Events

So, what are the firsts that I have experienced this year? Well, I got a flu shot for the first time (or at least for the first time that I can remember - my Mom may have had me get one when I was very young, but don't remember). Another first, I became a mother-in-law.

With another year behind us, I want to share two sad stories from Saturday.

We had great weather on both days. And because we did the event as a drive-through this year, I got to see a lot of kids in car seats. Although I've always enjoyed this event, seeing so many kids whose families were getting meals made me happy.

Flakesgiving is held annually by Cat Country 102.9's Mark Wilson and Paul Mushaben, and is a giveaway of 1500 meal boxes that will begin at 12noon tomorrow (Saturday 11/21) at MetraPark.

We love seeing the generosity of the Billings community when it comes to helping those in times of need. Donate to Operation Warm and you could win a new washer and dryer from Fred's Appliance.

During our Flakesgiving week, we are amazed by the generosity of our locals and all the local business owners. It's crazy how willing they are to help no matter what our cause.

I usually try to thank everybody involved in Flakesgiving after the event has concluded. But this year, I'm saying thank you early. But I don't know all the names of everybody to thank.

Challenge. That's the right word for Flakesgiving this year.

We finally have some answers for you about how and where we will give our trip to Mexico away. And we also have a place and a plan for Flakesgiving.

Downtown Billings Association and Yellowstone County Economic Resource and Recovery team are giving $10,000 in gift cards to local healthcare workers on November 13th and you can help.

A giveaway of up to $2,000 in "downtown dining dollars" will be going on through the month of November, with a daily chance to enter for gift cards from participating restaurants.

The Yellowstone County Tow Truck Association has organized an event to honor the men and to draw awareness to the dangers that emergency responders face every single day on Montana roadways.