By Theresa Whistler, Hero’s STEAM Center Something wonderful is happening at Hero’s STEAM Center with a recent burst of inquiries about 3D printing. Everyone knows that Hero’s serves the Boys & Girls Club of Carbon County, and associates the Center with youth programs like Battle-of-the-Bots. This past year, we’ve had a flood of visitors come […]
Carbon County is participating in 2021’s City Nature Challenge! In partnership between Red Lodge Area Community Foundation, the City of Red Lodge, Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Hero’s STEAM Centre, we are bringing this Bio-Blitz to area April 30th – May 9th. The City Nature Challenge was initiated by the California Academy of Sciences and […]
In a climate like Red Lodge, we Montanans must take advantage of every bit of our short warm weather days. One way we kick off the brief season by celebrating Earth Week and Arbor Day jointly. This year, from April 19-24, residents can find abundant opportunities to learn more about reducing their impact and how […]
By RLACF Staff Rotary Club of Red Lodge has received a $1,500 grant from the Rotary International Foundation to help residents of Red Lodge who have been impacted by COVID-19 with their water bills. We understand that water is an essential part of life especially when following guidelines to wash our hands frequently to help […]
By Red Lodge City Pool Staff We are so excited to be launching a fundraising campaign to ensure that a new city pool is built in Red Lodge. The city appointed a 5-member Pool Committee in October of 2020 to help raise these funds with the intent of reducing the overall burden of the cost […]
By Sue Bury, Charity Chat Correspondent Did you see the paper chains in Broadway storefronts that went up around Thanksgiving? Those “Thankful Chains” linking our community were a project of the Red Lodge High School Interact Club. Usually, this Rotary-affiliated student group is busy throughout the year, organizing a bike rodeo and summer safety day […]
In just 3 days in March, the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation organized county-wide resources and began making grants to support people in emergency need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inception, the fund has raised more than $56,000 dollars, and made 45 grants to 30 applicants. This story—along with the countless others […]
Local government works with volunteers to clean up Finn Park One doesn’t have to look far to find complete community collaboration between city and people if you live in Carbon County, Montana. This month, city government, the Red Lodge Fire Department, the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation, and local volunteers helped fell, trim, cut, log, […]
In July, the City wrapped up their first Catch the Rain program to provide low-cost materials for Red Lodge residents to create rain barrel systems for their homes and businesses. This program was made possible by a partnership between the City, King’s Cupboard, and Red Lodge Area Community Foundation – plus enthusiasm from all the […]
Farm to Table Food Boxes are being delivered to Red Lodge, and now, Bridger weekly. This is a program through the CARES Act. The boxes contain fresh produce, meat, cheese, and other grocery items. Spread the word! You can pick up and deliver to folks who may be homebound. Delivery Details: July […]