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FOR YOUR PET

o, you’ve made it! Welcome to the Gallatin Valley, home of an award-winning university and schools, some of the most striking mountain views, outdoor recreation galore, a thriving arts scene, and a bustling downtown. We’re happy to call our beautiful, growing mountain town home, and we’re sure you’ll be, too.

Snapshot is the Bozeman Daily Chronicle’s resident guide for navigating your life in the Gallatin Valley.

In this magazine, you’ll find everything you need to know about your home, from how to find housing to where to send your kids to school, even where to find the –best beer. You’ve already made a great decision by subscribing to your local newspaper, where we’ll continue to bring you updates about what’s new in Bozeman and the rest of the valley. You can also check out the Chronicle’s social media accounts and website for up-to-the-minute info throughout the day.

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GETTING AROUND TOWN

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YOUR NEW HOME

As you navigate your community, you should know a little bit about the area’s history. It began in the 1860s as a stop on the way to gold fields in Bannack and Virginia City. It’s always been a wild-west town, and it’s growing into a wild-west city. In Bozeman, you’ll find cowboys in the bars and the occasional tractor on 19th Avenue. While the city maintains its rural, western roots, it also has a rapidly-growing tech sector and amenities typical of a much larger city.

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Welcome

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bozeman is the fastest-growing micropolitan city in the country, and it has been for several years running. And after getting out and exploring, you’ll see why. There’s no shortage of things to do in Bozeman, indoors or outdoors. We loved living here before the pandemic, but now we’re especially grateful to have so much outdoor space to safely recreate and spread out in.

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Downtown, there are hundreds of locallyowned restaurants, shops, bars and more to keep you busy. The city’s connection to the surrounding mountains runs deep — literally.

The city maintains a trail system stretching from Main Street to the mountains, where you’ll find you can do almost any outdoor activity you can dream up, from fly fishing to paragliding to hiking the “M” trail. Skiers and snowboarders flock to Bozeman for its top-rated ski resorts and snow, and you’re just a short drive away from Hyalite Canyon and Yellowstone National Park.

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While we like to boast about the breathtaking views, vibrant downtown and plethora of outdoor activities, what really makes Bozeman special is the people. There’s a little something for everyone here, and we have a feeling you’ll fit right in.

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s if there couldn’t be enough to love about the Gallatin Valley, it is also home to a number of award winning schools. And with the near-constant growth of the area, the number of those schools is growing. Whatever your student’s needs may be, there’s a place for them to get an excellent education in the area.

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY: Mountains and Minds Montana State University was founded in 1893 as the state’s land-grant college. Despite college enrollment numbers dropping drastically throughout the country due to COVID-19, MSU’s fall enrollment dropped only three percent from the year before, at 16,249.

MSU offers over 250 majors, minors and options and engineering and agriculture schools with statewide clout. The awardwinning university’s Bobcats sports teams are the pride of Bozeman, with a football stadium that can seat over 17,000 fans.

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GALLATIN COLLEGE: Part of the Montana State University, Gallatin College offers two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, as well as workforce development majors like welding and machinery. Gallatin College also offers dual enrollment for area high school and home school students who want to take college classes while still in high school.

Enrollment is rapidly increasing, hitting a new spring 2021 record at 997.

101 Hamilton Hall, (406) 994-5536, gallatin.montana.edu

BOZEMAN SCHOOLS: “Bozeman Public Schools exist to provide an outstanding education that inspires and ensures high achievement so every student can succeed and make a difference in a rapidly changing world community.”

- Core Purpose of the Bozeman School District

Bozeman public schools set a new enrollment record with 7,111 students in 2019 between its eight elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools.

In 2020, that number dipped due to an increase in parents homeschooling during the pandemic. In fall of 2020, a second high school opened, splitting the over 2,000 high school students into two high schools and bumping up the district’s number of schools to 13.

In 2017, voters passed a $125 million bond issue to bring Bozeman High up-todate and build an additional high school.

All seniors currently attending Bozeman High School stayed and will graduate from the school, but the roughly 1,000 juniors and underclassmen in Gallatin High School’s district moved over to the new school in fall 2020. The two schools share the newly constructed $13 million, 3,200seat Van Winkle Stadium next to Bozeman High School.

HIGH SCHOOLS

Bozeman High School: Mascot: The Hawks Even though it’s the older high school, Bozeman High School is far from outdated after its $29 million makeover. Recent construction includes the addition of a new two-story classroom building and a 750-seat auditorium for its students.

The neighboring Van Winkle Stadium was updated in 2018 and is the spot for the Hawk’s Friday night lights. All of the high school’s academic achievement scores - in science, math and reading are above the state average, and 88% of students graduate in four years.

Gallatin High School: Mascot: The Raptors With a dinosaur for a mascot, the new $91 million Gallatin High School opened its doors to students in fall 2020, becoming Bozeman’s second high school. It is located at 992 Auger Lane, on Bozeman’s West end and near Meadowlark Elementary School.

Bridger Alternative Program: “The right education for the right student at the right time.” Open to all high school students, regardless of zoning, Bridger Charter Academy was opened in 1993 on the same campus as Bozeman High School.

The school has roughly 115 students and offers competency-based classes, meaning students are able to set their own pace, speed up and slow down when needed.

The alternative school offers classes in English, math, science, social studies, art and health enhancement. Students take the rest of their core classes at Bozeman High School and, when they graduate, receive a Bozeman High School diploma.

MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Chief Joseph Middle School: “Make connections. Make a difference.

Make learning real.”

One of two Bozeman middle schools, Chief Joseph Middle School has over 700 students in sixth through eighth grade.

4255 Kimberwicke St., (406) 522 - 6300, cjms.bsd7.

Sacajawea Middle School: “A compassionate community that honors grit and celebrates growth to face the future with a level head and a clear eye.”

Sacajawea also serves over 700 students in sixth through eighth grade and supports student learning and growth.

3525 South 3rd Ave., (406) 522 - 6400, sms.bsd7.org

ART AND ADULT EDUCATION: The Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture: 111 S. Grand Ave., (406) 587-9797, theemerson.org

Bozeman Public Schools Adult Education Program: bsd7.org/teaching_and_learning/adulted

Adult and Community Education Program (Livingston) 132 S. B St., Livingston, (406) 220-2083, livingstonace.org SOUTHWEST MONTANA SNAPSHOT

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CHILD CARE: There’s no doubt about it: Bozeman is a great place to be a kid, with endless outdoor spaces to explore and an excellent school system, it can be difficult to find childcare here. If you’re looking to move here with young children, it’s a good idea to get them in touch with a preschool or daycare as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are resources out there to help you find the right childcare option for your family.

Child Care Connections: Child Care Connections is the only child care resource and referral agency that serves Gallatin, Park, Meagher, Broadwater, Jefferson and Lewis and Clark Counties. Child Care Connections can help get families in touch with child care providers and after-school supervision programs so parents can work and kids can be kids. bozemanccc.org, (406) 587-7786, 1143 Stoneridge Dr.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Emily Dickinson Elementary School: “Bright Beginnings.”

Emily Dickinson Elementary serves students from preschool to fifth grade, The school scores especially high in reading and math compared to the rest of the district. It also features a garden, called Emily’s Garden, where native plants and an amphitheater bring the classroom outside.

2435 Annie St., (406)522-6650, ed.bsd7.org

Hawthorne Elementary: “Celebrating Children and the Arts.”

Success guidelines for Hawthorne are active learning, respect, teamwork and safety.

405 E. Mendenhall St., (406)522-6700, ha.bsd7.org

Hyalite Elementary: “Outdoor Education.”

Hyalite Elementary has garden plots for each grade level, another example of Bozeman’s school district bringing the classroom to the great outdoors. The school follows Larry Lezotte Effective Schools guidelines and emphasizes outdoor learning.

3600 W. Babcock St., (406) 582-6800

Meadowlark Elementary: “Where Your Song will Soar” One of Bozeman’s newer schools, Meadowlark was opened in 2013 and is Bozeman’s largest elementary school. The school emphasizes collaboration, innovation and lifelong learning.

4415 Durston Rd., (406) 582-6860, ml.bsd7.org

Longfellow Elementary: “C.A.R.E.S. Cooperates. Accepts.

Respects. Encourages. Shares.”

Serving students from preschool to fifth grade, Longfellow Elementary was named one of the top 50 American public schools by TheBestSchools.org.

516 S. Tracy, (406) 522-6150, lo.bsd7.org

Irving Elementary: “Unity through Diversity.”

Irving is one of Bozeman’s smaller elementary schools. Irving is a community of students, staff and caregivers who all work together to help each kid become successful both in the classroom and in the world.

811 W. Alderson St., (406) 522-6600, ir.bsd7.org

Morning Star Elementary: “Learning Today for Tomorrow” Staff at Morning Star Elementary School use the Multi-Tiered System of Support for all students, providing support and understanding to help its preschool to fifth grade kids grow and learn.

830 Arnold Street, (406) 522-6500, ms.bsd7.org

Whittier Elementary: “A Wonderful Place to Grow.”

School rules at Whitter are: “Be Safe, Be Kind, and Be Sure to Mind.”

The school staff uses the Olweus model, and learning is focused on educational technology.

511 N. 5th St., (406) 522-6750, wh.bsd7.org

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BOZEMAN RURAL SCHOOLS: Lamotte School: Grades K-8, 841 Bear Canyon Rd., (406) 586-2838

Monforton School: Grades K-8, 6001 Monforton School Rd., (406) 586-1557

Anderson School: Grades PK - 8, 10040 S. Cottonwood Rd., (406) 587-1305

BELGRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Belgrade High School: 900 students, 303 N. Hoffman St., (406) 388-6862, bsd44.org/highschool/

Belgrade Alternative High School: 189 Arden Drive, (406) 580-5372, bsd44.org/alternativehighschool/

Belgrade MIddle School: 1080 students, (406) 388-3311, bsd44.org/middleschool/

Saddle Peak Elementary School 467 students, (406) 924-2760, bsd44.org/saddlepeak/

Heck-Quaw Elementary School: 470 students, (406) 388-1821, bsd44.org/heckquaw/

Ridge View Elementary School: 481 students, 177 Green Belt Dr., (406) 388-4534, bsd44.org/ridgeview/

LIVINGSTON SCHOOLS: livingston.k12.mt.us

Park High School: 102 View Vista Dr., (406) 222-0448, parkhigh.org

Sleeping Giant Middle School: 301 ViewVista Dr., (406) 222-3292

East Side Intermediate School: Students grades three to five, 401 View Vista Dr., (406) 222-1773

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Winans Elementary School: 1015 W. Clark St., (406) 222-0192, winanselementary.org

Washington School Kindergarten: 315 N. 8th St., (406) 222-1231

OTHER AREA SCHOOLS: Manhattan Public Schools: Grades K-12, 406 N. Broadway, (406)284-6460

Gallatin Gateway School: Grades K-8, 100 Mill St., (406) 763-4415

Three Forks Public Schools: Grades Preschool-12, 210 E. Neal St., (406) 285-3224

Big Sky School District: Grades K-12, 45465 Gallatin Rd., (406) 995-4281

Mount Ellis Academy: Private boarding school with boys and girls dormitories. 3641 Bozeman Trail Rd., (406) 587-5178, mtellis.org

Headwaters Academy: Private middle school, grades six through eight. 1005 Durston Rd., (406) 585-9997, headwatersacademy.org

Heritage Christian School: Private Christian school, grades K-12.

(406) 587-9311, heritagechristian.org

Bozeman Field School: Private high school, grades 9-12.

2006 Stadium Dr. Suite 102, (406)577-2492, bozemanfieldschool.org

Manhattan Christian School: Private Christian school, grades preschool to 12. 8000 Churchill Rd., (406) 282-7261, manhattanchristian.org

Petra Academy: Private Christian school with PK and K-12. 4720 Classical Way, Bozeman, (406) 582-8165, petraacademy.com

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n Bozeman, outdoor recreation is simply a part of life. With every outdoor activity you could imagine -- fly fishing, skiing, hiking, rafting, canoeing, kayaking -- there is something for everyone. Countless trails, rivers and lakes are just waiting to be explored.

TAKE A HIKE Within a matter of miles, the Main Street to the Mountains trail system connects a buzzing downtown to the wilderness. Chris Boyd, founder of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust began pushing for the trail system in the 1990s. Since then, the nonprofit, in collaboration with other public and private organizations, has been slowly adding miles of trails. Paths that are part of the system are marked by a Main Street to the Mountains totem and an interactive map can be found at gvlt.org. The trail system offers more than 80 miles to explore, but there are a few spots that should be on every Bozemanite’s bucket list.

The College ‘M’ Trail is one of the most popular hikes, and the easiest to find. Just head in the direction of the giant, white ‘M’ on the south side of the Bridger Range.

There are two trails to the top, one with a gentler grade, and one that’s shorter and steeper. In the springtime, the trail is dotted with wildflowers and a must-do. It can also be extended, if you’re looking for more of a workout. The ‘M’ is an access point to the Bridger Ridge, a traverse of the whole range.

Drinking Horse Trail is just across the way from the ‘M’ and offers views in the opposite direction into the canyon. The trail is 2.5 miles roundtrip and the base is adjacent to a fish hatchery, making for multiple points of interest. In recent years, a new trail opened to connect trails in town to the ‘M’ and Drinking Horse, which includes an underpass tunnel beneath Bridger Drive, so getting between the two is easy.

Sourdough Trail on the south side of Bozeman is popular among birders and bikers for its ease and variety in foliage. The flat trail winds along Bozeman Creek and is accessible from Tuckerman Park off of Goldstein Road.

Triple Tree Trail is another must-do. The 4.5-mile trail loops around the northwest side of Mount Ellis and offers nice views of the valley. It isn’t too far from town off of Sourdough Road, making it an easy after-

work hike. Gallatin Valley Land Trust negotiated with the state, county and Triple Tree Ranch Owners’ Association to secure a permanent easement and ensure access to the trail.

These hikes are only the ones you can access from town. There are also countless trails within an easy drive of Bozeman.

Gallatin Canyon is full of breathtaking hikes like Lava Lake and Storm Castle. There’s lots to explore on the east side of the Bridger Range. West of Bozeman toward Three Forks, one can find Missouri Headwaters State Park, which offers all types of activities. The Paradise Valley south of Livingston also lives up to the name. Check out the book “Day Hikes Around Bozeman”

by Robert Stone to discover all southwest Montana has to offer.

HYALITE CANYON Hyalite Canyon Recreation Area deserves its own section. It’s one of the most popular destinations for outdoor enthusiasts in Montana. There are three campgrounds, U.S. Forest Service cabins, trail for running, backpacking, biking and horseback riding, and walls for rock climbing. There’s a reservoir for boating, kayaking, fishing and swimming.

And that’s just a list of summer activities.

Hyalite Canyon is magical in winter, and often has great snow even when it’s sparse in town. Ice fishing is popular on the reservoir.

Ice climbing is popular on area waterfalls.

There are 30 kilometers of groomed crosscountry ski trails in the canyon and around the reservoir, and backcountry skiing is accessible from the Lick Creek, History Rock, Blackmore Trailhead, the East Fork, and the Grotto Falls trailhead parking lots.

Friends of Hyalite, a nonprofit, pays for the plowing of Hyalite Canyon Road in the winter and has all the information you need to know about the unique area on its website, hyalite.org.

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ON THE WATER With scenes from the iconic Montana film, “A River Runs Through It” being shot near Bozeman, the area is known as a worldrenowned destination for fishermen. It’s hard to know where to start when talking about fishing here, but the Gallatin, Yellowstone and Madison are a safe bet. The Gallatin River stretches from the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park through Gallatin National Forest (and beautiful Gallatin Canyon) to its confluence with the Missouri River near Three Forks. Wade fishing is most popular on the Gallatin and rainbow trout are the most common trout species in the water, according to the U.S. Forest Service. A section between Moose Creek Flat and Squaw Creek Bridge is well-known for its white water and can be crowded with boaters in summer.

The Yellowstone River is iconic, as the last free flowing (undamned) river in the lower 48 that cuts northeast nearly 700 miles before converging with the Missouri River in North Dakota. The stretch of Yellowstone down the Paradise Valley south of Livingston is truly spectacular -- it’s name says it all. The Absorka and Gallatin Ranges lie on either side, and the size of the river makes fishing from a raft or a drift boat ideal. A huge variety of trout can be found all along the way.

You’d also be hard-pressed to find a Montanan who doesn’t recommend the Madison River. It begins in Yellowstone at the confluence of the Firehole and Gibbons rivers and flows for about 180 miles to Three Forks. It runs through Hebgen Lake, Quake Lake, Ennis Lake and Bear Trap Canyon.

The river has a high-density of both brown and rainbow trout. During summer, floating on the lower Madison is extremely popular.

Given all these factors, it isn’t hard to figure out why. The river has made headlines in recent years as state officials consider how to regulate crowds on the river, so it’s good to keep that in mind when planning out the timing of your water adventure. And if you’re looking to ditch the crowds, there are plenty of other rivers to enjoy -- just pick one and go.

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HIT THE SLOPES For a relaxed day skiing, locals like to head to Bridger Bowl, just north of town. (Just follow the signs from Main Street.) Bridger Bowl is a not-for-profit ski area about 15 miles from downtown Bozeman in the middle of the Bridger Range. What began as one rope-tow installed in 1951 has evolved into an eight chairlift hill with more than 75 runs that’s still growing. Bridger prides itself on maintaining a community, local feel, even as Bozeman’s population grows at a rapid pace. Bridger offers a free shuttle to and from town, lessons for all abilities and all kinds of community events.

Looking for something flatter? Crosscut Mountain Sports Center is a 533-acre parcel adjacent to Bridger Bowl. It has 35 kilometers of trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking. Those trails are also used for hiking and biking in the summer. Crosscut is a training center for both beginner skiers and professional athletes, offers educational experiences for elementary school students and hosts sporting events. It has plans to expand in the coming years, including building a new lodge and a biathlon course.

One of the area’s most well-known skiing destination is Big Sky Resort, about an hour drive from Bozeman through Gallatin Canyon and called the “Biggest Skiing in America” for its 4,350 vertical drop. Big Sky has 5,850 acres of skiable terrain and 38 lifts. The resort offers lessons for kids, for adults and speciality clinics. It also offers unique experiences like guided night skiing and early morning guided runs to get a first shot at new powder.

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hile COVID-19 has slowed things to a halt in the live arts world, Bozeman has a thriving arts and culture scene that is still persisting despite the pandemic, and features a number of music, theater, and arts venues that plan on putting on the same high-quality shows and events once it’s safe again.

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THE ELLEN THEATRE Right across the street from the historic Rialto Theater sits the historic Ellen Theatre, the home to Montana Theatreworks and one of Bozeman’s most famous buildings. The Ellen was opened in 1919 as a vaudeville theater, but hosted all sorts of events, from films to circuises with live elephants. By 2005, the building was facing an unknown future, but Montana TheatreWorks raised the money to buy the building and, in 2008, began remodeling the massive historic landmark. Productions have been on the stage since 2008, but the work on the Ellen isn’t done yet. In December 2019, work was finished on the facade of the building to bring it back to its 1920s art deco glory, all based off of original blueprints by the famous Bozeman architect Fred Willson. Renovations will continue in the Ellen - executive director John Ludin said the next steps are redoing the fly space above the stage and adding more seats - but nobody said returning the building to its former glory would be a oneday job. Though no shows are scheduled at this time, the Ellen is offering summer acting classes with COVID-19 precautions in place.

17 W. Main St., (406) 585-5885, Theellentheatre.com

BOZEMAN ACTORS THEATRE For 10 years, Bozeman Actors Theatre has brought contemporary and classical performances to the Bozeman community.

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THE RIALTO THEATER BOZEMAN The Rialto has been a fixture of Main Street since it was built as a post office in 1908, and a peanut stand before that. The historic building got a massive makeover in 2018 and in non-Covid times hosts multiple acts a week in every genre, from bluegrass to EDM. The venue has an exclusive booking contract with Missoula-based Logjam Entertainment, which, in 2018, ranked #95 in Pollstar’s top 100 promoters in the world. In pre and likely post-pandemic times, tickets to shows at the Rialto are available online and at the Rialto’s box office, and tickets to select shows can be bought at Cactus Records. The space can also be rented out for private events right now.

10 W. Main St., (406) 404-7911, rialtobozeman.com

VERGE THEATER The Verge has been open 26 years, a long time for a community nonprofit theater.

The theater recently had to move out of its longtime location due to COVID-19, and is currently looking for a new, more spacious venue. It typically holds totally open auditions and hosts bi-weekly improv shows. Executive Director Hilary Parker said the theater’s motto is “radical inclusion” - making a space where anyone, regardless of experience, can find a community. In non-pandemic times, the black box theater puts on plays and musicals throughout the year, and produces an annual, not-to-miss production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

(406) 585-0737

THE ELM A long-anticipated new concert venue, The ELM is Logjam Entertainment’s first construction endeavor in Bozeman (the promotion company has exclusive booking rights to the Rialto, but it’s owned by The Lark).

Located in an area of fast redevelopment called midtown, the venue will be able to hold 1,500 concertgoers, and Logjam CEO Nick Checota said the ELM is meant to fill the space between the Rialto and the massive Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on campus.

506 N. 7th Ave, logjampresents.com/venue/theelm/

THE EMERSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURE Occupying an old schoolhouse building downtown, the Emerson is a collection of art galleries and artist spaces. The Emerson hosts gallery openings of all kinds, from ceramics to oil paintings to massive installations with running water, and it holds adult art education classes for people who want to get in touch with their inner creative.

The Emerson bought the neighboring lawn in 2018 and normally hosts a weekly summer concert series, Lunch on the Lawn, every Wednesday from July to August.

111 S. Grand Ave., (406) 587-9797, theemerson.org

MONTANA BALLET COMPANY Montana Ballet Company creates everything from scratch, including sets and costumes, making MBC shows once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. During the pandemic, MBC has put on beautiful virtual performances.

The company also has also offered masked instudio and virtual ballet classes for kids who want to learn to dance in an environment that will foster their creativity and health.

Executive Director Elizabeth DeFanti, a lifelong dancer herself, said the ballet’s job is to tell a story without words, whether that story be Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” or the famous “Nutcracker” ballet. Performances are made up of mostly junior and senior company members, along with academy kids and visiting artists.

Tickets to MBC shows are available on the company’s website.

2304 N. 7t Ave., (406) 582-8702, montanaballet.org

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS Montana Shakespeare in the Parks tours the state, offering free Shakespeare performances in parks from communities the size of Billings to those the size of Ekalaka. In operation since 1973, MSIP has performed in front of nearly a million people. MSIP also offers a three-week program for elementary school kids called Montana Shakes, which includes costume trunk, puppetry, stage combat and a workshop titled “Green Eggs and Hamlet.”

MSIP cancelled its 2021 season, but recently put on a special radio performance on Bozeman’s KGLT radio station.

Black Box Theater at 11th and Grant, (406) 994-3303, shakespeareintheparks.org

LOTUS EATERS PRODUCTIONS Lotus Eaters Productions is a local, do-ityourself promotions company that books acts of all genres at venues like the Gallatin Labor Temple and the Korean restaurant Whistle Pig. Every August, Lotus Eaters also puts on a weekend festival at venues all around Bozeman called Labor Fest, which books mostly Montana and regional underground acts. facebook.com/lotuseatersproductions/

INTERMOUNTAIN OPERA Since the 1970s, Intermountain Opera has brought professional performers to Bozeman for opera productions like “Kiss Me, Kate” and “The Marriage of Figaro.” Intermountain Opera performances are generally at the Willson Auditorium at 404 W. Main St. or at the Ellen Theatre at 17 W. Main St. (406) 587-2889, intermountainopera.org

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REGAL GALLATIN VALLEY Bozeman’s only dedicated movie theater is located inside the Gallatin Valley Mall.

Operated by the national Regal chain, Regal Gallatin Valley has multiple theaters that show the most popular new releases, The theater is currently closed due to COVID, but should reopen once it is safe.

2825 W. Main St inside the Gallatin Valley Mall, (844) 462-7342, regmovies.com

BOZEMAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Big things have been happening for the Bozeman Symphony. Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, it recently selected its newest music director, Norman Huynh, and offers a whole slate of livestream concerts from individual musicians. The symphony hopes to return to in-person concerts later in 2021.

1001 W. Oak St. #110, (406) 585-9774, bozemansymphony.org

BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY While Bozeman only has one dedicated theater, that doesn’t mean your only movie options are whatever’s biggest at the box office. Bozeman Film Society brings independent cinema to the community year-round with screenings of movies like “Parasite” and “Honey Boy” at the Emerson in non-pandemic times. Currently, BFS is hosting virtual screenings of films. Check out its website for more info.

111 S. Grand Ave. Ste. 112, (406) 599-9069, bozemanfilmsociety.org

MONTANA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY Montana Chamber Music Society’s mission is to bring chamber music concerts to the Big Sky. MCMS plans to continue holding concerts once it’s safe for people to gather in large groups again. Past performances have included J.S. Bach’s Gamba Sonatas, Vivaldi’s Bassoon Concerto in E and more.

Stay tuned for updates on its website.

Montanachambermusicsociety.org

LAST BEST COMEDY Bozeman’s home for improv and standup has been hosting virtual comedy nights and classes, and plans to open a space downtown in the future.

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OPEN DOOR THEATRE Open Door Theatre started in 2014, with its inaugural performance of “Play On!” in January 2015. The goal of ODT is to create a place for all interested in being part of a play, whether onstage or off. ODT is currently hosting virtual events; check its website for more information.

(406) 548-5744, opendoorbozeman.org

BOZEMAN DOCUMENTARY SERIES Bozeman Documentary Series is a biweekly documentary screening, showing at the Emerson. The series brings new and groundbreaking documentaries to Bozeman, providing another alternative to the latest Disney movie at the mall movie theater. The series runs between October and April in non-pandemic times.

Bozemandocseries.org

BIG SKY Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 45465 Gallatin Rd., Gallatin Gateway (406) 995-6345, warrenmillerpac.org

Music In The Mountains A free outdoor summer concert series, put on by the Arts Council of Big Sky. Bigskyarts.org

LIVINGSTON:

The Shane Lalani Center For The Arts 415 E. Lewis St., (406) 222-1420, theshanecenter.org

Blue Slipper Theatre 113 E. Callender St., (406) 222-7720, blueslipper.org

Yellowstone Ballet Company 109 S. B St., (406) 222-0430, yellowstoneballet.info

MUSEUMS: THE MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES The Museum of the Rockies is a Bozeman must-visit. It was founded by Dr. Caroline McGill and about 30 volunteers in the late 1950s. Part of Montana State University, MOR has been recognized as one of the world’s best history and research museums and has on display the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the state. It’s hard to miss the museum - a giant cast of a t-rex skeleton stands guard at the entrance, greeting visitors with a toothy grin. One of the museum’s many claims to fame is its history with Jack Horner, who served as a museum curator prior to working as a paleontology consultant on the Jurassic Park movies. MOR is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum. Admission gets visitors in for two consecutive days, making the museum a great destination for a rainy weekend. It’s a great place for both kids and adults, with several impressive, interactive exhibits. In addition to its massive collection of dinosaur fossils, MOR has a hall dedicated to the Northern Rockies Indigenous tribes, a Montana history hall, a planetarium with daily shows and a rotating exhibit that has featured everything from live reptiles to historic photographs. At the time of this publication’s writing, the museum is asking visitors to wear face masks and give others space while visiting the museum.

600 W. Kagy Blvd, (406) 994-2682, museumoftherockies.org

EARTH’S TREASURES Just by going to Earths treasures and looking around, you’ve taken, as owner Patti puts it, a trip “around the world and outer space, too.”

The store is also a museum, and a free one at that. With staff supervision, there’s plenty for you and your kids to poke, prod and feel!

Earth’s Treasures provides a unique experience in that it is at once an educational experience for the whole family, with amazing pieces like a Triceratops brow horn complete with the unmistakable imprint of blood vessels on its surface, or a chunk of a meteorite that fell in China in the early 16th century.

25 N. Willson Ave #B, (406) 582-3451

THE AMERICAN COMPUTER & ROBOTICS MUSEUM The American Computer & Robotics Museum is open year-round, closed Mondays and Holidays - and hours vary, so a visitor’s best bet is to check its website for current information. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $4 for youth ages 10 to 17, students and seniors, free for kids nine and under, and free for museum members.

ACRM is the oldest continually operating museum of its kind in the world. Founded in May of 1990 by visionary collector George Keremedjiev, ACRM inspires visitors of all ages to explore the past and imagine the future of the Information Age through thought-provoking exhibits, innovative storytelling, and the bold exchange of ideas.

The exhibits span 4,000 years of human history, from original cuneiform tablets to the first personal computers, and include topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, the Space Race, Cracking the Enigma Code, and more.

2023 Stadium Dr., (406) 582-1288, acrmuseum.org

MONTANA SCIENCE CENTER Formerly the Children’s Museum of Bozeman, the Montana Science Center is a place for kids and adults to learn side-byside. The museum has discounted admission for folks with ID and valid SNAP or EBT and free admission on the second Friday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m.

2744 W. Main St., (406) 522-9087, montanasciencecenter.org

THE GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM With a focus on Yellowstone history, the Gallatin History Museum is located in an old jail, complete with a gallows. The museum has a life sized Pioneer cabin, exhibits on women, agriculture, and the jail history, and a photo archive with over 20,000 historic photos.

317 W. Main St., (406) 522-8122, gallatinhistorymuseum.org

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GREEN SPACES FOR DOGS: There are eight off-leash dog parks in the Bozeman area.

Burke Park Off of S. Church Avenue near downtown Bozeman, this is one of the most popular in town. Also known as Peets Hill, the 41-acre park consists of a trail that connects to the Main Street to the Mountains system.The park offers beautiful 360-degree views of the mountains surrounding the Gallatin Valley.

Lewis And Bark Dog Park At Bozeman Pond, this park is fenced and enclosed on the west side of the pond near Gallatin Valley Mall and allows dogs to swim. The entrance to the park is off of S. Fowler Avenue

The Highland Park Dog Park Adjacent to the Softball Complex on the southwest side. The entrance is off of Haggerty Lane. The dog park is enclosed and includes a dog station for waste disposal.

Gallatin County Regional Park In west Bozeman this park includes a variety of amenities like a pond, a jungle gym for kids and a separate, enclosed dog park. The park can be accessed from street parking on Ferguson Avenue.

Cooper Park An off-leash, unfenced dog park between downtown and Montana State University. The park is full of picnic tables, benches, beautiful trees and is accessible from 8th Avenue.

Centennial Park Off of N. Tracy Avenue and W. Cottonwood Street dogs can be off-leash only in the mornings from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.

West Paw Dog Park Bozeman’s newest enclosed dog park at Story Mill Community Park. The oneacre park was made possible with a donation from West Paw, a pet product manufacturer in town. The park is accessible from Story Mill Road.

The City Has Also Designated Dog-Free Parks: Glen Lake Rotary Park, Bronken Fields, playgrounds, beaches except where designated, ice rinks, sports fields and Story Mill Park Nature Sanctuary are all dog free parks.

LEASH LAWS AND PET LICENSING Leashes are required for dogs and cats in city limits, and letting an animal run-atlarge could land the owner a fine. Animals are not allowed to be tied up and left unattended in town. The city also requires that dogs and cats older than six months living within city limits be licensed. To get a license, an owner needs to present proof of a rabies vaccination and can pay a reduced fee if the animal has been spayed or neutered. Pet licenses can be purchased at City Hall on Rouse Avenue.

HEART OF THE VALLEY For those who are looking for a pet, or are looking for somewhere to volunteer, Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter is the answer. The private, nonprofit shelter houses on average 185 lost and surrendered animals each day. The shelter also offers educational programs for children, training classes for dogs, behavioral consultations, micro-chipping, ID tags and no cost spay and neutering for feral cats. In addition to having volunteers to help with tasks at the shelter, Heart of the Valley also runs a foster program that places animals temporarily in homes for at least two weeks. The shelter is located at 1549 E. Cameron Bridge Road and can be reached at (406) 388-9399.

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etting used to navigating a new town can be confusing, but fortunately there are plenty of ways to get around in Bozeman. First things first, you’ll want to consider getting fat tires for a bike if you plan on riding it around in the winter, and you’ll also want to think about getting snow tires for your car.

If you’d prefer to use public transportation, there are several options to choose from.

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There are two types of yellow buses that zip around Bozeman -- one is for school children and the other is Streamline. The canary yellow buses follow four in-town routes, and two commuter routes to Belgrade and Livingston. There’s also a late night bus service Thursdays through Saturdays.

These public buses are fare-free.

That’s right, there’s no fare to pay when you hop Streamline. The program is run by nonprofit Human Resource Development Council and aims to provide alternative transportation for all kinds of people. All buses are wheelchair accessible. The service has won the Montana Transit System of the Year Award and was recognized by the Federal Transit Administration as an Outstanding Rural Transit Agency.

The bus service aims to accommodate cyclists. Buses are equipped with bike racks so passengers can incorporate two modes of transportation into one outing. Streamline also rents out bike lockers on Montana State University’s campus to keep bikes safe for commuters.

Streamline also offers rides to and from picturesque Livingston, a town of 7,500 and gateway to the Paradise Valley. The service runs Monday through Friday from 5:50 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. A full schedule of Streamline’s daytime and late night stops are outlined in the included map.

Streamline is in the process of redesigning its routes to accommodate Bozeman’s expanding growth and increased demand, and route alignments and schedules change in August of 2021.

In the meantime, the app RouteShout, available on Apple and Android phones, gives up-to-the-minute information on whether buses will arrive on time or are delayed. Masks are required by federal law to ride the bus.

CALL FOR A RIDE If you ever need a ride, Bozeman has several options. Bozeman has a number of cab companies, including Greater Valley Taxi and A.A.A. Montana Yellow Cab. Greater Valley can be reached at 406-388-9999 and A.A.A. at 406-220-3111. Lyft and Uber rideshares are also available in Bozeman.

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The Human Resource Development Council also operates Galavan, a paratransit provider for seniors (60+) and people with disabilities. It’s also free of charge and runs in Bozeman Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Galavan offers rides to and from Belgrade on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. People needing rides to and from Manhattan and Three Forks get service Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The service offers door-todoor transportation, making it about as convenient as it gets. Prospective riders can visit HRDC’s website (thehrdc.org) or call 406-587-2434 to see if they qualify for Galavan’s services.

CONNECTING TO THE MOUNTAINS As if access to skiing couldn’t be easier, Bozeman also offers several public transportation options. Bridger Bowl Ski Area, 16 miles east of town, is an easy drive.

But parking at the base is another story.

Even on a weekday, arriving at Bridger later than 10 a.m. can equate to parking in the furthest row from the base area (depending on how much powder has accumulated).

In non-pandemic times, Bridger contracts with Streamline, First Student and Windrider to offer free rides from MSU and Gallatin County Fairgrounds to the ski hill and back about every 15 minutes on the weekends. The buses typically run a limited service Wednesday through Friday, as well, however, bus services have been cancelled for the 2020 to 2021 season.

More information and updates can be found at bridgerbowl.com.

There’s also a bus service that gets skiers up to Big Sky Resort, about an hour south of Bozeman. Skyline is a year-round bus service that connects Gallatin Valley to Lone Mountain. It stops in town at the Super 8 motel, Walmart, MSU, Four Corners and Gallatin Gateway Inn beginning before heading up Gallatin Canyon. The route is called The Link Express.

Skyline also offers routes that make stops in Mountain Village, at area hotels and at Moonlight Basin. Masks are required to ride the bus. More information and pass prices can be found at skylinebus.com.

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n times like these, health is on most everyone’s minds.

Now more than ever, it has become apparent how imperative it is that we tend to our healthcare needs. With most residents leading active outdoor lifestyles, health has always been a core value here, and we’re fortunate to have plenty of resources for pursuing wellness.

As Bozeman’s population grows at a rapid pace, so do its healthcare providers.

Construction is ongoing to expand Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital and plans for a new Billings Clinic campus are moving forward. This means more options and more providers available to answer your questions and get you the care you need.

Additionally, healthcare workers are working tirelessly right now to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as they are available. For more information about vaccine availability and distribution, visit healthygallatin.org.

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital on Highland Boulevard is a nonprofit, community hospital with nearly 200 physicians on staff from 42 diff erent specialties. It’s a DNV GL accredited hospital and a verified Level III Trauma Center. It has an accredited cancer center and a designated Blue Distinction Center Plus for maternity care and a designated Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana. Other specialty practices include (but are not limited to) cardiology, geriatrics and palliative medicine, gastroenterology, rheumatology, neurology, travel medicine and infectious disease, pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine, and urology. The hospital is in the process of building to make room for more patients and new services. A new patient care tower recently opened with an intensive care unit, outpatient services and open space for future expansion. The new ICU has 20 beds, more than double what the hospital’s first ICU has, and rooms are twice as big.

The new patient tower will open up space in another part of the hospital that will be converted into a women and family tower.

This will include a new neonatal intensive care unit that will upgrade the hospital’s ability to care for more premature babies.

Bozeman Health Medical Group operates Deaconess Hospital, Big Sky Medical Center, Belgrade Clinic + Urgent Care, Bozeman Health Urgent Care, Hillcrest Senior Living, b2 MicroCare and b2 VirtualCare.

BILLINGS CLINIC Billings Clinic, Montana’s largest healthcare provider, has owned a 54-acre chunk of land in west Bozeman since 2016 and is moving forward with plans to build an ambulatory center that will include an urgent care, a multispecialty physician group practice and an outpatient surgical center. It will also pull in other Billings Clinic services already located in Bozeman, like its OB-GYN office now on Highland Boulevard and Acorn Pediatrics.

The nonprofit health care provider expects to open the new campus in spring 2022.

Billings Clinic has 13 regional partnerships and is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. It’s governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians.

COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERS Community Health Partners has clinics in Bozeman, Belgrade, Livingston and West Yellowstone. They offer medical and behavioral health care, and dental services in Bozeman and Livingston. All CHP clinics accept Medicaid and Medicare, Healthy Montana Kids, private insurance and a sliding fee scale for patients who don’t have insurance. CHP was originally founded to benefit underserved and uninsured people.

CHP has expanded its mental health care offerings by incorporating telehealth into its practice to connect patients to licensed counselors and a psychiatric nurse practitioner consultant. CHP also has a pharmacy with Medication Assistance Program coordinators who work to help patients gain access to affordable medications.

CHP operates under the belief that wellness lies within the mind, body and spirit.

GALLATIN CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT The county health department located in Bozeman offers a variety of services like prenatal and parenting classes, immunizations, cancer screening, water quality inspections and connection to local programs that can provide mental health care and housing support. It is also the main resource for all information related to COVID-19 and vaccines.

The health department aims to provide resources, information and access to health care to empower healthy living. More information can be found at healthygallatin.org.

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BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Bozeman Public Library has a little something for everyone. Read a book, join a club, take class -- the library has been offering it all virtually throughout the pandemic, providing Bozeman residents with ways to get connected and stay active in the community even in a time when so many of us feel so isolated.

The library has a Bookmobile travels throughout the valley to playgrounds, neighborhoods, assisted living facilities, schools and special events to offer books, movies and more. The bus recently acquired Playaway Views and Playaway Launchpads, video players and tablets to help users experience more media than ever before, and it has continued to run with COVID precautions in place.

The library’s calendar is chock-full of interesting virtual events. For example, there is a journaling workshop, a kids book club, and a PowerPoint class scheduled for the week following when this publication 34

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was written. And that’s just skimming the surface -- it’s definitely worth it to check back to see what events are added.

A full explanation of the library’s offerings and services can be found at bozemanlibrary. org or at (406) 582-2400.

BELGRADE COMMUNITY LIBRARY The public library in Belgrade offers a schedule of weekly events and services like tech support and fitness classes. The library is at 106 N. Broadway in Belgrade. More information can be found at belgradelibrary. org or (406) 388-4346.

WEST YELLOWSTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY West Yellowstone Public Library offers community events like chess clubs and art exhibits. The library is located at 23 Dunraven Street. More information can be found at westyellowstonepubliclibrary.org or (406) 646-9017.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL If you’re in need of any kind of social service, HRDC is a great place to start.

HRDC programs can be broken down into the categories of housing, food and nutrition, child and youth development, senior empowerment, transportation, home heating, energy, and safety, and community development. HRDC runs the public, farefree bus service Streamline, Bozeman’s homeless shelter, the Warming Center, several housing assistance programs, the Gallatin Valley Food Bank and Head Start Preschool, among many other programs.

More information and ways to volunteer can be found at hrdc.org or (406) 333-2537.

HAVEN Haven is Bozeman’s shelter for survivors of domestic violence. The nonprofit has been in operation for four decades working to provide safe intervention for survivors of intimate partner violence and also to prevent future violence. Haven provides not only shelter, but legal advocacy, support groups, counseling, education, a 24-hour support line and service referrals. Haven does have plans to build a new, larger shelter in the coming years. More information can be found at havemt.org or (406) 586-7689.

EAGLE MOUNT Eagle Mount is a nonprofit that works with children and adults with a range of challenges.

Programs aim to “enrich their lives through adventure and activity.” That can look like skiing and snowboarding through adaptive lessons to adaptive horsemanship to swimming in a warm saltwater pool. Eagle Mount partners with local organizations to make some of their programs happen, and others take place at the nonprofit’s 19-acre campus. In addition to regular programming, Eagle Mount also offers specialty camps for veterans and for families. More information on programs and volunteer opportunities can be found at eaglemount.org or by calling (406) 586-1781.

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THE HELP CENTER The Help Center offers information, outreach, direct services, advocacy, crisis counseling and therapy in a safe environment. Services include suicide intervention and prevention, sexual assault counseling, a referral database, Sacks Thrift Store and the Child Advocacy Center. The Help Center 2-1-1 hotline receives calls 24 hours per day. More information and volunteer opportunities can be found at bozemanhelpcenter.org or (406) 586-3333.

THRIVE Thrive’s mission is for all children to have the opportunity to grow, succeed and become a valuable member of the community. The nonprofit has five signature programs. The Child Advancement Project is an evidencebased mentoring program that matches volunteers with K-12 kids. The Partnership Project is a home visiting program that provides support to young families. The Parent Place provides information and resources to parents to ensure healthy growth and development. Parent Liaison connects home and school so teachers and parents become partners to help a child grow. Girls for a Change is an annual summit on Montana State University’s campus that encourages girls to create change for themselves and the world around them. More information on how to get involved can be found at allthrive. org or by calling (406) 587-3840.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BIG SKY COUNTRY Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country is part of the largest supported mentoring network in the United States. The organization matches adult volunteers (Bigs) with children (Littles) ages 5 to 18 to develop meaningful relationships with lasting effects.

Mentors should help Littles gain confidence, avoid risky behaviors and obtain academic success. The agency connected hundreds of kids to mentors last year and continues to grow. Programs serve Bozeman, Big Sky, Ennis and Livingston. More information can be found at bbbs-bigskycountry.org or by calling (406) 587-1216.

Greater Gallatin United Way is one of 1,800 United Way chapters around the world that work to support health, education and financial stability for everyone. The United Way believes that change comes from working collectively through a common agenda. More information can be found at greatergallatinunitedway.org or by calling (406) 587-2194.

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t’s no secret that housing in the Gallatin Valley is pricey. While home prices in the area are lower than in many bigger cities, they’ve been continuously, rapidly rising. The good news is, though, that there are Realtors, businesses, and nonprofits who want to help you find your home here in the Big Sky Country, whatever your needs may be.

If you’re looking to find a place to live yourself, there are many experienced, professional Realtors in the area who can help you find something that’s the right fit for you and your pocketbook. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle’s Classifieds are also a popular option for open house and rentals.

Below, you’ll find a list of a few nonprofits dedicated to helping low-to-moderate income individuals and families find housing of all kinds in the Gallatin Valley.

HRDC, THE WARMING CENTER HRDC provides a variety of services and is a major player in addressing affordable housing issues in Bozeman. The organization helps folks who qualify for services like down payment assistance and rental assistance.

HRDC is also working to bring more affordable housing to the rest of the valley through both rentals and homeownership.

HRDC also runs theWarming Center, a seasonal shelter open to anyone in need that runs from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. from November to March.

2104 Industrial Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 585-4896 There is an emergency shelter located in Livingston as well. It is open nightly from 7 pm to 7 am November through March.

119 S Second St, Livingston, MT 59047, (406) 585-4893.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GALLATIN VALLEY Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley has built over 80 homes people can afford in the Gallatin Valley since the organization opened its doors in 1991. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, apply to be a partner family, or need critical home repairs, Habitat is a worthwhile option. Visit habitatbozeman. org for more information.

230 Arden Dr., Belgrade , Montana 59714, (406) 388-8225

FAMILY PROMISE OF GALLATIN VALLEY Family Promise is a rotating shelter for families that operates out of a network of churches in the valley. Families have somewhere to stay at night, and then in the day, they spend time job and home searching, taking financial education classes, working with a case manager, etc. Family Promise is currently in a capital campaign to raise funds for a centralized campus of child care, case management, and expanded Day Center.

429 East Story Street, Bozeman, MT 59718, familypromisegv.org, (406) 582-7388

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hile you may want to spend all your time hiking, skiing, fishing and moseying around downtown when you first move here, it’s important to note that the City of Bozeman has a wide range of services to help you navigate the day-to-day aspects of living in your new home. Here’s some important information on the area’s public services.

REGISTER TO VOTE: Montana has same-day voter registration, which means you can register to vote and vote on the same day. To register to vote in Gallatin County, visit the Gallatin County Elections Department at 311 W. Main St. Rm. 210 or give them a call at (406) 582-2060.

BOZEMAN CITY GOVERNMENT: Bozeman city leadership is made up of mayor Cyndy Andrus, deputy mayor Terry Cunningham, and three city commissioners Michael Wallner, I-Ho Pomeroy and Jennifer Madgic. All city officials’ contact information is available at bozeman.net/government.

Bozeman Police Department: (406) 582-2000, 615 S. 16th Ave., bozemanpolice.com

Gallatin County Sheriff ’s Office: (406) 582-2100, 615 S. 16th Ave.

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Belgrade Police Department: (406) 388-4262, 91 E. Central Ave., Belgrade, belgradepolice.net

Livingston Police Department: (406) 222-2050, 414 E. Callender St., Livingston, livingstonmontana.org

Big Sky Police And Fire Department: (406) 995-2100, 650 Rainbow Trout Run, Big Sky, listings.bigskychamber.com

Three Forks Police Department: The Three Forks Police Department is operated by the Gallatin County Sheriff ’s Office. (406) 285-3750, 206 Main St., Three Forks

Manhattan Police Department: (406) 284-6630, 207 S. Sixth St., Manhattan, townofmanhattan.com/police-department

Gallatin County Motor Vehicle Services: 311 W. Main St., (406) 582-3080

BOZEMAN UTILITIES: Gas and electricity: NorthWestern Energy, (888) 467-2669, northwesternenergy.com Water and Sewer: City of Bozeman, (406) 582-3200, bozeman.net/government/finance/utilities Solid Waste: City of Bozeman, (406) 582-3200, bozemansolidwaste.com.

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING: The City of Bozeman offers single-stream curbside recycling, which means you can toss all your aluminum and tin cans, cardboard, paper, phone books and plastics one and two into your curbside bin for pickup. Call (406) 582-3200 or visit bozeman.net.government/ garbage-recycling/recycling to set up your garbage and recycling services. Some apartment buildings have building-wide dumpsters and recycling bins - check with your landlord to see if that’s your situation.

More Curbside Recycling: J & K Recyclers: (406) 582-0243 Gone Green: (406) 855-9870 Republic Services: (406) 586-0606

Drop-Off Recycling: Belgrade: W. Madison Ave. and Eileen Place Big Sky: 47280 Gallatin Rd. Four Corners: 357 Recycle Way Manhattan: 600 E. Main St., Manhattan Three Forks: 150 E. Railroad Ave. West Yellowstone: 263 Ecology Lane

Recycling Glass: J & K Recyclers and Gone Green can help you recycle your glass for a fee, but the City of Bozeman does not recycle glass, so don’t toss it in your green dumpster with your cans and cardboard.

All your recycling & waste needs handled by one provider Residents. Businesses. Construction.

For more information visit www.RepublicServices.com/montana or call 406.586.0606

Plastic Bags: Several grocery stores recycle plastic produce and grocery bags, including Albertsons, Safeway, Kohls, Walmart and Smith’s.

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ith over 70 breweries statewide, Montana has one of the highest numbers of breweries per capita in the nation, the state loves a good brew, through and through.

Bozeman is also home to several distilleries and even a meadery, so you’re sure to find a good drink that fits your taste here.

LOCAL BREWING: Outlaw Brewing (1) 2876 N. 27th Ave. Bozeman, outlaw-brewing.com

Bozeman Brewing Company (2) 504 N. Broadway Ave., Bozeman, bozemanbrewing.com

Bozeman Taproom (3) 321 E. Mendenhall St., Bozeman bozemantaproom.com

Bridger Brewing Company (4) 1609 S. 11th Ave. Bozeman, bridgerbrewing.com

Bunkhouse Brewery (5) 1216 N. Lincoln St. A, Bozeman, bunkhousebrewery.com

Map Brewing (6) 510 Manley Rd., Bozeman mapbrewing.com

Mountains Walking Brewery (7) 422 Plum Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715

White Dog Brewing (8) 121 W. Main St. B, Bozeman, whitedogbrewing.com

Nordic Brewing (9) 730 Boardwalk Ave Suite 1B, Bozeman

Valhalla Meadery (10) 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Lockhorn Cider House (12) 21 S. Wallace Ave., lockhorncider.com

Madison River Brewing Company Building B, 20900 I-90 Frontage Rd., Belgrade, madisonriverbrewing.com

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Beehive Basin Brewery 245 Town Center Ave., Big Sky, beehivebasinbrewery.com

Katabatic Brewing Company 114 W. Park St., Livingston, katabaticbrewing.com

Neptune’s Brewery 119 N. L St., Livingston, neptunesbrewery.com

Angry Hank’s 20 N. 30th St., Billings, facebook.com/angryhanks

Bayern Brewing 1507 Montana St., Missoula, bayernbrewery.com

Blackfoot River Brewing 66 S. Park Ave., Helena, blackfootriverbrewing.com

Carter’s Brewing 2526 Montana Ave., Billings, cartersbrewing.com

Harvest Moon Brewery 7 5th St. S., Belt, harvestmoonbrew.com

Kettlehouse Brewing 602 Myrtle St., Missoula, kettlehouse.com

Red Lodge Ales Brewing Company 1445 N. Broadway St., Butte, redlodgeales.com

Quarry Brewing 124 W. Broadway St., Butte, quarrybrewing.net

Uberbrew 2305 Montana Ave., Billings, uberbrew.com

Montana Brewing Company 113 N. Broadway, Billings, montanabrewingcompany.com

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Draught Works 915 Toole Ave., Missoula, draughtworksbrewery.com

The Front Brewing Company 215 3rd St. NW, Great Falls, thefrontbrewing.com

CHECK OUT A DISTILLERY: Bozeman Spirits Distillery (1) 121 W. Main St. Bozeman, bozemanspirits.com

Wildrye Distilling (2) 101 E. Oak St. N. Bozeman, wildryedistilling.com

Dry Hills Distillery 106 Village Center Rd., Bozeman, dryhillsdistillery.com

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Whistling Andy 8541 Hwy 35, Bigfork, whistlingandy.com

Willie’s Distillery 312 Main St., Ennis, williesdistillery.com

Trailhead Spirits 2314 Montana Ave., Billings, trailheadspirits.com

Glacier Distilling Co. 10237 Hwy 2E, Coram (West Glacier), glacierdistilling.com

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f you’re looking for something to do, downtown Bozeman is always hopping. While COVID-19 may have altered the way we experience downtown, local businesses have worked hard to ensure we can safely experience all the city’s main hub has to offer. Whether you’re sitting down for dinner or taking a growler to go, you can always find what you need downtown.

During the summer, the Downtown Bozeman Association presents Music on Main, a free summer concert series that closes down several blocks of Main Street.

While the in-person version of the event had to be canceled last summer, Downtown Bozeman live streamed performances by local bands for folks to enjoy. (Check out downtownbozeman.org for further updates about the event.) Downtown is also home to the summer art walks, where select shops transform into art galleries (many with free wine or beer to of-age visitors), as well as an annual Christmas stroll and downtownwide sales called “Crazy Days.” Main Street is the heart of Bozeman, so even on a quiet weekend, you’re more than likely to find something fun on our main drag. Again, stay updated on the return of these events with the Downtown Bozeman Association.

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triangle,” where three bars are located right next to each other. Shoot some pool at the Molly Brown, grab a growler-full of beer at the Scoop, and get a burger from the Haufbrau while you’re down there. You’ll be sure to find some of the best beer prices and a small-town feel.

Bozeman would not be Bozeman without its breweries. The extensive list of local brewers and distillers grows longer every year, and we’re not complaining. Montanans love their beer, and you’re sure to find the perfect brew for you if you stick around long enough.

Bozeman is also a foodie’s paradise, with almost any kind of cuisine you’re craving.

Most restaurants offer pickup and delivery options, through their own website or apps like Uber Eats and Doordash. We recommend checking a restaurant’s website or calling to determine what your options are, or what dining in looks like.

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We’re excited to start construction in Discovery Vista subdivision with four of the best and most beautiful Sunrise Homes floor plans from 1,727 sqft to 2,293 sqft starting at $365,900! Features include single & two-story floor plans, 3 bedrooms, study, 2-3 car attached garages, walk-in closets, LVP flooring, wall-to-wall carpeting, quartz countertops, rustic Birch cabinets, dining island, spacious pantries Whirlpool appliances (including refrigerator), full radon system, and full landscaping including underground sprinklers.

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or those looking for a spiritual home, Bozeman has a variety of options, with three Catholic parishes, many Protestant denominations, non-denominational Christrian congregations, an Islamic center, two Jewish gatherings, a Tibetan Buddhist center, a Dharma center and a Unitarian Universalist fellowship, to name a few.

Anyone interested in learning more about Bozeman’s religious and spiritual communities can check out the opinion section of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, which regularly features guest columns written by leaders of those communities.

The Chronicle also maintains a church directory that can point to church services from Willow Creek to Livingston and everywhere in between. The directory lists addresses, phone numbers and times of worship, making it easy to get in touch with a congregation. The directory can be found at www.bozemandailychronicle.com/site/ church_directory.html.

Bozeman Health’s Spiritual Care staff is trained to help people of all faiths, or no traditional faith, navigate and cope with illness, loss or trauma. The care aims to be family-centered and research and evidence-based while integrating resources to cultivate pathways to healing. Services include ethics counseling for end-of-life care, patient visits and facilitating cultural practices in a healthcare setting, among others. The chapel is located near Entrance 1 in Bozeman Health’s main lobby.

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2118 South Third Avenue 406-587-3690

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uccbozeman.org

Facebook.com/PilgrimChurchBozeman

St. James Episcopal Church

We Lead people of all ages and stages to real transformation in Christ Visit www.efcb.org for service times and more information about us 1701 S. 19th Ave. | (406) 587-3337 | office@efcb.org

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Diverse Beliefs shareD values The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bozeman is a caring, open-minded religious community that 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 our 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 current times and locations, please go to uufbozeman.org 406-586-1368 • admin@uufbozeman.org

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

Offering beautiful music, powerful preaching, and community outreach.

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

Calvary Baptist Church Website: www.calvarybaptistbozeman.com Facebook: @CalvaryBCBozeman Service Times: Sunday 10:00 A.M. AWANA: Wednesdays 6:30 P.M.

Include this statement: Magnifying Jesus, Growing Together, Reaching the World

7555 Shedhorn Drive., Bozeman, Montana (406) 539-7902

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A cooperative of several Buddhist groups of different lineages providing classes, retreats, drop-in meditation, and weekly meetings in an online gathering space at the present time.

We’ll leave the matzo ball soup warm for you.

406.219.2141 • bozemandharmacenter.org

It’s true. There is a flourishing Jewish community right here in Bozeman. The Chabad Lubavitch Center for Jewish Life & Learning creates an atmosphere that welcomes our diverse backgrounds and beliefs, and fosters an open and personal Jewish experience.

CONTACT RABBI CHAIM & CHAVIE BRUK Call (406) 585-8770 Visit www.jewishmontana.com

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WE’VE GOT THE WORD ON THE STREET (ALL YEAR LONG).

Getting around town is a breeze all year long when you know where the City of Bozeman is working, plowing, and maintaining our streets.

WATER SMART BOZEMAN.

Did you know Bozeman relies on snowpack for its water supply?

WINTER SPRING SNOW REMOVAL 101

SPRING (STREET) CLEANING

Our yellow plows clear emergency routes and main arterials first. You can help by parking boats, RVs, and trailers off the street for the winter and moving your car for the plows.

To keep our storm drains clear we send our street sweepers out to our residential streets as soon as weather permits.

Please move your car when you see the signs letting you know when we will be cleaning your street.

Don’t forget to shovel your sidewalk too!

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Road construction starts as soon as weather permits in the spring and will go until the snow falls. Find information about individual projects and timelines at bozemanstreetreport.com.

Fallen leaves can enter, plug, and freeze in our storm drains causing damage. We will pick up your leaves (for free) as soon as the leaves are falling and the weather permits.

Please help by prepping your leaves and moving your car when you see the signs indicating leaf pickup will be on your street.

FIND UPDATES ON WHERE THE CITY OF BOZEMAN’S CREWS ARE WORKING ALL YEAR LONG. · · · ·

Receive neighborhood notifications from Nextdoor (NextDoor.com) Visit www.BozemanStreetReport.com for more information /BZNStreetReport Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at Sign up for email notifications at www.bozeman.net

The City of Bozeman has identified WATER CONSERVATION as the single largest source of water for our future.

To learn more about Bozeman’s water supply and for tips on saving water and money, visit www.bozemanwater.com

DOING ONE THING MAKES A DIFFERENCE. FIND OUT MORE AT BOZEMANWATER.COM The City of Bozeman Public Works Department provides the following services to City of Bozeman residents and businesses.

Engineering • Solid Waste • Stormwater • Streets • Water and Sewer • Water Conservation • Water Reclamation • Water Treatment For more information about any of these services, please visit bozeman.net.