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Also, don't miss Popular songs by Bob Jones on the Billings Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a proposed data center north of Billings has residents furious
  • Five last-chance Billings adventures before your kids head back
  • How close Blue Angels jets really fly over Billings this weekend

Also on today's calendar: Popular songs by Bob Jones and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Frustrated, rowdy data center opponents make more noise in Yellowstone County (montanafreepress.org) — A packed Yellowstone County Commission meeting this week saw residents from Billings and Broadview loudly challenge a massive data center planned just north of Billings. Opponents pushed for a ballot measure or emergency zoning, arguing the project's water, power, and environmental impacts—and a botched petition deadline—are shutting locals out of decisions that could reshape the area.
   

2. Things to Do With Your Kids in Billings Before School Starts (kmhk.com) — If you're in Billings with kids before school starts next week, this guide rounds up five fun, easy outings from local pools and splash parks to ZooMontana and Pioneer Park. It also flags big-ticket events like Banana Ball at Dehler Park and the Yellowstone International Air Show, plus simple trail adventures close to town.
   

3. "It's a tremendous amount": Blue Angels pilot talks training ahead of Billings air show (ktvq.com) — The Blue Angels are roaring back into Billings' skies this weekend, with thousands expected to watch their precision flying over the city. Pilots say the seemingly effortless formations come after more than 130 practice flights and intense, high-risk training that demands total concentration and trust in their teammates.
   

4. Photo Gallery: Scott Breen flies with the Blue Angels over Billings (ktvq.com) — Billings residents can get a close-up look at the Blue Angels' visit through a large photo gallery featuring Scott Breen's flight over the city. The images, shot by MTN News' Justin Hosa, capture dramatic in-cockpit and aerial views as the team soars above Billings.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • Summer Tour Hours
    Moss Mansion Museum 914 Division St, Billings, MT 59101
    10:00 am
    • Sunday August 23
  • Sunday Tour Hours
    Moss Mansion Museum 914 Division St, Billings, MT 59101
    12:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • PIR for Staff →
    Blue Creek Elementary Billings, MT 59101
    7:30 am
  • Welcome Back Night →
    Blue Creek Elementary Billings, MT 59101
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • For all your writers out there, here is a nice little way to break away.
    https://writtentales.com/writing-challenge-1/ Five ordinary words. One tight constraint. Write a 99-word story or a poem that uses every single one,… (Nextdoor Cottonwood Grove)
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Material Handler in Billings. Apply here.
  • Buckle posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Full-time) in Billings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Billings here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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