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Coming up on the Billings Patch calendar: 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic

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Hi Billings! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Billings food trucks are busier—and more stressed—than ever
  • How a Paradise Valley runway is boosting MMIP work from Billings

Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Food trucks roll into busy August as Billings dining scene grows (ktvq.com) — Billings' booming food truck scene is capping off a packed August, from MontanaFair to the Food Truck Battle on the Yellowstone, bringing big crowds and strong sales. Local owners describe how events, loyal followers, high costs, and wild weather are reshaping how they operate and even when their brick-and-mortar spots open.
   

• 'Phenomenal': Indigenous and Western fashion show raises money for MMIP efforts (ktvq.com) — A statewide Indigenous fashion and art show in Paradise Valley is raising money for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People efforts, including work led by the MMIP Billings group. Organizers, designers, and advocates say the event both celebrates Native culture and supports counseling resources and advocacy for families across Montana. Billings residents connected to MMIP may see direct benefits from the funds raised.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 31
  • Mini Meet and Greet and Supply Drop Off
    Alkali Creek School Billings, MT 59101
    4:00 pm
  • Open House / Supply Drop Off
    Beartooth School Billings, MT 59101
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • BR, Stakeholder Relations Committee
    Billings Public Schools 415 N 30th St, Billings, MT 59101, Boardroom
    4:30 pm
  • BR, Planning and Development Committee
    Billings Public Schools 415 N 30th St, Billings, MT 59101, Boardroom
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone know about this cutie?
    Just hoping it's not lost...hangs out at Citi Brew at 5th and Grand. (Nextdoor Lewis Ave)
  • FOUND DOG on our front porch Saturday Night at 11pm on Solita Dr by SkyView highschool.
    Tan and white intact male pit. No tags but has a bark collar on. (Nextdoor High Sierra)
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Outbound Material Handler in Billings. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Retail Sales – Part Time in Billings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Billings here.

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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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