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Rise and shine, Great Falls!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Congressional App Challenge winners, Ross procedure heart surgery, and Sebastian Bach + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Great Falls protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Strengthening mission and families: Two Great Falls groups are teaming up to support Malmstrom Air Force Base, combining federal advocacy with local outreach as the Air Force prepares for the Sentinel missile modernization program — learn how the groups collaborate.
Innovative cardiac care milestone: Great Falls Hospital has introduced the Ross procedure, giving heart patients a surgical option. Dr. Simon Maltais performs the surgery, offering natural valve function and reduced need for blood thinners — see benefits and surgeon details.
Student coders gain national recognition: Code Girls United announced Browning students won 2025 Congressional App Challenge for both Montana districts. Sspommo offers mental health support in Blackfeet and will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Crave-worthy wing night: When the sauce craving hits, The Stadium Sports Bar & Casino delivers bone-in or boneless wings with sauces from garlic parm to mango habanero. Crews gather around tables, and midweek suddenly feels like a mini home game.
Glow-up pit stop: If winter skin and split ends are staging a coup, Studio Montage Salon & Spa is your reset. Expect Aveda-driven care, relaxing scalp massages, and a cozy boutique for quick pick‑me‑ups… the kind that smooth, soothe, and send you back into the cold feeling human again.
Winter swing refresher: Hickory Swing Golf Course keeps winter swings sharp with an 18-hole executive layout, a driving range, and two simulators. Shake off rust, stack real reps, and enjoy friendly vibes, playable yardages, and just enough bite for a midweek reset before the greens fully wake.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎺 AA Band @ Great Falls High School | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:00 PM – This free concert packs the Davidson Family Auditorium with standout bands from C.M. Russell, Great Falls High, Kalispell Flathead, and Billings West. Guest conductors with serious university pedigrees keep it sharp, so expect goosebumps, fewer wrong notes than your neighbor’s garage jam, and free admission.
👠Hard Hats & Heels @ Rendezvous at 410 | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – Break out the steel-toed stilettos for Hard Hats & Heels, an elevated gala with dinner, a silent auction, a Wine and Whiskey Pull, and a little dancing. Around here we toast the women building Montana, and fund the future with scholarships, education, and workforce development.
👖 Black Tie Blue Jeans Fundraiser @ The Newberry | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – Whether you prefer cufflinks or Carhartts, this is the Youth Orchestra’s big fundraiser, making sure no kid is turned away. Enbar feeds you, there’s a wine pull and live band, and only-here auctions tempt you with front-row parking, conducting Sleigh Ride, and a Bobcat weekend.
🧠Brain Building Expo @ Paris Gibson Education Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kid can quote Green Eggs and Ham, or just smears it on the highchair, this free expo brings hands-on preschool activities, take-home books, and local resources to Paris Gibson. Celebrate Dr. Seuss with story sessions, tips for parents, and minimal frosting on sleeves.
🥂 Boots & Bubbly @ The Mint at Montage | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Grab your favorite boots and pop in for a first look at spring arrivals, plus personalized styling to finally redeem that I never wear this piece. Sip, snack, and score a gift with purchase, then toast to lighter layers, fewer returns, and timeless style.
🎩 Dr. Seuss Kids Days @ The Crafter’s Lounge | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Think Cat in the Hat energy without the chaos. Drop in for kid-friendly crafts for all ages, no schedule required, and leave with art, a trail of glitter, and your sanity mostly intact. It’s 2 for $5, which is a steal.
👸 Cinderella @ City of Great Falls – Local Government | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM – World Ballet Company brings Cinderella to life with 40 international dancers, over 150 hand-sewn costumes, and handcrafted sets, all big, sparkly, and blissfully not on a screen. Expect humor, romance, and classical ballet that actually breathes. Bring the kids, the grandkids, or your inner eight-year-old.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Great Falls report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 57°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 9 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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