3+ day, 18+ hour ago (208+ words) GREAT FALLS " The A.T. Worship Temple Church is once again preparing to help families enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal. What began as a modest effort by Bishop Marcus Collins 17 years ago has grown into a major community tradition, offering hundreds of families the ingredients they need to prepare a holiday feast at home. The church will host its 13th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive-By Giveaway on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at 3726 Fifth Avenue North. The event is designed for convenience, as families simply drive up, unlock their trunk or back seat, and volunteers place a meal basket inside. Each basket includes a turkey, classic Thanksgiving sides, and a dessert - everything needed to prepare a complete holiday dinner. Organizers say the mission has remained the same since the very beginning: to ease the burden on families who may be struggling during the holidays....

1+ week, 5+ day ago (213+ words) GREAT FALLS " Saint Patrick's Academy West Campus (website) is hosting events this week as part of Discover Catholic Schools Week, offering the public a chance to learn about Catholic education in Great Falls. "Discover Catholic Schools is a great opportunity for us as Catholic schools to show the community what we have to offer to them as Catholic institutions," said Kody Diekhans, unification agent and Saint Patrick's Academy West Campus principal. "We're very blessed what we get to do within our Catholic Church, with the Greater Great Falls community, and community across the nation." The week features several events open to the public, including Discovery Day for high school students on Tuesday and a fundraising launch event for families Tuesday evening. Elementary schools will host open houses on Thursday, and Friday will be "bring a friend to plus one Friday,…...