 Williams St. 442-9793. www. elkhornfcu.com First Community Bank, 2987 Prospect Ave., 449-9300; 28 N.Last Chance Gulch (downtown) 449-9800. www.firstcombank.net First Interstate Bank, 3401 N. Montana Ave., (Main Bank) 457-7171, Capital Hill Mall, 1600 11th Ave. #122, 457-7151. www.firstinterstatebank.com First Security Bank of Helena, 1721 11th Ave., 442-8870. www.fsb-hln.com Helena Community Credit Union, 915 Kessler, 443-5400; East Side Branch, 1930 Prospect; 4405 N. Montana; Armed Forces office, Building P-40, Fort Harrison. www. thecu4u.org Montana Credit Union Leaque,1236 Helena Ave., 442-9081. www.mcun.org Mountain West Bank, N.A., 1225 Cedar St., 449-2265 (BANK); Great Northern Town Center, 449-2317; Real Estate Center, 2021 North Montana Ave., 449-2265; (Westside) 1135 Euclid, 443-4100; (Eastside) 2728 Colonial, 443-4381. www.mtnwestbank.com Rocky Mountain Credit Union, 3400 N. Montana Ave., 449-2680; 1820 11th Ave., 449-5138. www.rmcu.net Trico Community Federal Credit Union, 2910 Prospect Ave., 442-1421.

US Bank, 302 N. Last Chance Gulch, 447-5215. www.usbank.com Valley Bank of Helena, (Main Branch) 3030 N. Montana Ave., 495-2400; (Downtown) 321 Fuller Ave., 495-2540; (Eastside) 1900 Ninth Ave., 495-2500; (Westside) 306 Euclid Ave. in Van’s Thriftway supermarket, 495-2480; and (Real Estate) H.O.M.E. Branch, 3171 N. Montana, 495-2520. www.valleybankhelena.com Wells Fargo Bank Helena, 350 N. Last Chance Gulch, 447-2016; 415 Fuller Ave.; 441-3500; Helena East 2950 Prospect, 457-4580.Helena Albertsons, 3151 N. Montana, 495-9880 www.wellsfargo.com Boulder First Boulder Valley Bank, 109 W 2nd, 225-3351, www.bankingonthefuture.com East Helena Valley Bank, 101 S. Lane Ave., 495-2570. www.valleybankhelena.com.

Lincoln First Bank of Lincoln, 417 Main St., 406-362-4248. www.firstbanklincoln.com Montana City Montana City Bank, 9 Bankers Lane, 443-0497. www.bankingonthefuture.com Townsend American Federal Savings, 416 Broadway, 406-266-3137. www. americanfederalsavingsbank.com Farm and Ranch Credit Services Incorporated, 233 Broadway St., 266-3051. www.frcsmontana.com State Bank of Townsend, 400 Broadway, 266-3176. www.statebankoftownsend.com.

Business Resources

Helena Area Chamber of Commerce, Cathy Burwell, President, 225 Cruse Ave., Suite A., 442-4120. www.helenachamber.com. The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce

is an alliance of individuals, businesses and organizations dedicated to the growth, economic development, and enhanced quality of life of the Helena area by working through an organized membership of Public Affairs, Economic Development, Member Services, Tourism, and Marketing councils. The chamber offers business referrals, assistance, networking, promotion and other resources.

Small Business Development Center, 225 Cruse Ave., Suite D, 447-1510. Dan Anderson, Director. SBDC is available to help existing businesses and start-up businesses in Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Northern Jefferson and Meagher counties. The SBDC staff provides free, confidential business technical assistance, low-cost business training, and helpful information to small business owners. There are 10 SBDC offices throughout the state. www.sbdc.mt.gov Downtown Helena Business Improvement District (BID), 225 Cruse Ave., Suite B; 447-1535. The BID is committed to restoring economic vitality, improving quality of life, promoting community pride and preserving our history and identity. www. downtownhelena.com.

Montana Business Assistance Connection, 225 Cruse Ave., Suite D, 447-1510. The Montana Business Assistance Connection has a revolving loan fund of $1.6 million to loan at low rates to new and existing businesses. www.mbac.biz Helena Job Service Workforce Center, 715 Front Street, P.O. Box 201505, Helena, 59620, 447-3222; Job Hotline, 447-3200. This state employment agency provides labor exchange, employment related business services, job seeker services and employment and training programs. www.montanajobs.us/helena.

churches Assembly of God First Assembly of God Church, 2210 Dodge Ave., 442-6851. www.helenafirstassembly. org Boulder Assembly of God, 502 N. Jackson, 225-3841 Neighborhood Assembly of God, 2475 Stuart, 442-2846, 2450 Floweree, 442-8523. www.neighborhoodassembly.org Baha’i Baha’i Community of Helena, Call Cindy Tholt for meeting times and locations; 443-5985 Baptist, American First Baptist Church, 201 8th Ave., 442-2090.

Baptist, Independent Berean Baptist Church, 1016 Custer Ave., 461-7800, www.boreanhelena.com Faith Baptist Church, 601 Wilder Ave, 442-1114; 5 Jack Farm Rd. Townsend, MT 2664219 www.faithinhelena.com.

Friendship Baptist Church, 5 Friendship Lane, Clancy, 442-8080.

Liberty Baptist Church, 210 Sierra Road West, 458-6300. www.lbchelena.com Baptist, Southern Calvary Baptist Church, 1225 Knight, 442-5149. www.calvaryhelena.com Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church, 3384 Canyon Ferry Road, E. Helena, 227-5119. www.cfrbc.net Helena Valley Baptist Church, 1315 Sierra Road East, 458-8152. www.helenavalleybc. org.

First Baptist Church of Boulder, 107 W Hauser, Boulder, 225-4240.

Lincoln Baptist Church, 204 Sleepy Hollow Lane, 362-4137 South Hills Baptist Fellowship, 12 John St., Clancy, 449-4685.

Treasure State Baptist Association, 2033 11th Avenue, 443-4788.

Wolf Creek Baptist, 230 Recreation Rd., 465-0354, www.wolfcreekbaptist.com Bible Hannaford Street Bible Church, 830 N. Hannaford, 449-2273. www.hannaford.org.

Buddhist Buddhist Open Circle, 9 W. Placer, 443-6593 or 442-9594.

Calvary Chapel Calvary Chapel of Helena, 1421 N. Roberts, 443-6592. www.cchelena.com Catholic Catholic Diocese Of Helena, 515 N Ewing St., 442-5820. www.diocesehelena.org Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing, 442-5825,www.sthelenas.org Holy Cross Catholic Church, Townsend, 266-4811.

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 8375 Canyon Ferry Rd., 475-9500.

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 1502 Shirley Road, 458-6114.

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St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Highway 200, Lincoln, 362-3210.

St. Mary Catholic Community, 1700 Missoula Ave., 442-5268. www.stmaryhelena.org Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 120 W. Riggs, E. Helena, 227-5334; www. sscyril.org

Jehovah’s Witnesses Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1018 Cole, 443-1858.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Mount Helena Congregation, 21 So. Colonial Dr. Cole, 443-1858.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Canyon Ferry Congregation, 443-3643, if no answer – 227-0018 Jehovah’s Witnesses Elkhorn Congregation, 443-3641.

Tridentine Catholic Holy Cross Traditional Catholic Church, 449 N. Hoback, 449-3701.

Lutheran First Lutheran Church (LCMS), 2231 Broadway, 442-5367. www.firstlutheranhelena.org New Life Lutheran Church (ELCA), 5980 N. Montana Ave., 458-6377. www. newlifehelena.org Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church (ELCA), 1400 Stuart, 442-7842. www. ourredeemerlives.org St. John’s Lutheran Church (ELCA), 1000 Helena Ave., 442-6270. www.helenastjohns. org Valley View Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3000 N. Benton Ave., 443-6663.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 301 N. Cherry St., Townsend, 266-9989.

Charismatic Mount Helena Community Church, 1710 National Ave., 449-7771 www.mounthelena.cc New Hope Christian Fellowship, 1330 Helena Ave., 449-3266. River of God Family Worship, 443-7729 Christian Christ’s Church, 921 East 6th Ave., 449-2707.

Crossroads Christian Church, 3125 Walter Drive, 442-0055. Blackfoot River Bible Church, Lincoln, 362-4440. www.visitthecrossing.com Townsend Christian Fellowship, 424 N. Pine, 266-5232.

Christian (Disciples of Christ) First Christian Church, 311 Power, 442-3525. www.fcchelena.org Christian and Missionary Alliance Christian and Missionary Alliance, 110 E Street, Townsend, 266-5651.

Christian Reformed Green Meadow Christian Reformed Church, 4790 Green Meadow Drive, 443-1443.

Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist, 1800 Highland, 442-7485. www.helenacs.net Church of Christ Big Sky Church of Christ, 3704 Old Hwy. 12 E,East Helena, 227-2238.

Church of Christ, 1000 Ewing, 442-6532.

Rocky Mountain Church of Christ, 38 S. Park Ave in the Dunphy Block, 442-8950. www. rockymountainchurch.net or www.RMCChelena.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1610 6th Ave., 442-3370.

First Ward, 1620 East Sixth Ave., 442-1835.

Second Ward, 1260 Otter Rd., 442-1960.

Third Ward, 1610 East Sixth Ave., 442-7410.

Fourth Ward, 1260 Otter Rd., 442-8143.

Fifth Ward, 1620 E 6th Ave., 449-0856.

Boulder Branch, 225-3963.

Lincoln, 362-4422.

Townsend Ward, 266-4255.

Genealogy Library, 1610 E 6th Ave., 443-0716.

Community Community of Christ, 285 Sierra Rd. West, 442-6314.

Congregational Plymouth Congregation Church-United Church of Christ, 400 South Oakes, 442-9883. www.plymouthmontana.org Episcopal St. John’s Episcopal Church, 314 N. Cedar, Townsend, 266-4214.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, 511 N. Park Ave., 442-5175. www.stpeterscathedral.net Evangelical Covenant Evangelical Covenant Church, 800 N. Hoback, 442-6813. www.covchurchmt.org Foursquare Gospel East Valley Foursquare Church, 708 East Groschell, E. Helena, 227-5201. www. ev4square.org New Hope Christian Fellowship, 1330 Helena Ave., 449-3266.

Full Gospel Fortress of Joy, 720 Faw Rd, 442-1819. www.fortressofjoy.com Independent Freedom Church Spiritual Community, 2040 OroFino Drive., 443-3039 Last Chance Chapel, 6240 Raven Rd, 495-9250. www.lastchancechapel.org

Methodist Clancy United Methodist Church, 9 N. Main, Clancy, 933-8504.

Covenant United Methodist Church, 2330 E. Broadway, 442-6501.

East Helena United Methodist Church, 50 Prickly Pear, E. Helena, 227-5346. www. easthelenaumc.org Lincoln Community United Methodist Church, 104 8th Ave. N., Lincoln, 362-4565.

The United Methodist Church, 200 N Cedar, Townsend, 266-3390.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 512 Logan, 442-5643; www.stpauls.helena.org United Methodist Church, 213 W Centennial Ave., Boulder, 225-3948.

Nazarene Church of the Nazarene, 117 Valley Drive, 442-7386. www.helenanaz.org Non-Denominational Helena Healing Rooms, 5 W. Lyndalel, 443-8750.

Living Hope Fellowship, 614 N. Main, 458-8604. www.mylivinghope.net Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 4950 Arrowhead Drive; PO Box 315, Helena, 59624 , 442-4763 .

Orthodox Eastern St. Moses the Strong Orthodox Christian Mission, Helena, 443-2945. www. helenaorthodox.org Pentecostal Miracle Place of the Rockies, 6145 N Montana Ave., 458-3737.

Pentecostal United Morning Star International Fellowship, 1015 Poplar St, 442-2386. 439-6938 Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church, PC (USA), 535 N. Ewing, 442-4775. www.fpchelena.com.

Presbyterian All Souls Community Church, 110 N. Warren (The Labor Temple), 422-1026 Religious Science Helena Center of Creative Living, 25 S. Ewing #427, 442-0224. www.thehelenacenter. org Salvation Army The Salvation Army Church, 1905 Henderson, 442-8244.

Seventh-Day Adventist Boulder Seventh-Day Adventist Church, South Main, Boulder, 225-3570.

Helena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2410 Belt View, 443-1414.

Unitarian Universalist Big Sky Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1800 Highland, 449-3096. www.bigskyuu.org United Church of Christ Plymouth Congregational Church UCC, Corner of Winne and S. Oakes, 442-9883. www. plymouthmontana.org Grace Communion International Living Hope Fellowship, 615 N. Main, 458-8604.www.mylivinghope.net

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emergency situations that require law enforcement response – for example, non-injury accidents, vandalism complaints and barking dog complaints – dial either 442-3233 (city of Helena) or 442-7883 (Lewis & Clark County).

Montana Highway Patrol dispatcher 841-7000 Lewis & Clark County Sheriff’s Dept.

442-7883 The county jail 447-8232 Helena Police Dept. general information 447-8479 Helena Fire Dept. general information 447-8472 Medical concerns St. Peter’s Hospital AA Hotline Helena, Boulder and Whitehall (24 hour) AA Answering Service Crimestoppers, to anonymously report a crime Search and Rescue, Lewis & Clark County Game Warden Road-condition reports

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Hotline Numbers to Know Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 Suicide Hotline 443-5353 Radon Hotline 1-800-546-0483 Provided by The Center for Mental Health — a 24-hour crisis line for acute mental health needs for yourself or others.

HEALTH CLUBS

Advanced Rehab, PC, Physical Therapy & Pilates, 417 N. Benton, 495-8995, www.advancedptclinic.com Broadwater Athletic Clubs and Hot Springs, 4920 W US Hwy 12; 443-5777; 607

N. Lamborn, 443-6045. www.thebroadwater.com Crossroads Sports and Fitness Club, 1013 Dearborn, 442-6733 www.crossroadsfitness.com Curves for Women, 1058 Helena Ave., 457-1439.

Fuel Fitness, 3336 N. Montana, 442-1-FIT (1348. www.fuelfitnessmt.com ImX Pilates Studio, 15 Placer St., 443-2403. www.imxpilatesmontana.com One Wellness, 1313 N. Last Chance Gulch, 449-0102 SNAP Fitness, 7 Microwave Hill Rd. (I-15 & MT City exit – NE corner) 442-4530.

Tiny’s Gym, 605 W Custer Ave., 442-4249 call Dave for hours, 439-5260

Libraries

Lewis and Clark Library, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch, 447-1690. This library provides users access to professional information services and a broad range of materials, including books, magazines, newspapers and online resources. Open 7 days a week.

A branch of the library is located 16 E. Main, in East Helena, 227-5750, East Helena Branch, Tues. & Thurs. 1 to 7 p.m. , Wed. & Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m to 3 p.m.

Also branches in Lincoln, 102 9th St., 362-4300, and Augusta, 205 Main St.; 562-3348. www.lewisandclarklibrary.org.

Montana Historical Society Research Center, 225 N. Roberts, 444-2681 Hours Tues. through Fri. , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m to 1 p.m., with the exceptions of holidays, Closed Mon. Photo Archives open Tues. through Fri. 1 to 5pm.

Montana Legislative Library, State Capitol, Room 10, 444-3598. Provides access to a focused collection of current materials relevant to issues of concern to the Montana Legislature. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. http://leg.mt.gov Montana State Library, 1515 E. Sixth Ave., 444-3115. http://msl.mt.gov State Law Library, 215 N. Sanders. Justice/State Library Building in Capitol Complex, 4443660. www.lawlibrary.mt.gov The Lewis and Clark Genealogical Society Library, located in the mezzanine of the Lewis and Clark Library, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch, 447-1690.

The LDS Genealogy Library, 1610 E. Sixth Ave., 443-0716.

Montana Talking Book Library, 1515 E. Sixth Ave., P.O. Box 201800 Helena, MT 59620-1800, 444-2064 or 1-800-332-3400, in Montana. Library services for the blind, low vision, physically handicapped, and reading disabled. www.msl.mt.gov/tbl . email, mtbl@mt.gov

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media

Newspapers Helena Independent Record (daily newspaper), 317 Cruse Ave.,447-4000. www. helenair.com. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon–Fri. Television stations KTVH, 100 W. Lyndale Avenue, Suite A, 457-1212. An NBC affiliate, on channel 12 in Helena. Local news broadcasts at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays. www.ktvh.com KMTF, CW10 TV, 100 W. Lyndale, Suite B, 457-1010. A CW Network affiliate on channel 10 in Helena. Drama, comedy, movies. www.cwhelena.com Helena Civic Television, 1015 Poplar, 447-1608. Community access TV station (cable channel 11) Public, Education and Government (PEG) programming. Streaming live on the web www.helenacivictv.com KHBB TV, Office of ABC and FOX affiliate operated in Great Falls. 601 Euclid Ave., 457-1860.

KXLH-TV, CBS affiliate, 1361 Elm St. #5 Helena, 422-1018.

Radio stations KBLL, 110 Broadway, 442-6620. AM at 1240 news, talk, sports; FM at 99.5 plays country. www.kbllradio.com KCAP, 110 Broadway, 442-4490. KCAP-AM at 1340 news, sports, talk shows.

KGR, 1400 11th Ave, 443-5237, 93.1 FM, classic rock/hits; AM at 680, late 60, 70’s and early 80’s classic rock/hits.

KZMT-FM, 442-4490, at 101.1, classic rock.

B104 FM, 10l Broadway; 442-4490. Hot adult contemporary.

Yellowstone Public Radio, Montana State University-Billings. National Public Radio affiliate heard in Helena at 96.7 FM/89.1FM, 657-2941. www.ypradio.org KGLT, Montana State University. National Public Radio affiliated and original programming at 98.1 FM. 406-994-3001. www.kglt.net KHLN, 98.5, light rock KUHM, University of Montana-Missoula. FM public radio original programming at 91.7

in Helena and 107.1 in Marysville, 406-243-4931. www.mtpr.org KMTX, 516 Fuller Ave., 442-0400. AM at 950/96.3FM , plays classic hits, www. oldiesradioonline.com; FM at 105.3, Star Station, today’s hits and yesterday’s favorites, www.hitsandfavorites.com KVCM, Box 2426, Havre, MT 59501, 1-800-265-5845, FM at 103.1. Christian music and programming. www.ynopradio.org Carroll College Radio, 88.5FM, plays eclectic mix of music and other programming.

Limited hours and broadcast range. 447-4300, Admin. Office

Movies

The Myrna Loy Center for the Performing Arts, 15 North Ewing, 443-0287.

Helena’s showplace for mainstream, unusual and foreign films, classics and documentaries. The Myrna Loy also offers a wide variety of stage events. Independent movie theatre generally showing two films nightly. www.myrnaloycenter.com Cinemark, 750 Great Northern Blvd, 442-1440. www.cinemark.com

PARKING

The Helena Parking Commission/HPC, 447-8419. Promotes, educates, manages and maintains the short and long-term parking needs and facilities within the Downtown Helena Business District. The Parking District offers free on-street parking on the primary streets as well as paid short-term paid parking for the meters and nearby lots at .50 an hour. For long-term parking, especially for employees, there are 11 parking lots, the Great Northern, 6th Avenue, Medical Arts, Jackson Street and 15th Street parking ramps available to purchase monthly permits. The HPC offers a 5% discount for five or more permits, 5% discount for annual billing and a 20% discount on $10 roll of Goldie Coins.

The HPC accepts Visa and Mastercard payments. The HPC also issues residential parking, loading and temporary handicap permits with written documentation from a physician.

Permanent Handicap permits must be submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles, 1003 Buckskin Drive, Deer Lodge, MT 59722 (406-846-6000).

The HPC Office is located at 225 Cruse Avenue on the main floor in the Helena Chamber Visitor Center. Open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for holidays. Visit www.downtownhelena.com/helenaparkingcommission

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Transportation Buses Helena Area Transit Service (HATS), 630 N. Main; 447-1580; www.ci.helena.mt.us/ departments/public-works/helena-area-transportation.html. HATS operates Monday through Friday excluding weekends and holidays. Curb-to-curb service within Helena from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Notice is required 24 hours in advance.

Rides cost $1.50, and 85¢ for those who are over 55 or handicapped.

Check Point Service, Helena fixed route bus service; 447-1580. Eighteen regularly scheduled stops connecting downtown Helena with the north and east sides of town.

Operates from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Rides cost 85¢ point to point.

East Valley Bus service is curb-to-curb serving the East Valley, Eastgate and East Helena; operates from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with stops in Helena at Wal-Mart, Shopko, City County Health, HATS office, Capital Hill Mall and the HATS office. The Trolley is limited service. Please call the HATS office for a complete bus schedule or visit its Web site for additional information.

RimrockTrailways /The Bus Depot, 630 N. Last Chance Gulch, 447-8078 www. rimrocktrailways. com Service to Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Missoula, Butte, Kalispell and all points in between. Rimrock’s hours are Mon. – Sun. 3 to 8 p.m.

Taxi cabs Capitol Taxi, 1025 Phoenix Ave., 449-5525. Open 24 hours including holidays. www. helenatransportation.com

Airlines

Sky West/Delta, 1-800-221-1212, www.delta.com Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines, 1-800-252-7522. www.horizonair.com Pinnacle Airlines, 1-800- 225-2525. www.nwa.com United Airlines, 1-800-864-8331, united.com Exec Air Montana, 2430 Airport Road, is an air charter business that provides air taxi and air ambulance services, and sells aviation fuel. Call 442-2190. www. execairmontana.com

Helena Aircraft, aircraft charter, repair, 3232 Airport Road. Call 442-8360.

Vetter Aviation/Sleeping Giant, 3080 Airport Road. Flight training and aviation maintenance, 443-0066.

Helena Regional Airport, 422-2821

Car Rentals

A+ Auto Rental, 610 W. Custer Ave., 442-9589 Alamo Rent-A-Car, 2850 Skyway Dr., 442-1765. www.alamo.com; Rents cars, trucks, SUV’s and vans.

Avis Rent-A-Car, Helena Airport Road, 442-4440. Rents current model vehicles, including four-wheel drives and vans. www.avis.com Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 3015 Prospect Ave., 449-3400. Rents cars, trucks, SUVs and vans. Enterprise will pick you up. www.enterprise.com Hertz Rent A Car, 2850 Skyway Dr., 449-2190. Rents current model GMs, luxury cars, minivans and SUVs. www.hertz.com.

National Car Rental, 2850 Skyway Dr., 442-8620. Rents new cars. www.nationalcar. com Rent-A-Wreck, 1025 Phoenix Ave., 443-3635. Rents late-model cars, vans and trucks. www.rentawreck.com.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION

County treasurer’s office, 316 N. Park Ave, Rm 142, 447-8328. http://doj.mt.gov/driving/ vehicletitleregistration.asp. Present the previous year’s Montana registration receipt or out-of-state title.

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Once the title process has been completed, you must pay all taxes and fees, and your vehicle will be registered and license plates issued. When the ownership of a vehicle titled in Montana is transferred, the signatures of all parties shown on the face of the

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DRIVER’S LICENSING

2708 Billings, 443-3680, http://doj.mt.gov/driving/DRIVERlicensing.asp. Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Appointments required for services other than renewals, ID cards and replacement licenses. You may apply for a driver’s license at any driver exam station, regardless of where in Montana you live. The state laws governing driver licensing are found in the Driver’s Licenses chapter of the Montana Code Annotated. Please be prepared to pay for your license with cash or by check, since credit cards are not accepted.Individuals with out-of-state licenses who wish to obtain a Montana driver’s license must: • apply for a Montana driver’s license within 60 days of moving to the state if seeking a non-commercial driver’s license and within 30 days if they need a commercial license • provide proof of identity • provide proof of Montana residency • provide proof of authorized presence They also may be required to pass written and driving tests, in addition to a vision test.

However, driver examiners may, at their discretion, waive the written and driving tests for individuals who have in their possession a valid license issued by another state.

Utilities GARBAGE City of Helena Solid Waste Division, 447-8082, 1975 N Benton Ave. www. ci.helena.mt.us/departments/publicworks City-County Sanitation Service Inc., 227-6300, 3630 York Rd. www.ccsanitation.com Power Amerigas Propane, 503 N. Front St., Townsend 266-3815 Energy Share of Montana, 318 North Last Chance Gulch #2B. Energy Share helps Montanans faced with energy emergencies meet their needs and move towards selfreliance. Applications are available by contacting the LIEAP office, 406-442-4900. www.

energysharemt.com. LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program,. Rocky Mountain Development Council, 648 N. Jackson, 447-1625. Helps low income households afford the expense of staying warm during cold winter months.

Northern Energy (propane), 2200 Airport Road, 442-5409 , 1-800-683-0962. www.northernenergy.com Northwestern Energy, 1315 North Last Chance Gulch, 1-888-467-2669. www.northwesternenergy.com Montana Propane, 3440 Centennial Dr., 449-6177; 1-800-449-6177 ww.montanapropane.com PP&L Montana (electric), 406-533-3400; 1-800-342-5775. www.pplmontana.com Weatherization, 3108 McHugh Drive, Rocky Mountain Development Council, 4959901. An energy conservation program designed to reduce the heating costs of LIAP eligible households.

Water City of Helena, City-County Building, 447-8450. Most water is metered, and sewer rates are based on winter water consumption.

East Helena, water, sewer and garbage, city hall at 227-7033.

Long Distance Telephone Service AT&T, long-distance service, 1-800-222-0300 (residential); 1-800-222-0400 (business). www.att.com Blackfoot TelephoneCooperative, Residential/Business, 1-800-649-4108 Essen Communications Corporation, Residential/Business 1-800-287-1665 Lincoln Telephone Company, Residential/Business 406-362-4216 MCI, 1-800-444-3333/residential, 1-800-444-2222/business). www.mci.com Qwest, new service, 1-800-244-1111/residential; 1-800-603-6000/business. www. qwest.com Sprint, long-distance service 1-800-877-4646/residential, 1-800-927-2199/business Trinsic, 1-877-237-6278/residential, 1-800-371-3818/business

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