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Fundraiser For Local Billings Cancer Patient This Weekend!

JP — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:57:43 +0000

A multi-family Garage / Bake / Jewelry Sale and BBQ is scheduled for Friday May 17th and Saturday May 18th here in Billings to raise money for local cancer patient Brent Carranco. The event is schedule for 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM both Friday and Saturday. The fundraiser will be happening at 2233 Interlachen Dr. So when you're out and about this weekend, make it a point to come out and see what's for sale to support a great cause!

Golf Anyone?

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:37:53 +0000

No that’s not a picture of Mark as a child, but Heather Ohs from Make-A-Wish Montana stopped by to remind us that golfers need to save the date, June 28th for the 3rd Annual Golf Fore Wishes event at Lake Hills in the Heights. Once again all proceeds from this event will go to support [...]

Heart and Soul

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:37:41 +0000

With Mother’s Day in the rear view mirror, focus turns to dear old dad! It’s time once again for the Heart and Sole Run. This year’s 34th annual run comes just in time for Father’s Day! It’s scheduled to start June15th at Dehler Park. There are three options to participate – you can sign up [...]

Jeanie Chick Fundraiser At MetraPark

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:44:01 +0000

If you have ever attended an event at MetraPark, then chances are you have seen Jeanie Chick. Jeanie has been a member of the MetraPark family for twelve years and has always offered a smile and a helpful hand. Now it’s our turn to help Jeanie. Please join us for a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, [...]

Make A Wish!

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:41:10 +0000

Enjoy a complimentary waffle breakfast, help unveil a child’s wish-come-true in celebration of World Wish Day and generously support Make-A-Wish Montana! They hope more than 150 supporters will come together to raise necessary funds for local Montana children. The unique morning features a delicious waffle bar and some magical wish moments and we are counting [...]

It's Opening Day For Cookie Sales

Greg Tillotson — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:45:19 +0000

Did it seem to you that there was a girl scout on every corner this weekend? There might have been. This weekend marked the opening of “Girl Scout Cookie Season”….you know that time of year when the cute little girls with big smiles and toothless grins hold up their signs that beg you to buy [...]

Lavina Community Dance and Auction Today

Tammie Toren — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 18:00:25 +0000

Lavina School Association invites you to an old-fashioned community dance and auction on Saturday, October 6th at the Slayton Mercantile on Main Street. Doors open at 7:00pm. While you view the silent auction items and snack on appetizers, The Peach Pickers will entertain you with their music mixture of folk, country, blues and rock. The [...]

Soaps It Up National Car Wash Fundraiser This Saturday

Tammie Toren — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:17:09 +0000

The 4th annual Soaps it Up National Car Wash Fundraiser is going on Saturday from 9 to 3 at Carstar Auto Body Repair Specialist, just off Main in the Heights.

Joint Tammie and The billings Roller Derby Dames from 9 to 11 on Cat Country. Keep your eyes open for all sorts of loc

Laugh For a Great Cause at The High Plains Fire Fundraiser

Jami Bond — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:00:25 +0000

Get ready to laugh for a great cause. You are invited to Bones Brewing this weekend for a comedy show to help rise money for those involved in the tragedy at High Plains Stables in which 19 horses were tragically lost in the early morning of April 23. Each of these extraordinary athletes was dearly [...]

Annual Stetsons & Stilettos Ball This Weekend [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:18:15 +0000

It’s time to kick up your heels for the annual Stetsons & Stilettos Ball. Don’t miss this night of fun and entertainment hosted by the NILE Foundation. This year’s event is happening at the Holiday Inn Grand Montana on Friday June 1 featuring a Live and Silent Auction along with a four-course steak and shrimp [...]

Alan Jackson Raises $152K for the Town of Mineral, Va.

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:00:03 +0000

The town of Mineral, Va. — which has a population of fewer than 500 people — has inherited a not-so-small fortune, thanks to the charitable efforts of country superstar Alan Jackson. The earthquake-ravaged eastern Virginia town was the lucky recipient of a free concert from the country titan after winning a radio-sponsored contest for garnering the most online votes. The concert raised a whopping $152,000 to help rebuild the tiny community.

Lady Antebellum Raise $285K to Help Rebuild Henryville

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00:11 +0000

“This event started as an idea we had in the studio last year to crash someone’s prom,” says Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott (quote via the Green Room PR). “We had no idea at the time it would fill such a need. We are amazed by the support we’ve gotten from our fans, sponsors and the press. This is one of the proudest moments of our career!”

Carrie Underwood Helps Raise Money for Schools at Symphony Fashion Show

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:00:47 +0000

Carrie Underwood took the stage Tuesday night at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, where she brought the house down at the Nordstrom Symphony Fashion Show. The event, which was expected to raise more than $100,000 for arts education for students across middle Tennessee, showcased a fashion show of Oscar de la Renta’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection followed by a performance from the country starlet.

Cat Country's "Christmas for Kids"

Cat Country — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:39:04 +0000

Cat Country and the Montana Rescue Mission are teaming up to make a difference in our community. “Christmas for Kids” is a fundraiser designed to make Christmas a little brighter for homeless children and their families in Yellowstone County. The Montana Rescue Mission has been serving the homeless in Billings, MT, Yellowstone County for more [...]

Twister 2K Fun Run/Walk

Bell Braaten — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:32:41 +0000

Please join MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena as they recognize the 1 year anniversary of the 2010 Father’s Day Tornado. The Twister 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 11:30 am and covers the MetraPark grounds and newer trail/tunnel in neighboring Earl Guss Park. PRIZES for fastest, youngest and oldest Father in the race plus most generations [...]

Get Wild At Heart [AUDIO]

Cat Country — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:19:39 +0000

A unique way to spend Valentines Day weekend comes from the Beartooth Nature Center. Jeff Ewelt was in studio Friday morning to talk about Wild At Heart. Special guest for the appearance--Peabody the Peacock. Listen to how freaked out Ray gets when the bird attempts to fly out of the 23rd story window at the Crowne Plaza