🌱 Big Sky Bravery Fundraising Event + BSD Food Donation Partnership

Hello there, Bozeman. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cold. High: 33 Low: 19.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun; not as cold. High: 44 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bozeman:

1. Big Sky Bravery, a nonprofit that helps military members and veterans transition into civilian life through recreational programs, is holding an unusual fundraiser next Friday, Mar. 31. The fundraiser is a boxing smoker where Special Ops members will face off against first responders from around Montana. The event is sold out, but plans are already being made for next year's Fight Night. (KBZK News)
2. Bozeman School District in Montana is collaborating with The Producer Partnership, which processes donated cattle and donates the meat to food banks to help feed those facing food insecurity. The partnership is aiming to supply schools across the state with beef from the cattle in the Gallatin County area. The partnership has processed around 150,000 pounds of beef since it was founded and aims to send out between 100,000 and 150,000 pounds of meat per quarter in the future. (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
3. Famous Dave's BBQ restaurant in Bozeman has closed its doors permanently, according to a sign on the door of the establishment. There has been no official confirmation of the closure, and further updates will be provided when available. (NBC Montana)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Wednesday, March 22

• Toddler & Preschooler Storytime At Bozeman Public Library (11:15 AM)
• Tanner Usrey At The Rialto (7:00 PM)

Thursday, March 23

• Historic Preservation Advisory Board At City Hall – Commission Room (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Bozeman area! Get all the property details at the link. (Bozeman Patch)
• A resident from Bozeman, Caleb Ragland, landed a job as a camera operator on Disney's "Avatar: The Way of Water" movie, which took about 12 years to make with around 1,000 people involved in the production. Caleb's mother, Kristin Tymrak, was excited to see her son's name in the credits, and Ragland was proud to be part of a team that won an Oscar for visual effects. (KBZK News)
• The City of Bozeman is searching for a Parks Planning Professional to help with the design, development, and construction of trails, open space, and park projects! You can find more details and apply for the position here. (City of Bozeman via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you soon with your next 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.