🤠 Top local events & a Bridger Bagels giveaway

TOGETHER WITH

Howdy, Bozeman!

Shoutout to our Bozeman Hot Springs tickets winner — Hailey Hosken — we just sent you an email with details on how to claim your swim passes.

Let’s get into this week’s happenings!

• 💝 Give Big Gallatin Valley is coming up

• 🤠 MSU’s Spring Rodeo, a Renaissance Faire, and more top local events

• 🥯 A Bridger Bagels giveaway

— Sam Buenrostro

TOGETHER WITH BRIDGER BAGELS

Introducing Bridger Bagels, a local artisan bakery on a mission to bring authentic, small-batch bagels to the Gallatin Valley.

Their A+ bagel lineup includes Poppy Seed, Everything, Plain, Sesame, and Cinnamon Sugar, plus two rotating specials (currently Flaky Salt, and Chocolate Chip)!

They also offer hot breakfast sandwiches at different pop-up locations in town, and a delicious selection of cream cheeses (the salted honey thyme is my fav).

To get your hands on these delicious bagels, you can place an order for delivery or check out their pop-up events around town.

Visit bridgerbagels.com to learn more and follow them on Instagram @bridgerbagels.​

🎸 This week, throw some support behind one of our favorite local bands Lost Canyons, as they compete in the Battle of the Bands contest to perform at the inaugural Zootown Festival in Missoula. Cast your vote to help them advance to the May 2nd finals at UM's campus. Support local talent and vote for Lost Canyons here!

💝 Give Big Gallatin Valley 2025 is coming up soon! This 24-hour giving event has raised over $17.4 million for local nonprofits since it began. Mark your calendar for 6pm on May 1st through 6pm on May 2nd to support your favorite Gallatin County organizations. More info here.

🎓 MSU has named Dr. Brock Tessman as its 13th president, succeeding Waded Cruzado after her 15-year tenure. He'll assume office July 1, pending final approval. Details.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to Dogs, Drinks, and Donuts this last Saturday 🙏 

We had a great time meeting some of you, and can’t wait to do more events in the future!

For our next meetup, I’d love to know what kind of gathering you’d like to attend next.

Please vote in the poll below!

Wednesday 4/9

👨 Dads Group at Roots Family Collaborative from 6:30pm-8:00pm. This monthly peer-to-peer support group for new and expecting fathers offers a space to connect and share experiences. Free to attend - register here.

🎉 Rock'N Bingo at It Will Always Be That Way Lounge from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Play this unique twist on bingo with songs instead of numbers. Free to play with prizes to win! Details.

Thursday 4/10

🏠 Home Refresh Ladies' Night at Kenyon Noble (Bozeman) from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Learn home project tips, enjoy drinks and snacks, and get 10% off in-store purchases during the event. Tickets purchased by the end of today (4/9) include a $50 Kenyon Noble gift card! Tickets.

🐎 MSU Spring Rodeo at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Thursday through Sunday! (Friday and Saturday evening shows are sold out). Get tickets for Thursday and Sunday shows here.

Friday 4/11

🦕 Kids' Night at the Museum: The Land Before Time II at the Museum of the Rockies from 5:00pm-8:30pm. Children ages 5-10 can explore darkened exhibit halls with flashlights, enjoy activities, pizza dinner, and a movie screening. Tickets.

🧵 Sewing Social at Wild Joe's Coffee Spot from 5:00pm-8:00pm. This free gathering welcomes sewers of all levels. Some machines, fabric, and supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own projects or items needing repair. (Note: coffee bar closes at 6pm). Details.

🎭 Come see Peter Pan performed by Anderson School's Little Red Schoolhouse Players at the Emerson Center. Showtimes: Friday at 7:00pm, Saturday at 12:00pm and 7:00pm, Sunday at 3:00pm. Details and ticket info here.

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Saturday 4/12

🧗‍♀️ Spring Fling Climbing Competition at Spire Climbing Center from 8:00am-10:30pm. Kick off spring climbing season with this annual rope competition featuring a DJ, lights, huge raffle, and prizes. 80's costumes encouraged for extra raffle tickets! More info.

🌱 Grow Your Own: Vegetable Gardening in Gallatin Valley at Cashman's Nursery from 9:30am-10:30am. The Gallatin Gardeners Club shares proven varieties and methods for our short growing season. Free seminar, seating first come, first served. Details.

🏰 Renaissance Faire at MSU's Centennial Mall (just outside of Montana Hall and the Library on campus) from 1:00pm-4:00pm. This free campus event features jousting, a mechanical bull, dunk tank, tarot readings, face painting, escape rooms, and lawn games. Free mocktails and turkey legs while supplies last. Costumes encouraged for contest. More details.

Sunday 4/13

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt at Hope Lutheran Church at 11:45am. Children ages 0-12 are invited to hunt for hundreds of eggs hidden across the campus, with a special area for babies and toddlers. Free and open to the entire community. Details.

🌿 Gardening in Small Spaces at The Garden Barn at 1:00pm. Learn to maximize food production and support pollinators in small yards or balconies. Free workshop, RSVP encouraged. Bring your own chair. RSVP here.

🎨 Paint & Sip: Shadows of the Forest at Audrey's Pizza & FreeFall Brewery from 5:00pm-7:00pm. This beginner-friendly painting class includes all supplies, including a traceable elk stencil. Arrive early to grab drinks before class begins. Tickets.

Monday 4/14

🔍 Genealogy Club at the Bozeman Public Library (Community Room) from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Connect with fellow family history enthusiasts, share discoveries, and get help with research challenges. All ages welcome. Details.

Meet Cosmo! A handsome, energetic 1-year-old boy looking for a new adventure buddy! (Would prefer to be the only dog) 🐶

Meet Simba! This sweet 5-year-old kitty is looking for a loving forever home. 🐈️

Visit Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter to meet Cosmo and Simba, between 12pm-5:30pm, Tuesday through Sunday!

This week, we’re giving away a Baker’s Dozen (13) of Bridger Bagels finest bagels!

The giveaway runs from today until next Tuesday, 4/15, at 6:00pm.

We’ll announce the winner in next Wednesday’s newsletter and on our Instagram page.

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Good luck!

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Until next time 👋 

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