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Southwest Montana { a place to call home } Table of Contents Learn it! { 7 } Move it! { 15 } Dogs rule! { 21 } Park it! { 25 } Get involved { 30 } Here’s to your health { 32 } Read it! { 36 } The basics { 41 } Cultural diversity { 45 } Written by Amanda Ricker

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When you watch the sun set behind the mountains, ride your bicycle to work, or run into your friend at the grocery store, you take a breath and realize how lucky you are to live in the last best place.

At the heart of the region, the Bozeman area is noted for its scenery, year-round recreational opportunities and growing economy.

With six mountain ranges, three blue ribbon trout streams, five golf courses, two world class skiing resorts, hundreds of mountain trails, the largest university in the state, and a gateway to Yellowstone National Park, the area has an unmatched quality of life.

Bozeman has been named among the best places to raise a family, to retire, to enjoy art, to walk a historic Main Street, and to play in the great outdoors by publications such as Outside Magazine and National Geographic.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find hiking, skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing and kayaking across the valley. Within

Bozeman city limits, the trail system connects to schools, businesses, parks, natural lands, rivers and lakes.

Art and culture lovers will find museums, galleries, theaters, symphonies, operas, quaint shops and local restaurants. In Bozeman alone, more than 100 unique storefronts line the historic retail corridor.

Southwest Montana is one of the best places in America to live, work and play. But like any good secret, the word is out.

Southwest Montana is one of the fastest growing regions in the state.

And if trends continue, in the next 30 years, Bozeman will grow to 80,000 people and Gallatin County will swell to around 200,000.

In this resident’s guide, both new and longtime residents can find information that every local should understand. Read about how to recycle glass bottles, license your dog, contact your local elected officials, or catch a ride on a free public bus.

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ozeman is an excellent place to raise a family.

Not only is there plenty of outdoor recreation to encourage a healthy body, but there are top-tier schools to encourage a healthy mind.

Bozeman Public Schools are frequently recipients of national awards.

In 2010, Newsweek Magazine included Bozeman High School in its annual list of America’s Best High Schools for the fifth time since 2003. Newsweek ranked Bozeman High School among the top 3 percent of high schools in the nation.

BHS was also twice named one of the outstanding schools in America by the U.S. Department of Education. And, U.S. News and World Report ranked BHS number 570 on its 2013 Best High Schools ranking.

The Bozeman Public School District has an enrollment of about 5,400 students. Students receive their education in seven K-5 elementary schools, two 6-8 middle schools and one 9-12 high school with an alternative program.

At Montana State University, local education continues to make the honor roll.

MSU is one of only 108 institutions – out of 4,600

-- designated as “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. That means that MSU is among the top 2 percent of institutions nationwide in research, which translates into significant opportunities for research, scholarship and creative work.

Last fall, MSU enrolled a record 15,294 students making it the largest college in Montana. The university offers more than 125 academic programs in the humanities, arts, natural sciences and social sciences.

Of course you want the best schools for yourself and for your family. You’ve come to the right place.

Montana State University { #1 }

Montana State University offers baccalaureate degrees in 51 fields, master's degrees in 41 fields, and doctoral degrees in 18 fields through its nine colleges.

And degrees are affordable. U.S. News and World Report has routinely listed MSU as one of America's "best buys" for undergraduate education.

The university's main campus in Bozeman is home to the headquarters for Montana PBS television, KGLT alternative public radio, and the Museum of the Rockies. The Museum of the Rockies is renowned for its vast collection of dinosaur fossils and research, and is home to the largest T. Rex skull ever found—bigger, even, than "Sue" at the Chicago Field Museum. MSU also boasts some of the finest athletic facilities in the Northwest, with Bobcat Stadium seating 17,500 football fans. Contact MSU at 994-0211 or visit www.montana.edu.

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Newsweek ranked Bozeman High School among the top 3 percent of high schools in the nation.

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Gallatin College { #1 }

Gallatin College MSU is southwest Montana’s two-year college, offering associate degrees and one-year professional certificates. Gallatin College complements the programs at Montana State University with transfer degrees, associate degrees in aviation, interior design, and design drafting, and certificates in welding, bookkeeping, health information coding, and medical assistance. Contact the school at 994-5536 or visit www.montana.edu/gallatincollege.

volleyball, swimming, wrestling and soccer. The BHS Hawks are in division AA, the largest division in Montana.

And while music and fine arts classes might get cut elsewhere around the country, BHS offers six choirs, five bands, four orchestras, classes in music theory, drawing, painting, ceramics, metal-smithing, jewelry, graphic design, drama and dance.

The high school has an unbeatable marching band, which was chosen to march in the Tournament of Roses Parade in 1999.

Contact the school at 522-6200 or visit bhs.bsd7.org.

Bozeman High School { #2 }

Chief Joseph Middle School { #3 }

With a 54-acre campus, Bozeman High School is the largest high school in Montana and the second-oldest high school in the state.

BHS offers courses in art, biomedical sciences, business education, engineering, English, foreign languages, health enhancement, home economics, industrial arts, mathematics, music, science and social studies. It also offers advanced placement courses in American history, art, biology, calculus, chemistry, English literature and composition, European history, French, German, human geography, government, microeconomics, music theory, physics, psychology, Spanish, statistics and world history.

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At Chief Joseph Middle School, teachers are using new technology and other innovations to engage students and improve their skills. From iPads and Chromebook laptops to software that tracks progress in reading and math, technology is creating new ways teachers can help students learn. Located in northwest Bozeman, the sixth through eighth grade school enrolls 673 students. Chief Joseph focuses on helping students feel connected with groups such as the One Million Ways Club, which holds an annual Human Rights Day. Students have also volunteered with the Pronghorn Project to tear out parts of wire fences in the Paradise Valley to help antelope migrate, a project featured on the Nickelodeon channel. Contact the school at 522-6300 or visit cjms.bsd7.org.

Sacajawea Middle School { #4 }

Since 1996, Sacajawea Middle School has sought the best possible educational setting for students while recognizing the unique needs of early adolescence. Located on Bozeman’s south side, the sixth through eighth grade school enrolls 651 students. Sacajawea’s goal is to provide appropriate academic challenge for all students, the support necessary for individual success, and an ongoing zest for learning. On the state’s standardized CRT tests taken last spring, 93 percent of students tested either advanced (70 percent) or proficient (23 percent) in reading. In math, 83 percent of Sacajawea students tested at grade level or higher. Contact the school at 522-6400 or visit sms.bsd7.org.

Elementary schools Emily Dickinson Elementary School { #5 }

-- Bright Beginnings In west Bozeman, Emily Dickinson Elementary School takes a unique approach to learning. Learning is extended to the outdoors. Outside the school, Emily’s Garden features trees, native plants, a waterfall and a small amphitheater. In addition, fifth-graders are building a fitness trail around the school as a service project. And, the school’s unique qualities are apparent in the staff, who have welcomed kids on the first day of school by dressing up as characters from “The Wizard of Oz.” Or, when teachers wanted to encourage students to stop using certain offensive words, they held a mock funeral for the words. Contact the school at 522-6650 or visit ed.bsd7.org.

Hawthorne Elementary School - { #6 }

- Celebrating Children and the Arts Since being designated as a Model School for the Integration for the Arts in 1991, Hawthorne Elementary School staff members have worked to make that vision a reality. The school incorporates art into every subject. Visitors are often awed by students’ framed artwork in the school hallways. An artist-in-residence program provides students instruction in a variety of arts, such as mime, drama and Shakespeare workshops, as well as jewelry making, weaving and pottery.

Located near downtown on Bozeman’s north side, the school can be reached at 522-6700 or at ha.bsd7.org.

Hyalite Elementary School { #7 }

-- No Child Left Inside Hyalite Elementary School, located on the west side near Bozeman Ponds, uses the great outdoors as a classroom.

There are garden plots for each grade level along the west side of the playground. The riparian area around the creek is planted with flora that students study seasonally. School grounds are planted with edible trees and bushes. The school takes field trips to the nearby ponds and to Hyalite Canyon and partners with the Gallatin Forest Service and Montana Fish Parks and Wildlife personnel to guide those trips. Contact the school at 582-6800 or visit hy.bsd7.org.

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Irving Elementary School { #8 }

- - Unity Through Diversity Located just north of Montana State University, Irving Elementary School is a learning community of students, staff, and parents who are dedicated to helping each child become a successful and socially responsible citizen. The school embraces families and students of many different cultures, nationalities, and economic backgrounds. Staff emphasizes respect, social equality, tolerance, understanding and responsibility for oneself and for others. Contact the school at 522-6600 or visit ir.bsd7.org.

Longfellow Elementary School { #9 }

-- C.A.R.E.S. Cooperates. Accepts. Respects.

Encourages. Shares.

Located on South Tracy Avenue, Longfellow Elementary School has been nominated for the 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for being among the top-performing schools in Montana. The U.S. Department of Education bestows the blue ribbon award on elementary and secondary schools that made significant progress in closing the achievement gap or whose students achieve at very high levels. Longfellow has been nominated in the Exemplary High-Performing School category. Contact the school at 522-6150 or lo.bsd7.org.

Meadowlark Elementary School { #10 }

-- Where Your Song Will Soar Meadowlark Elementary School is Bozeman’s newest elementary school. The $19.5 million building opened last fall at 4415 Durston Road to keep up with a grow-

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ing number of local students. Meadowlark is Bozeman’s eighth elementary school and the school is already creating a unique community. On Fridays, teachers and students start the day walking for exercise, to benefit the body and the brain. After the walk, a school assembly in the gym ends with kids shouting, “Go, Meadowlarks!” Contact the school at 582-6860 or ml.bsd7.org.

Morning Star Elementary School { #11 }

-- Learning Today for Tomorrow Morning Star Elementary School is named after Northern Cheyenne Chief Morning Star. As a small boy, the war chief would wake up early and walk out to the hills to look at the morning star. In the Battle of Little Big Horn, Chief Morning Star chose not to fight. He knew the value of education. He counseled his people that the only way they would survive in the world in which they would be living was to be educated. Contact the school at 522-6500 or ms.bsd7.org.

Whittier Elementary School { #12 }

-- A Wonderful Place to Grow Whittier Elementary School hosts an arts festival where students choose from workshops set up to expose them to painting, dance, drumming, drama, martial arts, fly-tying and other arts and activities.

Educational technology is a major focus at Whittier and the school is excited to bring more technology to the hands of young learners to help prepare them for 21st Century learning. Contact the school at 522-6750 or wh.bsd7.org.

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Montana State University

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

LaMotte School

Grades K-8. 841 Bear Canyon Rd. 586-2838. www.lamotte.k12.mt.us

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Petra Academy

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

Heritage Christian School

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

Headwaters Academy

Grades 6th-8th. 418 W. Garfield 585-9997. www.headwatersacademy.org

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The educational mission of the Livingston School District, in partnership with the community, is to provide the opportunity for all students to learn, in a safe environment, the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in order to become life-long learners and contributing citizens in a diverse society. Class size for grades K-2 averages 19 students per class. Grades 3-12 have an average class size of 26 students with no class in the district having more than 30 students. Contact the district at 222-0861 or visit www.livingston.k12.mt.us.

Winans Elementary School { #1 }

Grades K-2. Washington Early Foundation (Kindergarten site) 315 N. 8th St. 222-1231. Winans (Grades 1-2) 222-0192. 1015 W. Clark.

East Side Elementary School { #2 }

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

Sleeping Giant Middle School { #3 }

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

Park High School { #4 }

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

St. Mary’s Catholic School { #5 }

Grades K-8. 11 S. F St. Livingston. 222-3303. stmaryscatholicschool.net

BELGRADE SCHOOLS

Ridge View Elementary School { #1 }

Grades K-4. 117 Green Belt Dr. 924-2037.

Heck/Quaw Elementary School { #2 }

Grades K-4. 308 N. Broadway Ave. 388-4577.

Saddle Peak Elementary School { #3 }

Grades K-4. 400 Jackrabbit Road. 924-2760.

Belgrade Middle School School { #4 }

Grades 5-8. 410 Triple Crown Rd. 388-1309.

Belgrade High School { #5 }

Grades 9-12. 303 N. Hoffman.

388-6862. www.belgrade.k12.mt.us

FOUR CORNERS

Monforton School

Grades K-8. 6001 Monforton School Rd. 586-1557. www.monfortonschool.org.

THREE FORKS SCHOOLS Three Forks Public School

Grades K-12. 212 East Neal. 285-6830. tfschools.com.

MANHATTAN SCHOOLS Manhattan Public School

Grades K-12. 416 N. Broadway, Manhattan. 284-6460. www.manhattan.schoolwires.com.

Manhattan Christian School

Grades K-12. 8000 Churchill Road, Manhattan.

282-7261. www.manhattanchristian.org.

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There are more than 20 parks in Bozeman, including two lakeside beaches, six rock climbing boulders, ice skating rinks, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, a Frisbee gold course, a BMX bike park, a skateboard park, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, picnic areas and community gardens.

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ozeman could be called the city of parks for its incredible amount of green spaces, trails and recreational facilities. From hiking and biking trails to public beaches to a dinosaur-themed playground, Bozeman proves you don’t have to leave town to get exercise and to enjoy the calming benefits of spending time in nature.

Within 20 miles or Bozeman, you’ll find enough hiking to keep you busy for years.

The area trail system connects to schools, businesses, parks, natural lands, rivers and lakes – all within city limits. Trails weave through Bozeman’s neighborhoods, along historic railroad corridors, on top of scenic ridgelines, and into the open lands surrounding the community. Trails also connect to paths outside of the city and will eventually connect the Gallatin Valley communities together.

A local favorite is the Gallagator Trail, which begins near the Museum of the Rockies and heads toward downtown, ending at Lindley Park. And, just across the

street from Bogert Park, another popular trail takes you up onto Peet’s Hill and follows a ridgeline, providing sweeping views of the city and Bridger Mountains.

Along the way, stop for awhile and enjoy a city park. Whether it’s picnicking or rock climbing you’re looking for, Bozeman’s city parks are sure to put a smile on your face. There are more than 20 parks in Bozeman, including two lakeside beaches, rock climbing boulders, ice skating rinks, tennis and sand volleyball courts, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a Frisbee golf course, a BMX bike park, a skateboard park, picnic areas and community gardens.

The city also has a 50-meter indoor pool and an outdoor pool with waterslides.

In the summer, families get dinner and shop at the Tuesday night Farmer’s Market at Bogert Park. The City Band plays free outdoor concerts for the crowd.

At the historic Story Mansion, a century-old manor built by the family of a Bozeman pioneer, children and their parents watch outdoor movies on blankets spread across the front lawn.

At the Dinosaur Playground, kids explore a lost prehistoric world, playing with “dino dig” sandboxes, Pterodon swings and learning about various Montana dinosaurs of the past.

In the winter, backcountry enthusiasts practice using transceivers at the avalanche-beacon training facility at Beall Park. In an exercise similar to an avalanche rescue, skiers and snowmobilers use their transceivers to locate transmitters buried in the snow.

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And that’s not all. More parkland is on the way. In 2012, Bozeman voters overwhelmingly passed a $15 million bond for parks, trails, natural areas, stream corridors and athletic fields.

The city has begun considering proposals for projects such as a sports complex with soccer fields, expanding parkland near Bozeman Pond, building a paved bicycle and pedestrian path linking the “M” and Drinking Horse trails to the Main Street to the Mountains trail system, improving Bozeman Creek through Bogert Park, and turning part of the old Story Mill property into a public park.

Starting near your home and taking you as far as you like, here is a map of the parks and trails throughout our region:

Aquatics

Bozeman Swim Center – a 50-meter, indoor pool for swimming lessons, lap swimming, recreational swimming and fitness classes. The pool also hosts children’s birthday parties.

For schedules and admission costs, call the Swim Center at 582-2294.

Bogert Pool {#1}– Open in the summer, this outdoor pool at Bogert Park features waterslides and a diving board. For schedules and admission costs, call 582-2294.

Belgrade Splash Park {#1} Belgrade Map – a zero-depth splash pad with spray features, picnic areas and barbecue grills.

Climbing boulders

There are six rock climbing boulders in Bozeman: at Langohr Park, Bozeman Pond, the East Gallatin Recreation Area, Depot Park, and two boulders at Gallatin County Regional Park.

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Reserve a park building or pavilion

The city of Bozeman rents the Beall Center, Lindley Center and Story Mansion for meetings, dinners, wedding receptions and other events. To check available dates, visit www.activityreg.com/selectfacility.wcs.

The city also allows the public to reserve certain park pavilions for private gatherings, company picnics, family reunions and other gatherings. Pavilions are available at Bogert Park, Bozeman Ponds, the East Gallatin Recreation Area, Kirk Park and Lindley Park. Reservation fees vary depending on the number of people, length of time, deposit and open container waiver, and whether you are a city resident.

For more information or reservations, call the city parks department at 582-2290.

Community gardens

Bozeman has two community gardens, at Langohr Park and Westlake BMX Park, with plots available to rent during the summer. There is often a waiting list for a plot. To get your name on the list, contact the city at 582-2290.

Ice skating rinks

During the winter months, the city builds ice rinks at three locations – Beall Park, South Side Park and Bogert Park. There are no set open and close dates because rink construction is dependent on the weather. Traditionally, the target opening date is around Christmas. Maintaining the rinks is stopped the first week of March.

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1. Belgrade Splash Park – at Lewis and Clark Park 2. Lewis and Clark Park – 205 E. Main St. 3. Clarkin Park – Madison Street and Jackrabbit Lane 4. Memorial Park – Missoula Street and Washington Street 5. Kathy Hollensteiner Memorial Park – South Circle Drive 6. Lion’s Park – Cameron Street and Weaver Street 7. Sunnyside Park – 308 Stiles Street 8. Prairie View Park – intersection of Arizona and Missoula 9. Children’s Park – 405 Bridgerview Drive 10. Kiwanis Park – 702 Home Run Drive 11. Triangle Park – Davis and Madison Street 12. Skating Rink – North Broadway and West Park Street 13. Miller Park – 1301 Wyoming 14. McMilin Park – 902 Las Campanas

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DOGS elcome to Dog Town!

Bozeman is one of the best cities in which to be a dog. Residents believe in wagging tails, cold noses and the sound of jingling dog tags.

There are more than 20,000 dogs in town, according to the local animal shelter. And in 2012, Dog Fancy Magazine named Bozeman the No. 2 most dog-friendly city in the U.S., second only to Bend, Ore. So get out, wag more and bark less.

You and your pooch will love Bozeman for its petfriendly accommodations. Go shopping with your canine – some stores allow dogs in their establishment – play at the park, walk the hiking trails, or head to the beach.

Bozeman is home to more than seven off-leash dog parks, a dog beach where your canine can swim, fenced-in, single-dog play areas where you can bond with your pet without distraction, and dog agility courses where you can train your pooch to jump hurdles, teeter on boards and navigate obstacles.

And don’t worry about leaving your dog at home all day while you’re at work. There are a number of doggie daycare options, including a short, green bus from Go Dogs Go! that will pick up your four-legged pal, take him on a hike and drop him off at the end of the day.

With a dog for almost every family, Bozeman’s heart is clearly in the right place.

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Welcome to Bozeman.

We’re your local, independent bookstore.

• Hand-picked selection of new books • Huge Kid’s Section • Local History, Guides, Maps • Gifts, Cards, Stationery We host regular Book Clubs and Author Events.

See our Events Schedule at www.countrybookshelf.com.

country Bookshelf 28 W. Main • Bozeman, MT • 406-587-0166 www.countrybookshelf.com

Serving Fresh Homemade Breakfast & Lunch

Families love Soby’s!

Several Gluten-free Options Tues–Sun 7am–2pm

Mexican & American Favorites

321 E. Main • Corner of Rouse & Main • Bozeman, MT • 587-8857

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Looking for a furry friend?

Adopt a cat or dog at Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter.

The nonprofit shelter serves the Gallatin and Madison valleys and handles more than 2,500 dogs and cats every year.

Visit the shelter to meet the adoptable pets or search the animals on the shelter’s website.

Heart of the Valley has an open door policy and does not euthanize for space or length of stay. The shelter accepts any lost, abandoned or surrendered dogs and cats from anywhere no matter the circumstance.

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Heart of the Valley provides impoundment for any animals picked up in Gallatin County and West Yellowstone. The shelter also serves as a clearinghouse for people looking for their pet. More than 1,000 stray animals are taken in at the shelter every year.

In addition to adoption and lost and found services, the shelter’s grounds feature off-leash play areas, single-dog runs and agility training courses. Kids can have their birthday party at the shelter or sign up for animal summer camps. There are also dog training classes, an animal behavior helpline, microchip services, spay and neuter clinics, volunteer opportunities and more.

Located at 1549 E. Cameron Bridge Rd., the shelter is open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day. Adoptions and dog kennels close at 5 p.m. Contact the shelter at 388-9399 or visit www.heartofthevalley.org.

License your pet

The city of Bozeman requires all dogs and cats to be licensed.

A license is required for a dog or cat over the age of six months, which lives in the city for more than 15 days. Prior to application for a license, each pet must be vaccinated against rabies. Fees are reduced for pets that are spayed or neutered.

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the city. You will need proof of rabies vaccination and proof of spay or neuter. Licenses cost $5 for an altered cat, $10 for an unaltered cat, $10 for an altered dog, and $25 for an unaltered dog. If you own three or more cats or three or more dogs, you must apply for a kennel license, which costs $50 per year. For more information, contact the city at 582-2327 or visit www. bozeman.net.

Free or low-cost spay and neuter

The Montana Spay and Neuter Task Force provides free or low-cost spay/neuter clinics in the Bozeman area twice per year.

For information, visit www.montanaspayneutertaskforce.org.

Urban chickens

Backyard chickens are legal in Bozeman. But only hens are allowed – no roosters. And licenses are required. A license for up to six hens costs $25. For seven to 15 hens, the fee is $50 and an inspection must be conducted.

Animal complaints

To report a barking dog, stray cat, or other animal issues, call the city police department at 582-2000 and the call will be forwarded to an animal control officer.

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Someone driving 25 miles a day for their commute to work could save more than $ 1,000 a year on fuel by taking the bus.

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more than $1,000 a year on fuel, according to a fuel hy drive your car savings calculator on Streamline’s website. So, don’t miss the bus! when you can take the bus for free?

Three in-town Bozeman routes The Yellowline/Orangeline University Routes Streamline’s yelfollow a figure eight loop with the Montana State campus as a centralized hub. The low bustle-back buses provide University Orangeline makes a continuous run beginning at the Strand Union Building to Bozeman Deaconfree transportation to locaess Hospital, returning to campus and Yellowline heads west past the Mall to the Valley Commons tions throughout Bozeman, area. With several transfer connections, the Yelsurrounding areas and to the lowline offers expanded reach to the far west and Orangeline reaches the east areas of Bozeman.

The Blueline Retail Route provides rides from region’s ski areas.

Streamline routes provide service to and from Bozeman, Belgrade, Four Corners, Livingston, and there are seasonal routes to Bridger Bowl and Bohart Ranch ski areas. Streamline also connects up with the Skyline Bus System for travel to and from Big Sky Resort.

In Bozeman, the buses make frequent stops on the MSU campus, downtown, Gallatin Valley Mall, Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, Bozeman High School, and more.

And taking the bus has never been so reliable, fast and convenient. You can track your bus’ location and arrival time, and bring your bike, as buses are equipped with bike racks.

One of the goals of the free bus service is to reduce the number of cars on the road and to ease parking congestion. For example, someone driving 25 miles a day for their commute to work could save

the Montana State University campus, crossing Main Street and heading up North 19th Avenue with several stops along the way at retail locations.

Designed to provide access to retailers, grocers and businesses on the north side of town, the Blueline also stops at key transfer points for travel to the east and west areas of the city. The downtown transfer hub allows for access to the Redline and Yellowline/Orangeline.

The Redline Downtown Route runs several times daily up and down Main Street from the heart of downtown to Bozeman High School and connecting with the MSU campus. The Redline was planned with timed transfer points along several of the routes for greater access to the city.

Being the main route running from campus to the east end of Main Street and heading west, the Redline is designed for downtown access and connecting to intersecting routes.

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People waiting for the bus can track its location with an app on their smartphone.

The app provides users with the bus’ estimated arrival time.

Track your bus’ arrival time

People waiting for the bus can track its location with an app on their smartphone. The app provides users with the bus’ estimated arrival time. People without smartphones can send a text to find out when the next bus will arrive. A sign at each bus stop states the identification number to text for that stop.

And recently, Streamline has increased weekday runs so waits will be no longer than a half hour on the most popular routes – blue, yellow and red, with the blue route additions only in the afternoon. Those routes also run an additional hour until about 7 p.m. weekdays during the MSU academic year.

For Belgrade commuters

The Greenline Express Route picks up commuters between Bozeman and Belgrade. Beginning in Belgrade every weekday, the first bus leaves Belgrade at 6:45 a.m. and heads into Bozeman with several stops along the way before reaching the MSU campus. In total, the Greenline makes six trips between Bozeman, Four Corners and Belgrade, with the last stop in Belgrade at 6:49 p.m.

For Livingston commuters

Buses run between Bozeman and Livingston from 5:50 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Stops in Livingston include Printing for Less and Shopko, and stops in Bozeman include the MSU Strand Union Building, Bozeman Deaconess Hospital and Wal-Mart.

Weekend routes

On weekends, the yellow, blue and orange lines run on Saturdays between 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Buses stop at places like Safeway grocery, CVS pharmacy, Bozeman High School, Hastings Shopping Center and Pizza Hut.

For skiers

Streamline offers free rides on Saturdays and Sundays to two of Bozeman’s favorite ski areas – Bridger Bowl, for downhill skiers and riders, and Bohart Ranch, for the crosscountry crowd. The bus picks up passengers at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and K-Mart.

In addition, the red, yellow and green lines all stop at the Gallatin Valley Mall, where riders can pick up the Skyline bus to Big Sky Resort and other spots in the mountain village in Big Sky. Costs for Skyline bus trips are about $3 with a multi-line pass or $5 for a single ride and must be purchased ahead of time at various locations.

For seniors and persons with disabilities

For seniors or persons with disabilities, green Galavan buses provide door-to-door service, in Bozeman, Belgrade, Manhattan and Three Forks. To schedule a ride, call Galavan by 3 p.m. the day before your trip at 587-2434.

For schedules, routes and more info

For more information, schedules, route maps, and realtime bus tracking applications, visit streamlinebus.com, skylinebus.com or thehrdc.org/programs/galavan-transit.

Or, call 587-2434.

Late night routes

A late night route picks up passengers downtown Thursdays through Saturdays as late as 2 a.m. Two buses run when MSU is in session.

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City of Bozeman parking rules Parking downtown

The first two hours at the downtown Bridger Park garage are free. It costs $1 per hour thereafter. Sundays and holidays are also free. The 435-space, multi-level garage is located on East Mendenhall Street between North Black Avenue and North Tracy Avenue.

Visitors to downtown may park for free for two hours on the more than 1,500 on-street spaces or in public parking lots labeled with a large blue “P.�

In-town parking

If you live near Montana State University or Bozeman High School, you may need a resident parking permit. The permits keep students and visitors from taking up on-street parking spots in these high-traffic areas. Green signs on the street designate resident parking.

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To obtain a permit, go to City Hall and fill out an application.

You will need a photo ID, current vehicle registration and proof of residency in the form of a rent receipt, lease agreement or power bill that states your name and address. Permits cost $10 per vehicle, with up to two additional visitor passes available per household for $10 each. Permits are good through August 31 and are renewed annually.

Overnight parking downtown

Bar patrons can leave their car downtown overnight without getting a ticket. After 6 p.m., people can park in the public surface parking lots or in the downtown parking garage and they have until 10 a.m. the next day to move their vehicle.

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you’re new in town or simply like to meet people, adult sports leagues are a fun, out-of-thebox way to expand your social network.

Or if you’ve got kids, youth sports leagues can provide a host of benefits to your child.

The city of Bozeman offers numerous opportunities to take part in local recreational activities.

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And there are dozens of programs for every age.

For adults, there’s softball, kickball, boot camp in the park, archery, curling, juggling and avalanche awareness, to name a few.

For children, there are infant and toddler play groups, preschool classes, afterschool programs, summer camps, swimming lessons, ice skating lessons, sand volleyball, skateboarding, Halloween and holiday parties, outdoor day camps, cooking classes and Spring Break Staycations.

For seniors, there’s Nordic pole walking, pickleball, zumba and other exercise classes.

The city Recreation Department also hosts special events, such as an Easter egg hunt, letters and phone calls from Santa, and a father-daughter dance.

For a full schedule of activities, to register, or for more information, call 582-2290 or visit the city’s website at www.bozeman.net.

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Bozeman Senior Center

More than 1,800 seniors ages 50 and older belong to the Bozeman Senior Center, located at 807 N. Tracy Ave. The center provides a wide array of social, educational, health care and nutritional services for older adults. Some services include congregate meals served in a dining space for up to 300 people, Meals on Wheels available seven days a week, more than 20 exercise and fitness classes with qualified instructors, a carpenter’s shop, a second hand thrift store, a recreation room, a library and low-cost bookstore, a computer learning center with one-on-one instruction, a wellness clinic, and an inter-generational child learning center.

Ongoing activities include dances to live music, woodcarving, watercolor and oil painting, bingo, cribbage, pinochle, duplicate bridge and party bridge, chess, canasta and scrabble.

In the summer months, there is a walking and hiking program.

In the winter, there is a cross-country ski program.

Park County Senior Center

The Park County Senior Center offers daily lunches, movies, group outings, education and exercise classes, a monthly foot care clinic, pinochle games, potlucks with music and dancing, bingo, a billiards table, computers with Internet availability, craft afternoons and a knitting group. Located at 206 S. Main St., the center also features a thrift store and has 24 seniorliving apartments on the premises. Contact the Senior Center at 222-7195 or visit www.parkcountyseniorcenter.com.

Belgrade Senior Center

The Belgrade Senior Center offers daily meals, cards, movies, crafts, bingo, walking groups and exercise classes, and musical events. Reservations for meals are requested one day in advance. Located at 92 E. Cameron Ave., the center also features wellness services. Contact the center at 388-4711.

Three Forks senior center

The Three Rivers Senior Citizens Club is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and for cards, games or bingo afterward. Reservations for meals are requested one day in advance. On Wednesdays, the center is open from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. for ladies’ pinochle. On Fridays, the center is open from 2 to 4 p.m. for social time for coffee, visiting and games. The club is located at 19 E. Cedar. Contact the club at 285-3235.

Manhattan senior center

The Manhattan Senior Citizens Club is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. Activities include lunch, cards, puzzles and games. Reservations for meals are requested one day in advance. The club is located at 102 E. Main St. Contact the club at 284-6501.

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Bozeman Deaconess ranks among the top 15 percent of health care facilities in the nation for patient experience.

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inding the best hospital is important when you or a loved one is sick, needs surgery, or is going to have a baby.

Fortunately, Bozeman Deaconess Hospital has a reputation for excellence. The 86-bed facility, serving Gallatin, Park and Madison counties, consistently makes the honor roll of best hospitals.

Bozeman Deaconess ranks among the top 15 percent of health care facilities in the nation for patient experience, according to HealthGrades, the leading provider of physician and hospital information for consumers. Deaconess is the only hospital in Montana named a 2013 Outstanding Patient Experience Award Recipient.

The hospital provides a variety of primary care and specialty physicians and healthcare professionals – ranging from cardiologists to nutrition specialists to oncologists.

On your worst days, when tragedy

strikes, Bozeman Deaconess will provide the best possible care.

With a world-class cancer care center on site, patients get the latest cancer technologies and treatment options right here at home. The center utilizes the latest diagnostic equipment available, from state-of-the-art mammography equipment to CT scanners. An expert team of oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, urologists, OB/ GYNs, gastroenterologists, dermatologists and pathologists work together to diagnose and treat cancer.

And on your best days, such as the day you have a baby, Bozeman Deaconess will go out of its way to give you the experience you want.

The Family Birth Center will make you feel like a mother, not a hospital patient.

The hospital’s delivery suites let families be together during birth, and have large showers and Jacuzzis, adjustable lighting, digital music, a kitchen, free Wi-Fi and other “homey” features. To manage labor pain, patients use massage therapy, acupuncture, and other alternatives to anesthesia.

To get more information, or to locate a physician, contact the hospital at 585-5000.

The hospital is located at 915 Highland Blvd.

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Where Luxury Means Service

Since 1955, Livingston HealthCare has provided premier quality healthcare to the residents of Park County and surrounding communities. The 25-bed critical access hospital offers a multispecialty physician practice, rehabilitation services, and home-based services, such as home care and hospice care.

On the horizon, Livingston HealthCare is building a new, 118,000-square-foot facility on the east side of town. In addition to a trauma center and emergency room, the new hospital will include an intensive care unit, medical clinic, lab services, imaging, a woman’s center, hospice, sleep center, labor and delivery and orthopedic and rehabilitation services.

The facility is expected to be completed sometime in 2015.

Contact: 504 S. 13th St., Livingston. 222-3541 or www. livingstonhealthcare.org.

Madison Valley Medical Center

The Madison Valley Medical Center is a two-level, 10-bed critical access hospital located on the north end of Main Street in Ennis. In-patient and outpatient services are offered and all patient rooms are private with state of the art amenities and a spectacular view of the Madison Range. Contact: 305 N. Main St. Ennis. 682-6862 or www.mvmedcenter.org.

Big Sky Medical Center

Construction crews plan to break ground in the spring of 2014 on the Big Sky Medical Center. The critical access hospital would offer emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The four-bed inpatient facility would include an onsite diagnostic imaging center with general radiology, CT, ultrasound, mobile MRI, laboratory services and an integrated pharmacy, with expanded retail coverage. The hospital would be built in Big Sky Town Center and is a project of Bozeman Deaconess Health Services, based in Billings. Contact: 414-5100.

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In a world of omnipresent screens, it can be easy to forget the simple pleasure of curling up with a good book or the Sunday newspaper.

But the truth is that reading books can boost your mind and well-being.

And Bozeman is just the place to keep your brain sharp.

Opened in 2006, the Bozeman Public Library has a coffee shop where you can read, study, and work all while taking in sweeping views of the Bridger Mountain Range.

Big windows create natural light amid the stacks of books and computers, and the building features solar panels. With a variety of “green” construction elements, Bozeman’s 53,000-square-foot library is the first public building in Montana to have

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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design silver-level certification.

The library hosts local speakers, yoga classes, concerts, art exhibits, and a number of other events. A high-tech learning center and gathering place, library services include computer access, an extensive newspaper and periodical section, a young reader area, comfortable chairs and worktables.

Library cardholders can find a number of services with just a click of their computer, searching and reserving books online, downloading audiobooks and reserving public meeting rooms.

The library also checks out “Explore Bozeman” passes, which are good for free admission for four days for four people to five in-town attractions – the American Computer Museum, Bozeman Swim Center, Children’s Museum of Bozeman, Museum of the Rockies and Pioneer Museum.

Located at 626 E. Main St., the library is open from 10 am. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. to 5 pm Sunday. For more information, contact the library at 582-2427 or visit www.bozemanlibrary.org.

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With a variety of “green” construction elements, Bozeman’s 53,000-square-foot library is the first public building in Montana to have Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design silver-level certification.

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Newspaper subscriptions Sign up for a print subscription delivered to your door or get a digital subscription with unlimited access to local news on your computer, tablet and smartphone. Visit www.bozemandailychronicle.com/subscription_services or call 587-4491.

Livingston-Park County Public Library

Located at 228 W. Callender St., the public library in Livingston is open from noon to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays. Contact the library at 222-0862 or visit www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org.

Belgrade Community Library

Located at 106 N. Broadway Ave., the Belgrade library is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and is closed on Sunday.

Contact the library at 388-4346 or visit www.belgradelibrary.org.

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Three Forks Community Library

Located at 607 Main St., the Three Forks library is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; and closed on Sunday. Contact the library at 2853747 or visit www.threeforkslibrary.org.

Manhattan Community Library

Located at 200 W. Fulton Ave., the Manhattan library is open from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Contact the library at 284-3341 x.222 or visit www.manhatttancommunitylibrary.com.

West Yellowstone Library

Located at 23 Dunraven St., the West Yellowstone library has the following summer hours from May through October: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 10 .m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The winter hours are: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Contact the library at 646-9017 or visit www.townofwestyellowstone.com.

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You can watch city meetings live on television from your couch, join an online discussion, or email all of your elected officials at once with a few clicks on your smartphone.

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THE BASICS

How to contact your local officials

ood citizens of Montana! Don’t just talk about issues that are important to you. Take action.

It used to be that writing a letter or making a phone call were the only ways to contact your elected officials. Nowadays, sharing your views has never been easier.

You can watch city meetings live on television from your couch, join an online discussion, or email all of your elected officials at once with a few clicks on your smartphone.

Bozeman City Commission

Bozeman’s 2014 City Commission consists of Mayor Jeff Krauss and Commissioners Cyndy Andrus, Chris Mehl, I-Ho Pomeroy and Carson Taylor.

The City Commission meets Monday evenings at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The commission generally does not meet the fifth Monday of the month. Watch meetings live on television channel 20 or online on your computer at the city’s website, www.bozeman.net.

The city has also recently launched “Bozeman Online City Hall,” an online

discussion forum for citizens to share their thoughts on topics such as how to encourage residents to pick up after their dogs. The discussion forum can be found at www.bozeman.net/OnlineCityHall.

Email the commission or city staff at agenda@bozeman.net. The mailing address for the mayor and commissioners is: Attn: Mayor and Commissioners, City of Bozeman, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771.

Or, to deliver public comment to the mayor and commissioners or to city staff: City Clerk’s office, Suite 201, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Ave. For agendas and further information, visit the city’s website at www.bozeman.net or call the city clerk at 582-2321.

Livingston City Commission

Livingston’s City Commission is made up of Chairman James Bennett and Commissioners Mel Friedman, Dorel Hoglund, Jon Reddington and Adam Stern.

Contact the Livingston City Commission with a comment or concern by email at citycommission@livingstonmontana.org or by phone at 823-6004.

The city of Livingston also broadcasts City Commission meetings live at the city’s website www.livingstonmontana.org. The Livingston City Commission meets twice a month on Tuesdays. For a meeting schedule and agendas, visit the city’s website.

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Belgrade City Council

Belgrade’s 2014 City Council is made up of Mayor Russ Nelson and council members Brad Cooper, Mark Criner, Anne Koentopp, Kristine Menicucci, Ken Smith and John Youngberg.

The Belgrade City Council meets every other Monday. Meeting agendas, meeting minutes and email addresses for individual City Council members can be found on the city’s website at www.ci.belgrade.mt.us. Or, call the city at 388-3760 or email the city at belgrade@cityofbelgrade.net.

Three Forks City Council

The 2014 City Council in Three Forks consists of Mayor Steven Hamilton and council members George Chancellor, Dennis Nelson, Sharon Smith, Ed Tharp and Teri Whitesitt. For meeting times and agendas, contact the city at 285-3431. Email addresses for individual council members can be found on the city’s website at www.threeforksmontana.us.

Manhattan City Council

The town of Manhattan’s City Council is made up of council members Craig Bergstedt, Gregg Dietz and Dan Ryan. The council meets on Wednesdays. Contact the city for times and agendas. Contact council members or city officials at 284-3235 or townofmanhattan@gmail.com.

West Yellowstone City Council

West Yellowstone’s City Council consists of Mayor Brad Schmier and Councilors John Costello, Greg Forsythe, Jerry Johnson and Cole Parker. The council meets twice monthly on Tuesdays. Visit the city’s website at www.townofwestyellowstone. com for more information. Contact the city at 646-7795 or email info@townofwestyellowstone.com.

Recycle

There are a number of curbside recycling services in Bozeman, as well as community recycling bins placed around town where you can drop off your recycling for free.

City of Bozeman services

The city of Bozeman offers single-stream curbside recycling – where all items can be mixed in the same bin so you don’t have to sort them. The city picks up recycling every other week on the same day as garbage collection. You must be a city garbage customer to receive city recycling. The city accepts plastics, cans and aluminum, cardboard and paper. Glass is not accepted.

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Other curbside recycling providers:

• Full Circle Recycling, 570-5561 • RRR Recycling, 388-9494 (glass only) • J&K Recyclers, 582-0243 • Allied Waste Services, 586-0606 (no glass) • Gone Green, 855-9870.

Collection sites: To drop off your recycling for free, visit

one of these sites. Sites are operated by the Gallatin Solid Waste Management District. Glass is not accepted in Gallatin County.

Bozeman sites

• Wal-Mart, 1500 N. 7th Ave. • Kmart 1126 North 7th Ave. • MSU Parking lot #1, West Harrison St. • MSU Parking lot #2, South 13th & College.

• City Shop Complex, 814 N. Bozeman Ave. • Softball Complex, parking lot off Highland Blvd.

• Home Depot, 1771 N. 19th Ave. • MT Import Group, 31910 E. Frontage Rd. • 19th & Main, at Safeway.

• Gallatin County sites • Amsterdam, across from Market • Belgrade, Madison @ Janet (Belgrade Industrial Park) • Big Sky, Exxon Station, Highway 191 • Gallatin Gateway, Community Center • Manhattan, Valley Improvement Center (Main and 9th) • River Rock, Village Center • Three Forks, Railway and Date St. • West Yellowstone, transfer station

Livingston sites

In Livingston, residents can drop off recyclables in the bins at the City Transfer Station at 408 Bennett. Livingston accepts glass, which the city pulverizes and uses for utility projects.

Curbside recycling service is offered by Reclaim MT, 223-5939.

Glass recycling bins

Glass recycling may be dropped off for free at a site on the north side of Target on North 19th Avenue in Bozeman.

Utilities

• Water and sewer: city of Bozeman. 582-3200.

• Gas and electricity: NorthWestern Energy. 888-467-2669.

• Garbage: city of Bozeman, 582-3200. www.bozeman.net.; Allied Waste Services: 586-0606. www.republicservices.com • Cable TV, telephone & Internet providers • Optimum. 511 W. Mendenhall St. 587-8922. www.optimum.com • Comcast. (800) 774-3128. www.comcast.com • DirecTV – satellite TV. (800) 786-6131. www.directstartv.com.

• Dish Network. 114 S. Willson Ave. 585-9373.

• Centurylink 502 S. 19th Ave. 551-6912 • Bridgeband Communications. 514 S. 23rd Ave. 586-1102 • Global Net. 101 E. Mendenhall St. 587-5095.

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Bozeman Police Department Little Known Facts Report a crime

To report a crime, contact the Bozeman Police Department at 582-2000. You can also report non-emergency crimes or incidents that are not in progress online at the city’s website www. bozeman.net by clicking on the link to the BPD.

Lost and found!

Descriptions of property turned into Bozeman police are listed on the city’s website on the police department’s page.

Claim the items by calling the police department. There are car keys, electronics, wallets, and more. Property may be disposed of if not claimed by an owner within 30 days.

Lost your bicycle or had it stolen? The city keeps a list of impounded bicycles on its website. This winter, there were more than 60 bicycles on the list. The city auctions off the bicycles or donates them to local organizations if they’re not claimed. See if your bike fits a description on the list and call the city at 582-2966.

Register your bicycle

Register your bicycle by filling out a quick online form with the Bozeman Police Department. The city receives hundreds of lost, stolen and abandoned bicycles each year. It’s free to register your bike and may help finding it if it’s ever stolen.

Bozeman road closures and conditions

BZN Street Report – Before driving, Bozeman residents can check their computer for up-to-date road closures, conditions and detours. The city launched a website, Facebook page and

Twitter account aimed at keeping people informed about the latest roadwork. People can “like” the “BZN Street Report” page on Facebook, follow “BozemanStreetReport” on Twtter or go to www.bozemanstreetreport.com. There are interactive maps showing the dates the road will be closed, the type of work being done, the agency completing the work and contact information for the agency.

Sidewalk shoveling

Residential sidewalks must be shoveled and cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours of any accumulation. A courtesy notice will be issued at the property if it is not in compliance. Owners will have the remainder of the day to clear the sidewalk. If the sidewalk is not cleared when the inspector returns, the city will clear the sidewalk and bill the property owner for the work, plus a penalty fee.

Citizen’s Police Academy

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a patrol officer, detective or SWAT member? Find out at the Bozeman Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy, a free class on topics such as detective divisions, DUI enforcement, crash investigation, the Special Response Team, crime scene investigations, Tasers, and more. The class meets once a week for 10 weeks, with optional events and a ride-along with patrol officers. For more information contact the BPD at 582-2025.

Join a neighborhood association

Meet your neighbors and get involved. The city has a number of recognized neighborhood associations. To find out if there’s one in your area, contact the city at 582-2274.

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CULTURAL DIVERSITY Some might say there are as many different ways to worship as there are worshippers. Bozeman has a host of opportunities to practice your faith.

There are more than 30 churches just in the Bozeman area, including Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, Seventh-Day Adventist, and Catholic denominations. Each of them are unique, including a log cabin church near Springhill and a stone chapel at the base of Lone Peak, providing fellowship in the foothills.

Bozeman’s growing Jewish community attends services and Torah study, and observes holidays at Temple Beth Shalom and Chabad Lubavitch of Montana. In Manhattan, congregants gather at Beth Israel Synagogue.

For Muslims, the Islamic Center of Bozeman organizes weekly prayers on Fridays and activities on the Montana State

University campus and elsewhere around town.

For Buddhists, Namdroling Tibetan Buddhist Center practices Vajrayana Buddhism.

Participants attend regular meditations, take classes, listen to international speakers and go to occasional retreats. The center offers practices on most Sundays and major auspicious days in the Tibetan calendar.

And with Montana’s rich Native American culture – the state is home to 11 Indian tribes -- observances are frequently sponsored by Montana State University, including an annual pow wow and other events.

For a list of groups, services and times and dates, and contact information in the Gallatin Valley, visit the Chronicle’s religion directory online at www.bozemandailychronicle.com/religion/ directory.html.

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wor s h i p Manhattan CRC is located 8 miles south of Manhattan on Churchill Road.

Jack Huttinga, Pastor • Kyle De Boer, Director of Youth Ministries

Worship Times: 10:00 am and 6:00 pm Children’s Worship is held during the morning service.

7950 Churchill Road Manhattan, MT 59741 Phone: 406-282-7442 www.manhattancrc.org

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Join us for worship, learning, service to others and caring church family.

Worship 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 AM Summer worship 8:30 and 10:00 AM

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

406-586-5572

Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ

NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN YOUR JOURNEY WITH GOD, THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU HERE.

We are an Open and Affirming Church All Are Welcome Sunday Service and Church School, 10 am 2118 South Third Avenue 406-587-3690 wwwuccbozeman.org Find Us on Facebook

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JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND WORSHIP EXPERIENCE

The Commons at Baxter and Love Saturday 6PM Sunday 9AM + 11AM

www.journeyweb.net | 406.922.0190

o p p ort u n i t i e s GRaCE LuthERaN ChuRCh & PRESChooL

5th and Date three Forks, Mt 59752 (406) 285-6865 www.gracethreeforks.org Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.

Service: 11:30 a.m.

hoLy tRiNity LuthERaN ChuRCh 102 N. Weaver Belgrade, Mt 59714 (406) 388-0432 www.holytrinitybelgrade.org

Rev. Charles R. Lehmann, Pastor

Rev. Charles R. Lehmann, Pastor

Jesus for you! Every Sunday! No exceptions!

Jesus for you! Every Sunday! No exceptions!

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

Mass Times

Saturday Vigil @ 5:00pm Regular Schedule follows MSU Academic Calendar Sunday @ 9:00am and 11:00am First Sunday of the month: Spanish Mass 1:00pm 1725 S. 11th Ave. Bozeman, MT 59715 • 406-586-9243 Website: www.resurrectionbozeman.org www.msurccm.org

Everyone is welcome.

Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 am - 11 am Wednesday Testimonial Service 7:30 pm First Church of Christ, Scientist 502 S. 8th Avenue • 586-5819 www.csbozeman.com

Holy Rosary Catholic Church Come worship with us at 220 W. Main Street, Bozeman, MT — MASS TiMES — Saturday Evening .................................5:15 pm Sunday Morning ..............8:00 am & 10:30 am Daily Masses: Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri ...12:05 pm Bozeman Catholic Community Center 210 S. Grand Avenue, Bozeman Faith Formation Classes October–April S O U T H W E S T M O N TA NA SNA P SHO T

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