🌱 Beautify Your Boulevard Contest + Belonging In Bozeman Plan

Hello all. It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 75 Low: 44.
• Tuesday: A passing shower. High: 71 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Bozeman today:

1. Emersen York, a student at Gallatin High School in Bozeman, is raising awareness about homelessness and urban camping, particularly among teenagers and young adults. As part of her senior project, she partnered with a local small business, Montana Shirt Company, to create a T-shirt with the message "Montana Cares," aiming to make a bigger impact and show support for homeless youth. The sales of the shirts have raised over $700, with all proceeds going to Human Resource Development Council's Blueprint Continuum Program, which provides crucial services to homeless teens and young adults in the community. (NBC Montana)
2. The City of Bozeman's Water Conservation Division has launched the Beautify Your Boulevard Community Landscaping Contest, encouraging residents to replace water-intensive turfgrass with drought-tolerant and native plant gardens in their street boulevards. Participants should register by Jun. 30 and complete their landscaping projects in 2023, with images submitted by Nov. 1 for community voting in January 2024. Winners will receive prizes including gift cards and outdoor water-smart gift baskets, while the Water Conservation Division provides rebates and resources to support the landscaping alterations. (NBC Montana)
3. The City of Bozeman is seeking public input for its development of the Belonging in Bozeman Plan, which aims to create an inclusive city where everyone feels welcome. The city is asking for feedback through a survey to guide the creation of an Equity and Inclusion Plan that will inform policies, programs, and partnerships. The plan will address identified gaps in the community related to basic needs and aim to ensure equal access to opportunities and resources for all residents, visitors, and city employees. (City of Bozeman via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Monday, May 22

• 14th Annual Women's Circle Of Excellence Conference At Strand Union Building (8:00 AM)
• Bozeman Public Schools Special Board Meeting At Bozeman School District No. 7,
  Willson Board Room No. 122 (5:45 PM)

Tuesday, May 23

• Baby Storytime Children's Room At Bozeman Public Library (10:15 AM)

From my notebook:

• Dave's Sushi in downtown Bozeman has been granted permission to reopen by the Gallatin City-County Health Department if it fulfills the corrective actions outlined by the department. The closure order was lifted after the health department determined that there was no longer an immediate health hazard. The restaurant had been closed since mid-April due to a foodborne illness outbreak that affected 50 people and resulted in ongoing investigations, although the specific source of the outbreak remains unidentified. (The Montana Standard)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Bozeman area! Get all the property details at the link. (Bozeman Patch)
• The Lions Clubs International Foundation has awarded a grant of over $125,000 to three Lions Clubs in the Bozeman area, enabling the purchase of new equipment for the HRDC's marketplace at the Community Commons. The equipment will enhance the food storage capabilities of the HRDC's Gallatin Valley Food Bank and Fork and Spoon restaurant, allowing for greater efficiency and reduced food waste. HRDC organizers express gratitude for the grant and are eager to start using the new equipment. (NBC Montana)

You're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.