Southwest Montana Snapshot 2016

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You’re in one of the prettiest, most vibrant, “Top 10 Best Places to Live Now” cities in the United States. We’re not the only ones saying so. Bozeman, MT, is among the “Best Places to Travel in 2016” according to Travel & Leisure Magazine, a “Top 20 Micropolitan Area,” says Policom, and a “Top10 Best Places to Retire,” says Money. It’s the sixth fastest growing small city in the country according to the Census Bureau, and Bloomberg News says it’s the 19th wealthiest. And that “top places to live now” label? That’s from Men’s Health.

Right in the middle of the New and Old Wests, surrounded by four mountain ranges and thousands of acres of national forest, and an hour from the world’s first national park, Bozeman is the heart of the fastest-growing county in the state, and home to 42,000 residents. More than half of them have college degrees. Their median age is 26.8. Bozeman is the regional shopping hub for a 90-mile radius, with more than 6,000 businesses, more than a quarter of them owned by women. The airport is Montana’s busiest. The city is one of the world’s 25 best ski towns and

one of the nation’s most dog-friendly too, home to a growing technology sector, the state’s largest university and a first-rate hospital.

As locals, we love our home. Any day and every day, we enjoy the area’s fine schools and library, not to mention superb cultural offerings, great restaurants, and a dynamic downtown with a life all its own. If we’re not there, we’re playing in the Great Outdoors, including Yellowstone National Park and Gallatin National Forest, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, kayaking and fishing world-class waters. Inside the city limits are 67 miles of trails and more than 20 parks, two of them with lakeside beaches. Dogs have eight, leash-free parks of their own. We have an average of 300 sunny days a year to take advantage.

We invite you to see and enjoy Bozeman and Gallatin County, and neighboring Park County too. It has four more mountain ranges, a rich ranching and railroad heritage and internationally known fly-fishing spots.

Whether you’re visiting or new to the area, here’s a snapshot of a little bit of everything to help you get connected.

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MAIN STREET DOESN’T SHUT DOWN AT 6 P.M. EITHER. MANY OF ITS 300-PLUS BUSINESSES HUM LATE INTO THE NIGHT. IN SUMMER, RESTAURANTS, EATERIES AND COFFEE BARS PUT TABLES ON THE SIDEWALKS, AND STREET PERFORMERS POP UP.

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ith an ever-increasing number of residents, Downtown Bozeman is a living, breathing community of energy and verve. Main Street rocks from the Public Library to the new, nationally noted Lark Hotel. In between are a grocery store; dozens of unique restaurants, gift shops and clothing stores; museum-quality art galleries; a theater, record store – with real vinyl, baby – and bookstores; a candy store and a tea shop; breweries, a wine shop and a distillery; hair salons, banks, architects’ and nonprofits’ offices; spa services, a cobbler and a paint store too. City Hall, the Post Office, the Police and Fire departments, and the Emerson Center for Arts and Culture are just a block away.

Main Street doesn’t shut down at 6 p.m. either.

Many of its 300-plus businesses hum late into the night. In summer, restaurants, eateries and coffee bars put tables on the sidewalks, and street performers pop up.

No matter the hour, everyone likes to walk downtown’s eight-block historic area to admire the Old West storefronts and search out the 60-plus, inspiring and whimsical public art works. Look for the larger dollops at the Emerson, all around the library and at the little park at Main and Rouse. You’ll have trouble telling the locals from the tourists and the Montana State University students. They’re represented in about equal numbers, and they all fit in.

Each year, the Downtown Bozeman Association

puts on some 35 events on Main Street. On the second Saturday of April, brides and their entourages promenade for the Bridal Walk. Late June through the middle of August, on Thursday nights, you’ll hear Music on Main in all directions. June through September, on the second Friday of the month, is the Downtown Art Walk. The third weekend in July, it’s Summer Crazy Days, the sidewalk sale to beat them all. And the third Sunday in August is the Cruisin’ on Main Annual Car Show, with more than 250 cars, 5,000 spectators and food booths aplenty. On the first Saturday in December, Bozeman’s beloved Christmas Stroll kicks off the holiday happenings with a full schedule of events. Even Santa attends.

Nobody wants to miss Downtown Bozeman.

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IN 2014, THE BOZEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE COLLEGE BOARD AS ONE OF THE 547 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA WHERE STUDENTS HAVE THE BEST RECORDS ON COLLEGE-LEVEL ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS. P. ADRIAN SANCHEZ-GONZALEZ

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he Bozeman Public School District has an enrollment of approximately 6,530 students in eight K-5 elementary schools, two grade 6-8 middle schools and one grade 9-12 high school with an alternative program.

Bozeman public schools are frequent recipients of national awards. Bozeman High School has been included in Newsweek Magazine’s annual list of America’s Best High Schools a number of times since 2003. BHS was also twice named one of the outstanding schools in America by the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. News and World Report. In 2014, the Bozeman Public School District was recognized by the College Board as one of 547 school districts in the United States and Canada where students have the best records on collegelevel Advanced Placement exams. Bozeman’s Longfellow Elementary School received a 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for its students’ high level of achievement and was recently named one of the 50 best public elementary schools in the country.

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY { #1 }

Montana’s largest university, Montana State University in Bozeman last year enrolled 15,688 students in 225 academic programs, including 55 master’s degree and 34 doctoral degree fields.

The fastest growing colleges are its engineering, agriculture and business schools. The most popular areas of study are business/commerce, elementary education and teaching, mechanical engineering and cell/cellular biology.

Nationally ranked for its high research activity, MSU holds more than 250 active technology licenses and 91 patents. It is the state’s largest research enterprise and leads the nation in research about Yellowstone National Park. The university is noted by the Carnegie Classification for its significant commitment to community engagement. MSU also earned the 144th spot on The Business Journals’ 2015 list ranking U.S. public colleges, the highest rank earned by a Montana college.

Its Bozeman facilities include the new Jake Jabs College of Business, a Plant Growth Center with more than 30 greenhouses, the Museum of the Rockies and the headquarters for Montana PBS

television and KGLT alternative public radio. MSU also boasts some of the finest athletic facilities in the Northwest, with Bobcat Stadium seating more than 17,000 football fans.

MSU students are known nationally for their business and engineering acumen, nursing and teaching knowledge and pre-med success. The student teacher ratio is 19 to 1, with 43 percent of classes having fewer than 20 students. For information about MSU, call 406-994-0211 or visit montana.edu.

GALLATIN COLLEGE { #1 }

Gallatin College MSU is southwest Montana’s two-year college, offering associate degrees and one-year professional certificates. Programs include aviation, business management, interior design, drafting technology, machine technology, welding, medical assistant and bookkeeping, plus high school dual enrollment and development education. Classes are offered at three locations in Bozeman. Contact Gallatin College at 406-994-5536 or visit gallatin. montana.edu.

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BOZEMAN SCHOOLS BOZEMAN HIGH SCHOOL { #2 }

Bozeman first established a high school in 1877. Today serving students on a 54-acre campus, Bozeman High School is the largest high school in the state. Bridger Alternative Program operates inside the building.

Throughout the school, the learning environment is a positive one. Everyone is valued and respected. Learning experiences are academically challenging, relevant and varied to help all students thrive in the 21st century.

BHS offers courses in a variety of areas and an array of Advanced Placement courses. The school also offers a wide range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes including: BioMed, business education, family consumer science engineering, photography, woods, welding and auto shop. At its College and Career Center, students find answers about colleges, careers, scholarships and more. Activity programs include speech & debate, cross-country, football, basketball, golf, tennis, track, softball, volleyball, swimming, wrestling and soccer. The BHS Hawks are in Division AA, the largest division in Montana. Music and fine arts classes include band, choir, orchestra, music theory, drawing, painting, ceramics, graphic design, drama and dance. The school is located at 205 N. 11th Ave. Call 406-522-6200 or visit bhs.bsd7.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOLS CHIEF JOSEPH MIDDLE SCHOOL { #3 }

Make Connections. Make A Difference. Make Learning Real.

Chief Joseph Middle School strives to promote academic excellence and social responsibility in a safe learning community as all students are guided toward their maximum potential. The school enrolls more than 700 students in sixth through eighth grade and is located in northwest Bozeman at 422 Kimberwicke St. Call 406-5226300 or visit cjms.bsd7.org.

SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL { #4 }

A compassionate community that honors grit and celebrates growth in order to face the future with a level head and a critical eye.

Sacajawea Middle School, which opened in 1996, enrolls more than 700 students at 3525 S. 3rd Ave., on Bozeman’s south side. Its goal is to provide appropriate academic challenge for all students, the support necessary for individual success and an ongoing zest for learning. The school is at 3525 S. 3rd Ave. on Bozeman’s south side. Call 406-522-6400 or visit sms.bsd7.org.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS EMILY DICKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #5 }

Bright Beginnings At Emily Dickinson, the school community works together to educate the whole child. Their motto, Emily Dickinson Has GRIT, emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset to help students foster perseverance in learning new skills and concepts. A special place at the school is Emily’s Garden, off the northwest corner of the building, where trees, native plants, a small waterfall and an amphitheater extend learning outdoors. Visit the school to see students engaged in meaningful work both inside and outside the classrooms. The school is at 2435 Annie St., north of downtown. Call 406-522-6650 or visit ed.bsd7. org.

HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #6 }

Celebrating Children and the Arts The mission of Hawthorne Elementary is to foster lifelong learning for every student in an artistically rich environment, and to integrate creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration into all curricular areas.

Guidelines for success include active learning, respect, teamwork and safety. The school is located near downtown at 114 N. Rouse Ave. Call 406-522-6700 or visit ha.bsd7. org.

HYALITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #7 }

Outdoor Education – No Child Left Inside Opened in 2009, Hyalite Elementary provides a full range of programs to ensure that all students are learning in school and in the classroom of the great outdoors too.

The school has garden plots for each grade level, and students take field trips to nearby ponds and Hyalite Canyon. The staff constantly reviews and strives to follow Larry Lezotte’s Effective Schools Research, and all staff work together to assure the highest achievement for each student in all areas. The school is at 3600 W. Babcock St. Call 406-582-6800 or visit hy.bsd7.org.

IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #8 }

Unity Through Diversity Located just north of Montana State University, Irving Elementary School embraces families and students of many different cultures, nationalities and economic backgrounds. The school teaches and practices respect, social equality, tolerance, understanding and responsibility for oneself and others. The school is at 611 S. 8th Ave. Call 406-522-6600 or visit ir.bsd7.org.

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LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #9 }

C.A.R.E.S. Cooperates. Accepts. Respects. Encourages. Shares.

The staff at Longfellow Elementary, at 516 S. Tracy Ave., works together to promote educational excellence and social responsibility through a caring, student-centered environment that values the diverse needs of all children. The building, dating to 1939, has been recently renovated; playground improvements are next. The school community is rich in tradition, including the annual ArtWorks celebration and fall Wetlands Festival. Call 406-522-6150 or visit lo.bsd7.org.

MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #10 }

Where Your Song Will Soar Opened in 2013, Meadowlark Elementary is the city’s newest school. The public is invited to visit on Fridays for the Fun Walk and Assembly. The community values a safe and healthy environment where all individuals are respected, and believes in collaboration, perseverance, innovation and developing a lifelong enjoyment of learning. Meadowlark is at 4415 Durston Rd., on the city’s northwest side. Call 582-6860 or visit ml.bsd7. org.

MORNING STAR ELEMENTARY { #11 }

Learning Today for Tomorrow Named after Northern Cheyenne Chief Morning Star, the school is committed to promoting academic achievement, fostering creative problem-solving that inspires respect for others and developing a sense of dignity and personal

responsibility for self and community. The staff uses the MultiTiered System of Support to weave a safety net so tight that no child falls through the cracks. The school is at 830 Arnold St. on the south side. Call 522-6500 or visit ms.bsd7.org.

WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #12 }

A Wonderful Place to Grow Educational technology is a major focus at Whittier, and staff members are excited to constantly put more of it in the hands of students to help prepare them for 21st century learning. Whittier uses the Olweus model and the school rules (Be Safe, Be Kind and Be Sure to Mind) to promote a bully-free environment. It is at 511 North St. in the northeast section of the city. Call 406-522-6750 or visit wh.bsd7.org.

BELGRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT The Belgrade School District consists of one high school, one middle school for grades 5 through 8, and three K-4 elementaries. Students in the district consistently perform well on pre-college tests, score above other Montana and national students in math and English testing and take more dualcredit or Advanced Placement classes than the state average.

The district offers a variety of both types of classes and extracurricular activities. Visit bsd44.org.

RIDGE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #1 } 117 Green Belt Dr., 406-924-2037.

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HECK/QUAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #2 }

SLEEPING GIANT MIDDLE SCHOOL { #3 }

SADDLE PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #3 }

PARK HIGH SCHOOL { #4 }

BELGRADE MIDDLE SCHOOL { #4 }

WASHINGTON SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN { #5 }

308 N. Broadway Ave., 406-388-4104.

400 Jackrabbit Rd., 406-924-2760.

410 Triple Crown Rd., 406-388-1309.

BELGRADE HIGH SCHOOL { #5 }

303 N. Hoffman St., 406-388-6862.

LIVINGSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

In partnership with the community, the Livingston Public Schools provide the opportunity for all students to learn, in a safe environment, the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to become lifelong learners and contributing citizens in a diverse society. Livingston students score above the national average on nationally normed tests such as the California Test of Basic Skills, and Park High School graduates consistently score above both the state and national averages on the American College Test. Since 1979, 21 Park High School students have been National Merit commended students, semi-finalist or finalists. For information, visit livingston.k12.mt.us

WINANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #1 }

Grades 9-12, 102 View Vista Dr., 406-222-0448.

Age 3 and older preschool and Age 5 after Sept. 10 Kindergarten, 315 N. 8th St., 406-222-1231.

FOUR CORNERS

MONFORTON SCHOOL

Grades K-8, 6001 Monforton School Rd., 406-5861557, monfortonschool.org. Construction of the new middle school begins in Spring 2016.

GALLATIN GATEWAY

GALLATIN GATEWAY SCHOOL

Grades K-8, 100 Mill St., 406-763-4415, gallatingatewayschool.com.

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MANHATTAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Grades K-12, 416 N. Broadway St., 406-284-6460, manhattan.schoolwires.com.

Grades 1-2, 1015 W. Clark St., 406-222-0192.

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EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #2 }

Grades K-12, 212 E. Neal St., 406-285-6830, tfschools. com.

Grades 3-5, 401 View Vista Dr., 406-222-1773.

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Grades 6-8, 301 View Vista Dr., 406-222-3292.

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Grades K-12, 411 N. Geyser St., 406-646-7617, westyellowstone.k12.mt.us.

OTHER AREA SCHOOLS ANDERSON SCHOOL

Grades K-8, 10040 Cottonwood Rd., 406- 587-1305, andersonmt.org.

GALLATIN GATEWAY SCHOOL

Grades K-8, 100 Mill St., 406-763-4415, gallatingatewayschool.com

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AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS HEADWATERS ACADEMY

Grades 6-8, 418 W. Garfield St., 406-585-9997, headwatersacademy.org.

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Grades K-12, 4310 Durston Rd., 604-587-9311, heritage-christian.org.

MANHATTAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Grades K-12, 8000 Churchill Rd., 406-282-726, manhattanchristian.org.

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LAMOTTE SCHOOL

Grades K-8, 841 Bear Canyon Rd., 406-586-2838, lamotteschool.com.

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Child Care Connections is a child care resource and referral agency for Gallatin, Park and Meagher counties, 406-587-7786 or 800-962-0418, bozemanccc.org.

ART AND ADULT EDUCATION IN BOZEMAN THE EMERSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURE 111 S. Grand Ave., offers classes year-round for all ages. Visit theemerson.org or call 406-522-6012.

THE BOZEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM serves students 16 years and older in need of high school equivalency, college prep and/or workforce pursuits. Its COMMUNITY Education Program offers a variety of evening classes – art, technology, health, foreign languages and more – all taught by community members. Its TRAFFIC Education 16

Grades K-12, 4720 Classical Way, 406-582-8165, petraacademy.com.

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Program provides Montana’s approved program for young drivers. Call 406-522-6012 or visit bsd7.org/community/ adulted.

For educational opportunities in the area of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Community Development, Family & Consumer Sciences & 4-H Youth Development, visit the MSU Extension at msuextension.org.

IN LIVINGSTON THE ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM offers wide-ranging night classes taught by community members. Visit livingstonace.org or call 406-220-2083.

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Kevin and Tina Caracciolo would like to introduce their son, Taylor Caracciolo!

Taylor has been in kitchens since he was born, with his dad and uncle both being chefs. At age 23, he moved to Minneapolis to work at the nationally recognized restaurant The Bachelor Farmer. After nearly three years he became a lead line cook. He traveled to New York with TBF and cooked a dinner at the legendary James Beard House. While at TBF he cooked lunch for President Obama and later dinner for Vice President Joe Biden. He moved over to Spoon and Stable and was part of the opening team, working under renowned chef Gavin Kaysen. Now, he is back in Montana, pushing his family’s restaurants to their fullest potentials and bringing fresh, creative, bold new flavors to local cuisine.

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THE BOZEMAN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF MORE THAN 40 CITY PARKS AND 60-PLUS MILES OF TRAILS.

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hether you’re looking for a park for your dog or a playground for your kids, a lakeside beach or rock climbing boulders, an indoor or outdoor pool or an ice skating rink, a skateboard park or a place to garden, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a Frisbee golf course, a BMX bike park, a simple picnic table or a trail to take you from the city to the mountains, you’ll find it in Bozeman.

purchased with funds from a $15 million parks bond initiative approved by Bozeman voters in 2012.

Other highly used parks are Bogert Park, home of the Tuesday night Farmer’s Market, great playgrounds, an ice skating rink and the outdoor pool; Lindley Park, which hosts the Sweet Pea Festival of arts the first weekend in August; East Gallatin Recreation Area, noted for its meandering trails, pond, sand beach and climbing boulder; Snowfill Park, favored for sledding, Nordic skiing and dog walking; Burke Park and Peet’s Hill, a big part of the Main Street to the Mountains trails system; and Gallatin County Regional Park and its Dinosaur Playground.

Popular trails include Gallagator Trail, which begins near the Museum of the Rockies and ends in Lindley Park; Triple Tree Trail, off Sourdough Road in south

The Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department is

Bozeman; shady Sourdough Trail, between Fairway Drive

responsible for the maintenance of more than 40 city

and Goldstein Lane; and the College “M” Trail up Bridger

parks and 60-plus miles of trails. The effort is supported

Canyon Road. “But anyplace you go around here, there’s a

through partnerships with groups as varied as Rotary

trail nearby or one to get you there,” White said.

Clubs, soccer and other sports groups, neighborhood

The recreation wing of the department runs activity

groups, Run Dog Run, the Trust for Public Land and

programs year-round for ages 2 and up. Find information

Gallatin Valley Land Trust.

at Bozeman.net/recreation.

“The parks are the key to life in the city. They draw people to the city,” said Thom White, the

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department’s parks and cemetery superintendent.

Bozeman Swim Center offers a 50-meter, indoor pool

“And they’re all well-loved.”

for lessons, lap swimming, recreational swimming and

In early July, the department will celebrate the expansion

fitness classes. Bogert Pool, outdoors, is open in summer

of popular Bozeman Pond Park, near the Gallatin Valley

and features waterslides and a diving board. For schedules

Mall. Nine acres and improvements including trail paving,

and costs, call 406-682-2294. In Belgrade, the Splash Park

a new outdoor classroom/playground area, two-acre, off-

is a zero-depth splash pad with spray features, picnic areas

leash dog park, parking lot and restroom are being added,

and barbecue grills.

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department at 406-582-2290.

COMMUNITY GARDENS Summer garden plots are for rent at Langohr Park and Westlake BMX Park. To get on the waiting list, call 406582-2290.

ICE SKATING RINKS In winter, the city builds ice rinks at Beall Park, South Side Park and Bogert Park. Traditionally, the target opening date is around Christmas. Rink maintenance stops the first week of March.

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BOZEMAN HAS EIGHT OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS WHERE YOUR POOCH CAN ENJOY AN ENCLOSED PLACE TO PLAY AND EXERCISE. THE CANINE BEACH AT BOZEMAN POND IS A FAVORITE WHERE DOGS CAN TAKE A DIP IN THE WATER.

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Bozeman, all you need to feel at home is a good pair of hiking boots, a good pair of skis and a good dog.

Bozeman residents love their dogs. You’ll find them playing together in eight off-leash dog parks, and participating in events from the Snowshoe Shuffle to the K9 9K. And walking. This is a walk your dog town, from the trails to the mountains to downtown sidewalks. (Don’t trip over the water bowls many area businesses kindly leave outside in summer.)

Dog Fancy Magazine named Bozeman the No. 2 most dogfriendly city in America in 2012, and nothing has changed.

On June 4, the Daily Chronicle will sponsor For Pet’s Sake, the city’s first pet expo, at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. You can bet there will be dogs in attendance – and cats and other pets too – along with their human companions. Three buildings of vendors will offer bling and gizmos, toys, clothes, beds and more for critters of every kind. And treats. Did we mention treats?

The pet fanfare continues in July, when the city will open a much larger dog zone at Bozeman Pond. Expect the crowds to be tugging and scratching to get in.

Yes indeed, your family pet(s) are going to be happy you’ve moved to Bozeman. And if you came here without a four-legged family member, you have plenty of opportunity to add one, or two, to your household.

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LOOKING FOR A FURRY FRIEND?

The area is served by three exceptional animal shelter organizations: Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter in Bozeman, 1549 E. Cameron Bridge Rd., 406-388-9399, serves Bozeman and Belgrade, and the Gallatin and Madison Valleys, helping more than 2,500 lost and surrendered dogs and cats each year. It is open 11:30 to 5:30 daily; heartofthevalleyshelter.org.

Stafford Animal Center in Livingston, 3 Business Park Rd., 406222-2111, serves Livingston and Park County, accepting any animal that needs a home. It is open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; staffordanimalshelter.org.

Tiny Tails in Manhattan is manned by volunteers who shelter dogs, cats and other animals in their homes. Check their website at tinytailsk-9rescue.com.

LOST YOUR PET?

Both Heart of the Valley and Stafford Animal Shelters take lost pets.

Contact them first if your pet goes missing. And call the Bozeman Daily Chronicle at 406-582-2600. We will run a seven-day Missing Pet classified ad at no charge.

LICENSE YOUR PET

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Bozeman requires all pets over the age of six months who have lived in the city for more than 15 days to be licensed. Each must have a rabies vaccination. Fees are $10 for a neutered/spayed dog, $25 for unaltered; $5 for a neutered/spayed cat, $10 for unaltered.

Get a license at City Hall, 121 N. Rouse Ave., or print the form from the website, bozeman.net/Smarty/media/COB/Pets/PetLicense.pdf. If you own three or more cats or three or more dogs, a separate kennel license is needed; it’s available at City Hall for $50 annually.

Get information about Livingston animal control and licenses at livingstonmontana.org/living/animal_control_and_licenses.html

RUN DOG RUN

Founded in 2010, this nonprofit advocates for additional off-leash recreational facilities for area dogs and their owners and promotes responsible dog ownership practices, including Lend a Leash kiosks on trails. Check rdrbozeman.com for more on this group and area dog parks.

URBAN CHICKENS

They’re allowed in Bozeman. The fee is $25 for one to six hens (no roosters), $50 for seven to 15 hens. Go to Bozeman.net/pets to download an application packet.

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In Bozeman, call 406-582-2000. In Livingston, call 406-223-2197.

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he first thing to know when it comes to driving: Bozeman strictly enforces its ban on using handheld electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle, including at red lights. Emergency calls are the exception. In all other cases, pull over to make phone calls or send texts.

If you’re new to Montana, you must apply for a Montana driver’s license within 120 days of moving to the state. In Bozeman, the Driver Exam Station is at 2005 Gilkerson Dr., Suite B. In Livingston, it’s at 1313 W. Park St., Suite 8. To switch vehicle title, registration and plates, visit the Gallatin County Treasurer, 311 W. Main St., Room 104, or the Park County Treasurer, 414 E. Callender St. Drivers new to Montana will likely find more uncontrolled residential intersections than they are used to, meaning there are no stop signs in any direction. In residential areas, slow down to about 15 mph as you near intersections and yield to vehicles to your right.

Also, decreased speeds in school and park zones are enforced year-round.

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LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STREAMLINE BUS ROUTES The yellow Streamline Bus system offers fare-free, efficient service throughout the Bozeman area, providing more than 330,000 rides a year. In 2015, the company received Montana’s Transit System of the Year Award.

Riders can catch the bus at signed bus stops and travel to and from Bozeman, Belgrade, Four Corners and Livingston.

Seasonal weekend routes to Bridger Bowl and Bohart Ranch are available for skiers. The in-town routes are the Yellowline, Orangeline and Blueline. The Greenline Express runs between MSU and Belgrade and Four Corners. All four lines

Monday through Friday, in Belgrade on Tuesdays and Fridays, and in Manhattan and Three Forks on Tuesdays. Call 406-587-2434 by 3 p.m. the day before your trip to schedule.

The Galavan office can also assist in using Streamline.

LIVINGSTON SERVICE Service to and from Livingston runs Monday through Friday from 5:50 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Livingston stops are at Printing For Less and Shopko. Bozeman departure points are Walmart, Bozeman Deaconess Pharmacy, MSU Strand Union Transfer Station, Oak and 15th and Evergreen Business Park.

serve MSU Strand Union Transfer Station. All but the Blueline serve Gallatin Valley Mall. The Orangeline serves Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital; the Redline serves Bozeman High School; and the Blueline serves Bridger Peaks.

All lines run Monday through Friday, with modified service on Saturday on the Yellow, Red and Blue lines. All buses are wheelchair accessible and carry up to three bicycles each.

There is no service on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and service may be halted when temperatures are extremely low.

Thursdays through Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., late-night bus service is available.

SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are older than 59 or have a disability, the Galavan, provided by Bozeman’s Human Resource Development Council, offers door-to-door transportation in Bozeman

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Year-round service from Bozeman to Big Sky is available via Skyline. Connection points are MSU Strand Union Transfer Station and Walmart. The service runs daily in winter and summer, Monday through Friday the rest of the year.

The cash fare is $5. Purchase Punch Passes or Winter Season Passes in advance to reduce the cost to about $3 a ride. Local service around Big Sky is free. Downtown

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Over 1,500 on-street spaces provide two hours of free parking downtown. Two lots located a block off Main Street, one on Willson and one on Black, offer two free hours of parking each. So do additional lots at Willson and Mendenhall and Babcock and Rouse.

The Bridger Park Garage, along Mendenhall between Tracy and Black avenues, accommodates 435 vehicles for allday parking. The first two hours are free.

Visit streamlinebus.com, or skylinebus.com, or contact Galavan at galavan@thehrdc.org or 406-587-2434 for schedules, routes and more information, including Streamline’s Routeshout tracking app.

OVERNIGHT PARKING DOWNTOWN

Cars parked in public parking lots or the parking garage after 6 p.m. must be moved by 10 a.m. the next day.

PARKING PERMITS

Those living by Montana State University or Bozeman High School may need an annual residential parking permit, available at City Hall.

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Throughout Bozeman, any vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle, trailer, etc.) must be moved every 48 hours if parked on a public city street.

MSU PARKING

There is no free parking on campus. Visitor parking is available at the Hourly Pay Lot at S. 7th Ave. and Grant. Or purchase a daily permit from University Police, at S. 7th Ave. and Kagy Blvd.

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BOZEMAN DEACONESS HOSPITAL HAS BEEN HONORED WITH MANY AWARDS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR ITS QUALITY, SAFETY AND SERVICES INCLUDING THE 2013 OUTSTANDING PATIENT EXPERIENCE AWARD – THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN MONTANA TO RECEIVE THIS RECOGNITION.

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ozeman Health took the next step to improve the region’s access to quality health care and enhance community health overall with the 2015 opening of the Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center in Big Sky. Meanwhile, the corporation’s 86-bed Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital continued high operating standards that were rewarded with new national awards.

Bozeman Health Deaconess’s medical staff, which serves 45 health specialties, was cited by the Joint Commission, a leading accreditor of health care organizations, as a 2015 Top Performer in the care of heart attack, pneumonia, surgical care and blood clot prevention. The hospital is also a Joint Commission certified, licensed Level III trauma center, and rated among the top 5 percent in the nation for overall pulmonary services.

It was named one of 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review for the second year in a row in 2015; and it is one of HealthGrades’ 100 Best for pulmonary, heart failure, heart attack, gastrointestinal, pneumo-

nia, total knee replacement and sepsis care. In 2014, HealthGrades singled out the hospital for a Patient Experience Award. The newest award, given this year by the Women’s Choice Award®, named it one of America’s best hospitals for exceptional obstetrics care.

The hospital offers additional specialized centers for clinical research and care of cancer, diabetes, orthopedic and rehabilitation care, and a network of physician and urgent care clinics.

Its staff of 1,800 includes hundreds of doctors, nurses, medical assistants, technologists, specialists and experts. It’s at 915 Highland Blvd. Call 406-414-5000 or visit bozemandeaconess.org.

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LIVINGSTON HEALTHCARE

Strengthening its role as a pivotal regional health care provider, Livingston HealthCare moved into a new 125,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in October 2015. The transition brought all of the hospital’s diverse services together under one roof.

The two-story hospital includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, Level IV community trauma emergency department, ICU, surgery, multi-disciplinary physicians clinic, lab services, imaging, swing bed program, women’s center, home care, hospice care, sleep center, labor and delivery, orthopedics and rehabilitation services. The 25 new private patient rooms are twice as big as before with areas to accommodate staff, patients and families.

Other improvements are the 7,565-square-foot emergency department, including two state-of-the-art trauma rooms; a 9,976-square-foot outpatient rehabilitation unit; a 1,590-squarefoot women’s center offering mammography, ultrasound and bone-density testing; and the Family Birth Center, with one triage room, two labor and birthing suites and two postpartum rooms.

Last year, iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health honored the hospital for its financial stability and sustained medical excellence. It was also the second-highest ranked critical access hospital in Montana. It’s at 320 Alpenglow Lane on the city’s east side. Call 406-222-3541 or visit www.livingstonhealthcare.org.

MADISON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Located in Ennis and serving the Madison Valley, this medical center offers 24-hour emergency care and has 10 acute care nursing beds; recovery after surgery or out-of-town hospitalization care; outpatient IV therapy and physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; and a weekday family medicine clinic. It’s at 305 N. Main St. Call 406-682-6862 or visit mvmedcenter.org.

BIG SKY MEDICAL CENTER

The center, aligned with Bozeman Health, opened a new building in December, offering 24-hour emergency services with a heli-stop for air ambulance; a four-bed inpatient unit; onsite diag-

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nostic imaging center with radiology, CT scanner, ultrasound and mobile MRI; lab, pharmacy and physical therapy services; and a primary care clinic. It’s at 334 Town Center Ave. Call 406-9956995 or visit bigskymedicalcenter.com.

FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER SERVICES IN BOZEMAN:

* GALLATIN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

699 Farmhouse Lane, 406-556-6500; offering diagnosis, evaluation, assessment, ongoing treatment and referral services for adults; outpatient therapy services for children and youth; and

* HOPE HOUSE

A 24-hour crisis residential facility.

* THE HELP CENTER

406-586-3333, a 24-hour crisis line and suicide outreach.

* YOUTH DYNAMICS

1609 W. Babcock St., 585-9402; offering outpatient therapy and children’s case management.

IN PARK COUNTY:

* PARK COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

1315 W. Crawford St., 406-222-3332; offering adult outpatient treatment and outreach case management; the Park County Peer Solution Drop-in Center; and outpatient therapy for children and youth.

2-1-1 is a crisis line referral and information service for anyone seeking help with food assistance, employment issues, mental health needs, substance abuse referrals, energy assistance, state and federal assistance, transportation, support groups, crisis counseling, legal assistance, suicide prevention, health care and more.

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YOUR INVOLVEMENT If

you’re looking to find your place in Bozeman through helping a nonprofit organization, this is your page. Bozeman is home to more than 210 such groups. At least one of them shares your passion.

HAVE TIME, TALENT OR MONEY? Greater Gallatin United Way is a community leader in collective, impact-driven work, addressing the human service needs of southwest Montana. Through a united effort, organizations focusing on education, health and income work collectively to improve lives and deliver measurable results for the community. GGUW helps fund more than 60 local programs serving babies to seniors through its Community Impact Fund. Annual fundraising kicks off each fall and runs through June, with donations coming from businesses and individuals throughout the area. If you have time or talents to share, visit VolunteerMT.org to learn about volunteer opportunities and connect with organizations in need. To learn more about GGUW, its community work and other ways to get involved visit GreaterGallatinUnitedWay.org.

HAVE A SUM OF MONEY AND WIDER INTERESTS? The Bozeman Area Community Foundation works to strengthen the Gallatin Valley by supporting the nonprofit community through grant funding and education, inspiring greater giving by investing charitable assets for today and tomorrow; connecting donors with causes that matter; and leading and collaborating on public issues. It works with supporters and donors interested in all areas of community involvement and improvement, from health and education to arts and the environment. Learn more at BozemanFoundation.org.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO START WITH A ONE- OR TWO-DAY VOLUNTEER PROJECT, CONSIDER: * Give Big Gallatin Valley Day, on May 3. Hosted by the Bozeman Area Community Foundation, this is 24 hours of giving, open to anyone in the community online at GiveBigGV.org or at Donor Lounges across Gallatin County. Contributions benefit scores of community organizations, and are magnified through a stretch pool of funds. On this day, anyone with a minimum $10 to give can be a philanthropist. In 2015, inaugural Give Big Gallatin Valley raised $237,000 for 100 local nonprofits. * Greater Gallatin United Way plans two Day of Caring events this year. Both will focus on decreasing injury and death due to fire. Free home smoke detector installation and education will take place one day in May and another in October. Volunteers are needed in and around Three Forks in May. Volunteers across Gallatin Valley will be needed for the one-day event in October, which is National Fire Prevention Month. Information will be posted on VolunteerMT.org and throughout the community. Watch for details.

SENIOR CENTERS

The local senior centers offer a wide variety of social, educational and wellness services and activities for older adults.

They often seek volunteers too. Call the center nearest you for more information.

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER

807 N. Tracy Ave., 406-586-2421, bozemanseniorcenter.org

BELGRADE SENIOR CENTER

92 E. Cameron Ave., 406-388-4711, belgradeseniorcenter.com

MANHATTAN SENIOR CENTER

102 E. Main St., 406-284-6501

PARK COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

206 S. Main St., Livingston, 406-333-2276, parkcountyseniorcenter.com

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“DOCTOR WHO: YOU WANT WEAPONS? WE’RE IN A LIBRARY. BOOKS ARE THE BEST WEAPON IN THE WORLD. THIS ROOM’S THE GREATEST ARSENAL WE COULD HAVE. ARM YOURSELF!” – FROM “TOOTH AND CLAW,” SEASON 2, BY RUSSELL T DAVIES

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ight years after Bozeman was founded, residents had their first public library. The Young Men’s Library Association opened it in 1872, in a room above Alward Drug Store at 118 E. Main St. As was proper in the Victorian era, women used the room three afternoons a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Men did so on Tuesday and Saturday evenings.

Today’s public library, at 626 E. Main St., opened in 2006. Its 53,000-square-foot space holds more than 185,000 items, including books, magazines, newspapers, CDs, DVDs and other media. It offers computers for use in the library and for checkout, and computer classes, writers and readers groups, and community events, making the building a place for technology, education and community.

The library’s mission: to provide the community with free, open and equal access to general information on a broad array of topics; resources to promote personal growth and lifelong learning; popular materials to meet cultural and recreational needs; and the training needed to find, evaluate and use information effectively. That makes it a revolutionary place, for our world or Dr. Who’s.

The Bozeman Public Library is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Call 406-582-2400, or visit bozemanlibrary.org.

BELGRADE COMMUNITY LIBRARY

THREE FORKS COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Located at 106 N. Broadway Ave., the Belgrade Community Library is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and closed Sunday. Contact the library at 406-388-4346 or visit belgradelibrary.org.

LIVINGSTON-PARK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Livingston-Park County Public Library, at 228 Callender St., is open noon to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and closed Sunday. Contact the library at 406-222-0862, or visit livingstonpubliclibrary.org.

MANHATTAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY

The Manhattan Community Library is at 200 W. Fulton Ave. Hours are 1-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 1-6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; and closed on Sunday. Contact the library at 406-284-3341, ext. 222, or visit manhattancommunitylibrary.com.

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Located at 607 Main St., the Three Forks Community Library is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Saturday; and closed on Sunday. Contact the library at Contact the library at 406-285-3747 or visit threeforkslibrary. org.

WEST YELLOWSTONE LIBRARY

The West Yellowstone Library, at 23 N. Dunraven, is open November through April, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday; and closed on Sunday and Monday. May through October, summer hours are 10 am. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; and closed Sunday and Monday. Contact the library at 406-6469017 or visit townofwestyellowstone.com.

The Bozeman Public Library’s stupendously popular Used Book Sales, put on by the Friends of the Library, are June 24-26 and Nov. 11-13 this year. The Members Sale is always on Friday, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. You can buy a membership at the door for $20 or $30. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. And Sundays’ Bag Sale (a bag of books for $2) is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adult books are $2, children’s are $1 or less.

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BOZEMAN CITY GOVERNMENT

Carson Taylor is the mayor; Cynthia Andrus is deputy mayor. City Commissioners are Chris Mehl, I-Ho Pomeroy and Jeff Krauss. Find their contact information at bozeman.net/agenda. Chris Kukulski is the city manager, 406-582-2306. Email the commission or city staff at agenda@bozeman.net. Reach the city clerk at 406-582-2320. The address is PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771.

The Bozeman City Commission meets at 6 p.m.

Mondays (except the fifth Monday of a month) at City Hall, 121 N. Rouse Ave. Meetings are televised on bozeman.net. The city’s online discussion forum welcomes citizen input at bozeman.net/onlinecityhall.

BELGRADE CITY COUNCIL

The Belgrade City Council consists of Mayor Russell C. Nelson, Deputy Mayor Mark Criner and Council members Anne Koentopp, Ken Smith, Kristine Menicucci, Jim Simon and Brad Cooper. Find their contact information at ci.belgrade.mt.us/officials/.

Reach City Manager Ted Barkley at 406-388-3760.

The Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month, except holidays, at 91 E. Central Ave., Belgrade, MT 59714. Email the city at belgrade@cityofbelgrade.net. Call 406-388-3760. Reach the Police Department (non-emergencies) at 406-3884262.

MANHATTAN TOWN COUNCIL

David Rowell is the mayor. Town Council members are Gregg Dietz, Steve Gonzalez, Dan Ryan and Greg Schack. The Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at 270 S. 6th St. The mailing address is PO Box 96, Manhattan, MT 59741. Call 406-284-3235. The website is townofmanhattan.com.

Reach the Police Department (non-emergencies) at 406-284-6630.

THREE FORKS CITY COUNCIL

Steven B. Hamilton is the mayor. The City Council consists of George Chancellor, Debra Mickelberry, Dennis Nelson, Sharon G. Smith, Ed Tharp and Teri Whitesitt. The Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month (second monthly meeting subject to cancel). Contact 406-285-3431, PO Box 187, 206 Main St., Three Forks, MT 59752. The website is threeforksmontana.us.

WEST YELLOWSTONE TOWN COUNCIL

Jerry Johnson is the mayor. Brad Schmier is deputy mayor. Council members are Cole Parker, Pierre Martineau and Greg Forsythe. Their contact information is at townofwestyellowstone.com/government/council.

Email info@townofwestyellowstone.com or call 406646-7795. They meet at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Reach the Police Department (non-emergencies) at 406-646-7600.

GALLATIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Gallatin County Commissioners are Chairman Steve White, Joe Skinner and Don Seifert. They meet at 9 a.m. Mondays at the Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St., Third Floor. Call 406-582-3000. The website is gallatincomt.virtualtownhall.net/

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BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT A CRIME

To report a non-emergency crime in the City of Bozeman, call 406-582-2000. To report a non-emergency crime or lost property via Internet, visit Bozeman.net, click on Departments, click on Police, click on Report a Crime. The office is at 615 S. 16th Ave.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

For up-to-date street closures and detours, visit www.bozeman.net/StreetReport or facebook.com/BznStreetReport/ or follow “BozemanStreetReport” on Twitter.

SIDEWALK SHOVELING

Residential sidewalks must be shoveled and cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours of accumulation.

REGISTER YOUR BICYCLE

The city receives hundreds of lost, stolen and abandoned bicycles each year. Registered bicycles are easier to return to owners. Fill out the free online bicycle registration at Bozeman. net/Departments/Police/Bicycle-Information/Bicycle-Registration-Program.

CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

Each year, Bozeman Police offer a 10-week Citizens Police Academy, fostering better communication between the department and citizens. For information, visit Bozeman.net/Departments/Police/Community-Partnerships/Citizens-Police-Academy.

GALLATIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

To contact the office, call 406-582-2100 or visit the website, gallatin.mt.gov, click on Departments, choose “L-Z” and click on Sheriff’s Office. The office is at 615 S. 16th Ave. in Bozeman.

RECYCLE

CITY OF BOZEMAN SERVICES

The city offers single-stream curbside recycling services for City of Bozeman/garbage collection customers. All items can be placed in the same bin. The city picks up recycling every other week. Accepted are aluminum and steel cans, Plastics 1-7, paper and cardboard. All should be flattened. No glass. For details, service options and fees, call 406-582-3200, or visit BozemanSolidWaste.com.

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OTHER CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROVIDERS • • • •

Gone Green, 406-855-9870 J & K Recyclers, 406-582-0243 Republic Services, 406-586-0606 Reach, a non-profit empowering adults with disabilities, 406587-1271 (serving Bozeman, Belgrade, Four Corners)

GALLATIN COUNTY RECYCLING SERVICES

Visit www.gallatin.mt.gov, choose Departments, choose “L-Z”, then choose recycling and download any of six different brochures with detailed information, including disposing of hazardous and e-waste and what is accepted at Logan Landfill.

Or call 406-582-3200.

DROP-OFF RECYCLING SITES

• Walmart, 1500 N. 7th Ave. • Fairgrounds, site expected in late spring, off Oak St. entrance • Ballfields; Highland Blvd., across from Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital • Billion Auto, 1 Auto Plaza Dr. • Bozeman Convenience Site, 2143 Story Mill Rd. • Gallatin Motor Co., 31910 E. Frontage Rd. • Home Depot, 1771 N. 19th St. • MSU, S. 13th Ave. and College St. (Parking Lot) • Safeway, 1735 W. Main St. • Amsterdam, across from Amsterdam Market • Belgrade, W. Madison Ave. & Eileen Pl. • Four Corners, Mama Macs • Gallatin Gateway; Gateway Community Center • Logan Landfill, 10585 Two Dog Rd. • Manhattan, Valley Improvement Center • Three Forks, 150 E. Railroad Ave. • West Yellowstone, Transfer Station, 105 Hayden St.

RECYCLING PLASTIC FILM BAGS

Flexible plastic such as grocery, bread, retail, sandwich, newspaper, produce and dry cleaning bags may be dropped off at Albertsons, Safeway, Kohl’s, Target, Lowe’s, Rosauers, Walmart and Smith’s.

RECYCLING GLASS:

J & K Recyclers and Gone Green have fee-based glass recycling.

Four Corners Recycling offers Bayern EcoPack boxes for the general public interested in having their brown beer bottles sent to Missoula for reuse. Check bayernbrewery.com/ecopack.html or call Four Corners, 406-220-6701.

BOZEMAN UTILITIES

PARK COUNTY RECYCLING SERVICES

PARK COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND RECYCLING

VOTER REGISTRATION:

• Water and Sewer: City of Bozeman, 406-582-3200 • Gas and Electricity: Northwestern Energy, 888-467-2669 • Garbage: City of Bozeman, 406-582-3200, bozeman.net

The Livingston City Commission consists of Chairman James Bennett, Vice Chairman Dorel Hoglund and Members Mel Friedman and Sara Sandberg. Their contact information is at livingstonmontana.org/living/livingston_city_commission.html.

Call 406-823-6001. They meet at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 414 E. Callender St., Livingston, MT 59407. Video of meetings is at the city website, livingstonmontana.org/index.html. The City Manager’s Office is at 406-8236000. Reach the Livingston Police Department (non-emergency) at 406-222-2050.

Park County Commissioners are Steve Caldwell, Marty Malone and Clint Tinsley. Their contact information is at parkcounty.org/ Government-Departments/Commissioners/. Call 406-222-4106.

The commissioners meet at 9 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

Reach the Park County Sheriff’s Department (non-emergency) at 406-222-2050.

Recyclables are accepted at the City Transfer Station, 408 Bennett St., in Livingston. Check what is accepted at livingstonmontana.org/living/recycling.html.

• Gallatin County Elections Department: 311 W. Main St., Room 210, 406-582-3060 • Park County Clerk and Recorder: 414 E. Callender St., Livingston, 406-222-4111 • Regular voter registration closes 30 days prior to Election Day. If you miss it, call your county office for instructions. You must be a resident for at least 30 days.

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YOU GOTTA SEE THIS! W

hen weather prevents enjoying Bozeman’s great outdoor pursuits, head indoors to the museums. Bozeman’s riches overflow here too, with two world-class museums, including the famed dinosaur displays at the Museum of the Rockies, and two fine local spots for history fans and children.

BOZEMAN’S AMERICAN COMPUTER & ROBOTICS MUSEUM

This is oldest computer museum in the country, and likely the most entertaining and educational for non-science types. That’s because founders Barbara and George Keremedjiev relate the development of computers to that of writing, printing, electricity and the space program. Displayed artifacts include an authentic 4,000-year-old Mesopotamian cuneiform brick; a replica of the Antikythera Mechanism, the ancient Greeks’ analog computer designed to predict astronomical positions and eclipses; two pages from an encyclopedia printed in 1480; the first electric battery; the first electric desktop computer, which weighed 250 pounds; and an Apollo Moon Guidance Computer, which had the memory capacity of a modern-day musical greeting card.

New exhibits are “Hacking Hitler’s Code,” including an original German Enigma Machine, and “What the Trout Said,” with current fly fishing technology displays. The WOW factor at this museum is stupendous. Admission is free. Open Tuesday through Sunday, September through May, daily in summer. 2023 Stadium Dr., 406-582-1288, compustory.com.

MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES

THE GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM

Located in the 1911 jail at 317 W. Main St., it displays area history through wide-ranging artifacts, from a reconstructed log cabin to Bozeman’s first steam-powered fire engine, plus impressive gun and wedding gown collections and incredible historical photos. There’s a fine focus on Yellowstone history. Men’s, women’s and solitary jail cells remain, along with a hanging gallows that is ghoulishly interesting. Open year-round, 406-5228122, gallatinhistorymuseum.org.

OVER THE PASS, LIVINGSTON HAS THREE MUSEUMS:

THE YELLOWSTONE GATEWAY MUSEUM

In a 1906 school house at 118 W. Chinook St., it tells the story of Park County, Montana, from the earliest Native Americans to discovery by the Lewis and Clark Expedition, to Livingston’s history as a booming railroad town and gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Its collection preserves more than 50,000 items.

The museum has a fun series of interactive children’s activities.

New in 2016 is a redesigned Transportation Room featuring a fabrication walk-through of a Northern Pacific Railway VistaDome North Coast Limited train. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily May through September, Thursday-Saturday October to May. 406-222-4184, yellowstonegatewaymuseum.org.

Bozeman’s second famous museum is the Museum of the Rockies, housing one of the largest, most important dinosaur collections in the world, curated by renowned paleontologist Dr. Jack Horner. MOR is home to many one-of-a-kind dinosaur finds and the most T.rex specimens in the world: 13. It’s a mustsee for any family with a dino-fan Also onsite are the Martin Children’s Discovery Center, the Living History Farm and the Taylor Planetarium. Open daily year-round, 600 W. Kagy Blvd., 406-994-2251, museumoftherockies.org.

THE LIVINGSTON DEPOT CENTER MUSEUM

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF BOZEMAN

THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FLY FISHERS MUSEUM

At the corner of Willson and Olive, it offers activity zones – Hands-On Science, Construction, Pretend Play, STEAMlab! and Explore Nature – and an Outdoor Play Space with a pollinator garden and bug hotel. Everything is bright and colorful,

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and screams touch me, and kids are encouraged to. The newest exhibit is Full Circle, exploring circles in nature, circles’ mathematical properties and circle-inspired art. Activities change daily here. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, 406-522-9087, cmbozeman.org.

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At 200 W. Park St., it preserves the majestic Italianate colonnade and the red and yellow brick buildings of the 1902 passenger depot of the Northern Pacific Railroad, which served as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park for decades. The interior features inlaid terrazzo and tiling. Historic railroad artifacts share space with exhibits about locally filmed movies, including “A River Runs Through It” and “The Horse Whisperer.” Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, 406-222-2300, livingstondepot.org.

At 5237 Highway 89 South, it showcases the culture and history of the sport through a collection of objects, art and books.

The display of framed flies is exceptional. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. 406-222-9369, fedflyfishers.org.

TAKE ME OUT TONIGHT! W

hether you sing, dance, act or paint, or want to see the results of someone else’s efforts, Bozeman has something for you to enjoy. The city does up the performing arts with four acting troupes – including improv comedy – a symphony, a chamber music society and opera and ballet companies. The New York Times once called Bozeman the most artistic town per capita in the United States, and that hasn’t changed.

BOZEMAN ACTORS THEATRE

bozemanactorstheatre.org

BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY

111 S. Grand Ave., Suite 112 bozemanfilmsociety.org

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Acclaimed touring acts stop in at The Ellen Theatre, the Film Society brings art flicks to town, and the Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture presents gallery shows and handson classes. Arts opportunities for young people, especially the participatory kind, abound. The performing arts scene includes:

INTERMOUNTAIN OPERA

VERGE THEATER

104 E. Main St. intermountainopera.org

2304 N. 7th Ave., vergetheater.com

KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH THEATER

1602 W. Beall St., kytbozeman.org

45465 Gallatin Rd., Big Sky warrenmillerpac.org.

MONTANA BALLET

LIVINGSTON GETS IN ON THE ACT TOO:

MONTANA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY

THE SHANE LALANI CENTER FOR THE ARTS

WARREN MILLER CENTER

1001 W. Oak St., Suite 201 bozemansymphony.org

521 E. Peach St., montanaballet.org

THE ELLEN THEATRE

montanachambermusicsociety.org

EMERSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURE

11th and Grant, MSU Campus shakespeareintheparks.org.

113 Callender St., blueslipper.com

OPEN DOOR THEATRE

109 South B St., yellowstoneballet.info

17 W. Main St., theellentheatre.com

111 S. Grand Ave., theemerson.org

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS

opendoorbozeman.org

415 E. Lewis St., theshanecenter.org

BLUE SLIPPER THEATRE

YELLOWSTONE BALLET COMPANY

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BE STILL AND KNOW M

any paths lead up the mountain,” according to the Zen Buddhist monk Ikkyu, and many of them have a footprint in Bozeman. Once a month, at noon on the first Wednesday September through May, they come together at Congregation Beth Shalom, 2010 W. Koch St., as the Interfaith Forum for the People of Gallatin Valley.

Sixty to 100 people are present, many with bag lunches they quietly consume during the hourlong panel presentation.

Others help themselves to provided munchies and coffee. Recent discussions have covered Humility in Religious Tradition, Religious Freedom and Tolerance, Politics and the Pulpit, Anger, and Music, Chant and Recitation. Regular panelists

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Resurrection University Catholic Parish We invite everyone to share the bounty of Christ’s love and Resurrection University Catholic Parish has a special place for anyone looking to make the Catholic Church their home.

Mass Times

Saturday Vigil @ 5:00pm Regular Schedule follows MSU Academic Calendar Sunday @ 8:30am and 10:00am First Sunday of the month: Spanish Mass 12:00 noon 1725 S. 11th Ave. Bozeman, MT 59715 • 406-586-9243 Website: www.resurrectionbozeman.org www.msurccm.org

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HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

If you're searching for a spiritual home where questions are as welcome as answers, find us. We are a loving, open-minded religious community that helps you to follow your own path, to nurture your spirit and to seek your own truth and meaning.

Welcome to The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bozeman

Sundays: 9:15 &11:00 a.m.

325 N. 25th Ave., Bozeman For more information, please call

406-586-1368,

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Nurture Your Spirit Help Heal Our World We are an inclusive and diverse congregation.

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represent the Jewish, Muslim, Presbyterian and Catholic faiths, with rotating guest panelists from many others.

The constants are Congregation Beth Shalom and Rabbi Ed Stafman. “The forum was here before I was, and in its current manifestation for eight years. It was a conscious decision to hold it in a synagogue because so many people had never been in one.”

Interfaith dialogue has been practiced for 50 to 60 years.

“The idea was: I know I’m right and you know you’re right, but maybe if we talk to one another we can learn to tolerate one another,” Stafman said. It’s in its second manifestation that

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maybe we can actually learn from one another and be open to that, and moving into its third, which is that we have many more things in common than things we disagree on in terms of what the world should be like, so let’s work together toward our common goals, he continued.

“The world is in great danger environmentally and spiritually,” he said. “We each have a role to play in changing that. We can work together, share our expertise and heal the patient.

That’s the goal.”

The Bozeman area is home to three Catholic parishes, many Protestant denominations and nondenominational Christian congregations, St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Church and a Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. It has an Islamic Center; two additional Jewish gatherings, Chabad Lubavitch and Beth Israel Synagogue; three groups – Bozeman Insight Community (Vipassana/Insight Meditation), Bozeman Zen Group and Dharmata Sangha – meeting at the Dharma Center on East Main Street; and the Namdroling Tibetan Buddhist Center on the city’s north side.

Visit the Daily Chronicle’s religion directory at bozemandailychronicle.com/religion/directory.html. For the Interfaith Forum, call 406-556-0528 or visit bethshalombozeman.org/ community/Bozeman-interfaith-forum.

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Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 am - 11 am Wednesday Testimonial Service 7:30 pm First Church of Christ, Scientist 502 S. 8th Avenue • 586-5819 www.csbozeman.com S O U T H W E S T M O N TA NA SNA P SHO T

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