🌱 First Pride Event In 10 Years + Bozeman Summer Construction

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Bozeman Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cooler; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 61 Low: 42.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 67 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Bozeman today:

1. After a decade, Bozeman is hosting its first LGBTQ+ Pride event from May 15-21, featuring various activities organized by The Countship of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana. The event, originally planned for a few events on Saturday, grew unexpectedly due to overwhelming support and participation from local organizations. The schedule includes workshops, hikes, comedy shows, drag performances, and a pride stroll, emphasizing the celebration of identity, acceptance, and love amidst the current global and local context. (KULR-TV)
2. The City of Bozeman is preparing for construction this summer to replace an old sewer main on Main Street and several surrounding roads. The project will impact approximately five blocks, including two blocks on Main Street, requiring the removal of parking spaces. Despite the inconvenience, the city aims to complete the $1.2 million project in time for summer events like Music on Main and Sweet Pea, with construction expected to conclude by the end of the season. (KBZK News)
3. Montana State University and its partners have received a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study prescribed fires and their social impact. The project, called SMART FireS, aims to develop real-time monitoring technologies using optical sensors and computer science to understand fire behavior, map burnable fuels, and monitor smoke emissions. The five-year effort involves collaboration among 32 researchers and institutions across Montana, with a focus on improving fire management practices and policies through data-driven insights and education. (Bozeman Magazine)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Wednesday, May 17

• Toddler & Preschooler Storytime At Bozeman Public Library (10:15 AM)
• Wild Wisdom Restorative Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting At 4055 Valley Commons Drive, Suite C (4:00 PM)

Thursday, May 18

• Madeline Hawthorne At Bozeman Hot Springs (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is organizing free fly fishing classes in Bozeman next month to introduce new anglers to the fundamentals. The classes will cover topics such as fly casting, fly tying, fishing knots, and selecting the right fly, with all necessary equipment provided. Interested participants should register in advance by calling (406) 577-7909 or emailing John.Miller@mt.gov. (Three Forks Voice)
• Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Bozeman area. Available positions include accounts payable specialist, sales manager, registered nurse, human resources director, and more. More details about companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Bozeman Patch)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Bozeman area! Get all the property details at the link. (Bozeman Patch)

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.