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Letters from a Land of Grass - Maximum vs. Optimum (12-15-2023)

This story is a bit anti-commercialism. See what you think. Happy Holidays!

 

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - Gift Ideas for Females (12-8-2023)

An acquaintance asked about appropriate gifts for women who work outside. I thought it was the perfect prompt for this time of year. See what you think.

 

-Lisa

Voices & Views ~ Greg Grosenick & Cari Yturri from Family Promise Great Falls

Host Thomas Risberg is joined by Greg Grosenick and Cari Yturri from Family Promise Great Falls to talk about how Family Promise is working to end childhood homelessness one family at a time.

For more information on Family Promise Great Falls visit their website:

https://www.familypromisegf.org/

 

Ken Robison Presentation ~ Piegan Chief Little Dog from ”Historic Tales of Fort Benton”

On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, historian and author Ken Robison delivered a presentation at Cassiopeia Books on a portion of his new book, "Historic Tales of Fort Benton." He tells the tale of Piegan Chief Little Dog, a powerful warrior who Robison writes "gave his life trying to keep the peace."

For more information on how to purchase Ken Robison's books visit:
https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/?q=Ken%20Robison

and visit the Cassiopeia Books website to keep updated on their local events:
https://cassiopeiabooks.com/

Thank you for listening and supporting "Your Local Voice" - KGPR Great Falls.

Front Range Outdoors ~ Rick Hoeninghausen w/ Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Host Amy Grisak is joined by Rick Hoeninghausen, Director of Sales & Marketing of Yellowstone National Park Lodges. They talk about the experience of visiting Yellowstone National Park in the winter, and the many opportunities to get to know the deep nature of the park during the non-peak season.

For more information on Yellowstone National Park Lodges visit:
https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com

To order a copy of the "Found Photos of Yellowstone" book visit:
https://www.amygrisak.com/

Thank you for listening and supporting "Your Local Voice" KGPR, Great Falls.

Classical Journey ~ Lauree Wenger, Percussionist with the Great Falls Symphony

Host Matt Donnelly is joined by Lauree Wenger, Percussionist with the Great Falls Symphony for a discussion about percussion, teaching and the importance of music in the lives of children and adults.

For more information on events or how to support the Great Falls Symphony visit:
https://www.gfsymphony.org/give

Thank you for listening to "Your Local Voice" ~ KGPR, Great Falls.

Letters from a Land of Grass - Thanksgiving 10k (11-30-2023)

Sometimes my competitive nature overwhelms my good sense. Still running this race was fun. I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving!

 

-Lisa

Front Range Outdoors ~ GNP Park Ranger Dave Shea and ”The Night of the Grizzlies”

Host Amy Grisak is joined by Dave Shea, who was a Glacier Park Ranger for 37 years to talk about "The Night of the Grizzlies" and how it affected modern bear management. He also relates some of his stories and appreciation for nature and some lesser known areas of the Park.

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Electric City Currents ~ Great Falls Theatre Co. - Upcoming production of ”A Charlie Brown Christmas”

Host Matt Donnelly is joined by members of the Great Falls Theatre Company to discuss their upcoming production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

For more details or to get tickets, visit:
https://www.greatfallstheatre.com/events-2-1/a-charlie-brown-christmas

Letters from a Land of Grass - A Snowy Trip Over the Pass (11-24-2023)

I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. This story is about last year, but I'm still thankful I didn't drive off a cliff.

 

-Lonnie