Southwest Montana Snapshot 2017

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WELCOME TO SOUTHWEST MONTANA TABLE OF CONTENTS THE DOWNTOWN BEAT! { 9 }

You’re in one of the “Top 10 Best Places to Live Now.” Men’s

LEARN IT! { 11 }

Health says so. You’re also in one of the “Best Places to

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Travel,” a “Top 20 Micropolitan Area,” and a “Top10 Best

YOUR FURRY FIRENDS { 22 } GET AROUND! { 26 } TO YOUR HEALTH! { 32 } GET INVOLVED! { 36 } READ IT! { 38 } YOUR GOVERNMENT { 41 } YOU GOTTA SEE THIS! { 44 } TAKE ME OUT TONIGHT! { 45 } BE STILL AND KNOW { 46 }

Places to Retire.”

You’re in the middle of the New and Old Wests, surrounded by gorgeous mountain ranges and scenic national forests, an hour from Yellowstone National Park.

Bozeman is the fastest growing small city in the country, according to the Census Bureau, and Gallatin County is Montana’s fastest-growing. The median age of the city’s population is 26.8, and every other adult has a college degree.

The city is the regional shopping hub for a 90-mile radius,

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and home to a growing technology sector, a top national research university (Montana State University), exceptional museums and arts organizations, and a first-rate hospital.

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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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THE DOWNTOWN BEAT! D

owntown Bozeman is the heart of the region, a living, breathing community of energy and verve. Main Street rocks from the Public Library to the nationally noted Lark Hotel.

There’s a grocery store and a food co-op, a hardware store too; dozens of fine restaurants, gift shops and clothing stores; museum-quality art galleries; a theater, record store and multiple bookstores; two candy stores, a spice shop and a store for honey lovers; multiple tea and coffee places, plus breweries, a wine shop and a distillery.

Main Street doesn’t shut down at 6 p.m. either. Many establishments hum late into the night. In summer, restaurants, eateries and coffee bars put tables on the sidewalks, and street performers pop up.

Everyone likes to walk downtown, to window shop and search out 60-plus public art works. 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 hosts three dozen events on Main Street. The second Saturday of April, brides and their entourages promenade for the Bridal Walk. Thursday nights from late June through mid-August, you’ll hear Music on Main. 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. On the first Saturday in December, a Christmas Stroll kicks off the holidays. Even Santa attends.

Nobody wants to miss Downtown Bozeman.

Whether you’re visiting, new to the area or you’ve been around for ages, here’s a snapshot of a little bit of everything to help you connect.

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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.

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he Bozeman Public School District enrolls more than 6,700 students in eight K-5 elementary schools, two grade 6-8 middle schools and one grade 9-12 high school with an alternative program.

The 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 college-level 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 16,440 students in more than 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 of U.S. public colleges, the highest rank earned by a Montana college. It is also the top ranked college or university in Montana according to Forbes’ 2016 college ranking.

MSU’s Bozeman facilities include the new Jabs Hall, home of the Jake Jabs College of Business and

Entrepreneurship; the 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, call 406-994-2452 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, design drafting, CNC Machining, photonics and laser technician, welding, medical assistant, health information coding, culinary arts, and bookkeeping, plus high school dual enrollment and development education. Classes are offered at three locations in

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Bozeman. Contact Gallatin College at 406-994-5536 or visit gallatin.montana.edu.

BOZEMAN SCHOOLS

The offices of the Bozeman Public Schools are at the Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St., 406-522-6000. The district serves more than 6,700 students in 11 school sites: eight K-5 elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and one charter program. The superintendent is Dr. Rob Watson.

BOZEMAN HIGH SCHOOL { #2 }

Bozeman High School, serving 2,118 students on a 54acre campus, is the largest high school in Montana by enrollment size. In May, voters will be asked to approve a $125 million bond measure to build a second high school on land north of Meadowlark Elementary, remodel the current high school and upgrade Van Winkle football stadium so it may be shared by the two schools. When work is complete, both schools would have space for 1,500 students. The district hopes to have the second high school ready by 2020, the year student enrollment is expected to surpass the current high school’s 2,400-student capacity.

Learning experiences are academically challenging and varied to help all students thrive in the 21st century.

Bozeman sports and academic teams, and scholars and athletes, annually win top awards at the state and national levels. Every student and staff member is valued and respected.

The school offers an array of Advanced Placement courses, and Career and Technical Education classes include BioMed, business education, woods, welding and auto shop. Activity programs include speech & debate, cross-country, football, basketball, golf, tennis, track, softball, volleyball, swimming, wrestling and soccer. The College and Career Center helps students prepare for college and careers beyond graduation, and find help with financial aid and scholarships. The BHS Hawks are in Division AA, the largest in Montana. Music and fine arts classes include band, choir, orchestra, music theory, drawing, painting, ceramics, graphic design, drama and dance. 205 N. 11th Ave.; 406-522-6200, bhs.bsd7.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOLS CHIEF JOSEPH MIDDLE SCHOOL { #3 }

Make Connections. Make A Difference. Make Learning Real.

Chief Joseph Middle school promotes academic excellence and social responsibility in a safe learning community, with all students guided to their maximum

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potential. The school enrolls more than 700 students in sixth through eighth grade. 422 Kimberwick St.; 406-5226300, 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.

Opened in 1996, Sacajawea Middle School enrolls more than 700 students. The staff works to provide appropriate academic challenge for all and the support necessary for individual success, and to instill a lifelong love of learning.

3525 S. 3rd Ave.; 406-522-6400, sms.bsd7.org.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS EMILY DICKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #5 }

Bright Beginnings At Emily Dickinson, the school community works together to educate the whole child, emphasizing the importance of a growth mindset and fostering perseverance in learning new skills and concepts. A special place at the school is Emily’s Garden, where trees, native plants, a small waterfall and an amphitheater extend learning outdoors. 2435 Annie St.; 406-522-6650, ed.bsd7.org.

HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #6 }

Celebrating Children and the Arts Hawthorne Elementary fosters lifelong learning for every student in an artistically rich environment, integrating creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration into all curricular areas. Guidelines for success include active learning, respect, teamwork and safety. 405 E. Mendenhall St.; 406-522-6700, 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 students are learning in school and in the great outdoors. The school has garden plots for each grade level, and students take field trips to nearby ponds and Hyalite Canyon. The staff follows Larry Lezotte’s Effective Schools Research. 3600 W. Babcock St.; 406-582-6800, hy.bsd7.org.

IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #8 }

Unity Through Diversity Located north of Montana State University, Irving Elementary embraces families and students from many

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cultures, nationalities and economic backgrounds. The school teaches and practices respect, social equality, tolerance, understanding and responsibility for oneself and others. 811 W. Alderson St.; 406-522-6600, ir.bsd7.org.

LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #9 }

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

The Longfellow Elementary staff works to promote educational excellence and social responsibility through a caring, student-centered environment that values the diverse needs of all children. The community is rich in tradition, including the annual ArtWorks celebration and fall Wetlands Festival. 516 S. Tracy Ave.; 406-522-6150, lo.bsd7.org.

MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #10 }

Where Your Song Will Soar Opened in 2013, Meadowlark values a safe, healthy environment where all individuals are respected.

Collaboration, perseverance, innovation and a lifelong enjoyment of learning are respected and encouraged. The public is invited to visit on Fridays for the Fun Walk and Assembly. 4415 Durston Rd.; 406-582-6860, 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 and respect for others and

developing a sense of personal responsibility for self and the community. The staff uses the Multi-Tiered System of Support for all students. 830 Arnold St.; 406-522-6500, ms.bsd7.org.

WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #12 }

A Wonderful Place to Grow Educational technology is a major focus at Whittier, and the staff enjoys constantly putting more of it in student hands to help prepare them for the future. Whittier uses the Olweus model, and the school rules (Be Safe, Be Kind and Be Sure to Mind) promote a bully-free environment. 511 North St.; 406522-6750, wh.bsd7.org.

BELGRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT

The offices of the Belgrade School District are at 312 N. Weaver St., 406-388-6951, www.bsd44.org. The district, serving 3,201 students, consists of one high school, one middle school for grades 5 through 8, and three K-4 elementary school. The superintendent is Leland R. Stocker. 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 dual-credit or Advanced Placement classes than the state average. The district offers a variety of both types of classes and extracurricular activities for all. Visit bsd44.org.

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

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HECK/QUAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #2 }

EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #2 }

SADDLE PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #3 }

SLEEPING GIANT MIDDLE SCHOOL { #3 }

BELGRADE MIDDLE SCHOOL { #4 }

PARK HIGH SCHOOL { #4 }

BELGRADE HIGH SCHOOL { #5 }

WASHINGTON SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN { #5 }

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

400 Jackrabbit Rd., 406-924-2760.

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

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

LIVINGSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The offices of Livingston Public Schools are at 132 South B. St., 406-222-0861, livingston.k12.mt.us. The district serves 1,452 students in a high school, middle school, two elementary schools and a kindergarten. The superintendent is Dr. Don Viegut. In partnership with the community, the Livingston Public Schools provide the opportunity for a safe environment for all students to learn 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.

WINANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { #1 }

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

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

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

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.

kidsLINK AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

Greater Gallatin United Way kidsLINK Afterschool was established in 1997 to keep children in rural communities safe after school while their parents finished their work day. Today, kidsLINK operates in 29 school-based/linked locations across four counties and serves over 1,600 children daily with over 3,400 enrolled. Its success is the result of strong partnerships with schools, school districts, MSU, Gallatin County 4-H and other local organizations.

The program provides quality, affordable programming and care to support busy families, tutoring and homework support, nutritious snacks and daily physical activities. kidsLINK Afterschool Communities include: Amsterdam, Belgrade, Big Sky, Bozeman, Gardiner, Livingston, Manhattan, Three Forks and West Yellowstone.

For more information, call 406-587-2194 or visit GreaterGallatinUnitedWay.org/kidsLINK.

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

MONFORTON SCHOOL, Grades K-8, 6001 Monforton School Rd., Four Corners/Bozeman, 406-586-1557, monfortonschool.org GALLATIN GATEWAY SCHOOL, Grades K-8, 100 Mill St.,Gallatin Gateway, 406-763-4415, gallatingatewayschool.com.

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

THREE FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOL, Grades Pre-K-12, 212 E. Neal St., Three Forks, 406-285-3224, tfschools.com.

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AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS HEADWATERS ACADEMY, a private, independent middle

school for grades 6-8, 418 W. Garfield St., 406-585-9992, headwatersacademy.org.

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, a non-denominational, evangelical K-12 school, 4310 Durston Rd., 406-5879311, heritage-christian.org.

MANHATTAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Grades K-12, 8000 Churchill Rd., Manhattan, 406-282-7261, manhattanchristian.org.

PETRA ACADEMY, a private, Christian K-12 school, 4720 Classical Way, Bozeman, 406-582-8165, petraacademy.com.

Child Care Connections is a child care resource and referral agency for Gallatin, Park, Meagher, Broadwater, Jefferson and Lewis and Clark counties, 406-587-7786 or 1-800-962-0418, bozemanccc.org.

ART AND ADULT EDUCATION IN BOZEMAN

THE EMERSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS & CULTURE, 11 S. Grand

Ave., offers classes year-round for all ages. 406-587-9797, theemerson.org.

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 education classes, all taught by community members. Its Traffic Education Program provides

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MSU EXTENSION offers educational opportunities

in Agriculture & Natural Resources, Community Development, Family & Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development, msuextension.org.

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PARKS AIM FOR TOP T hat’s Trails, Open Space and Parks. The city’s 40 public parks and 60-plus miles of Main Street to the Mountains trails engage longtime and new residents and visitors alike. A key to making sure an expanding Bozeman maintains its rich quality of life is continuing to add trails, open spaces and parks, said Mitch Overton, director of Bozeman Parks and Recreation.

“Parks, trails and green spaces need to be thought of as infrastructure, just as much as streets, water and sewers are,” he said. “There’s a number of reasons for that, including their role in creating a healthy community and providing the open spaces that enhance quality of life, and for reasons ranging from storm water mitigation and water quality improvement to carbon sequestration and the need for wetlands.”

Six significant park projects, including stream remodeling, trail extensions and three new parks that will add 150 acres to the city’s 500 acres of parks, are in various stages of completion. All are funded by the $15 million park bond voters approved in 2012. They are:

THE STORY MILL COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT, on

the northeast side of town, a historically park poor area. Construction begins this year to build urban wetlands and boardwalks off Bridger Canyon Drive, add the Story Mill Spur to the trail system and turn a former boys and

girls club into the city’s first community center.

This will be a flagship park for the community, Overton said.

A NEW SPORTS PARK PROJECT on the west side,

near Flanders Mill Road and Baxter Lane.

Eighty acres were purchased to construct up to 12 rectangular fields for sports including soccer, lacrosse, rugby and ultimate Frisbee, and provide open space, trails, a playground and splash pad. The city will build the first four fields; the Bozeman Sports Park Foundation will help fund the rest. It will open in 2018.

A NINE-ACRE ADDITION to 16-acre Bozeman Pond Park, near Gallatin Valley Mall, that includes a new off-leash dog park, paved path, trails, picnic shelters and a natural playground.

PLUS CONSTRUCTION to enhance Bozeman Creek in Bogert Park; add a Front Street Trail connector linking the Oak Street Pathway to Story Mill Spur; and build a 2.1 mile paved path off the Story Mill project to connect to the M Trail, making it possible to bike or walk from town to that popular trail and Drinking Horse Mountain.

“That’s part of our plan to connect more of the town via trails and pathways so people don’t have to drive,” Overton said. Goal for completion is 2018.

“Right now, we’ve spent $14 million of that $15 million,” he said, “but through grants and partnerships with the Trust for Public Land, Gallatin Valley Land Trust, the Sports Park Foundation and many others, we have $25 million in park projects underway. That’s a good value for taxpayers.”

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A PROGRAM FOR EVERY AGE A great way to get active in town and get to know people is to get involved in any – or many – of the programs, classes, camps, leagues and more organized by the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department.

There’s something for every age from preschoolers to Active Agers. Take your little ones to a fire station, plant nursery or goat farm with the Little Explorers Tour Program, or get them into T-ball. Sign up school-age kids for youth races, summer camps or swimming. Youth scholarships are available.

Adults have their own swimming classes and a sand volleyball league, plus a women’s fly fishing clinic May 1, a stand up paddle board clinic June 20, and guided trail walks in summer, in partnership with the Gallatin Valley Land Trust. All are high-quality fun led by skilled instructors.

Active Agers 55 and up enjoy organized badminton and pickleball, plus a slate of fun fitness classes taught by a Certified Senior Fitness Instructor. Don’t miss the chance to check out the whole Active Aging thing free during Active Aging Week in September.

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RESERVE A PARK BUILDING OR PAVILION

The City of Bozeman rents the Beall Center, Lindley Center and Story Mansion for events. Pavilions at Bogert Park, Bozeman Pond, East Gallatin Recreation Area, Kirk Park and Lindley Park may be reserved. Call 406-582-2290.

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“Folks of every age live here and are moving here, and we’re working to provide parks and rec programs for them – the full spectrum and everything in between,” said Mitch Overton, director of Bozeman Parks and Recreation.

The department hosts and promotes community family events, including the Easter Egg Hunt at Lindley Park on April 15, summer Farmers Market in Bogert Park, the Optimist Fishing Derby for kids 13 and younger at Bozeman Pond Park on June 3, and the Sweet Pea Festival for the arts Aug. 4-6 in Lindley Park (details at sweetpea.org).

Classes fill quickly, so register early, either online at Bozeman.net/recreation or by phone at 406-582-2290. You’ll find the Spring-Summer and Fall-Winter program guides, out in March and September respectively, online too.

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1. HIGHGROUND PARK – NEAR HIGHGROUND DR. AND RESERVOIR ST. 2. JUDSON PARK – ALSO KNOWN AS DEPOT PARK ALONG WEST PARK STREET 3. KATIE BONNELL PARK – CORNER OF “M” STREET AND BENNETT STREET 4. MARS PARK – CORNER OF STAR ROAD AND POLARIS CIRCLE 5. MILES PARK – EAST OF THE CIVIC CENTER OFF RIVER DRIVE 6. MOJO PARK – MAYOR’S LANDING 7. RESERVOIR PARK – NORTH OF EAST RESERVOIR STREET 8. RIVERSIDE PARK – CORNER OF RIVER DRIVE AND 10TH STREET 9. SACAJAWEA PARK – ALONG THE YELLOWSTONE AND RIVER DRIVE 10. MIKE WEBB PARK – SOUTHEAST END OF “G” STREET 11. JACK WEIMER MEMORIAL PARK – WEST OF NORTHERN LIGHTS ROAD S O U T H W E S T M O N TA NA SNA P SHO T

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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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ozeman residents love their dogs. You’ll find them playing together in eight off-leash dog parks, 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.

There’s also a tail-waggin’ fun annual For Pet’s Sake Expo, hosted by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 3. Three buildings of vendors will offer bling and gizmos, toys, clothes, beds and more for critters of every kind. And treats.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PET, there’s plenty of opportunity to find one through local animal rescue organizations:

TINY TAILS IN MANHATTAN shelters young

and tiny dogs and cats in private homes.

Visit tinytailsk-9rescue.com.

IF YOUR PET ESCAPES, contact

Heart of the Valley and Stafford Animal shelters first thing.

And call the Bozeman Daily Chronicle at 406-582-2600. We will run a seven-day Missing Pet classified ad at no charge.

BOZEMAN REQUIRES ALL DOGS,

HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER,

1549 E. Cameron Bridge Rd., Bozeman, 406-388-9399, helps more than 2,500 dogs and cats a year. Visit heartofthevalleyshelter.org.

STAFFORD ANIMAL CENTER in Livingston, 3

Business Park Rd., 406-222-2111, accepts every animal in need. Visit staffordanimalshelter.org.

cats and chickens to be licensed. Details at www.bozeman.net/pets. Licenses can be purchased at the Finance Department at City Hall, 121 N. Rouse, 406-582-2303.

Yes, chickens. You can have them.

Details at www.bozeman.net/Residents/ Pets/Urban-Chicken.

FOR PET COMPLAINTS, call 406-582-2000

in Bozeman, 406-223-2197 in Livingston.

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BOZEMAN’S PREMIER CUSTOM JEWLERY STORE

LIVINGSTON REQUIRES licenses for dogs and cats. Get them at City Offices, 110 S. B St.

RUN DOG RUN Founded in Bozeman in 2010, this nonprofit advocates for additional off-leash recreational facilities and promotes responsible dog ownership practices, including Lend a Leash kiosks on trails. Visit rdrbozeman.com for details.

“We care for those who give us so much, but ask for so little.”

IDEAL CUT DIAMONDS FANCY MONTANA SAPPHIRES 4 0 2 E AST M A I N B OZ E M A N , M T G E M G A L L E RY.CO M ( 4 0 6 ) 5 8 7- 9 3 3 9

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Cottonwood Veterinary Services Preventative & Wellness Care Life Stages Health Maintenance Puppy & Kitten Packages Senior Wellness Plans Vaccinations Internal Medicine Radiology & Diagnostics Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Surgery Dentistry & Digital Dental Radiography HOURS: M-F 7:30am - 5:30pm Sat 9am - 1pm

Laser Therapy Complimentary & Integrative Medicine End of Life Care; Hospice, Euthanasia, Cremation Services Acupuncture Ultrasound Endoscopy Microchipping Pain Management Pharmacy

CLIENT EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS: M-F 5:30pm - 8pm

Laboratory Oncology Nutritional Counseling House Calls Referrals Drop-Off Appointments Cat and Dog Boarding Dog Day Care Multiple Pet Discount

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MONTANA YOGO SAPPHIRES

406.582.0555 • cvhbozeman@gmail.com cottonwoodvetbozeman.com

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6. MAXI PARK AND WEST PAW PLAY AREA AT HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER

FOR RULES AND TIPS, VISIT WWW.BOZEMAN. NET/RESIDENTS/PETS/OFF-LEASH-PARKS.

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he first thing to know about driving in Bozeman: Use of handheld electronic devices while driving is prohibited, including at red lights. And, decreased speeds in school and park zones are enforced year-round.

Drivers new to Montana will likely find more uncontrolled residential intersections than they are used to. In residential areas, slow down to 15 mph as you near intersections and yield to vehicles on your right.

If you’re a new state resident, you must apply for a Montana driver’s license within 120 days. In Bozeman, the Driver Exam Station is at 2005 Gilkerson Dr., Suite B; 866-450-8034. In Livingston, it’s at 1313 W. Park St., Suite 8; 866-450-8034. To switch vehicle title, registration and plates, visit the appropriate County Treasurer: Gallatin County, 311 W. Main St., Room 104, Bozeman, 406-582-3080; or Park County, 414 E. Callender St., Livingston, 406-222-4120.

DOWNTOWN: 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 all-day parking. The first two hours are free.

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.

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PARK IT IN BOZEMAN PARKING PERMITS: Those living by Montana State University or Bozeman High School may need an an-

and Blueline. The Greenline Express runs between MSU and Belgrade and Four Corners. Transfer points

nual residential parking permit, available at City Hall.

between the routes are at the Downtown Transfer Sta-

48-HOUR VIOLATION: Throughout Bozeman, any

Mall. The Orangeline serves Bozeman Health Deacon-

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

tion, MSU Strand Union Building and Gallatin Valley ess Hospital; the Redline serves Bozeman High School; and the Blueline serves Bridger Peaks.

facilitate street cleaning, leaf pickup and plowing.

All lines run Monday-Friday, with modified service

MSU PARKING: There is no free parking on campus.

All buses are wheelchair accessible and carry up to

on Saturday on the Yellow, Orange, Red and Blue lines.

The new public pay to park garage is at 7th Avenue and Grant Street.

three bicycles.

There is no service on New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and

LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTION

service may be halted when temperatures are extremely

Operated by the Human Resource Development Coun-

AVAILABLE THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS, 8 P.M.-2:30 A.M.

low.

cil (HRDC), the yellow Streamline Bus system offers

LATE NIGHT ROUTES

fare-free, safe, efficient service throughout the Boze-

SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

man area, providing more than 300,000 rides a year. In

If you are older than 59 or have a disability, Galavan,

August 2016, Streamline celebrated 10 years of award-

also operated by Bozeman’s HRDC, offers door-to-

winning service.

door transportation in Bozeman Monday-Friday, and

Riders can catch the bus at signed bus stops and

shuttle service for Belgrade, Manhattan and Three

travel to and from Bozeman, Belgrade, Four Corners

Forks. Registered customers can call 406-587-2434 by

and Livingston. Seasonal weekend routes to Bridger

3 p.m. the day before a trip to schedule. Call that num-

Bowl and Bohart Ranch are available for skiers. The

ber for assistance in using Streamline too.

in-town routes are the Yellowline, Orangeline, Redline

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including Streamline’s Trip Planner, Live Bus Tracker and the Routeshout mobile app, visit streamlinebus.com, or contact Galavan at galavan@thehrdc.org or 406-587-2434, or skylinebus.com.

THE BOZONE.

LIVINGSTON SERVICE Commuter service to and from Livingston runs MondayFriday, leaving Bozeman at 5:50 a.m. and again at 5:15 p.m. Livingston stops are at Printing For Less and Shopko.

Bozeman departure points are Walmart, Bozeman Health Deaconess Pharmacy, MSU Strand Union Building, and

ALSO A DROUGHT-ZONE.

whistle stops on Oak and at the Evergreen Business Park.

TO BIG SKY 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-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.

LUMBER. HARDWARE.

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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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TO YOUR HEALTH!

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ozeman Health is comprised of five leading medical facilities that provide a broad range of services in Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, West Yellowstone and surrounding communities. Each meets patient needs with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, and compassionate, caring health professionals. The mission is to improve community health and quality of life.

In 2016, Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital welcomed more than 159,000 patients, achieving the highest number of outpatient visits in its history. The system maintains a Five-Star Recipient rating from Healthgrades for the treatment of heart failure, heart attacks, pulmonary care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, total hip replacement and sepsis.

Harper, Mia, Owen and Liam were popular baby names among the 1,295 babies delivered in Bozeman last year. Also last year, Bozeman Health gained the 2016 Women’s Choice Award® from America’s Best Hospitals Obstetrics.

To meet the demand for a strong health care workforce, Bozeman Health regularly invests in the future of health care. Since 1971, through MSU, it has partnered with the WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming,

Alaska, Montana and Idaho medical education collaborative) program to provide access to affordable, excellent medical training. In September 2016, thanks to new construction, an entire floor of the Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital campus was dedicated to WWAMI medical education. Contact Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital at 406-414-5000, bozemanhealth.org.

BOZEMAN HEALTH BIG SKY MEDICAL CENTER

Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center, 334 Town Center Ave., is focused on the health of residents and visitors of southern Gallatin County. Services range from emergency care, primary and family medicine to pharmacy services, diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing. Call Bozeman Health Big Sky at 404-995-6995, www.bigskymedicalcenter.org.

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BOZEMAN HEALTH BELGRADE CLINIC

Bozeman Health Belgrade Clinic, 2016 Alaska Frontage Rd., opened in summer 2016, significantly increasing square footage and access to health services in this growing community. Multiple offices were brought under one roof and several services were added to the clinic that operated as a family medicine and pediatrics practice for many years. Belgrade residents can now access urgent care, family medicine, pediatric care, physical therapy, urology, cancer care, labs and X-rays. The building allows for expansion as Belgrade grows. Call Bozeman Health Belgrade at 406-414-3334.

from the Montana Hospital Association Performance Improvement Network for work in emergency department transfer communication.

Services include internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, OB/GYN, family birth center, orthopedics, general surgery, psychiatry, emergency department, rehabilitation, infusion therapy and oncology, imaging, home health, hospice, sleep center and visiting specialists.

Livingston HealthCare moved into its state-of-the-art medical center at 320 Alpenglow Lane, Livingston, in October 2015. Call 406-222-3541; www.livingstonhealthcare.org.

MADISON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

LIVINGSTON HEALTHCARE

Livingston HealthCare, a Billings Clinic Affiliate, is an awardwinning, not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with a Level 4 Community Trauma Facility, a multi-specialty provider clinic, and rehabilitation and home-based services.

The National Rural Health Association named Livingston HealthCare a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital. In addition, Livingston HealthCare recently received prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly® designated birth facility, and is now one of seven hospitals in Montana certified as BabyFriendly®. Its Home Health program is ranked among the top 25 percent nationwide based on national patient satisfaction ratings, and its Emergency Department has received three quality awards

Located in Ennis and serving the Madison Valley, this medical center offers 24-hour emergency care and has 16 acute care nursing beds, offering recovery and rehabilitation services, OutPatient IV therapy and wound care. It has a high nurse to patient ratio, with all Registered Nurses certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Trauma Nurse Core Course care. The medical clinic is “whole patient” focused and staffed by family physicians trained in internal medicine, surgery, OB/GYN, pediatrics, neurology, dermatology and geriatrics. The medical center is at 305 N. Main St., Ennis; 406-682-6862; www.mvmedcenter.org.

MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER SERVICES

Montana Suicide Prevention Crisis Line, 800-273-8255.

GALLATIN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

699 Farmhouse Lane, 406-556-6500; offering diagnosis, evaluation, assessment, ongoing treatment and referral services for adults; outpatient therapy service for children and youth; and a 24-hour crisis facility, www.gallatinmentalhealth.org.

THE HELP CENTER

421 E. Peach St., 406-586-3333, a 24-hour crisis and referral line, providing suicide prevention outreach, a child advocacy center and a sexual assault counseling center, www.bozemanhealthcenter.org.

YOUTH DYNAMICS

1609 W. Babcock St., Suite A, Bozeman, 406-585-9402 316 E. Park St., Livingston, 406-226-6610 Offering behavior and mental health services for Montana kids and families, www.youthdynamics.org.

HAVEN

Domestic Abuse Hotline, 406-586-4111; Bozeman office, 406-586-7689; havenmt.org.

PHOTO CREDIT: ISAAC NELSON

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PARK COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER,

a Western Montana Mental Health Center, 1315 W. Crawford St., 406-585-5120; offering adult outpatient treatment, case management, day treatment, drop-in center and psychiatric services; www.wmmhc.org.

ASPEN ABUSE SUPPORT & PREVENTION EDUCATION NETWORK,

24-hour hotline, 406-222-8154; office 406-222-5902.

Greater Gallatin United Way

Impacting lives.

Health ● Education ● Financial Stability

Give. Advocate. Volunteer.

www.GreaterGallatinUnitedWay.org 406.587.2194

photos Tom KIRKENDALL; mARIA BISSo; JIm FUTTERER; mARIA BISSo; ToDD KLASSY; NEAL HERBERT; mATT LUDIN; CINDY GoEDDEL

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GET INVOLVED!

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 volunteer groups. At least one of them shares your passion. Here are a few simple ways to get connected:

GREATER GALLATIN UNITED WAY

is a Charity Navigator 4-star rated nonprofit organization serving the human service needs of Gallatin, Madison, Meagher and Park counties. GGUW is a community leader in collective, impact-driven work focusing on the building blocks for a better life – health, education and income. GGUW goes beyond single-issue solutions and temporary fixes to tackle root causes that impact over 50,000 lives, babies, to seniors every year. GGUW’s Community Impact Fund provides individuals and businesses the opportunity to invest in local programs that create lasting change and impact the quality of life for everyone. If you have time and talent to share, GGUW provides a central resource for individuals to learn about volunteer opportunities and connect with organizations in need: VolunteerMT.org. To learn more about GGUW and other ways to get involved and make an impact, visit GreaterGallatinUnitedWay. org or call 406-587-2194.

THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

provides help of all kinds, including emergency assistance, to more than 14,000 residents across Gallatin, Park and Meagher counties each year, through the Gallatin Valley Food Bank and other nutrition services, the Warming Center winter homeless shelter, home weatherization and affordable home ownership aid, Head Start, public transportation, senior and youth services, free tax preparation help and many other community services. Many of the programs enlist volunteers; call HRDC at 406-587-4486. Other ways to support HRDC: Dine or volunteer at the Community Café, 302 N. 7th Ave. Any night of the year, anyone can eat there and pay only what they can afford.

Or purchase a drink at the Higher Ground Coffee kiosk in the café’s parking lot. Also check in with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, RSVP@thehrdc.org, to learn about nonprofit organizations from arts groups to the Red Cross that may need volunteers.

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THE BOZEMAN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

connects people who care to causes that matter to build a better community. BACF is nurturing a culture of giving in three ways by helping nonprofits grow, connect and collaborate through professional development opportunities and grant funding; by helping community members give more effectively to the causes that matter most to them through its charitable giving tools, including donor advised funds and endowments; and by facilitating a culture of giving through initiatives like the Youth Giving Project and the annual Give Big Gallatin Valley day in May that has raised nearly $700,000 for 130+ local nonprofits in just two years. This year, Give Big is set for May 4-5 from 6pm-6pm with a goal to raise $500,000 for 150 local nonprofits in 24-hours; visit www.GiveBigGV.org to Give Big this May. To connect to a cause or to learn how you can set up a fund to invest in the community, visit www.BozemanFoundation.org, or call 406-587-6262.

A SPECIAL PLACE FOR SENIORS 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

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“THE ONLY THING THAT YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO KNOW IS THE LOCATION OF THE LIBRARY.” ­— ALBERT EINSTEIN

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The Friends of the Library host three Used Book Sales each year: February 24-26, June 23-26 and November 10-12, 2017. The Members Sale is always on Friday, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. (You can buy a membership at the door.) Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

And the Sunday 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. Call 582-2433 to donate books or volunteer.

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he Bozeman Public Library hits the road this sum-

The Bookmobile will have books and other materials for the

mer with a Bookmobile! It will function like a mobile

young and old, and everyone in between. Check the library

branch of the beloved brick and mortar library, traveling

website for Bookmobile updates: www.bozemanlibrary.org.

throughout the county to visit playgrounds, neighbor-

The Bozeman Public Library is open Monday through Thurs-

hoods, assisted living homes, schools and special events. At

day 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.

the Bookmobile, library patrons may get a library card, place

to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Call 582-2400 or visit www.

and pick up holds, check out books, DVDs, audio books and

bozemanlibrary.org to find out more about services and weekly

Playaways, or attend a Storytime or special program.

programs.

BELGRADE 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 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 livingstonparkcountylibrary. blogspot.com.

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 Sunday. Contact the library at 406-284-3341, ext. 222, or manhattancommunitylibrary.com.

THREE FORKS COMMUNITY LIBRARY

LIBRARY QUIZ Q: HOW MANY BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS DOES THE BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY OWN? A) 52,000 B) 135,000 C) 187,000.

A: C). THE LIBRARY CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 187,000 BOOKS AND MATERIALS, INCLUDING DVDS, AUDIO AND LARGE PRINT BOOKS. OF THESE, 51,000 ARE IN THE CHILDREN’S

Located at 607 Main St., the Three Forks Community Library is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 1 p.m.-8 p.m.

Tuesday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday. Contact the library at 406-285-3747 or threeforkslibrary.weebly.com/

ROOM. ALMOST ALL ARE PURCHASED

WEST YELLOWSTONE LIBRARY

OF THE LIBRARY PURCHASES THE MOST

The West Yellowstone Library is at 23 N. Dunraven. Hours vary by season.

Contact the library at 406-646-9017, westyellowstonepubliclibrary@gmail. com. The website is westyellowstonepubliclibrary.com, or facebook.com/ westyellowstonepubliclibrary.

THROUGH THE CITY OF BOZEMAN BUDGET WITH TAXPAYER MONEY. THE FRIENDS WANTED BOOKS TO PROVIDE EXTRA COPIES OF THE MOST POPULAR TITLES.

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ere’s information on getting in touch with local public officials, police departments and key service providers, and finding recycling outlets.

BOZEMAN CITY GOVERNMENT

Bozeman has a mayor, deputy mayor and three City Commissioners. Find their contact information at bozeman.net/agenda. Chris Kukulski is the city manager, 406-582-2306. Chuck Winn is assistant city manager, 406-582-2307. Email the commission or city staff at agenda@bozeman.net. Reach the city clerk at 406-582-2320.

The Bozeman City Commission meets at 6 p.m.

Mondays (except the fifth Monday) 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.

CITY NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM

The City of Bozeman Neighborhoods Program helps citizens stay informed about the community and organize neighborhood associations, and assists citizens in getting involved in community decisions.

The program also helps the City’s 14 recognized neighborhood associations host annual meetings assistance and provides grant opportunities. Reach Neighborhood Coordinator Jessica Johnson at jjohnson@bozeman.net, 406-582-2274. All residents, homeowners or renters, can keep apprised of city news, including events, street repairs and closings, and other neighborhood updates, by signing up for Nextdoor at www.nextdoor.com or by downloading the mobile app. The service has 43 established Bozeman neighborhood groups that allow neighbors to stay connected with each other.

CITY WATER CONSERVATION DIVISION

The City of Bozeman is in a semi-arid environment, and water conservation has been part of city discussions since at least 1910. The City Water

Conservation Division offers many publications on conservation and lawn plantings, and advice and rebates for an extensive list of water-saving efforts citizens can make at home. The Water Resources Manager is Lain Leoniak.

Details at waterconservation@bozeman.net, 406-582-2280.

BELGRADE CITY COUNCIL

Belgrade has a mayor, deputy mayor and six City Council members. Find their contact information at www.ci.belgrade.mt.us/officials/. The City Manager is Ted Barkley. 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. The website is www.ci.belgrade.mt.us. Email the city at belgrade@ cityofbelgrade.net. Call 406-388-3760. Reach the Police Department (non-emergencies) at 406-3884262.

MANHATTAN TOWN COUNCIL

Manhattan has a mayor and four Town Council members. Contact them at www.townofmanhattan. com/mayor-town-council. They meet at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at 270 S. 6th St.. The website is townofmanhattan.com. Call 406-284-3235.

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

THREE FORKS CITY COUNCIL

Three Forks has a mayor and six City Council members. Find their contact information at ww.threeforksmontana.us/mayor-city-council. They meet at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month (second meeting subject to cancel) at City Hall, 206 S. Main St. The website is threeforksmontana. us. Call 406-285-3431. Reach the Police Department (non-emergencies) at 406-285-3750.

WEST YELLOWSTONE TOWN COUNCIL

West Yellowstone has five Town Council members; one is elected mayor each January. Find their

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contact information at www.townofwestyellowstone.com/ government/council. They meet the first and third weeks of the month at Town Offices at 440 Yellowstone Ave. The website is www.townofwestyellowstone.com. Email the city at info@ townofwestyellowstone.com. Call 406-646-7795. Reach the Police Department (non-emergencies) at 406-646-7600.

GALLATIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Gone Green, 406-855-9870.

J & K Recyclers, 406-582-0243.

L&L Site Services, 406-333-7171.

Republic Services, 406-586-0606.

Reach, a nonprofit empowering adults with disabilities, 406587-1271 (serving Bozeman, Belgrade, Four Corners).

Find the contact information of the Gallatin County Commissioners at gallatincomt.virtualtownhall.net/Public_ Documents/gallatincomt_commissioners/commission. Contact them at commission@gallatin.mt.gov. They meet at 9 a.m.

Tuesdays at the Courthouse Community Room, 311 W. Main St., Bozeman. Call 406-582-3000. The website is gallatincomt.virtualtownhall.net/

GALLATIN COUNTY RECYCLING SERVICES

BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

• Belgrade: W Madison Ave. & Eileen Place.

• Big Sky: 47280 Gallatin Rd. • Churchill: Northwest corner of Manhattan Christian School’s parking lot, 8000 Churchill Rd. • Four Corners: Four Corners Recycling, 357 Recycle Way. • Gallatin Gateway: Gateway Community Center, 145 Mill St. • Logan: Logan Landfill, 10585 2 Dog Rd. • Manhattan: Valley Improvement Center, 600 E. Main St., Manhattan.

• Three Forks: 150 E Railroad Ave. • West Yellowstone: Transfer Station, 263 Ecology Lane (Part of Hebgen/West Yellowstone Refuge District).

The department is at 615 S. 16th Ave. The Police Chief is Steven Crawford. Call 406-582-2000. The website is www.bozemanpolice.com.

ROAD CLOSURES, Snow Removal and Your Responsibilities Find full details at BozemanStreetReport.com

REGISTER YOUR BICYCLE

The city receives hundreds of lost, stolen and abandoned bicycles each year. Fill out the free online bicycle registration at www.bozeman.net/Departments-(1)/Police/Registrations.

CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

The Bozeman Police Department offers a Citizens Police Academy each spring. For information, visit Bozeman.net/ Departments/Police/Community-Partnerships/Citizens-PoliceAcademy. The Community Resource Officer is Mike Bachich, mbachich@bozeman.net; 406-582-2969.

GALLATIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The department is at 615 S. 16th Ave. in Bozeman. The Sheriff is Brian Gootkin. Contact the office at 406-582-2100 or email sheriff@gallatin.mt.gov. The department offers a Public Safety Academy for citizens in spring and fall. Contact Captain Shane Frantz at 406-582-2120, shane.frantz@gallatin.mt.gov.

The new Gallatin County Solid Management District website, www.GallatinSolidWaste.org, provides detailed information on the Logan Landfill, the Bozeman Convenience Site and how to dispose of all kinds of household, hazardous and e-waste.

DROP-OFF RECYCLING SITES

IN BOZEMAN: • Walmart: 1500 N. 7th Ave. • Gallatin County Fairgrounds.

• Ballfields: Highland Blvd., across from Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital.

• MSU: S. 13th Ave. and College St. (Parking Lot).

• Billion Auto: 1 Auto Plaza Dr. • Safeway: 1735 W. Main St. • Home Depot: 1771 N. 19th St. • Bozeman Convenience Site: 2143 Story Mill Rd. • Gallatin Subaru: 31910 E. Frontage Rd.

RECYCLING FLEXIBLE PLASTIC BAGS

Flexible plastic bags – such as those from grocery and retail stores, and for bread, sandwiches, newspapers, produce and dry cleaning – may be dropped off at Albertsons, Safeway, Kohl’s, Target, Lowe’s, Rosauers, Walmart and Smith’s.

RECYCLE

RECYCLING GLASS

CITY OF BOZEMAN SERVICES

BOZEMAN UTILITIES

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, visit BozemanSolidWaste.com.

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J & K Recyclers and Gone Green do accept glass in their Bozeman-area curbside collections. Gallatin County does not accept glass.

Water and Sewer: City of Bozeman, 406-582-3200, www. bozeman.net/water.

Gas and Electricity: NorthWestern Energy, 888-467-2669, www.northwesternenergy.com.

Solid Waste: City of Bozeman, 406-582-3200, bozemansolidwaste.com.

PARK COUNTY GOVERNMENT

The Livingston City Commission has a chairman, vice-chairman and three commissioners. Reach them at livingstonmontana. org/living/livingston_city_commission.html. Call 406-823-6000 or email ciycommission@livingstonmontana.gov. They meet at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Video of meetings is at the city website, livingstonmontana.org. The City Manager’s Office is at 406-823-6001.

Reach the Livingston Police Department (non-emergency) at 406-222-2050.

Park County has three commissioners. 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. The sheriff is Scott Hamilton. The website is www.parkcounty.org/Government-Departments/Sheriff-s-Office.

Joint offices for city and county government and agencies are at 414 E. Callender St., Livingston.

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

VOTER REGISTRATION

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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hen weather prevents enjoying Bozeman’s great outdoor pursuits, head indoors to the museums. Bozeman’s riches overflow here too.

BOZEMAN’S AMERICAN COMPUTER & ROBOTICS MUSEUM

The oldest computer museum in the country. Displayed artifacts include a 4,000-year-old Mesopotamian cuneiform brick; the first electric desktop computer, which weighed 250 pounds; and an Apollo Moon Guidance Computer, which had the memory capacity of a musical greeting card. The WOW factor is stupendous. Admission is free. Open Tuesday through Sunday, September through May, daily in summer. 2023 Stadium Dr., 406-5821288, compustory.com.

MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES

Turns 60 years old this year and houses one of the largest, most important dinosaur collections in the world. MOR is home to many one-of-a-kind dinosaur finds and 13 T. rex specimens, the most in the world. Also onsite are the Martin Children’s Discovery Center, the Living History Farm and the Taylor Planetarium.

Open Monday-Saturday through May 26, daily after that. 600 W. Kagy Blvd., 406-994-2251, museumoftherockies.org.

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF BOZEMAN

Offers activity zones – Hands-On Science, Maker Place, Explore Montana, STEAMlab! and more – and an Outdoor Play Space with a bug hotel. Everything is bright and colorful, and kids are encouraged to touch. Open Monday-Saturday. 202 S. Willson Ave., 406-522-9087, cmbozeman.org.

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THE GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM

Located in the 1911 jail (there’s a gallows), displays area history through wide-ranging artifacts, including a log cabin, a steampowered fire engine, impressive gun and wedding gown collections and historical photos. There’s a fine focus on Yellowstone history. Open Tuesday-Saturday. 317 W. Main St., 406-522-8122, gallatinhistorymuseum.org.

OVER THE PASS, LIVINGSTON HAS THREE MUSEUMS:

THE YELLOWSTONE GATEWAY MUSEUM

In a 1906 schoolhouse, tells the story of Park County, Montana, from the earliest Native Americans and its discovery by Lewis and Clark to its days as a booming railroad town and gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Fun interactive children’s activities.

Open Thursday-Saturday, October-Memorial Day; daily Memorial Day through September. 118 W. Chinook St., 406-222-4184, yellowstonegatewaymuseum.org.

THE LIVINGSTON DEPOT CENTER MUSEUM

At 200 W. Park St., the depot preserves the majestic Italianate colonnade and brick buildings of the 1902 passenger depot of the Northern Pacific Railroad, and showcases local history exhibits.

Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. 200 W. Park St., 406-2222300, livingstondepot.org.

THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FLY FISHERS MUSEUM

Showcases the culture and history of the sport through a collection of objects, art and books. The framed flies display is exceptional. Open Monday through Friday. 5237 Highway 89 South, 406-222-9369, fedflyfishers.org.

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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 has several acting troupes – including improv comedy and one for kids – a symphony, a chamber music society, and opera and ballet companies. The New York Times once called Bozeman the

BOZEMAN ACTORS THEATRE

bozemanactorstheatre.org

BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY

most artistic town per capita in the United States, and that hasn’t changed.

Nationally touring acts stop 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 hands-on classes.

The performing arts scene includes

INTERMOUNTAIN OPERA

104 E. Main St., intermountainopera.org

KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH THEATER

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

1602 W. Beall St., kytbozeman.org

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

2304 N. 7th Ave, Suite C. montanaballet.org

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

THE ELLEN THEATRE

17 W. Main St., theellentheatre.com

EMERSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURE

111 S. Grand Ave., theemerson.org

VERGE THEATER

2304 N. 7th Ave., vergetheater.com

WARREN MILLER CENTER

45465 Gallatin Rd., Big Sky, warrenmillerpac.org.

MONTANA BALLET

LIVINGSTON GETS IN ON THE ACT TOO:

THE SHANE LALANI CENTER FOR THE ARTS

MONTANA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY

415 E. Lewis St., theshanecenter.org

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS

113 Callender St., blueslipper.com

montanachambermusicsociety.org

at 11th Ave. and Grant St., MSU Campus, shakespeareintheparks.org

OPEN DOOR THEATRE

BLUE SLIPPER THEATRE

YELLOWSTONE BALLET COMPANY

109 South B St., yellowstoneballet.info

opendoorbozeman.org

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ANNIVERSARY Celebrating 40 Years of Connecting Montana to the World of Opera Visit Intermountainopera.org for tickets & schedule

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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, many different faiths 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

ian Universalist Fellowship. It has an Islamic Center;

lunches they quietly consume during the hour-

two additional Jewish gatherings, Chabad Lubavitch

long panel presentation. Others help themselves to

and Beth Israel Synagogue; three groups – Bozeman

provided munchies and coffee. Past discussions have

Insight Community (Vipassana/Insight Meditation),

covered Humility in Religious Tradition; Urgency of

Bozeman Zen Group and Dharmata Sangha – meet-

Interfaith Dialogue; Religious Freedom and Toler-

ing at the Dharma Center on East Main Street; and

ance; Climate Change: A Religious Issue?; Politics

the Namdroling Tibetan Buddhist Center on the

and the Pulpit; and Music, Chant and Recitation.

city’s north side. Visit the Daily Chronicle’s religion

Regular panelists represent the Jewish, Muslim,

directory at bozemandailychronicle.com/religion/

Presbyterian and Catholic faiths, with rotating guest

directory.html.

panelists from many traditions. Details at bethsha-

Also active in Bozeman is the Gallatin Valley

lombozeman.org/community/bozeman-interfaith-

Circle of Compassion, a nonprofit group of volun-

forum; 406-556-0528.

teers Connecting, Educating and Empowering Our

The Bozeman area is home to three Catholic

Community on Matters Related to Death and Dying.

parishes, many Protestant denominations and

The group hosts an annual conference on the topic

nondenominational Christian congregations, St.

each February. Visit http://www.gallatinvalleycir-

Anthony the Great Orthodox Church and a Unitar-

cleofcompassion.org.

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Fall/Winter Schedule 8AM, 9:30AM, 11AM Memorial Day - Labor Day 8AM, 10AM In this age of neon churches, St. James is a family and close-knit community church just like those neighborhood church of yesteryear.

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St. James offers traditional and modern Episcopal services with Eucharist (Communion). Nursery and Godly Play Kids Programs are available every Sunday. Check out our website for the more information about our services and events!

2152 W. Graf St, Bozeman, MT www.hopebozeman.com

406-586-5572

Nurture Your Spirit Help Heal our World Our caring, open-minded, religious community encourages you to seek your own path. Our commitment to worship together, to learn together, and to work for justice together creates a bond that remains even as beliefs diverge. We are an inclusive and diverse congregation. All are welcome!

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We’ll be back in our expanded building soon!

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