WAKING GIANT

Waking Giant Stitch & B*tch
2026-03-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-31 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Real Food Store, 1096 Helena Ave, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Join us for our informal weekly crafting group. Whether you craft, want to learn, or just want to hang out, come on by 👍🏼 (and/or invite your crafty friends!)
WHEN: 5:30-7pm Tuesday nights
WHERE: Real Food Store food court (1096 Helena Ave, go left after entering the main doors)
WHAT: Stitching up some solidarity! Sewing and growing, crocheting and kvetching, knitting and nattering, embroidering and, well, you get it 🧶👥

Waking Giant Social Gathering CANCELED this week - please attend the Commission mtng
2026-03-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Our bi-monthly Waking Giant social event is canceled this week. That’s because the Helena city commission is having a special meeting this Thursday evening at the Helena Civic Center starting at 5:30. At issue is whether or not to repeal or amend the recent resolution that directed the Helena Police Department to NOT cooperate with ICE in targeting immigrants in the City of Helena unless they are presented with a judge’s warrant, and to request that ICE agents remove their face masks.
Attorney General Knutsen has threatened the City of Helena with legal action unless the resolution is repealed. Waking Giant and MT4Palestine suggest amending the resolution to make clear we are asking the HPD to follow all laws, which is not hard to add in. We DO NOT support repealing the resolution entirely.

Helena City Commission Meeting (SPECIAL MEETING)
2026-03-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
For more context on this meeting, see our page: About the Helena City Commission “ICE Resolution”
Due to pressure from Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Helena City Commission is holding a special meeting where it will consider rescinding Resolution #21062, often called the “ICE resolution” (formally, “A Resolution Memorializing City of Helena Policy when Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions are present within City Limits”).
We urge all supporters of the ICE resolution to stand up and voice our support for keeping the resolution. Amend the wording, don’t give in to partisan pressure!

NOTE: For those attending in-person, please note that this meeting will be held at the Civic Center Auditorium (see map below) rather than at the City-County Building, where Commission meetings typically take place.

No Kings Rally #3 - MT State Capitol
2026-03-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Montana State Capitol, 1301 East Sixth Avenue, Helena, Montana, 59601, United States
Let’s gather for another big rally and continue to choose to stand up for democracy over authoritarianism!
We are pleased to announce that, after a tussle with the governor’s office and the Department of Administration over whether the Montana State Capitol is for the people (hint: it is!), this No Kings Rally will again be held around the flag plaza in front of the capitol building.

What is there to do at a rally? Glad you asked!
Tell them what you think: Bring your own sign, or borrow one from our lending library. And afterward, don’t forget to call or write to your representatives about the changes you wish to see.
Make connections: Talk with your community members at the rally — what are they doing to resist? How can you help each other? The rally is only a short time, so let’s make a point to keep the momentum going between these gatherings.
Help your community: Waking Giant will be collecting food and hygiene item donations for distribution to the growing list of mini-pantries around our community. Not sure what to bring? We have a list of ideas for you!

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

Saturday Honk & Wave Protest: 11th & Montana Ave
2026-04-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Corner of 11th & North Montana, 1150 11th Ave, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Make resistance an ongoing practice! Bring your own sign, or show up and borrow one from our lending library. We’re making our voices heard, showing allies that they’re not alone, and opening our neighbors’ eyes to the issues that matter most to us.

NOTE: For safety reasons, this weekly protest is canceled if the weather is 10 degrees or colder, or 0 degrees with wind chill.

L&C County Election Judge Training 04/2026
2026-04-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-07 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
If you are interested in becoming an Election Judge, please email elections@lccountymt.gov or call 406-447-8339.

Lewis & Clark County employs over 350 Election Judges to help run countywide elections. Most of our election judges staff polling places, helping electors make their vote count and protecting the integrity of the election process. Other judges work in the election office to prepare thousands of absentee ballots for counting and provide other election day assistance.
Interested in becoming an Election Judge?
*Election Judge Training is held before the Primary Election in even-numbered years, typically in April. If you miss the training, make-up sessions may be available.
Election Judge Training will be offered on:

April 6 – 9AM to 12PM
April 7 – 2PM to 5PM
April 13 – 9AM to 12PM
April 14 – 2PM to 5PM

Election Judge Requirements:

At least 18 years old
Registered to vote in Lewis & Clark County
Attended training*
Not a candidate or relative of a candidate(PDF, 61KB) running in the precinct you work

Helena Housing Crisis Action Network Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Plymouth Congregational Church, 400 South Oakes Street, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Coalition of organizations and churches working toward housing justice in Helena.

Helena City Commission Meeting (Regular Meeting)
2026-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | City County Building, Room 330, 316 N Park Ave, Helena, MT, 59623, United States
Please join us in demonstrating our continued interest in the “ICE Resolution,” which the City Commission voted to rescind on March 26, 2026, under pressure from Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Governor Greg Gianforte.
The April 6 meeting’s agenda includes a report from the Helena City Attorney regarding Helena’s correspondence with the Attorney General about the ICE Resolution. There is no specific public comment period for this agenda item, but supporters can come to the meeting and leave after the attorney’s report as a show that Helenans are still watching and supporting this resolution.

See Helena City Commission webpage for schedules and agendas: https://www.helenamt.gov/Government/City-Commission

Prickly Pear Housing Alliance - Monthly Tenants Meeting
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Lewis and Clark Library, 120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Prickly Pear Housing Alliance is the city-wide tenants union for Helena, MT.
We are fighting for safe and cost effective housing for all.
Tenant unions turns isolation into empowerment. It’s a space to get organized, demand dignity, and build a future where housing is a human right.

We’re organizing tenants to address materials conditions in their homes or their buildings, and working to create structural change, we invite you join us in the growing national tenant movement!

See ppha.house or contact pricklypearha@gmail.com for more information.

Piroshkis for Palestine
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Dear Potato Bakery, 105 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Join Montana 4 Palestine as we show solidarity, help support Palestinians in need, and learn something new. Every first Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm at Dear Potato!
April 7th: Elia Sleiman (comedy)
May 7th: The Battle of Algiers

Nat'l Call to Plan May Day General Strike
2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:30
Sign up ahead of time to join this national call of organizers from across the country with tips for building the May Day event. 7pm EST, so its 5pm for us in Montana.
https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/929187/

Waking Giant Social Gathering @ Mt. Ascension Brewing
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Mt. Ascension Brewing & Gastropub, 317 Cruse Avenue, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Join us for an informal gathering at Mt. Ascension Brewing & Gastropub. Get to know new friends, or catch up with old comrades — we’d love to see you!

Prickly Pear Housing Alliance - Monthly Tenants Meeting [NOTE: NOW TUESDAYS]
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Lewis and Clark Library, 120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena, MT, 59601, United States

Chronic Conditions | Collective Care Meeting
2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Lewis and Clark Library, 120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Mutual Aid Support Group for Helenans living with chronic illness and disability.
More than 1 in 4 adults (28.7%) in the US reports having some kind of disability (Centers for Disease Control, 2024). Folks with chronic health conditions and disabilities typically face many additional challenges in their daily lives. Chronic Conditions Collective Care (C4) is a space for everyone who lives with chronic conditions, and their care-takers. We don’t offer unsolicited advice or share personal details regarding members. Our hope is to also see what needs we can address with mutual aid.
Questions? Contact strange.garland@proton.me for more information on this project.
What: Chronic Conditions Collective Care, a support group for Helenans with disabilities or other chronic health concerns, or their caregivers
When: Sunday, October 19th, 1:00-2:00pm (repeats every 3rd Sunday of the month)
Where: Lewis & Clark County Library,
120 S Last Chance Gulch

Helena City Commission Meeting (Regular Meeting)
2026-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | City County Building, Room 330, 316 N Park Ave, Helena, MT, 59623, United States
See Helena City Commission webpage for schedules and agendas: https://www.helenamt.gov/Government/City-Commission

May Day Solidarity - Nat'l General Strike
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00
WORKERS OVER BILLIONARES! Many unions are calling for a general strike on Friday May 1st. Here’s more info from https://maydaystrong.org/.
Plan OR Join a May Day Action
Because when the billionaires break every rule, it’s going to take more than a rally to stop them.
Following the examples of the historic 2006 day without immigrants that reshaped May Day and the Black-led corporate campaigns that have unseated CEOs, to Minnesota’s resistance to occupation.
Together we will flex our collective power in a tremendous day of action — rallying, marching, and taking action to demand a country that puts workers over billionaires, with many refusing business as usual through No Work. No School. No Shopping.
Also an action toolkit here:
https://www.nea.org/mayday-toolkit
