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Happening soon: Qigong on the Bozeman Patch calendar
Good morning to you Bozeman! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what's new before Haynes Pavilion reopens for Bozeman hockey
- What might replace the llamas on this prime MSU-adjacent land?
- How Bozeman became a testbed for next‑generation quantum internet tech
Also on today's calendar: Qigong and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 53.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 88 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Gallatin Ice prepares to reopen Haynes Pavilion ahead of hockey season following summer of renovations (fairfieldsuntimes.com) — Haynes Pavilion at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds is getting an $8 million facelift, adding new seating, a restaurant, pub, mezzanine, and upgraded locker rooms before hockey returns at the end of September. Gallatin Ice says the project will boost capacity to 1,500 seats and is still fundraising, offering naming rights on new blue seats and early access to season tickets for Bozeman hockey fans. 
2. Tai Lane business owners weigh future of 21-acre property near MSU (kbzk.com) — A 21-acre pasture across from MSU near Tai Lane is on the market for $8.95 million, and nearby Bozeman business owners are anxious about what might replace the llamas and open space. Shopkeepers from Granny's Donuts to local dispensaries hope any future development fits their tight-knit community, even as they expect multi-story mixed-use buildings similar to other recent Bozeman projects.
3. DARPA backs Qunnect upgrade for more resilient quantum networks (sdxcentral.com) — Bozeman is one of just a few cities worldwide where Qunnect is testing its Carina quantum networking platform on live fiber, in partnership with Montana State University. New DARPA funding will help the company make these entanglement-based networks more resilient, potentially shaping future secure communications and advanced computing infrastructure.
4. NSF grant worth $3 million helping retain Montana teachers in rural areas and reservations (bozemandailychronicle.com) — Montana State University in Bozeman is using a $3 million NSF grant to help experienced STEM teachers in rural districts and on reservations earn master's degrees and fight burnout. Through tuition support, summer gatherings on campus, and year-round mentoring, 27 fellows are sharing new classroom ideas—from 3D printing virus models to math lessons built around tribal flags—to better serve students statewide.
📸 Around Bozeman
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bozeman
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Qigong →
Lindley Park: The Hollows - across from the Library.
12:00 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting
LaMotte 7-8 LaMotte School
4:00 pm - Montana Custom Knifemakers Show →
Wildrye Distilling, 111 E Oak St, Bozeman
2:00 pm - OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL - GRADES: 5-8TH
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
4:00 pm - Great Basin Emergency Training - Andrew 9-5 Library
Anderson 7-8 Anderson Main Campus-RM-Library (45) [Google Meet Kit]
9:15 am - OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL - GRADES: 5-8TH
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Bozeman Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gentle Yoga →
Belgrade, MT Calendar, 205 E Main Street, Belgrade
2:00 pm - Chess Club →
Belgrade, MT Calendar, 205 E Main Street, Belgrade
4:00 pm - Board Meeting →
Anderson 7-8 Anderson Main Campus-RM-116-Spanish Room (30) [Google Meet Kit]
6:00 pm - Beach Bunny →
The ELM, 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman
8:00 pm - KinderKamp (RSVP) →
Belgrade, MT Calendar Belgrade, MT 59714
10:15 am - Belgrade Farmers Market →
Belgrade, MT Calendar, 205 E. Main Street, Belgrade
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I took a drive Saturday morning, and stopped to walk in the woods at three locations.
Each one yielded fun images. It started in a large meadow that was gladly receiving the Suns warm rays. It was heating up the dew drops creating… (Nextdoor Oak Spring Park) - Calling on our medical community!
One of my favorite events of the year is coming up on Friday, August 21, and this year we could really use some help. I work at HRDC, where we host… (Nextdoor Valley West)
- Orangetheory Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Head Coach in Bozeman. Apply here.
- Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bozeman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bozeman here.
Ok Bozeman! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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