News briefs: Monday night worship, Alzheimer's discussion, grants offered, fashion discussion

Christian denominations invited to worship

Monday night worship, hosted by the Immaculate Conception Church, will be at 7 p.m. on March 30, at 1201 Caledonia St.

All Christian denominations are invited to attend, not to mark any differences, but to celebrate what we have in common and to prioritize our shared humanity.

Butte library to host Alzheimer’s discussion

Julie Bushmaker, a volunteer with the Montana Alzheimer’s Association, will discuss dementia disease types, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments and the resources available from the Montana Alzheimer’s Association at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, on the third floor of the Butte Silver Bow Public Library, 226 W. Broadway St.

Participants can learn about the 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process.

Bushmaker will also talk about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and provided hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

For more details, call the library at 406-792-1080 or visit the library website.

Grants offered for exterior improvements

Butte’s historic buildings and structures are one of its greatest treasures, and each year, Butte Citizens for Preservation and Revitalization offers grants for exterior improvements to Butte’s historic buildings and structures.

These Historic Improvement Project grants range from $300 to $3,000 and are available for either residential or commercial properties that are at least 50 years old and in need of exterior renovation or maintenance.

Eligible projects include exterior painting, masonry work, replacement or repair of original architectural features, replacement or repair of windows, awnings, porch columns, doors, etc.

The deadline for project applications is May 4 by downloading the application from www.buttecpr.org. Questions can be sent to buttecpr@gmail.com.

‘Petticoats, Pants and Politics’ to be discussed

VIRGINIA CITY — Mary Jane Bradbury, a scholar and historic interpreter, will present “Petticoats, Pants and Politics: Fashion and the Quest for Freedom,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Elling House Arts & Humanities Center at 404 E. Idaho St., Virginia City.

Bradbury’s presentation delves into the forces of fashion with social and political reform across history and discusses the idea that fashion has rarely been about what it looks like as much as what it represents.

Admission is by donation and is open to the public.