Summer Trolley for Kids in Helena

Now in its first month of operation, the Helena Rec-Connect Trolley is a program designed to provide children the mobility around Helena that they would otherwise not have due to working parents or other lack of transportation options. The trolley works five days a week, providing access to places such as the walking mall, library, skate park, water park, Mt. Helena, and local playgrounds and sports facilities. Operating on two loops, the routes are designed to provide overlapping access for children with different schedules and different needs. There are chaperones on board the trolley to make sure that the children are safe, and there is a registration to keep track of users and their contact information.

For a schedule, map, and more information, click here.

S.A.V.E. Rolls Out New Recycling Gear

We've all heard the maxim "keep it simple." That's not always viable, especially in the realm of recycling, but this week S.A.V.E. unveiled its newest, almost simplest design yet at the Great Northern Alive @ 5. A simple tube is all you need to keep those beer cups in order and out of our landfills. Keep your eyes out for these beauties at future events!

P.S. - More on simplicity: This weekend I used a clothesline for the first time to dry my clothes and they smell great and feel great. No machine necessary.