Southwest Montana Snapshot 2018

2018 SOUTHWEST MONTANA

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ypically, Bozeman residents like to keep the sheer joy of living in Southwest Montana on the down low. Every time we’re featured on a nationally published Top 10 List (“Top 10 College Towns” by Forbes, “Best Place to Reboot Your Life,” “Top 10

Places to Retire,” and Men’s Journal’s “Top 10 Places to Live Now,”) locals will band together and put out their own “Top 10 Reasons Not to Move to Montana” lists. Reasons like

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like it; wide open, breathtakingly beautiful and untamed.

Still, you saw through our ruse and made the move. What was it that brought you here? Was it our top-notch school districts? Our loving embrace of all things farm-to-table and organic? Our thriving Arts community? The blue-ribbon trout streams or the world-class skiing and ice climbing? We don’t mean to brag, but our small micropolitan valley is a pretty big deal.

In fact, each year we become a bigger deal. According to the Census Bureau, Bozeman is the fourth fastest growing micropolitan in the country. The median age of the city’s population is 27.6, and every other adult has a college degree. Downtown, you will find about 300 locally owned businesses, including restaurants, clothing and jewelry stores, art galleries, outdoor outfitters and gift shops. The city is the regional shopping hub for a 90-mile radius, home to a growing technology sector, a top national research university (Montana State University), exceptional museums and organizations, and a first-rate hospital.

Life in the Gallatin Valley is all about balance. One minute you’re running the ridge, the next you’re knocking back a local beer. Southwest Montanans are educated, active fun-seekers. We have breweries, concert venues, theaters, late-night dance spots and monthly city-wide celebrations. We are surrounded by gorgeous mountain ranges and scenic national forests. With a 90-minute drive to Yellowstone National Park and trails that lead you from downtown straight into the mountains, adventure is only a stone’s throw away.

Snapshot, a new resident’s guide, will help you navigate your way through the Gallatin Valley. Find information on all of our parks, public schools, licensed officials, entertainment and more. Welcome home. We know you’re going to love it.

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rolled into Bozeman on a Thursday in late June back in 2011. I had been working for one of the concessionaires in Yellowstone National Park for the summer. My coworkers and I were looking forward to clean showers and trips to grocery and sporting goods stores. Everything we needed was right on Main Street, from hotels to restaurants to a food co-op to a hardware store. After a month in the park, Bozeman seemed like a metropolis.

Downtown Bozeman was humming! Main Street was closed off and people were flooding the scene. Every shop was open, food trucks were serving local fare, residents were chatting and dancing, and a live band was playing right in the center of it all. We had stumbled into one of the Downtown Bozeman Association’s Music on Main celebrations.

Every summer, the DBA presents eight weeks of free Music on Main concerts beginning in late June and running until August. These family-friendly events are just a few of several free-to-the-public celebrations the entire Gallatin Valley attends. Year round, Downtown Bozeman hosts events including Summer and Winter Farmer’s Markets, Art Walks, a Bridal Walk, Crazy Days (where EVERYTHING is on sale at your favorite stores) Christmas Strolls, a Car Show, Ladies Night, support groups, film, music and art festivals, and races. Downtown is the heart of it all; a living, breathing community of energy and verve. Main Street rocks from the Public Library to the nationally noted Lark Hotel.

Even when there’s nothing going on, there’s something going on. It is fun just to walk downtown, to window shop, search out the 60-plus public art works and be drawn into the restaurants that often feature grass-fed local bison and expertly selected glasses of wine.

Down on Main Street, you will find a grocery store; gift shops and clothing stores; museum-quality art galleries; multiple theaters and concert venues, a record store and multiple bookstores; furniture stores, 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.

Many establishments hum late into the night. In summer, restaurants, eateries and coffee bars put tables on the sidewalks, and street performers pop up. Nobody wants to miss Downtown Bozeman.

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he Gallatin Valley’s growth is affecting the school districts. The Bozeman School District has an enrollment of approximately 6,850 students in eight K-5 elementary schools, two grade 6-8 middle schools and one grade 9-12 high school with an alternative Bridger Charter Academy program. Last May, voters passed a $125 million bond issue to build a second high school in Bozeman and make improvements to the current Bozeman High School. The new high school is projected to open in Fall 2020. Both schools will have a capacity of 1,500 students.

New students will want to check the boundary changes for Hyalite, Meadowlark, Emily Dickinson and Whittier elementary schools, and Chief Joseph and Sacajawea middle schools beginning in Fall 2018. In 2013, Bozeman opened Meadowlark, its eighth elementary school. Meadowlark became the fastest growing and largest school, with 529 students. The current elementary schools are expected to reach full capacity within the next two years. This May, voters will decide on locations for two new elementary schools. The hope is that at least one location on the west side of town will be approved.

Adjusting to rapid growth hasn’t stopped Bozeman Public Schools from receiving national recognition and awards. Bozeman High School has been included in Newsweek Magazine’s annual list of America’s Best High Schools several times since 2003. Additionally, Newsweek has ranked BHS among the top three percent of high schools in the nation. The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. News and World Report named BHS one of the outstanding schools in America twice. 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 in 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 on the list of the 50 best public elementary schools in the country.

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

2017 was the 10 consecutive year that Montana State University in Bozeman broke enrollment records.

There are 16,703 students, more than 225 academic programs, including 60 baccalaureate degree fields, 62 master’s degree and 34 doctoral degree fields.

Around 50% of students come from every county in Montana. In Fall 2017, the highest enrollment was in MSU’s colleges of Engineering, Letters and Sciences, and Business. Popular majors include architecture, engineering, graphic design, nursing, education and business and marketing.

Nationally ranked for its high research activity, MSU holds 264 active technology licenses and 75 patents for innovations and processes developed through faculty research. 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’s undergraduates are regularly awarded Goldwater Scholarships for excellence in science and math. 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, th

and recently released a 20-year master plan to revamp Bobcat Stadium. Football operations will soon take place at Bobcat Stadium as opposed to the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, allowing for academic services and athletic training.

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

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 Bozeman. Contact Gallatin College at 406994-5536 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 6,800 students in 11 school sites: eight K-5 elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and one charter program.

Rob Watson is the superintendent of schools.

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BOZEMAN HIGH SCHOOL (#2) Bozeman High School, serving nearly 2,200 students on a 54-acre campus, is the largest high school in Montana by enrollment size. In May 2017, voters approved 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.

BHS gets an ‘A’ for offering Advanced Placement courses, and Career and Technical Education classes included 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.

BRIDGER ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM The right education for the right student at the right time.

This publicly funded, independent charter school inspires every student to succeed. Students seeking a non-traditional pathway to graduation and success beyond high school can find it at Bridger Charter Academy. Students will find personalized instruction, flexible scheduling, small classrooms and a learning community focused on academic, personal and social growth. 205 North 11th Ave.; 406-522-6100, andy. maheras@bsd7.org; sms.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 potential. The school enrolls more than 700 students in sixth through eighth grade.

4255 Kimberwicke St.; 406-522-6300, cjms.bsd7.org.

SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL (#4) A compassionate community that honors grit and celebrates growth to face the future with a level head and a clear eye.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS EMILY DICKINSON ELEMENTARY (#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.; 406522-6650, ed.bsd7.org.

HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY (#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 (#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 (#8) Unity Through Diversity Located north of Montana State University, Irving Elementary embraces families and students from many 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 (#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.

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MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY (#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.

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

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, 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.

BELGRADE MIDDLE SCHOOL, 410 TRIPLE CROWN RD., 406-388-1309. (#4)

WHITTIER ELEMENTARY (#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 5th St.; 406-522-6750, 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 that the state average. The district offers a variety of both types of classes and extracurricular activities for all. Visit bsd44.org.

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HECK/QUAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 308 N. Broadway Ave., 406-388-4104. (#2) SADDLE PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 400 Jackrabbit Rd., 406-924-2760. (#3)

BELGRADE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL, 189 Arden Dr., 406-580-5372 BELGRADE HIGH SCHOOL, 303 N. Hoffman St., 406388-6862. (#5)

LIVINGSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The offices of Livingston Public Schools are at 132 South B. St., 406222-0861, 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 national 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.

EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (#2) Grades 3-5, 401 View Vista Dr., 406-222-1773.

SLEEPING GIANT MIDDLE SCHOOL (#3) Grades 6-8, 301 View Vista Dr., 406- 222-3292.

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 nearly 2,000 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 406-5872194 or visit GreaterGallatinUnitedWay.org/kidsLINK.

OTHER AREA SCHOOLS ANDERSON SCHOOL, Grades K-8, 10040 Cottonwood Rd., Bozeman, 406- 587-1305, andersonmt.org.

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.

BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT, 406-995-4281, 45465 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730

al, evangelical K-12 school, 4310 Durston Rd., 406-587-9311, 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: 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 Montana’s approved program for young drivers. 406-522-6012, bsd7.org/ community/adulted.

MSU EXTENSION offers educational opportunities in Agriculture & Natural Resources, Community Development, Family & Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development, msuextension.org.

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

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PARK HIGH SCHOOL (#4) Grades 9-12, 102 View Vista Dr., 406-222-0448.

WASHINGTON SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN (#5) Age 3 and older preschool and Age 5 after Sept. 10 Kindergarten, 315 N. 8th St., 406-222-1231.

AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS MOUNT ELLIS ACADEMY, Boarding High School (grades 9-12) focusing on identifying individual gifts and preparing students for college, 3641 Bozeman Trail Rd., 406-5875178, mtellis.org.

HEADWATERS ACADEMY, a private, independent middle school for grades 6-8, 418 W. Garfield St., 406-5859992, headwatersacademy.org.

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, a non-denomination-

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here are plenty of outside activities to do within the city limits of Bozeman, Belgrade and Livingston. Each city has its very own Parks and Recreation Department. Every year, parks serve as locations for special events, festivals, art shows, farmers markets and celebrations.

BOZEMAN PARKS AND RECREATION’S TOP PROGRAM

Bozeman Parks and Recreation maintains and improves 42 public parks and 52 miles of trails, sports fields and open space within the city limits. In 2012, Bozeman passed a Trails, Open Space and Parks Bond (TOP), which aims to improve and develop trails, sports fields, open-spaced land, parks, natural areas and water quality.

The TOP Program, in collaboration with Run Dog Run, GVLT, HAVEN, and ERA Landmark realty completed the Bozeman Pond Park Expansion, adding nine acres of land to Bozeman Pond Park and building two picnic shelters, a fenced dog off-leash area, a barrier-free restroom and a paved shared-use path from Huffine to Ravalli. Last year, TOP, in partnership with Downtown Bozeman Partnership, Friends of Bogart Park, Gallatin Local Water Quality District, GVLT, Greater Gallatin Watershed Council and the State of Montana, completed the Bozeman Creek Enhancement project, realigning the Bozeman Creek channel through Bogart Park and installing a new bridge.

The Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with several local partners, have the following projects in the works: PATH TO THE M: A 2.1-mile paved bicyclepedestrian path along Montana Highway 86 will connect the Story Mill Spur trail to the “M” trailhead.

A bicycle-pedestrian underpass will be constructed connecting the “M” trail to Drinking Horse Mountain trailhead on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fish Hatchery property.

STORY MILL COMMUNITY PARK: The Trust for Public Land, in partnership with City of Bozeman, proposed this project to create a new 60-acre community park. 25 acres of the park are reserved for active use, and will feature an 11,000 square-foot Community Center, adventure playground, picnic pavilions, a natural amphitheater, event lawn, teaching garden, restrooms, and parking space for over 150 vehicles.

The remaining 35 acres of the park will feature trails, boardwalks, an enclosed dog off-leash area and an interpretation site. The projected open date is Fall 2018.

BOZEMAN SPORTS PARK: East of Flanders Mill Road, between Baxter Lane and West Oak Street, City of Bozeman has a major 80-acre sports field complex in the works. Once completed, the Sports Park will feature multi-use sports fields for soccer, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate frisbee and Recreation Division camps, restrooms, concessions, spectator areas, and a central playground.

For more information on these projects and more, visit bozeman.net or gvlt.org/bozeman-trails-openspace-parks-bond-project-updates.

FEATURES OF BOZEMAN’S PARKS CLIMBING BOULDERS Find one at Langhor Park, Bozeman Pond, The East Gallatin Recreation Area, Depot Park and two at Gallatin County Regional Park.

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.

COMMUNITY GARDENS There are three community garden areas in Bozeman that have rentable plots during the summer. Langohr garden has 42 plots, Westlake gardens has 24 plots, and City Hall garden has 25 plots. Water spigots are available at each location. Plots are $40, plus a $40 deposit. Gardeners who have rented plots in the past get first dibs in the new gardening season, and will receive gardening paperwork at the end of February/ beginning of March. New gardeners should call 406582-2290 to get their name on a waitlist. Bozeman. net/government/parks/community-gardens ICE SKATING RINKS In winter, the city builds ice rinks at Beall Park, South Side Park and Bogert Park. Traditionally, the opening date is around Christmas, and rink maintenance stops the first week of March. Call the Skating Hotline at 406-582-2905.

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Bogert Pool is an outdoor pool that opens in June. Free swim and lap swim are available every day with 15-minute safety break at 2:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult. For rates and schedules, visit bozeman.net/government/ pools/bogert-pool-outdoor.

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LIVINGSTON PARKS AND RECREATION Livingston’s Recreation Department can be found in the Livingston Civic Center, located at 229 River Drive. The Center also features an arts and crafts room, full court gymnasium, kitchen, event spaces and houses the administrative Services Team. Livingston’s Parks and Recreation Department offers several activities for people of all ages. There’s basketball, swimming, roller skating, youth soccer, baseball, softball and more. Every summer, Summerfest Music Festival is help at Miles Park, next door to the Civic Center. Sacajawea Park is a hub of activity, hosting farmer’s markets an annual Easter Egg Hunt, and Kids Fishing Derby. Sacajawea Park features a Bandshell where live performances regularly take place in the warmer months. For more information, visit livingstonmontana.org.

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ventually, the pull of the mountains will become too much, and you’ll find yourself venturing into them. You will not have to journey far. The Gallatin Valley Land Trust, a nonprofit organization that aims to connect people, communities and open land through conservation of working farms, ranches, healthy rivers and wildlife habitat, builds and maintains over 80 miles of Main Street to the Mountains trails throughout Bozeman. These trails are used on a daily basis by hikers, joggers, cyclists, parents pushing strollers, dogs, and school children. Trails are maintained by hundreds of volunteers each year. Popular trails include Drinking Horse Mountain, Snowfill Recreation Area and Triple Tree Trail. Interested in volunteering or getting involved? The GVLT office is located at 212 S. Wallace Suite 102, 4006-587-8404, gvlt.org.

Sourdough Canyon Road will take you to Sourdough Canyon Trail, which is groomed and maintained by the GVLT. Runners, hikers and bikers enjoy this trail year-round, with the addition cross-country skiers in the winter. This out-and-back trail can pretty much be as long as you want; most people turn around once they hit six miles. Still, ambitious hikers make the 10-mile trek to Mystic Lake. Dogs are allowed off leash, but please remember to pick up after them! Sourdough Creek runs alongside of the trail and supplies Bozeman with 40% of its drinking water.

Down in the Gallatin Canyon, on your way to Big Sky, pull off just before the 35 MPH Bridge at the Lava Lake Trailhead.

This trail is perfect for a hot summer day. Hike into the forest on the well-marked trail for three miles, and you will come to a pristine, freezing cold lake. Jump in if you dare, and then dry off on a lake-side boulder. Bring Fido, bear spray, plenty of water and a snack.

RITES OF PASSAGE

Recreation.gov is a website that will help you find and reserve campsites and cabins in and around the Gallatin Valley.

As the area continues to grow, it’s a good idea to reserve sites ahead of time. The website will list location, amenities, checkin and check-out time, whether pets and campfires are allowed, and more.

Small cabins with basic amenities (bunk bed, wood-burning cook stove, no electricity or running water) are available the reserve. These cabins are equipped with vault toilets, but campers should bring their own toilet paper, bedding, garbage bags, flashlights, food, soap and first aid supplies. Reserving the cabins is the easy part; getting there can be a challenge. The Mystic Lake Cabin and Fox Creek Cabin, for example, have no motorized access, so campers are required to hike in.

Dispersed Camping, or camping outside of a designated campground, is permitted in the National Forests. This primitive form of camping does not provide services or facilities. Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) well tell you which roadways allow dispersed camping and how far you are allowed to drive off the road to camp. It is your responsibility to know the fire restrictions of the area. Human waste must be buried 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from a water source. For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/activity.

Now that you live in Bozeman, you have to hike the College “M” Trail. The steep, 3-mile round-trip gravel trail has an elevation gain of approximately 850 feet. There are two routes to get to the “M”; one is a short, killer half-mile, the other is an “easy” 1.6 miles. In spring and early summer, wildflowers cover the hillside, and the view is spectacular. This trail is tough, so don’t get discouraged. It seems like no matter what shape I’m in, there’s always a mom with a baby on her back flying up the trail 10 times faster than me. Classic Bozeman.

If you’re intent on venturing a little further, there are some awesome canyons within driving distance of the Gallatin Valley.

Head south on 19th Ave., and you will come to a turn off for Hyalite Canyon Road. Take the road, and you will soon be surrounded by beautiful landscape rivaling that of Glacier National Park. Hyalite Canyon has it all: hiking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, ice climbing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing; whatever your outdoorsy heart desires. Palisade Falls is an excellent 1.1-mile hike for beginners that leads to an 80-foot waterfall. More experienced hikers love the Hyalite Creek Trail to Hyalite Lake. This 12-mile out and back trail passes several gorgeous waterfalls and scenic views of mountains. Hikers often spot herds of mountain goats hanging out on the surrounding cliffs. Make sure to pack a lunch and plenty of water for this hike, and bring bear spray! Black bears frequent the area, especially in spring and fall, and grizzly bears are said to be making a comeback in Hyalite Canyon.

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ozeman residents love their dogs, and the City promotes responsible pet ownership.

Bozeman is home to pet toy manufacturing company West Paw Design and has several off-leash dog parks. We have pet-friendly races, restaurants, shops and events. This is a walkyour-dog town, from the trails to the mountains to Downtown. Local veterinarians offer traditional and holistic care to all animals in the Gallatin Valley.

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 2, 2018. Three buildings of vendors will offer bling and gizmos, toys, clothes, treats, beds and more for critters of every kind.

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

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• STAFFORD ANIMAL CENTER IN LIVINGSTON,

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

• 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.

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, 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/UrbanChicken.

FOR PET COMPLAINTS, call 406-582-2000 in Bozeman, 406-223-2197 in Livingston.

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

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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.

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ou’re about to get very good at driving on snow, and ice, and during a white-out blizzard. Invest in some solid all-weather tires and put your phone down. Not only is it dangerous to text and drive, it’s illegal: Use of handheld electronic devices while driving is prohibited, including at red lights. And, decreased speeds in school and park zones are enforced yearround.

Those new to the area will soon discover a lack of stop signs at four-way intersections when driving through the residential areas of downtown Bozeman; 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 60 days. In Bozeman, the Driver Exam Station is at 2005 Gilkerson Dr., Suite B; 866-450-8034. In Belgrade, 312 W. Main St. Ste B8, 406-582-3080. 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.

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perated by the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), the Streamline Bus system offers fare-free, safe, efficient service. Routes provide service to and from Bozeman, Belgrade, Four Corners and Livingston, with seasonal routes to Bridger Bowl.

Streamline connects with the Skyline Bus System to carry passengers to and from Big Sky. The in-town routes are the Yellowline, Orangeline, Redline and Blueline. The Greenline Express runs between MSU and Belgrade and Four Corners. Transfer points between the routes are at the Downtown Transfer Station, MSU Strand Union Building and 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-Friday, with modified service on Saturday on the Yellow, Orange, Red and Blue lines. An all new Sunday service is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All buses are wheelchair accessible and carry up to 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 service may be halted when temperatures are extremely low. Download the mobile app RouteShout, and you will be alerted when there are schedule changes, service disruptions, weather or traffic delays.

LATE NIGHT ROUTES

Available Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

Downtown: Nearly 2,000 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.

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

48-Hour Violation: Throughout Bozeman, any vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle, trailer, etc.) parked on a public city street must be moved every 48 hours to facilitate street cleaning, leaf pickup and plowing.

MSU Parking: There is no free parking on campus. The new public pay to park garage is at 7th Avenue and Grant Street.

If you are older than 59 or have a disability, Galavan, also operated by Bozeman’s HRDC, offers door-to-door transportation in Bozeman Monday-Friday, and shuttle service for Belgrade, Manhattan and Three Forks on designated days throughout the week. Registered customers can call 406-587-2434 by 3 p.m. the day before a trip to schedule. Call that number for assistance in using Streamline too.

LIVINGSTON SERVICE

Commuter service to and from Livingston runs Monday-Friday, 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 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.

For schedules, routes and more information, 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.

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TO YOUR HEALTH

BOZEMAN HEALTH

According to a report released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, Gallatin County is the healthiest county in Montana (and has been, for several years). Bozemanites take their well-being seriously, which may explain why Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital was the first Hospital in Montana to receive a DNV-GL Healthcare accreditation, exceeding patient safety standards set by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Bozeman Health is comprised of several leading medical facilities, providing a variety of services to Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, West Yellowstone and the surrounding communities. The mission is to improve health and the quality of life.

The licensed Level III trauma center has 86 beds. Specialties include Gastroenterology, Hematology, Nutrition, Women’s Health, Neurology and many more areas of expertise. In 2017, Healthgrades recognized Bozeman Deaconess Health as the only hospital in Montana to be 28

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named in the top 5% in the nation for overall pulmonary services for four years in a row. 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.

In 2016, Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital was honored with the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Achievement Award. The award recognizes the institution’s commitment to quality care for heart attack patients. The integrated health system also includes Bozeman Health Hillcrest Senior Living with independent and assisted living facilities; a clinical research group, and two urgent care locations—Bozeman Health Urgent Care (formerly Family Doctors Urgent Care and Bozeman Urgent Care), and a newly opened MicroCare clinic for minor ailments in the Bridger Peaks Town Center at Oak and 19th. Contact Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital at 406-414-5000, bozemanhealth.org.

BRIDGERCARE

Now located in on the second floor at 1288 N 14th Ave, Bridgercare provides the Gallatin Valley with excellent, affordable reproductive and sexual healthcare and education in a safe, supportive, empowering atmosphere. In 2017, Bridgercare served over 10,000 men and women, providing family planning, cancer screenings, STD testing, anxiety and depression treatment and more. Bridgercare offers sliding fees and works with patients to make healthcare affordable. 406-587-0681, bridgercare.org.

ZOECARE

This sexual health and pregnancy clinic provides free, laboratory-quality pregnancy tests, OB ultrasound, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy support and more. Staffed by medical personnel, professionals and volunteers, ZoeCare insures quality, safety, and confidentiality with each visit. 2251 W. Kagy Blvd. #2, 406-586-9444, gottozoe.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 around-the-clock 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.

MADISON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

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 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, wmmhc.org.

BOZEMAN HEALTH BELGRADE CLINIC

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.

LIVINGSTON HEALTHCARE

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.

Opened in the summer of 2016, Bozeman Health Belgrade Clinic, 2016 Alaska Frontage Rd., offers family medicine, urgent care, laboratory and diagnostic imaging services, physical therapy, and pediatrics. The building allows for expansion as Belgrade grows. Call Bozeman Health Belgrade at 406-414-3334.

For over 60 years, Billings Clinic Affiliate Livingston HealthCare has been serving the residents of Livingston and Paradise Valley with excellent care. Livingston HealthCare 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 from the Montana Hospital Association Performance Improvement Network for work in emergency department transfer communication.

Services include cancer and rehabilitation services, 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.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES-GALLATIN 406-586-5493; 2310 N 7th Ave A, Bozeman, 59715.

IN PARK COUNTY: 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.

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GET INVOLVED!

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he residents of the Gallatin Valley love to give back. We appreciate our unique community and are always striving for improvement. Every other person you meet is or has been involved with a nonprofit. Whether you have a cause you’re passionate about or you’re simply hoping to socialize, there is a volunteer opportunity for you. Here are a few of the hundreds of options available in the Gallatin Valley: HRDC – This nonprofit Community Action Agency is dedicated to providing programs and services in the areas of housing, food and nutrition, child and youth development, senior empowerment, transportation, energy safety and community development. Attend one of the many Pints for Purpose at Bridger Brewing, where $1 of every pint purchased will go to an organization in need, or check the website for other volunteer opportunities. 32 S. Tracy Ave., Bozeman, 406-587-4486, thehrdc.org.

HAVEN – This organization provides support for survivors of domestic violence. Services include survivor advocacy, legal advocacy, counseling, emergency shelter, a 24-hour support hotline, support groups and community education. Volunteers provide crisis intervention, emotional support, work in the shelter, run errands, distribute donations and more. 615 S. 16th St., Bozeman, 406-582-2077, havenmt.org.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GALLATIN COUNTY – Meaningful, monitored matches are made between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children facing adversity (Littles) ages 5-18. Volunteers help children achieve higher aspirations, confidence, educational success, and better relationships while avoiding risky behaviors. 15 S. 8th Ave., Bozeman, 406-587-1213, bbbs-gc.org.

EAGLE MOUNT – Since 1982, Eagle Mount has been committed to providing therapeutic activities, like horseback riding, skiing, hiking, kayaking, cycling, rock climbing and more to children with cancer and people with disabilities.

Volunteers get to enjoy outdoor adventures, work with horses and ski for free. 6901 Goldenstein Lane, Bozeman, 406-5861781, eaglemount.org.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GALLATIN VALLEY – This locally run affiliate of the International Christian organization aims to build and renovate decent, affordable housing for qualified families. Volunteers provide most of the labor. 230 Arden Drive, Belgrade, 406-388-8225, habitatbozeman.org.

LIVINGSTON HEALTHCARE – Volunteers assist patients and employees in various departments of the hospital and clinic by transporting, assisting patients or visitors, and directly supporting employees and clinical staff. Commitment is typically one four-hour shift a week. 32 Alpenglow Lane, Livingston, 406-222-3541, livingstonhealthcare.org

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., Belgrade, 406-388-4711, belgradeseniorcenter.com PARK COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 206 S. Main St., Livingston, 406-333-2276, parkcountyseniorcenter.com MANHATTAN SENIOR CENTER 102 E. Main St., Manhattan, 406-284-6501 THREE RIVERS SENIOR CLUB 19 E. Cedar St., Three Forks, 406-285-3235

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“GOOGLE CAN BRING YOU BACK 100,000 ANSWERS, A LIBRARIAN CAN BRING YOU BACK THE RIGHT ONE.” - NEIL GAIMEN

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ou can find more than books at the Bozeman Public Library. Writer’s Groups, free yoga classes, musical performances and an assortment of clubs are available yearround. Check out bozemanlibrary.org/ events/events-calendar for a complete list of classes and services.

Don’t miss the Bookmobile. It functions like a mobile branch of the beloved brick and mortar library, traveling throughout the county to visit playgrounds, neighborhoods, assisted living homes, schools and special events. At the Bookmobile, library patrons may get a library card, place and pick up holds, check out books, DVDs, audio books and Playaways, or attend a Storytime or special program.

The Bookmobile has books and other materials for the young and old, and everyone in between.

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 1p.m. to 5 p.m. Call 582-2400 or visit www.bozemanlibrary.org to find out more about services and weekly 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 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 406-2853747 or threeforkslibrary.weebly.com/ WEST YELLOWSTONE LIBRARY 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.

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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.

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.

BOZEMAN CITY GOVERNMENT

GALLATIN COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT

Bozeman has a mayor (Cynthia Andrus), deputy mayor (Chris Mehl), and three City Commissioners (Terry Cunningham, I-Ho Pomeroy and Jeff Krauss). Find their contact information at bozeman.net/services/ advanced-components/staff-directory-list. Andrea Surrat is the city manager, 406-582-2306. Chuck Winn and Anna Rosenberry are assistant city managers, 406-5822307. Email the commission or city staff at agenda@ bozeman.net. Reach the city clerk at 406-582-2321.

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 Tanya Andreasen at 406-582-2274. All residents, homeowners or renters, can keep apprised of city news,

Upon establishing residency in Montana, you have 60 days to get a Montana state issued Drivers License and register your vehicle with the County Treasurer’s Office. You must register your vehicle if you are employed in the state of Montana. You will need to complete a vehicle registration application, show proof of insurance and title, show registration from previous state, and pay the vehicle registration fees, County option tax, titling fees, and license plate fees.

If your vehicle is 11 years old or older, you qualify for a permanent registration. For more information, visit dmv.org/mt-montana/car-registration.php. Bozeman Treasurer Office is located at 311 W Main St., 406-5823080. For Drivers License & ID renewal, call 866-4508034, 2005 Gilkerson St., Bozeman.

BELGRADE: Gallatin Motor Vehicle Satellite Office: 406-582-3080, 312 W Main St. Ste B8, Belgrade, MT 59714 LIVINGSTON: COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE, 406-222-4120 414 E. Callendar St., Livingston, MT 59047 DRIVER EXAM STATION, 866-450-8034, 1313 W. Park St. #8, Livingston, MT 59047

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BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

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 406-5822120, shane.frantz@gallatin.mt.gov.

BELGRADE POLICE DEPARTMENT

406-388-4262, 91 E Central Ave., Belgrade, MT 59714.

Belgradepolice.net

CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

The Bozeman Police Department offers a Citizens Police Academy each spring. For information, visit Bozeman.net/Departments/Police/ Community-Partnerships/Citizens-Police-Academy. For more information, contact Support Services at 406-582-2234 or Officer Jen Johnson at 406-582-2969.

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 bozeman.net/ government/police/bicycle-information/bicycle-registration-program.

RECYCLE CITY OF BOZEMAN SERVICES

City of Bozeman will recycle Plastics (bottles, plastic tubs, and lids, cups), cans (aluminum and tin), cardboard, paper, phone books and paper bags. A single-stream curbside recycling service for City of Bozeman garbage collection customers is available for $9.74 per month. All items can be placed in the same 100-gallon bin. Call 406-582-3200 or visit bozeman.net/government/garbage-recycling/recycling.

OTHER CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROVIDERS

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 non-profit empowering adults with disabilities, 406-5871271 (serving Bozeman, Belgrade, Four Corners).

GALLATIN COUNTY RECYCLING SERVICES

The new Gallatin County Solid Management District website, 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

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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).

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.

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

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.

GALLATIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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/

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 406-3883760. Reach the Police Department (non-emergencies) at 406-3884262.

You’re Always Welcome in Belgrade!

MANHATTAN TOWN COUNCIL

THREE FORKS CITY COUNCIL

For membership information, please call

(406) 388-1616 or visit BelgradeChamber.org

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Manhattan has a mayor and four Town Council members. Find their contact information at www.townofmanhattan.com/mayor-towncouncil. They meet at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at 207 S. 6th St. The website is townofmanhattan.com. Call 406-2843235. Reach the Police Department (non-emergencies) at 406-2846630.

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.

CITY OF LIVINGSTON

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 citycommission@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 406222-2050.

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 is at 414 E. Callender St., Livingston.

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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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he Gallatin Valley may be comprised of little mountain towns, but we regularly welcome big city performances. Thanks to The Ellen Theatre, the Rialto, Intermountain Opera, Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, Bozeman Symphony, Montana Chamber Music Society, and Warren Miller Center for Performing Arts, residents have access to professional-grade performances and the chance to act, sing, dance and learn alongside of the country’s rising stars. Community theaters are regularly presenting original works by local talent, and the shows are unforgettable. Support local artists and see a show.

THE PERFORMING ARTS SCENE INCLUDES: BOZEMAN ACTORS THEATRE, bozemanactorstheatre.org BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY, 111 S. Grand Ave., Suite 112, bozemanfilmsociety.org BOZEMAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 1001 W. Oak St., Suite 201, bozemansymphony.org

Celebrating 40 Years of Connecting Montana to the World of Opera Visit Intermountainopera.org for tickets & schedule Call 406 587 2889 & use code Snap15 to receive $15 off your next tickets!

THE ELLEN THEATRE, 17 W. Main St., theellentheatre.com EMERSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURE, 111 S. Grand Ave., theemerson.org INTERMOUNTAIN OPERA, 104 E. Main St., intermountainopera.org KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH THEATER, 1602 W. Beall St., kytbozeman.org MONTANA BALLET, 2304 N. 7th Ave, Suite C., montanaballet.org MONTANA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY, montanachambermusicsociety.org MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS, at 11th Ave. and Grant St., MSU Campus, shakespeareintheparks.org.

OPEN DOOR THEATRE, opendoorbozeman.org RIALTO BOZEMAN, 10 West Main St., rialtobozeman.com VERGE THEATER, 2304 N. 7th Ave., vergetheater.com WARREN MILLER CENTER, 45465 Gallatin Rd., Big Sky, warrenmillerpac.org.

LIVINGSTON GETS IN ON THE ACT TOO: THE SHANE LALANI CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 415 E. Lewis St., theshanecenter.org BLUE SLIPPER THEATRE, 113 Callender St., blueslipper.com YELLOWSTONE BALLET COMPANY, 109 South B St., yellowstoneballet.info

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

THE MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES, 60 years old this year, houses 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-akind 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 AMERICAN COMPUTER & ROBOTICS MUSEUM is 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., 406-582-1288, compustory.com.

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF BOZEMAN offers activity zones – HandsOn 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.

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 steam-powered fire engine, impressive gun and wedding gown collections and historical photos. There’s a fine focus on Yellowstone history. Open TuesdaySaturday. 317 W. Main St., 406-522-8122, gallatinhistorymuseum.org.

EARTH’S TREASURES is more than a rock shop. You will find ancient fossils, timeless jewelry, local stones, bugs preserved in amber and so much more. The little museum and mining store is open Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Located at 25 N. Willson Ave., 406-5863451.

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., 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., 406-222-2300, 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, 406222-9369, fedflyfishers.org.

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Southwest Montana is home to some great local breweries. This is one exception where it’s ok to be a snob (beer snob, that is)! You will find out that no matter what Bozeman-y activity you’re doing (skiing, rock climbing, hiking, recycling, yoga), beer goes great with everything.

1. 406 BREWING COMPANY 101 E. Oak St., Suite D, Bozeman, www.406brewingcompany.com 2. BOZEMAN BREWING COMPANY 504 N. Broadway Ave., Bozeman, www.bozemanbrewing.com 3. BOZEMAN TAPROOM 321 E. Mendenhall St., Bozeman, www.bozemantaproom.com 4. BRIDGER BREWING COMPANY 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman, www.bridgerbrewing.com 5. BUNKHOUSE BREWERY 1216 N. Lincoln St. A, Bozeman, www.bunkhousebrewery.com 6. MAP BREWING 510 Manley Rd., Bozeman, www.mapbrewing.com 7. MADISON RIVER BREWING COMPANY Building B, 20900 I-90 Frontage Rd, Belgrade, www.madisonriverbrewing.com 8. OUTLAW BREWING 2876 N. 27th, Bozeman, www.outlaw-brewing.com 9. WHITE DOG BREWING 121 W. Main St. B, Bozeman, www.whitedogbrewing.com 10. LONE PEAK BREWERY & TAPHOUSE 48 Market Place, Big Sky, www.lonepeakbrewery.com 11. BEEHIVE BASIN BREWERY 245 Town Center Ave., Big Sky, www.beehivebasinbrewery.com.

12. KATABATIC BREWING COMPANY 114 W. Park St., Livingston, www.katabaticbrewing.com 13. NEPTUNE’S BREWERY 119 North L St., Livingston, www.neptunesbrewery.com

17. CARTER’S BREWING 2526 Montana Ave., Billings, www.cartersbrewing.com.

18. HARVEST MOON BREWERY 7 5th St. S., Belt, www.harvestmoonbrew.com 19. KETTLEHOUSE BREWING 602 Myrtle St., Missoula, www.kettlehouse.com 20. LEWIS & CLARK BREWING 1517 Dodge Ave., Helena, www.lewisandclarkbrewing.com 21. RED LODGE ALES BREWING COMPANY 1445 N. Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, www. redlodgeales.com 22. QUARRY BREWING 124 W Broadway St., Butte, www.quarrybrewing.net 23. UBERBREW 2305 Montana Ave., Billings www.uberbrew.com 24. MONTANA BREWING COMPANY 113 N. Broadway, Billings, www.montanabrewingcompany.com 25. DRAUGHT WORKS 915 Toole Ave., Missoula, www.draughtworksbrewery.com 26. THE FRONT BREWING COMPANY 215 3rd St. NW, Great Falls, www.thefrontbrewing.com 27. LOCKHORN CIDER HOUSE 21 S. Wallace Ave., www.lockhornhardcider.com

CHECK OUT A DISTILLERY 28. BOZEMAN SPIRITS DISTILLERY 121 W. Main St., www.bozemanspirits.com 29. WILDRYE DISTILLING 101 E. Oak St. N, Bozeman, www.wildryedistilling.com 30. DRY HILLS DISTILLERY 106 Village Center Rd., Bozeman, www.dryhillsdistillery.com 31. HEADFRAME SPIRITS 21 S. Montana St., Butte, www.headframespirits.com 32. WHISTLING ANDY 8541 Highway 35, Bigfork, www.whistlingandy.com 33. WILLIE’S DISTILLERY 312 Main St., Ennis, www.williesdistillery.com 34. TRAILHEAD SPIRITS 2314 Montana Ave., Billings, www.trailheadspirits.com

14. ANGRY HANK’S 20 N. 30th St., Billings, www.facebook.com/angryhanks

35. GLACIER DISTILLING CO. 10237 Highway 2 E, Coram (West Glacier), www.glacierdistilling. com

15. BAYERN BREWING 1507 Montana St., Missoula, www.bayernbrewery.com

36. STEEL TOE DISTILLERY 23545 Highway 200 E, Potomac, www.steeltoedistillery.com

16. BLACKFOOT RIVER BREWING 66 S. Park Avenue, Helena, www.blackfootriverbrewing.com

37. MONTGOMERY DISTILLERY 129 W. Front St., Missoula, www.montgomerydistillery.com

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inding a place of worship can be difficult, but the Gallatin Valley is rich with options. 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 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.

In Belgrade, you will find churches of every denomination, including Lutheran, Presbyterian, Baptist, Mormon, Catholic, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and more. Non-denominational Christian churches include Church of Christ, The Bridge, Belgrade Community Church, and Saving Grace Christian Fellowship. You can find Belgrade Churches listed at bozemandailychronicle. com/marketplace.

Out in Livingston, you will find Seventh Day Adventists, Methodists, Baptists, Catholics, Lutherans, Episcopalians and more. The Livingston Christian Center has bible studies for adults, men, women, teens and youth throughout the week. Places of worship can be found at livingston-chamber. com/communitycivic-organizations/.

Also active in Bozeman is the Gallatin Valley Circle of Compassion, a nonprofit group of volunteers connecting, educating and empowering our community on matters related to death and dying. The group hosts an annual conference on the topic each February. Visit http://www.gallatinvalleycircleofcompassion.org.

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Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bozeman 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 sustains even as beliefs diverge. We are an inclusive and diverse congregation.

All are welcome!

Worship and children’s religious education Sundays, 10:00 a.m. 325 N. 25th, Bozeman For more information: www.uufbozeman.org.

Or contact us at 406-586-1368; admin@uufbozeman.org

God’s Will, Nothing More, Nothing Less, Nothing Else Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10:30 am Sunday School for all ages Corner of Willson and Babcock 1733160

We are the old stone church with a warm and loving heart.

Sundays 8; 9:30; 11 AM

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St. James Episcopal Church St James Episcopal Church Bringing worship and fellowship to the Gallatin Valley for 150 years.

Offering beautiful music and powerful preaching for all.

Loving people into a relationship with Christ

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SUNDAY WORSHIP GATHERINGS 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30 am The Commons at Baxter and Love

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