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🌱 Patch AM: What changes could be coming to parking near Gallatin High School?
Coming up on the Bozeman Patch calendar: Pleasure People Album Release Tour

Hello again Bozeman! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes could be coming to parking near Gallatin High School?
- Why Belgrade High went into secure status and Bozeman officers responded.
- What surprise will be revealed at tonight's Bozeman Library Gala?
Also on today's calendar: Urban + Farm Harvest Fest & Groundbreaking and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cooler; afternoon rain, with a high of 55 and low of 30 degrees.
- Sunday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 32, low: 26.
- Monday: Cold; a bit of morning snow, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bozeman considers parking permit district amid Flanders Mill neighborhood concerns (kbzk.com) — If you live near Bozeman's Flanders Mill neighborhood, the city is weighing a residential parking permit district and other changes to address student parking, speeding and safety near Gallatin High School. Officials are gathering survey data, reviewing traffic enforcement and considering new parking options, with residents pushing for concrete action that improves safety without blaming students.
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2. Belgrade High School placed under secure status amid Wednesday investigation (kbzk.com) — Belgrade High School, just down the road from Bozeman, briefly went into secure status Wednesday afternoon while officers searched for a suspicious person nearby, ultimately taking several individuals into custody. Bozeman Police joined multiple agencies in the response, and investigators are still asking anyone with information to contact Belgrade Police as the multi-jurisdictional case continues.
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3. Fundraising Gala benefits Library programs (bozone.com) — Bozeman library supporters can dress up tonight for the Black, White & Read All Over Gala at MSU's SUB Ballroom, benefiting programs at the Bozeman Public Library. Hosted by the Library Friends & Foundation, the evening features auctions, a paddle raise and a special announcement, with funds helping expand children's activities, events and resources beyond what public funding covers.
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4. 'A Confluence of Cinematic Landscapes' launches inaugural Bozeman Film Festival (bozemandailychronicle.com) — Bozeman residents can spend this weekend exploring 72 independent films at the new four-day Bozeman Film Festival, centered at the Ellen, Rialto and Armory Tune Up venues downtown. Organizers hope the event jump-starts a lasting local film culture, showcasing diverse stories beyond big-budget franchises and giving audiences a walkable way to sample screenings and panels.
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📸 Around Bozeman
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bozeman
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★ Featured events ★
- Pleasure People Album Release Tour →
The Filling Station, 2005 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman
7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Steel Pulse →
The ELM, 506 North 7th Avenue, Bozeman
2:00 pm - Pollinator Garden fall cleanup →
Gallagator/Linear Trail, 534 South Church Avenue, Bozeman
2:00 pm - Bohemian Fire →
Willson Auditorium, 404 West Main Street, Bozeman
2:30 pm - Discover Your Bio Number →
Wild Wisdom Restorative, 4055 Valley Commons Dr Suite C, Bozeman
5:00 pm - MHLAC Monthly Meeting - NO MEETING - HOLIDAY →
Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St., Community Room on 3rd Floor, Bozeman
12:00 pm - Men's Prayer Meeting →
Finding Freedom, 2419 E. Cameron Bridge Road, Bozeman
6:15 am - Urban + Farm Harvest Fest & Groundbreaking →
Urban + Farm Park & Pond via the new stoplight on Huffine Lane & Laurel Parkway
4:30 pm - Bozeman Building Science Evening Social →
Bridger Brewing, Bozeman
6:00 pm - Men's Open Group →
The Landing – Home of Finding Freedom, 2419 E. Cameron Bridge Rd, Bozeman
6:30 pm - Qigong →
Pilgrim United Church of Christ Bozeman, 2118 S 3rd Ave, Bozeman
12:00 pm - Author Lecture: Borders of Diversity →
Norm Asbjornson Hall, W Grant St, Bozeman, MT, 59715, Room 149
5:00 pm
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Wednesday October 28
📣 Bozeman Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm in the process of removing a large garden bed from the backyard and have a ton of soil - anyone nearby and want to grab free wheelbarrow loads?
It seems to be really dark good soil. Located on Buckrake. (Nextdoor Harvest Creek) - My wife and I have moved to Bozeman in a semi retired state, as part of our empty-nest life adventure.
We have 4 grown kids and 2 cats. We hope to be good neighbors and friends. (Nextdoor North East Neighborhood Association)
- Regal Cinemas Corporation posted a job opening for Part Time Floor Staff in Bozeman. Apply here.
- HUB International Limited posted a job opening for Account Manager - Transportation Insurance 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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