In a press release today (8/13) the Alberta Bair Theater announced their first scheduled event since the historic venue closed for renovations last year.
The inaugural First Responder's Appreciation Day is on the calendar for August 22. The event features a variety of fun activities and funds raised will help provide "items of comfort" (i.e. stuffed animals, blankets, etc) for kids who encounter law enforcement, EMT's and the fire department during difficult circumstances.
Billings Police arrested one suspect in connection with a shooting on Thursday (8/6), and now the Yellowstone County Sheriffs Office is asking the public for help in apprehending a second individual that may have been involved.
In a year overflowing with cancellations and postponements, it's refreshing to see something on the calendar for this weekend in Downtown Billings. The annual Crazy Days event kicked off today (8/6) and runs through Sunday (8/9).
The Billings Food Bank is hosting their Farm to Trunk food distribution event today (7/29) through Friday (7/31) from 10 am to 3 pm. Fresh produce, eggs, beef and chicken are just a few of the items available.
Before you look at the headline and move on- I want you to know that this isn't your typical, "hey, check out this cool event coming up" type of story. I think even those of you who can't make it to Billings for this event will be interested in our conversation.
MontanaFair has drastically scaled back events this year due to COVID-19. However, the fair has been extended to seventeen days instead of 10. It kicked off today (7/24) and runs through August 15th at MetraPark. They are offering various ticket packages at substantial savings.
Relay for Life hits the streets this year with the 2020 Street Edition Relay. 24th Street West will be lit up with luminaria bags on Friday night (7/10). Participate in this powerful remembrance and celebration by decorating you vehicle in purple and joining the cruise.
With the popular downtown summertime event postponed indefinitely, here are three other options where you can get your hands on fresh produce around Billings.
During my drive back from Indiana to Montana, I took the route that goes through South Dakota. If you've never made the drive between Billings and Sioux Falls, there are some interesting sites to visit.