🤠 What's going on in Bozeman & a Pizza Campania giveaway

Howdy, Bozeman!

Congrats to our Aurore French Bakery giveaway winner - Sarah Sobek! 🎉

In today’s newsletter:

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Here are some of last week’s replies:

This Friday, October 23rd, Haven is bringing the community together for their Raising Hope fundraiser, an evening of live music, food, and drinks to support their mission in the Gallatin Valley.

It’s at the Rialto in downtown Bozeman, and the evening will celebrate Haven’s work and share how the organization is expanding beyond emergency response to create more options and opportunities for the survivors it serves.

Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy:

The Golden Ticket drawing is $100, where you can enter to win a six-night Costa Rica adventure for two (you don’t need to attend the event to win)!

Most importantly, the evening supports Haven’s mission of helping survivors find safety, support, and opportunities to build a better future.

🗓 Friday, October 23rd | 5:00pm-7:30pm

📍 The Rialto | Downtown Bozeman

There’s still time to be part of this special evening, but these are the last few days to get your tickets.

Tap below to get your Raising Hope tickets and help support Haven’s work in our community.

🍂 Bozeman’s Fall Leaf Cleanup begins Thursday, October 22nd in subdivisions and Monday, October 26th in the core area to help keep leaves out of storm drains. Residents can also drop off leaves at the City Shops Complex (814 N. Bozeman Ave.) on Saturdays, October 24 through November 14, from 10:00am-2:00pm. Details.

💼 Featured Job: Eagle Mount is hiring a Camps and Community Director to lead youth oncology camps, facilitate retreats, and expand recreational opportunities for people of all abilities ($28-$34/hour). Apply.

🤝 Spark! Speed Networking brings local entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives together at the Best Western Plus GranTree Inn from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Hosted by Anne Donovan, the interactive event features quick conversations to meet new people, share ideas, and make connections. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Details.

📱 Thrive is hosting a free Parenting in a Tech World workshop from 5:30pm-7:30pm at its Bozeman site. Led by Libby Hansen of Sacajawea Middle School, the session covers practical screen time strategies, conversations about social media and gaming, and warning signs to watch for as kids explore new apps. Details.

👻 The Extreme History Project hosts a lecture on American history and ghost stories at Museum of the Rockies from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Details.

🍦 The Milky Way at The Market at Ferguson Farm is giving away free ice cream to celebrate four years in business and some upcoming changes. Stop by for one free scoop per person as the local ice cream shop thanks the community for its support. Details.

🧵 Learn the basics of sewing at Sewing 101 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at Studio Wheelhouse, where you’ll create your own zippered pouch from scratch. Details.

🎨 Enjoy a paint and sip where you’ll make your own Halloween-themed scene at Last Best Place Brewing from 6:00pm-8:00pm, hosted by Grace with Ain’t a Better Way to Paint. Details.

🎶 Singer-songwriter Jacob Rountree performs live at MAP Brewing from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the brewery’s tasting room. Details.

🪡 Learn the basics of machine embroidery at the Library from 6:30pm-7:45pm. This introductory class covers how machine embroidery works and how to use the embroidery machine in the library’s Work Bench. Details.

😂 Last Best Comedy hosts On the Spot Stand Up at 8:00pm. Some of Bozeman’s best local comedians will perform completely unprepared sets based on suggestions from the audience, putting their improvisation skills to the test. Details.

💼 MSU hosts an Executive Presence workshop for mid-career professionals from 8:30am-12:30pm at Norm Asbjornson Hall. Designed for professionals with 10+ years of experience, the hands-on class covers communicating with senior leaders, making concise recommendations, handling difficult questions, and writing effective executive messages. Details.

🌭 Visit Bozeman Spirits for free hot dogs every Thursday downtown, from 5:00pm-7:00pm followed by weekly trivia from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Details.

🥁 Local jazz drummer and educator Alex Platt explores the history of bebop and the evolution of modern jazz drumming at Tinworks from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The free presentation includes live drum demonstrations, video examples, and a look at how the ride cymbal helped shape modern jazz. Details.

🎬 The Bozeman Doc Series presents the Montana premiere of Kikuyu Land at the Emerson at 7:00pm. The award-winning documentary follows a Kenyan journalist uncovering family secrets and investigating land dispossession and the lasting impact on Kenya’s tea plantations. Details.

🎸 Acoustic rock artist Dustin Tucker performs at the Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm, with a blend of soul, R&B, and alternative music. Details.

🤠 Western Roots Country Dancing hosts Boots & Bourbon at Bourbon from 8:00pm-11:00pm. The night features country music, line dancing for all skill levels, and drink and appetizer specials. (Dance floor is open until 10:30pm.) Details.

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Pizza Campania! (On Instagram @pizzacampania). The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 10/25, 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 “PIZZA”!

Today, we’re highlighting Charlie, a 10-year-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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That’s all for now! I’ll be back on Thursday to share what’s going on in Bozeman this weekend 👋

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