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Calendar & Events

Exciting commute events during May!!!

- Commuter Challenge- Friends and co-workers can register a team with Big Sky Cycling and Fitness and log miles the walk or cycle to become eligible to win prizes.

- Vigilante Mile & 5K- May 1 2011
Vigilante 5K Course Map 2011

-Bike Safety Class- Open to all community members- City of Helena Shop Complex located at 3001 East Lyndale from 10:00am - 11:00am May 4th. Click Here for more information. 

- Recycle your Bicycle- The Helena Safe Routes to School Committee will be hosting a bicycle swap, especially for youth who have outgrown their bikes. May 7th

- Cycle with a celebrity- The public is invited to join County Commissioner Derek Brown (May 13) and Carroll College football coach Mike Van Deist (May 20) in a short but active commute through town. 
-Commissioner Derek Brown will begin his commute at the City/County Bldg. at 316 N. Park at 11:00 a.m. and will be walking to the Capitol Rotunda for the TAWSE Bike To Work Event which is scheduled to run from 11:00 to 1:00. See map for route details.

-Carroll College Football Coach Mike Van Deist will meet Friday May 20 in the PE Center at 5:00. Friday See Map for details or route.

-TAWSE- the Try Another Way State Employees (TAWSE) group will host displays and vendors in the Capitol Rotunda (May 13). Prizes, food, and safety training sessions are included. For more information click here

- Centennial Trail Tour- Helena’s Non-Motorized Travel Advisory Council (NMATC) will host a tour of Centennial trail for people of all ages (May22).


- Prickly Pear Land Trust, Don't Fence Me In Trail Run-Join us on May 14th, 2011 for the Eleventh Anniversary of Helena’s favorite trail run! This event boasts a 30K, 12K, 5K and 5K Dog Walk. All events start and end in downtown Helena, but thanks to our trail system being so nearby, all courses are mostly on trails. In addition to being a great event, Don’t Fence Me In is a big fundraiser for Prickly Pear Land Trust.                
You may register for all events online until Wednesday, May 11th. There is race     day registration for all events EXCEPT the 30K.See the following link for more race information: http://www.pricklypearlt.org/eventscalendar/dfmi_index.htm



- Ales to Trails- Friday May 20th at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. Music by the Growlers and Watercravers Guild. 5:00-9:00 tickets $10 advanced/$15 at the door TIckets: Tread Lightly, Great Divide Cyclery, Fuel Fitness, and the Landmark Company. Proceeds to benefit the Centennial Trail Project

- Bicycle& Pedestrian Count Day- May 10 & May 12


Be sure to commute to these business sponsors for special deals in May!!

Big Dipper Ice Cream- Free topping with purchase of single scoop ice cream Monday May 16th - Friday May 20th 

Big Sky Cycling & Fitness– Tire tube 1/2 off on Friday May 20th & Free bike safety checks all month.Bike/Walk Challenge Sponsor.

Blackfoot River Brewing Co.– Gift Basket Drawing Mon May 16th— Sun May 22nd

Coney Island- 15% off every Monday and Friday for the entire month.

Firetower Coffee- 25cents off coffee May 11th

General Mercantile– Raffle to win painting

Great Divide Cycling & Fitness – Free safety check all month! 50% off tire tube Friday May 20thBike Walk Challenge Sponsor

Melaque- Every Thursday get 20% off the lunch menu.

MT Outdoor Sports– $10.00 off any purchase of $40 dollars. Enter raffle to win a Lowrance iFinder Go handheld GPS device.

Murry’s-Free drink with purchase of sandwich Mon May 23rd- Fri May 27th

No Sweat CafĂ©– 10% off every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday for the entire month.

Painted Pot– 15% off Saturday May 14th

Starbucks-Prospect Ave-Free Coffee May 10th
 & May 12th for bike/pedestrian count volunteers.

Taco Del Sol-Free taco every Monday for the entire month.

The Bagel Company– Coffee, bagel, & cream cheese any day, any time for only $3.00.

The Coffee Shack- Every Tuesday get a 16oz drink for the price of a 12oz drink. Also every time you bring in an item for food share you get a free stamp on your punch card.

The Quarry Bar & Grill- 25% off food purchase Saturday May 28th.

The Windbag-Raffle drawing for lunch for two

Tread Lightly– 10% off every Friday during the month

Vanilla Bean– $3.00 latte any size any flavor Monday May 9th

Park Avenue Bakery- Mondays: Roasted veggie sandwich on fresh Park Avenue Ciabatta  bread for 20% off usual price. Wednesdays: Cajun Chicken sandwich on fresh Park Avenue baguette for 20% off usual price