Good morning, Billings.

Billings families can support local holiday assistance programs from KTVQ’s Adopt a Family drive and Toys for Tots as they help save Christmas for those in need.

Donors can drop off gifts at designated locations (3203 Third Ave. N. and Kirkness Roofing, 144 Moore Lane) with deadlines through Dec. 12.

Misfit Toys, a nonprofit founded by local mom Lindsey Merrill, will host a free toy shopping event at Canvas Church on Dec.

13 to help families in need; donations are accepted until Dec. 10 at community spots (Mazevo Coffee shops, Homestead Storage, King of Glory Lutheran Church, and more).

RiverStone Health is moving forward with plans to purchase and demolish the Colonial Apartments on Billings’ South Side and build a resiliency center offering food, clinical and housing services.

Officials say community agencies will help relocate tenants while no taxpayer funding is used.

Billings West High School students showed creativity in a cooking challenge inspired by (Chopped) today.

In Mrs. Gay's class, teams used mystery ingredients like Spam and mandarin oranges to create dishes and practice teamwork and time management.

Demolition of Daylis Stadium bleachers has begun in Billings; the project is estimated to cost about $14.9 million and relies on private donations & public funds as additional contributions are needed.

The DEA launched its Fentanyl Free America initiative to reduce fentanyl supply & educate the community on the drug’s dangers.

The effort follows an October seizure of over one million pills and aims to involve local youth to prevent further deaths.

Last Thursday, the Montana Fish-and-Wildlife Commission capped non-resident deer hunting licenses at half the usual number and cut resident tags from 8 to 3 to ease public-land crowding; the change may lead to 2,500 fewer licenses and a $1.7 million annual revenue shortfall.

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — $67.00, $52.00; $52.00 Student + non-refundable fees — Enjoy a hilarious satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits with outrageous costumes and madcap impressions from a talented cast.

Rockin’ for Rimrock Benefit Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Pub Station — $59.15 — Enjoy a night of live music and community support for recovery and hope.

Mark O'Connor Christmas Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — $42.00, $32.00; $17.00 Student — Enjoy a festive evening of holiday classics and original compositions by the acclaimed fiddler Mark O'Connor and his ensemble.

Yule-Aissance

Yule-Aissance is a two-day holiday Renaissance festival where knights, pirates, fae, and festive folk gather for shopping, entertainment, and seasonal delights. From Krampus and Father Christmas to dancing, classes, and costumes, it’s a magical winter experience for the whole family

SCB's Nutcracker Ballet Performances

9:00 – 11:30 PM — 1500 N 30th St, Billings, MT — Tickets available at the studio or online — Experience a brand new local ballet featuring all new choreography and local talent.

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

6:30 p.m. — Billings Depot — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Adele's music under candlelight with a string quartet.

A Christmas Carol Performance

7:30 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — $20.00-$77.00 — Experience a festive musical adaptation of Dickens’ classic with an audience singalong of beloved carols.

Parker Brown and The Bleeding Hearts Concert

6:30-10 p.m. — The Pub Station — $19.15 — Experience a night of versatile musical talent with Parker Brown and special guest Jennaka Beartusk.

Wretches And Kings

7-8:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $28.65 to $49.15 — Enjoy live performances from Montana’s top tribute bands, Wretches and Kings and Hang Em High.

Riley Haynie Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ages 21+ — Experience the soulful Americana sounds of Riley Haynie with special guests No Cigar and Gallatin Ghost Train.