🤠 What's going on in Bozeman & a Heyday giveaway

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Congrats to our Mountain Berry Bowls giveaway winner - Mel Erdman! 🎉

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The Picklr Bozeman has partnered with Bozeman Parks & Recreation to offer free Pickleball 101 lessons every Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm at the Bogert Park pickleball courts.

Whether you’ve never picked up a paddle before or just want to build confidence with the fundamentals, these welcoming weekly clinics are open to all ages and skill levels.

Equipment is provided, so all you need to bring is yourself!

It’s a fun, low-pressure way to learn a new sport, meet new people, and spend an hour outside this summer.

For more details, tap the button below, and I’ll see you this Tuesday at Bogert Park!

🌳 The City of Bozeman is inviting residents to help shape the future of the community’s urban forest, with public input now open as officials update the city’s Urban Forest Management Plan. A virtual public meeting will be held on August 10th, from 6:00pm-7:00pm, followed by a public comment period until September 8th. Details.

💼 Featured Job: Café Aurore is hiring a Café Manager in downtown Bozeman ($20-26/hour, apply here) and a Barista-Cashier at Aurore French Bakery in Four Corners ($16-26/hour, apply here).

🧑‍🎨 This week, we’re featuring Gieriet Bowen as our local artist of the week! Gieriet is the Bozeman-based artist behind Fin&Fly Studio, creating nature-inspired artwork that celebrates the beauty of the natural world and capturing meaningful moments from the great outdoors. Check out her work on Instagram @finandfly_studio or her website here.

🍻 Pint Night supporting the Bozeman Art Museum is happening at MAP Brewing from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Details.

🎻 Join the weekly Bluegrass and Americana Acoustic String Jam at Lockhorn Cider House from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Details.

🍿 Enjoy a free Movie Night at 7:30pm at the Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks. Bring your own bean bag, blanket, or lawn chair for cozy viewing. Details.

🌿 Start your morning with a Riparian Walk from 7:00am-8:30am at Lindley Park, where you'll explore the area's creekside habitat alongside the Gallatin Watershed Council while learning about local ecology. Details.

🏓 Learn pickleball basics for free from 11:00am-12:00pm at Bogert Park with The Picklr and the City of Bozeman Parks & Recreation. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and paddles and equipment are provided. Details.

👩‍🍳 Chef Linda Huang of The Hummingbird’s Kitchen leads a cooking demonstration from 4:00pm-5:00pm at the Library, exploring Chinese cuisine, culture, and cooking techniques. Details.

🍅 Visit the Bozeman Farmers’ Market at Lindley Park from 5:00pm-8:00pm for live music, local goods, and a fun summer evening. Details.

🍻 Head to the Museum of the Rockies’ Living History Farm for History on Tap from 6:00pm-8:00pm, featuring live roots music from the Boomerangs, beer from Katabatic Brewing, CC Gourmet, and stories exploring the history and craft of local brewing. Details.

🧵 Studio Wheelhouse hosts a Sewing 101 workshop from 6:00pm-8:00pm, where beginners can learn how to thread a sewing machine, sew straight lines, and create a basic hem in a hands-on introductory class. Details.

🎶 Americana/jam band The Whags kick off their Summer Tour at Roly Poly Coffee on Broadway at 7:00pm, joined by Bozeman folk duo Western Wallflower. Details.

🎶 Fitz & the Tantrums play at The ELM on Tuesday, July 28th, with Dylan Chambers opening. Doors at 7:00pm, show starts at 8:00pm. All ages welcome. Details.

☀️ Bozeman’s Northside Neighborhood hosts its Summer Stroll from 4:00pm-8:00pm, with a scavenger hunt, live music, food and drinks, and a chance to support local businesses and get to know neighbors. All are welcome. Details.

🚶 Explore the Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve during the Library’s Wednesday Walk from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Join wildlife guide Ken Sinay for a leisurely three-mile walk while learning about one of Bozeman's most important urban wildlife habitats. Details.

🥾 Lend a hand at GVLT's Community Trail Work Party from 5:30pm-8:30pm at Triple Tree Trail. Help clear drains and trim brush, then celebrate a job well done with some refreshments. Details.

📚 Head to Country Bookshelf at 6:00pm for a conversation with bestselling YA author Sonora Reyes and Pride House, exploring queer storytelling, LGBTQ+ identity, and the power of community. Details.

🪄 Channel your inner wizard at Wizarding 101 from 6:00pm-7:45pm at the Bozeman Public Library. 18+. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features cowboy and rock ‘n’ roll artist Blake Brightman from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by alt-rock duo The SoapGirls from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🏃 Challenge yourself at the Big Sky Wind Drinkers' Fun Run at Lower Mount Ellis from 6:30pm-8:00pm. This scenic trail run climbs through open meadows and forest to scenic views of the Gallatin Valley. Details.

🍖 Bodhi Farms hosts its weekly Farm Party from 5:00pm-8:00pm, featuring slow-smoked BBQ, live music, drinks, and a relaxed evening on the farm. Details.

🧶 Stix Yarn hosts Makers Night from 5:30pm-7:00pm, inviting knitters, crocheters, sewists, embroiderers, and other crafters to bring their projects, swap tips, and enjoy a relaxed evening of creating together. Details.

🌭 Stop by Bozeman Spirits’ community BBQ with free hot dogs every Thursday downtown from 5:00pm-7:00pm, and enjoy a dog and drink before Music on Main. Details.

🦅 Sip local beer while meeting ambassador raptors at Hawks & Hops from 6:00pm-7:00pm, where the Montana Raptor Conservation Center pairs live birds and conservation talks with a selection of MAP Brewing beers. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features singer-songwriter Tyler John Kraehling from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by gypsy jazz group Last Thursdays Quartet from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🎵 Music on Main is back from 6:30pm-8:30pm in Downtown Bozeman, with country music by the Tanner Laws Band. Details.

🎶 Country artist Johnny Dango performs live at Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm with a blend of Americana, alt-country, and rock & roll. Details.

🤠 Visit the Fairgrounds for the Valley View Rodeo at 7:00pm. Details.

🎺 Brass funk band MarchFourth brings its high-energy live show to The ELM at 8:00pm, blending funk, rock, jazz, dancers, acrobats, and carnival-style performances. Details.

🎧 Sky Shed’s Summer Soirée from 8:00pm-10:00pm features music by DJ Big Lou, with rooftop dancing, craft cocktails, sunset views, and summer vibes. Details.

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Heyday! (On Instagram @heydaybozeman). The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 8/2, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

To enter, make sure you’re subscribed to this newsletter and reply to this email with the word “HEYDAY”!

Today, we’re highlighting Adonis, a 2-month-old boy looking for his forever home. Visit him at Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter, Tuesday-Sunday, from 12pm-5:30pm 🐶

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