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🌱 Patch AM: What Joe’s Parkway closing means for shoppers near MSU in Bozeman
Also, don't miss 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic on the Bozeman Patch calendar

Hi there, Bozeman! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Joe's Parkway closing means for shoppers near MSU in Bozeman
- How a new Bozeman-based panel could reshape Montana's lion management
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!)
- Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 51.
- Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Joe's Parkway Market closing marks change near MSU in Bozeman (fairfieldsuntimes.com) — Joe's Parkway Market, the longtime family-owned specialty grocer across from MSU in Bozeman, will close in early October after 57 years. Owners say the aging building has been sold and that changing Bozeman and heartfelt customer support are making this farewell especially emotional for the family and neighborhood regulars.
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• FWP forms new panel to help shape Montana mountain lion management (fairfieldsuntimes.com) — From its Bozeman headquarters, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is assembling a 12–14 member panel to help guide how mountain lions are managed statewide. Members will study lion biology, gather public input, and craft recommendations on population control and quotas for the FWP commission to consider at meetings expected to begin in October.
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📸 Around Bozeman
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bozeman
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★ Featured events ★
- 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic →
Helena Walking Mall, Helena
4:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- First Day of School Grades: 1-8
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718 - Welcome Back Social
LaMotte Elementary Bozeman, MT 59715
4:00 pm - Kindergarten Orientation (A-K)
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
9:00 am - First Day of School 1st-8th
LaMotte 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59715 - YAA 6th Grade Fieldtrip-8:40 Depart-Bus assigned
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718 - Kindergarten Orientation (M-Z)
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
9:00 am - First Day of School - Kindergarten
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718 - Rockhaven 6th Grade Fieldtrip -Depart 8:30 Bus assigned
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
8:30 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
- First Day of School Grades: 1-8
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718 - Kindergarten Orientation (A-K)
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
9:00 am - YAA 6th Grade Fieldtrip-8:40 Depart-Bus assigned
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718 - Kindergarten Orientation (M-Z)
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
9:00 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sapphire (Saph) has been missing since Thursday from the Hyalite Heights neighborhood.
She's a sweet indoor/outdoor kitty who won't keep her collar on and has a unique trilling meow in addition to her normal meow. I've posted on socials… (Nextdoor Hyalite Heights) - Hello Neighbors.
Apollo has escaped again! If anyone has seen him, please let me know. My number is 3855517535. Out address is 140 Thatchwood Lane. (Nextdoor Northstar)
- Hilton posted a job opening for Night Auditor (Part Time) - Homewood Suites Bozeman in Bozeman. Apply here.
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Full Time - Sales Associate - Paint - Closing in Bozeman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bozeman here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manhattan
- Manhattan's Tyson Pavlik throws 5 touchdown passes as Manhattan routs Anaconda to begin title defense (bozemandailychronicle.com)
Livingston
- Warren McGee Statue Dedication at Underpass Park Celebrating our Railroad Heritage and Community (pccjournal.com)
- ArtWeek Big Bend Live Fine Art Auction Preview at the Danforth Museum of Art (pccjournal.com)
- O'Connor Takes Commissioner Campaign to Every Corner of Park County (pccjournal.com)
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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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