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As small business owners, we understand how hard it is to stand out in a crowd. This publication was created with the idea that there is power in numbers. If we work together as small, local businesses, we can all afford a high-quality, alternative advertising option that is both created and distributed by local businesses. Be Local/Shop Local is all about promoting and supporting locally-owned, independent businesses. It’s about making your hard-earned money go further, fueling the local economy, and helping to preserve the unique character of our community.

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ernina is a world-famous brand name for sewing machines. In Helena, the Bernina name goes hand in hand with the Sewing Palace, now located at 124 East Lyndale Avenue.

When owner Jenny Yannone started looking for a new location for her store (previously located on Helena Avenue below the Capital City Health Club), she found exactly what she was looking for just a hop, skip and a jump away. The all-new Sewing Palace still offers great hands-on classes, knowledgeable staff and on-site service center in a great central location.

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Palace was previously named “Sue’s Sewing Palace.” Yannone purchased the store from her mother after seven years of working side by side at “Sue’s Sewing Palace” and truly learned the sewing industry from the inside out.

With the new location came an opportunity to make the store “her own.” Yannone’s goal was to make the store more convenient and more organized and to expand the classroom size. Since she is married to a contractor, Yannone was able to really get what she wanted out of the new space by altering the floor plan to her specifications. Plus, she added energy efficient lighting to complement the indirect natural light

from the large windows and added a kids’ playroom to help parents shop with ease.

Sixteen years after the family business started, Yannone is still seeing great success. She says, “All 17 of my employees absolutely love to sew. I find that with the hands on product knowledge makes my staff well rounded and able to provide better service to our customers.” Yannnone says her favorite part of the business is helping customers with their creative process. Picking out fabrics, colors, styles and being there every step of the way is what she finds the most fulfilling. She said, “The creative process is therapeutic. I believe it is healing to sew. If you create a project

for a loved one, you tend to think about that person as you sew. You may remember great times together and memories that inspire you as you create. You think about every detail as you go and then have something beautiful to show for it when you are done.”

For the individuals who are interested in sewing or already love to sew, The Sewing Palace should be your first stop. Not only do they offer classes for any skill level from beginner to enthusiast, but they also have a large selection of Bernina machines to fit any skill level. Stop by their new location today to see what inspires you, and be sure to help celebrate their grand opening July 8-10.

124 E Lyndale Ave // 443-5724 // thesewingpalacebernina.com

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upcoming events JULY 1: bert & ernie’s anniversary party, 6p.m.

july 15: dave duensing memorial golf tournament

Broadwater Hotel Park (Hwy 12 West). Tickets are on sale now for the second annual “Concert for a Cause,” with headliner Mission Mountain Wood Band, joined by a Montana favorite “The Clintons” and Helena’s own “Mabel’s Rage.” Proceeds benefit cancer care for patients of St. Peter’s Hospital’s Cancer Treatment Center.

Tickets are $20 in advance at Bert & Ernie’s Restaurant, Mountain West Banks, Van’s Thriftway, and St. Peter’s Hospital Gift Shop. Tickets will be $25 at the gate.

Visit www.stpetes.org for more information.

Green Meadow Country Club, www.daveduensingtournament.org

JULY 2: 2nd annual patriotic bbq, 4 - 8p.m.

The folks who sponsor the free Christmas dinners project in Helena are back this year with their second annual free patriotic barbecue. The gathering is to celebrate the United States and freedom. All are welcome! Contact Lisa 431-0007.

july 6: Alive @ Five, 5 - 9p.m.

North Walking Mall, music from The Growlers, sponsored by Hampton Inn and Marriott Residence Inn

july 7: out to lunch, 11:30a.m. - 1p.m.

JULY 16: symphony under the stars, 8:30p.m.

Pack your blankets* and picnics as the Helena Symphony and Carroll College present the eighth annual Symphony Under the Stars featuring the music from the Harlem Renaissance. From swing to blues, the music of the 1920s reminds us that “if it ain’t got that swing, it ain’t got that thing.” The evening of culminates with one of the best fireworks shows in Montana. This is a FREE PERFORMANCE! Limited reserved seating is available for purchase. www.helenasymphony.org (*No stakes or tarps will be permitted. Please bring canned food and non-perishables to hold down your blankets and Helena Food Share will have bins to collect the food or will pick up from the grounds after the performance. Thank you for making this a true community sharing event!)

JULY 16: chalk up helena, 9a.m. - 4 p.m.

Downtown Walking Mall, family-friendly sidewalk street painting festival, sponsored by the Helena Public Art Committee, www.helenapublicarts.com

Great Northern Town Center Ampitheater, Thursdays Free Music Series, music by Little Elmo. Enjoy a delicious lunch from the food vendors or bring your own!

july 20: Alive @ Five, 5 - 9p.m.

JULY 8 - 10: east helena valley rodeo

july 21: out to lunch, 11:30a.m. - 1p.m.

East Helena Rodeo Grounds, parade on July 9, 1P.M., Main Street

Great Northern Town Center Ampitheater, Thursdays Free Music Series, music by Dan Dubuque. Enjoy a delicious lunch from the food vendors or bring your own!

JULY 8 - 10: montana folk festival Visit Butte, Montana, for a celebration of music, dance and diversity! Multiple stages with live musical entertainment. Dance stage for participatory dancing. Dozens of ethnic and festival food vendors. 250 performers reflect the musical influences of immigrants old and new from around the world. Nearly 50 traditional artists and craft vendors in a Montana Festival Marketplace. Demonstrators from throughout the region sharing their traditional skills in a themed Montana Folklife Area. Family area with fun for kids of all ages. Admission is FREE! www.montanafolkfestival.com

JULY 8 - 11: S.A.V.E.’s Plastics Recycling Drive, 8a.m. - 6p.m.

1100 N. Last Chance Gulch, www.savemobile.org/Recycle/recycling.plastic.shtml

Women’s Park, music by In Walks Bud, sponsored by Northwestern Energy

july 27: Alive @ Five, 5 - 9p.m.

Pioneer Park, music by Macho Band, sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank

july 27: Joe Nichols in concert L & C County Fairgrounds (Grandstand Arena). Charley Jenkins will open the show.

Ticket prices are $30 for arena standing and $25 for reserved seats, tickets are on sale now. www.lastchancestampede.com

july 28 - 30: last chance prca rodeo & fair

Pioneer Park, music by Johnny Rawls, sponsored by Narrate Church

L & C County Fairgrounds, Thursday General Admission: $13 Adult, $5 Child; Day of: $15 Adult, $5 Child; Friday Reserved $15 Day of $18 Saturday Reserved $15 Day of $18 Free child coupons are available with the purchase of an adult ticket for Thursday’s Rodeo Performance. www.lastchancestampede.com

july 14: out to lunch, 11:30a.m. - 1p.m.

july 28: out to lunch, 11:30a.m. - 1p.m.

Great Northern Town Center Ampitheater, Thursdays Free Music Series, music by John McLellan. Enjoy a delicious lunch from the food vendors or bring your own!

Great Northern Town Center Ampitheater, Thursdays Free Music Series, music by Amber Olsson. Enjoy a delicious lunch from the food vendors or bring your own!

july 13: Alive @ Five, 5 - 9p.m.

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We are a full service salon providing perms, updos, low lights, highlights, cuts and styling. We also offer manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions, as well as facial waxing.

Call today for an appointment.

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NEW STORE OPENING AUG. 1

509 NORTH SANDERS Local artist Mary Harris has been doing stained glass, sandblastings and glass tile work for over 25 years.

Call today for your one-of-a-kind, one-at-a-time creation – for your business, your home, or that perfect gift.

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july classes Great with the 8 Series Mastery A little TLC for you

and your 830/820. Bond with your machine and learn some very basic care and feeding. Troubleshooting basic thread and error messages.

Class Date: Wed/July 6 12-4 FREE TO OWNERS Instructor: Julie Dess

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Aurora Perfect Pouch

Come in and test drive a new BERNINA 430/440 and create a decorative Perfect Pouch to take home. You learn many of the features of the machine.

Class Date: Thurs/July 7 10, 2 or 6pm Class Fee: FREE with kit fee of $10

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grand opening

celebration July 8-10 Register daily to win prizes GRAND PRIZE: Bernina 215 Sewing Machine ( Va l u e $ 1 , 0 9 9 . 0 0 )

25% off storewide *

*some exclusions apply. See store for details.

Whip up this simple summer bag for two squares of fabric with classy wooden handles.

Class Date: Mon/July 11 or Aug 30 1-4pm Class Fee: $18 Kit Fee: $25 (includes handles) Required Magazine: Quilts and More Summer 2011 $6.99 Instructor: Charlene Mayala

Class Date: Fri/July 15 or Aug 19 6-9pm Class Fee: $25 includes supplies Instructor: Jenny Yannone

Elegant Ballet Slippers Join Tammara for this fun class. Your choice of fabrics from elegant to everyday.

Class Date: Sat/July 16 11-3 Class Fee: $22.00 Pattern Required Instructor: Tammara Rosenleaf

Project Linus Sewing Day Come join all the girls for a fun sewing day making small quilts to donate to Project Linus.

Class Date: Sun/July 17 12-4 FREE to attend Tidy Tote Pin cushion and trash bag combination to place by your sewing machine.

Class Date: Sun/July 24 1-3pm Class Fee: $18 Required Pattern: Tidy Tote $16.50 Instructor: Mina Erickson

Foot Book Learn more about the BERNINA Charm Pack Table Topper The presser feet as you make a fun “Foot Book” with all One charm pack and one fat quarter make this charming table runner in a snap. Great beginner quilting project.

Class Date: Tues/July 12 or

Fri/Aug 5 1-4 Class Fee: $18 Required Magazine: Quilts and More Summer 2011 $6.99 Instructor: Julie Dess

TNT with the Lunch Bunch Come enjoy

learning during your lunch hour once a month this summer as the Palace staff shares great tips and techniques that will tantalize your thinkbuds.

Class Dates: Wednesdays/July 13 Noon-1 FREE class

Goose Tracks Quilt Embroidablock of the Month Embroidery, piecing and quilting.

Class Dates: Thurs/ July 14, August 18, Sept. 15 and 29 Class Times: 12-4 or 5-9pm Two sessions Class Fee: $150 Media Fee: $60 Includes quilt designs and pattern, $40 border designs

Learn to Sew Join Jenny for

fun on Fridays with an exciting quick and easy learn to sew project.

your foot samples and learned techniques. This month the zipper feet.

Class Dates: Mon/July 25 6-9pm Class Fee: $20 per month or $49.50 for 3-session class Instructor: Charlene Mayala

Bold Statement Quilt

Serge or sew this fun easy quilt.

Capitalize on eye-catching prints for an oversize throw with a quickto-piece symmetrical arrangement of large fabric cuts.

Class Date: Thurs/July 28 1-4pm Class Fee: $18 Pre cut kits available Required Magazine: Quilts and More Summer 2011 $6.99 Instructor: Julie Dess

Kyoko Dress Child’s Asian-

inspired shirt or dress pattern for girls. Chic and sophisticated this dress features a criss-cross bodice with two sleeve length options.

Class Date: Sat/July 30 11-4pm Class Fee: $27.50 Pattern Required: Sizes 2T-7 Kyoko by Modkid $13.00 Instructor: Charlene Mayala

443-5724 124 E Lyndale Ave www.thesewingpalacebernina.com Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 Sun 12-4