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Coming up on the Bozeman Patch calendar: Brian Posehn at The Elm

Hello Bozeman! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Bozeman businesses are turning pink for breast cancer support?
- How MSU's packed Career Fair is reshaping job prospects in Bozeman
- Why were 14 black bears killed near Bozeman this month?
Also on today's calendar: 16th Annual Buddy Walk and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Andrew W.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 44.
- Saturday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 71 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Month-long PNKBZN campaign to share breast cancer awareness (bozemandailychronicle.com) — Downtown Bozeman is turning pink all October with PNKBZN events, fundraisers, and business promotions supporting local cancer resources like Cancer Support Community Montana. From a Main Street promenade and bowling night at Bozeman Bowl to drink specials, apparel, and fitness fundraisers, dozens of local businesses are offering pink-themed deals that channel money directly into breast cancer awareness and support.
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2. MSU Career Fair connects students with future employers (nbcmontana.com) — Montana State University's big fall Career Fair just filled Bozeman's Brick Breeden Fieldhouse with about 250 employers, including local firm Bridger Photonics, eager to hire Bobcats. If you live, study, or recruit in Bozeman, the event's focus on AI skills, networking practice, and flexible career paths shows how local graduates can stand out in a rapidly changing job market.
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3. Montana Wildlife Officials Kill 14 Black Bears On One Property Near Bozeman (cowboystatedaily.com) — Wildlife officials recently euthanized 14 food-conditioned black bears on a property north of Bozeman after reports they were being deliberately fed, raising serious concerns about public safety. Residents around town describe an unusually intense year for bear activity, with frequent yard visits and garbage raids, and officials stressing that unsecured trash and feeding wildlife are driving dangerous conflicts.
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4. Pausing Forest Service integration, USDA restructuring (jcmonitor.com) — Federal restructuring of wildfire management could eventually affect the Rocky Mountain Research Campus in Bozeman, which so far has been spared from recent Forest Service closures. Montana fire leaders are urging a slower, more deliberate integration into the new Wildland Fire Service, stressing the need to keep key facilities in place and improve firefighter training after a challenging few seasons.
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5. Guide to the 2026 Class AA state golf tournament in Great Falls (406mtsports.com) — Bozeman golf fans can look back on strong 2025 showings as the Hawks girls captured the Class AA title and Bozeman Gallatin's boys finished near the top of the field. A new guide previews the 2026 state tournament in Great Falls, spotlighting contenders from across Montana and keeping Bozeman teams firmly in the statewide conversation.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bozeman
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★ Featured events ★
- Brian Posehn at The Elm →
The ELM, 506 North 7th Avenue, Bozeman
8:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Digging Roots 1.0: Bozeman, MT →
Bozeman MT
10:00 am - Crazy Mountains Indigenous Art Symposium →
American Indian Hall, 6th & Garfield South, Bozeman
5:00 pm - POPnology Members Opening →
Museum of the Rockies, 600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman
5:30 pm - 2026 Stibitz-Wilson Awards →
Inspiration Hall, Norm Asbjornson Hall, W Grant St, Bozeman
6:00 pm - Shark in a Pond- Written and Performed by Eli Singleton →
406Cirque, Birdie Drive, Bozeman - Hike to Ross Pass: Fall Favorite with Spectacular Scenery →
Brackett Creek Trailhead in Bridger Canyon, Bozeman
1:00 am - 16th Annual Buddy Walk →
Gallatin County Regional (Dino)Park, 5000 Tschache Ln, Bozeman, MT, 59718
10:00 am - Big Thief →
The ELM, 506 North 7th Avenue, Bozeman
7:00 pm - Shovels & Rope →
The ELM, 506 North 7th Avenue, Bozeman
8:00 pm - Relationally Wise Leaders Conference →
Redeemer Church - Bozeman, MT, 1701 South 19th Avenue, Bozeman
7:00 pm - Roundtable Discussion with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis →
Prospera Business Center, 865 Technology Blvd, Bozeman
8:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Attention Women who love to SING!!
Bridger Mountain Harmony Acapella chorus is starting its Christmas Chorus. Join us for rehearsals on Monday nights, 6:30-8:30, at the Pilgrim Church… (Nextdoor Valley Grove) - REUNITED WITH OWNER!!
Anyone know where this little dog belongs? Found on Pipestone and Durston. Looks like a Yorkie (Nextdoor Oak Spring Park)
- Böhme posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Bozeman. Apply here.
- KPG Healthcare, LLC posted a job opening for Travel RRT - $2,203 Gross Per Week 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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