Fundraiser

It’s been a while since I’ve been to a bar. It’s been even longer since I’ve been to a bar in Billings. The last time I started in at noon? I couldn’t even tell you. Well I was able to check all three of those off of my list last weekend with the Parrothead Pub Crawl, a fundraiser for the Ramsey Keller Memorial.  What’s a pub crawl? First you go to a bar, then leave that bar and go to another bar. Rinse and repeat until all of the bars on the list have been checked off or you’ve checked out. Depending on the theme there might be an activity at the bars beyond getting the next round of drinks for your teammates but that’s not necessarily a requirement.

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It is Friday and it is going to be hot outside!  The perfect day for a shaved ice drink from Summer Snow, Shaved Ice.  There trailer will be set up again in the One Source Lighting parking lot at 24th and Broadwater!  Stop by and register for The Band Perry tickets! 

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The band Pearl Jam announced today that they will be performing in Missoula in September.  The concert is set for September 30th at the Adam’s Center with special guests Mudhoney.

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ZooMontana’s first WinterFest fundraiser concert has been pushed back to April 28.  The concert was originally planned for March 24, but a scheduling conflict forced the date change, according to the Billings Gazette.   Headlining will be Dennis Quaid and the Sharks at the Babcock Theatre beginning at 7 p.m.

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The non-profit  Billings Roller Derby Dames have been nursing injuries and getting conditioned for the 2012 season, and the season is about to begin!   But first, a couple of fun fundraisers this weekend.

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Chuck Barthuly of the Better Billings Foundation along with over 500 families from Harvest Church, the City of Billings, First Interstate Bank, T & E, Wells Fargo Bank and many other supporters have broken ground on a new public swimming pool project 1/3 mile off Airport Road on Aronson Avenue and Caravan Avenue.  They are calling it Sahara Park.  Information gleaned from the website and my interview with Chuck it looks like a fantastic opportunity for the community.

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A year or so ago I was talked into dragging my fat ass off the couch and to the YMCA. It was a horrible experience save one thing. Two of the instructors were so fun and personable that it gave me a reason to go the second day. In effect these two people may have saved my life.

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A collection of vintage guitars owned by actor Richard Gere sold for nearly $1 million at auction on October 11. Fetching the highest sum was a 1960 Gibson Les Paul, which drew a winning bid of $98,500.

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National nonprofits and physicians’ organizations dedicate every October to the cause of breast cancer awareness — raising funds for research and helping ensure that all women are able to receive regular screenings.

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The Exchange Clubs of Billings bring you their 2nd Healing Field, a 1,000 flag display honoring America's service men & women in remembrance of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11.  The year's location is at MSU-B College of Technology.  Proceeds benefit local Veteran's & Children's charities and will help construct Montana's 9/11 Memorial.   The flags will take your breath away at night.  Stop by the corner of Shiloh & Central anytime September 8-12.   You can purchase a flag to honor someone you love for $100.  Click here.

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