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SUMMARY:Greater Helena Gives 2025
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS GREATER HELENA GIVES?\nHosted by the Helena Area Community Foundation\, Greater Helena Gives is a 24-hour online fundraiser that raises money for non-profits across Helena.  We love participating in this event and have set this year’s fundraising goal at $3\,500\, which will be put toward for our Summer & Fall programming. \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 30th – Thursday\, May 1st (8pm-8pm) \nHow to give: Yes\, I want to support critical\, creative thinking in our community by making a donation to Merlin here! \nGive by check: Make out to ‘Merlin CCC’\, write ‘Greater Helena Gives’ in the memo line\, and mail to 119 Reeder’s Alley\, Helena MT 59601 \n\n\n\n\n\nWHY GIVE TO MERLIN?\nImagine a world where thoughtful dialogue & community co-exist.  Where differing perspectives break bread.  Where understanding\, truth\, and wisdom is a goal.  Imagine you live in that world\, that city\, that neighborhood\, that community. \nBe part of that vision.  Invest in that community.  Support philosophy. \nA lot goes into putting on programs in the community.  In addition to the public-facing side of things\, there is a lot of behind-the-scenes work that has to get done in order for a program to take flight. That’s where you come in!  Your contributions on Greater Helena Gives will help to support our Summer & Fall philosophy in the community programming\, critical\, creative thinking\, the exchange of ideas\, and the application of philosophy to everyday living.  Our programs are free to the community and are opportunities for people of all backgrounds and ages — from children to elders — to gather\, to learn from and with one another\, and to uniquely cultivate their personal and civic selves. \n\nWHY PHILOSOPHY IS IMPORTANT & wHAT YOU’RE HELPING TO SUPPORT\n\nPhilosophy is the backbone of civil discourse & the heartbeat of a critical\, creative & thinking community. \n\nBy supporting our organization\, you are contributing to the well-being & enrichment of Helena by providing opportunities for community members to strengthen their analytic & creative thinking skills\, cultivate robust strategies for thinking about and navigating the complexities & nuances of life\, foster empathy & compassion\, nurture and encourage wonder & curiosity\, and build community inspired by an appreciation for and love of place.
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SUMMARY:Gold Rush Days 2025
DESCRIPTION:Gold Rush Days celebrates Helena’s rich gold mining history\, showcasing the diverse cultural influences brought together during the gold rush era through reenactments\, historic demonstrations\, and storytelling. With activities designed for all ages\, the event is family-friendly\, offering something for history buffs\, kids\, and families alike. The event fosters community engagement and supports local businesses\, while preserving and educating visitors about the city’s unique historical and cultural legacy. \n\n\n\n\nBuilding on the success of Gold Rush Days in 2023 and 2024\, this year’s festival will celebrate: (1) the history of Helena in engaging\, interactive\, and community-building ways\, (2) the history and beauty of Last Chance Gulch (and all of the businesses and people that bring such vitality to it)\, and (3) the unique role of Reeder’s Alley in our community & sense of place it offers\, historically (as Helena’s oldest intact piece of early Helena and hub for cosmopolitan thinking/activities) and today (as a place of community\, living history\, and joy). \n\n\n\n\nThe festival will offer activities in the downtown and Reeder’s Alley area for people of all ages including gold & sapphire panning\, Pioneer Cabin Living History & Tours\, historic walking tours\, live music & beer gardens\, quick draw art auctions\, Montana history movies\, Stories from our Elders\, Pioneer music\, Can Can Dancers\, hands-on craft activities & games for kids\, a gold nugget hunt\, and more!!!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are THRILLED to be on the organizing committee with some great peeps once again for this year’s Gold Rush Days. Last year was a hit\, and this year\, we plan to elevate it even more!  And to help with this & make things even more exciting\, our organization was awarded a $25k economic impact and destination event grant from the Department of Commerce so that we\, along with others\, can really give it wings! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out the event scheduleWe’re working with several other event organizers to finalize a run of events for the festival and will be updating the event website with that information as soon as its available.  For more information about Gold Rush Days\, click on the button below.  Gold Rush Days Event Website
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