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• Host a “Dark Money” Screening – For Free!

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on September 10, 2018

  Join the POV Community Network to borrow Dark Money for free screenings in your community, classroom, staff trainings, or workshops. Note: Screenings may begin September 17. There are just a couple quick steps to borrow films from our free DVD Lending Library: Join the POV Community Network. Check your inbox for a link to… Read More ›

• County Sheriff Candidates Meet and Greet

  By Great Falls Rising on September 10, 2018

  The Great Falls Pre-Release Center will be hosting a Meet and Greet session for the Cascade County Sheriff candidates, Bob Rosipal and Jesse Slaughter. This informal opportunity to meet with the Sheriff candidates will take place at the Great Falls… Read More ›

• 2018 Labor Day Picnic

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on September 5, 2018

  

         Candidates and Community mix together in support of Labor!

• A Second Chance …

  By Great Falls Rising on September 5, 2018

  From Casey Perkins, Montana Wilderness Association: Good news – the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest has just extended the comment deadline for the forest plan revision until October 9th. This is great news because wild places like the Badger-Two Medicine,… Read More ›

• Big Sky 55+ on Quality Education for All

  By Great Falls Rising on September 5, 2018

  From Big Sky 55+: Providing Quality Education for All Early Childhood through Higher Adult Education “(1) It is the goal of the people to establish a system of education which will develop the full educational potential of each person. Equality… Read More ›

• GFR Hosts Commissioners and Candidates at August 28th Gathering

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on September 3, 2018

  From The Electric Posted on September 2, 2018 by Jenn Rowell Local government officials laid out areas of concern for state lawmakers during a forum on Aug. 28th. Four City Commissioners and all three County Commissioners participated in the event… Read More ›

• Give Labor Day to the Workers!

  By Great Falls Rising on September 1, 2018

  

  Help us give Labor Day to the Workers! Rally at 6 pm Monday, September 3rd, in Three Forks with Senator Jon Tester, Kathleen Williams, Rex Renk, Andy Shirtliff, Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins and local representatives and candidates! Since Aug. 2nd,… Read More ›

• Labor Day Picnic

  By Great Falls Rising on September 1, 2018

  

  The Central Montana Central Labor Council presents its annual Labor Day Picnic featuring hot dogs, chips, beans, refreshments, live music and guest speakers. When/Where: Noon – 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3rd, at the Montana ExpoPark Cost: Free Contact: 406-788-1107

• Your Choice

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on August 31, 2018

  Check out how our Congressional delegation voted. Do you want to retain Tester or add Rosendale? Retain Gianforte or add Williams? https://www.aclu.org/voter/

• GFR’s City/County Commission-Legislative Candidates Forum 8/28

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on August 30, 2018

  

  Ninety plus people joined Great Falls Rising for a very informative City/County Commissioner-Legislative Candidate Forum. Thanks to all who participated and attended. Democracy In Action!  A special thanks to the following attendees: City Commissioners Owen Robinson, Mary Moe, Bill Bronson,… Read More ›

• Montana Wilderness Association 2018 Annual Gathering

  By Great Falls Rising on August 29, 2018

  Invitation from Montana Wilderness Association: I wanted to send you a quick reminder that in just over two weeks (September 7-9), MWA members and supporters from across the state will be gathering in Livingston for our 2018 Annual Gathering, and… Read More ›

• Seniors Lunch Discussion with the Governor

  By Great Falls Rising on August 28, 2018

  

  Join Governor Bullock this Thursday, August 30th, to discuss issues facing Montana’s seniors, Senator Tester’s unwavering support for Medicare and Social Security, and what is at stake in the upcoming election. Thursday, August 30th, 2018 12:00-12:45 pm Great Falls Education… Read More ›

• The Obama Foundation Fellowship

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on August 28, 2018

  Francis Kromkowski Maternowski The Obama Foundation Fellowship The Obama Foundation Fellowship supports outstanding civic innovators – leaders who are working with their communities to create transformational change, addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems. The program selects 20 community-minded… Read More ›

• GFRising August 28 Gathering

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on August 27, 2018

  AGENDA Great Falls Rising Gathering Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 5:30 pm Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 600 3rd Avenue North (use the alley entrance) 1. Pre-Meeting Book Discussion Aart Dolman 5:30 – 6:15 pm 2. Mix and Mingle with… Read More ›

• Learn the Art of Lawmaking in Montana

  By Great Falls Rising on August 26, 2018

  

  “Zen and the Art of Lawmaking in Montana” is a course being taught this fall at MSU-Billings (September 5th through December 12th, 2018), but you can follow along with the draft syllabus provided below, which includes links to reading selections. … Read More ›

• MT Wilderness Association Request for Comment

  By Great Falls Rising on August 22, 2018

  Right now, you now have an opportunity to help shape how irreplaceable wild places on the HLCNF are managed for the next 20 years or more. Please read the following information and send in a comment (no matter how short)… Read More ›

• From Concerned Citizens regarding the Slaughterhouse

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on August 20, 2018

  Friends and neighbors, Please see the Upper Missouri Waterkeeper informational link below regarding the DEQ general CAFO permit renewal hearing/public comment period. The hearing is August 20th AM in Helena but the arguably more critical written public comment is due… Read More ›

• Crisis of Conscience IV – Fascism Past and Present – Aart Dolman

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on August 20, 2018

  The subject of the fourth “Crisis of Conscience” book talk for the 08/28/2018 Rising Great Falls gathering will be the Fascist Anti-Government Movement from the end of the Vietnam Conflict to the recent meeting held in Helsinki by Presidents Trump… Read More ›

• PBS Congressional Senate and Representative Debates

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on August 20, 2018

  MontanaPBS Announces Debates Featuring Candidates for U.S. House and U.S. Senate MontanaPBS will host United States Senate and United States House of Representatives candidate debates this fall. On Saturday, September 29 in Missoula, Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Tester and Republican… Read More ›

• Great Falls Rising’s August 28th Gathering

  By Great Falls Rising on August 18, 2018

  In keeping with our purpose, Great Falls Rising is inviting the City and County Commissioners to a panel discussion at our upcoming August 28th gathering for us to learn about local issues and understand how decisions at the state legislature… Read More ›

• Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census? Submit a Comment Today!

  By Great Falls Rising on August 6, 2018

  

  Did you know that August 7th is the deadline to submit comments to the US Department of Commerce to remove the citizenship question from the 2020 census? The inclusion of the citizenship question will likely suppress response rates in underserved… Read More ›

• FYI if interested from Western States Center

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on August 4, 2018

  Today, 37 organizations and a regional organization representing over 50 Tribal Nations joined together to denounce bigotry and violence before a Patriot Prayer and Proud Boys Rally in Portland on August 4. On Saturday, August 4th, violent far-right groups Patriot… Read More ›

• Happy 83rd Birthday to Social Security!

  By Great Falls Rising on August 3, 2018

  

  August 14th marks the 83rd anniversary of the passing of Social Security, our great social safety net, keeping millions of Americans out of poverty. Come celebrate the anniversary of this historic milestone and see how you can get in involved… Read More ›

• Mayor Wilmot Collins Discusses Challenges Immigrants Face

  By Great Falls Rising on August 1, 2018

  

  Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins was the guest speaker at the Great Falls Rising July meeting, held Tuesday night (July 31st) at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation.  Wilmot spoke of the challenges faced when his home country, Liberia, became politically… Read More ›

• Mayor Wilmot Collins speaks to GFR on July 31

  By Sharon Patton-Griffin on August 1, 2018

  

  Over 75 people attended Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins’s presentation at GFR’s July Gathering.  Mayor Bob Kelly introduced Mayor Collins. An informative evening!

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