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🌱 Patch AM: How elite Army parachutists are lighting up Billings’ air show skies
Make time for Genealogy - staying organizd as you research on the Billings Patch calendar
Good morning Billings! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How elite Army parachutists are lighting up Billings' air show skies
- How a $280,000 grant to a Billings council will aid Native families.
Also on today's calendar: Genealogy - staying organizd as you research and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 60.
- Tuesday: Sunny spells, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team wows crowd at Billings air show (ktvq.com) — Billings residents looking up this weekend are seeing the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team freefalling at 120 mph over the Yellowstone International Air Show. The elite jumpers describe the intense training, nonstop communication, and high-speed formations that wowed crowds alongside the Blue Angels. One pilot even has a special connection, returning to the same Billings air show he first attended as a kid. 
• Native News Weekly (August 23, 2026): D.C. Briefs (nativenewsonline.net) — A Billings-based group, the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leadership Council, is receiving $280,000 in new federal funding to strengthen Native child welfare services. The broader federal roundup also details fresh Justice Department public safety grants and an upcoming Homeland Security tribal meeting, offering opportunities and resources that could benefit tribal citizens and partners connected to Billings.
📸 Around Billings
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Billings
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- City Council Regular Business Meeting →
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5:30 pm - Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting →
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12:00 pm - Yellowstone County Planning Board →
Billings Calendar, 316 N 26th St, Billings MT, Billings
4:30 pm - Genealogy - staying organizd as you research →
2929 Belvedere Dr, Billings
7:00 pm - Heights Task Force Meeting →
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7:00 pm - Budget and Finance Committee Meeting →
Billings Calendar, 316 N 26th Street 5th Floor Rimrock Conference Room, Billings
9:00 am - HomeFront Housing Authority Meeting →
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12:00 pm - Board of Health Meeting →
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7:00 am - Citizen Police Advisory Board Meeting →
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9:00 am - 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic →
Helena Walking Mall, Helena
4:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday September 11
📣 Billings Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sunday Tour Hours
Moss Mansion Museum 914 Division St, Billings, MT 59101
12:00 pm - PIR for Staff →
Blue Creek Elementary Billings, MT 59101
7:30 am - Summer Tour Hours
Moss Mansion Museum 914 Division St, Billings, MT 59101
10:00 am - Welcome Back Night →
Blue Creek Elementary Billings, MT 59101
5:30 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sept 6 in Reedpoint is the running of the sheep!
It's fun good food great vendors never an animal hurt. Fun to watch (Nextdoor Locally Owned) - Who Else Is Excited To See The Blue Angels In Town?
#billingsmontana #Montana #blueangels #blueangelsairshow (Nextdoor Antelope Estates)
- Town Pump posted a job opening for STORE MAINTENANCE 15.00 hr. availability more afternoon and weekends Billings Flying J Old Hardin RD in Billings. Apply here.
- Jobs for Humanity posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Specialist in Billings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Billings here.
🗞 Nearby News
Columbus
- McDonnell: Given a market, US producers will produce more lean product (tsln.com)
Hardin
- The Real Housewives of Montana? (xlcountry.com)
Ok Billings! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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