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Howdy, Bozeman!
Congrats to our Ghost Town Coffee Roasters giveaway winner - Elizabeth Spartas! 🎉 Just sent you an email with the details.
A few quick things:
An update on Boomer the dog: he had been up for adoption at Heart of the Valley for months. But after making an Instagram video featuring him (and including him in the newsletter last week) - he finally got adopted 💛
This week’s giveaway will look a little different due to timing. It’s for 2 playoff tickets to watch the Bobcats take on the SFA Lumberjacks this Friday - and we’ll be announcing the winner in this Thursday’s newsletter! More details on how to enter below.
In today’s newsletter:
🐐 Goat Camp with Border Farm
🧊 Bozeman Ice Fest
🤠 Top local events this week
🐶 Charlie is looking for a forever home
🏈 Bobcat playoff tickets giveaway (2 tickets)
— Sam Buenrostro
P.S. For free entry into this week’s giveaway, reply to this email with the word “BOBCATS”.
And for a BONUS entry, reply with a shoutout to someone who made your week better 🤩 Include their name and what you appreciate about them, and we’ll share some of the top answers in next Monday’s newsletter (your answers will be anonymous!)
Here are some of last week’s replies:
My shoutout is for Robyn Malczyk. She is my daughter’s third grade teacher at Hyalite, and makes learning so fun for her class. We just love her!
Special shoutout to my wife, Jane, for standing with me for over 30 years!
Shoutout to my bosses Charly and Will, who celebrated 5 years of running their small business this past Sunday. They are the best folks to work for and have built such a wonderful and lively community of friends around their bakery in Bozeman. Congrats!!
My shoutout this week is to the nurses at the Cancer Center at Bozeman Deaconess. Each one is so caring and loving. I love each one of them!
Shoutout to my daughter, Sofia. Sofia sat with me and helped me fill out Christmas cards. Sofia was my stamp sticker and she did such a great job. I loved getting to spend this time with her amongst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season!
Shoutout to my partner Marty for being so patient and kind when teaching me how to ski this weekend! Even though I get frustrated, you always stay positive and encouraging.
Shoutout to my friend Lis Dogg who has always shown up for me. She's my chosen family and I can't imagine life without her!
Shoutout to my husband for accepting and supporting my immense need for Christmas cheer, even if it’s not totally his jam.
TOGETHER WITH BORDER FARM 🐐
If you’re looking for a truly unique Montana experience this winter, Border Farm’s Goat Camp is a great fit!
I got to visit the farm last week, and was struck by how smart, quirky, and social the goats were (they even responded when you called their names!).
In addition to Goat Camp, Border Farm offers a lineup of hands-on, educational classes out on their beautiful farm, including:
Goat-milking-only classes
Sourdough classes (where you leave with your own starter and a fresh loaf)
Herbal classes
Fruit vinegar and wild game classes
Farm tours
In Goat Camp, you learn everything from daily care and milking, to natural rearing and troubleshooting, and get to spend a whole lot of sweet, meaningful time with their goats.
Camp is for adults only, and designed to be deeply educational, super fun, and perfect whether you’re considering getting goats someday or simply want to be around animals.
Right now, all of Border Farm’s classes (including Goat Camp!) are 10% off through Christmas Eve.
You can learn more about Border Farm’s classes, see upcoming dates, and sign up for Goat Camp here!
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🧊 The Bozeman Ice Festival is back this week, with events running from Tuesday through Sunday, including three nights of adventure films at The Emerson. This year’s lineup includes world-class climbing films, local stories (including a Bridgers feature), special presentations, guest athletes, and a performance by the Bear Canyon Singers & Dancers. Each evening kicks off with Après Climb in the Emerson Ballroom from 5:00pm-7:30pm (Wednesday through Sunday), where you can meet athletes, browse sponsor booths, grab dinner, try to win some raffle prizes, and enjoy a signature Bridger Brewing brew. Tickets are required for all film nights (separate from clinic registration), and VIP passes are available for those who want access to every screening. Details.
⛷ It’s opening day at Bridger Bowl this Friday, December 12! Wax up your skis, do a little snow dance, and get ready for another great season on the slopes.
💐 Support a Small Business: Lillie’s Garden, a local small-scale flower farm, has a Holiday Evergreen Wreath sale this weekend, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. They’re made from locally gathered lodgepole, fir, cedar, spruce, juniper, and grand fir, then finished with natural accents like moss, cones, dogwood, and blooms from their garden. You can check them out on IG @lilliesgarden2022
✨ Artist of the Week: This week’s featured artist is Steph Kasun! She’s a Montana multimedia artist whose work includes vivid acrylic landscapes and intricate leather-burned work, all inspired by the Mountain West. She’s also going to be featured at the Co-op for the Winter Art Walk this Friday (12/12) from 5:30-7:30pm, hosting a hat bar pop-up where you can design your own hat or beanie. You can follow her on Instagram @steph_kasun_art and support her work on her website here.
One of Steph’s original paintings - “Saddle Up”
Monday 12/8
🎶 Gather at the Bozeman Public Library for an all-ages Holiday Sing-Along from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Music Kate leads the fun with guitar, piano, and all your favorite holiday tunes, where lyrics will be projected on the big screen. All ages invited, and free to attend! Details.
❄️ Head to MAP Brewing for a Pint Night benefiting Friends of Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Enjoy this special Ladies’ Backcountry Night featuring avalanche education, pop-ups from local organizations, and a chance to connect with fellow backcountry-loving women. Details.
🌟 Settle in at Last Best Place Brewing for Up to “Gnome” Good sip and paint from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This festive evening of gnome painting will be led by Ain’t a Better Way to Paint. Beginner-friendly, and all materials will be provided. Tickets.
🐦 Gather at the Emerson for Sacajawea Audubon Society’s Special Holiday Program from 6:00pm-8:30pm. After holiday refreshments, enjoy a presentation from Uschi Carpenter exploring her bird photography, poetry, and the conservation legacy of “Bird Woman.” Free and open to the public! Details.
Tuesday 12/9
🧘 Ease into your afternoon with gentle yoga at the Bozeman Public Library from 12:15pm-1:00pm. Instructor Sara Clary leads a calming 45-minute flow in the Community Room. Also free to attend and open to all. Details.
🧵 Get crafty at Studio Wheelhouse and make Embroidered Holiday Ornaments from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Learn contemporary hand embroidery with Rachel Jackson of The Wild Wherever and stitch your own wooden holiday ornament to take home. Beginner-friendly! Tickets.
🎤 Try out your new jokes or just enjoy the chaos at Last Best Comedy’s Open Mic Night. A supportive, low-pressure night for new and seasoned comics alike, plus it’s free and open to all. Doors open at 7:30pm, with sets starting at 8pm, and performers can grab a spot by registering online. Details.
Wednesday 12/10
🌿 Take a midweek pause with Qigong every Wednesday with Barb from 12:00pm-1:00pm at Pilgrim Congregational Church, for a welcoming class focused on gentle movement and breathing. Details.
🎄 Join the Northside Holiday Stroll from 4:00pm-8:00pm! Wander the neighborhood, enjoy live music, tasty food and drinks, a festive scavenger hunt, and support the incredible local spots that make the Northside shine. Details.
🧊 Bozeman Ice Festival kicks off with a special event for the gals at 6:00pm at Uphill Pursuits. The BROADcast free storytelling night will include mountain tales, pizza and beer from Bridger Brewing, and a community raffle, open to all women and gender-queer folks. Details.
⭐ Create some stunning ornaments for your tree at Studio Wheelhouse from 6-8pm. In this Fabric Art 101 class, you’ll make a quilted ball or star ornament using festive fabrics and simple techniques. A fun, beginner-friendly class for crafters 12+. Tickets.
Thursday 12/11
🎅 Dry Hills Distillery hosts Santa & Mrs. Claus from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Stop by for family photos, Christmas cookies, hot cocoa, and a festive cocktail for the adults. Details.
🍺 Shine Beer Sanctuary hosts its Holiday Maker’s Market Thursday and Friday evenings from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Browse local makers across two cozy evenings and enjoy a pint while you shop small. Details.
💌 Craft something special at Letterpress 101: Holiday Cards from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Studio Wheelhouse. Stephanie Newman will lead a beginner-friendly session on letterpress printing as you create your own holiday card set. Tickets.
📚 Head to the Museum of the Rockies for the Rosenberry-Donohue Lecture from 5:30pm-7:00pm as MaggieJo Widdecombe presents We Know Who We Are, a deep dive into the history, identity, and contributions of Montana’s Métis people. Light refreshments and a meet-and-greet follow. Registration required. Details.
🎥 Bozeman Ice Festival is officially kicking off at the Emerson at 7:30pm. Catch a lineup of films including Parallel World, Bridgers, and El Chaltén, each highlighting stories that define our mountain community. Tickets.
Today, we’re highlighting Charlie, a sweet 2.5-year-old boy looking for an adventurous, outdoorsy forever family! 🐶
Visit Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter to meet Charlie any time Tuesday through Sunday, from 12pm-5:30pm.
This week, to celebrate the Bobcats advancing to the quarter finals, we’re doing another giveaway for two tickets to MSU’s home playoff game THIS Friday, December 12th at 7:00pm, against the SFA Lumberjacks!
Because the game is this Friday, this week’s giveaway will run from today until this Thursday, December 11th at midday (12:00pm), and we’ll announce the winner in Thursday’s newsletter.
(Seats are in Section 103, Row 19, seats 21 and 22 at Bobcat Stadium.)
All you have to do to be entered into this week’s giveaway is be subscribed to this newsletter, and reply to this email with the word “BOBCATS”!
Thanks for reading today!
See you on Thursday for our pre-weekend briefing 👋
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