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And check out 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic on the Bozeman Patch calendar
Greetings Bozeman! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How one TikTok turned into Bozeman's growing women's friendship network
- Why Bozeman neighbors are alarmed about late‑night motorcycle racing.
- Thinking about Fairy Lake? Here's what Bozeman locals should know first.
Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, temps: high: 78, low: 46.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 79 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Girlypop: How a TikTok post built friendship in Bozeman (bozemandailychronicle.com) — A Bozeman woman's TikTok plea for friends has grown into Girlypop, a local women's social group now organizing monthly meetups, walks on Peet's Hill, book clubs, and special events around town. Aimed mostly at women in their 20s to 40s, the group helps both newcomers and lifelong Bozeman residents build friendships, explore the area, and even plan trips together. 
2. Street racing, speeding complaints prompt safety concerns among Bozeman residents (fairfieldsuntimes.com) — Speeding motorcycles and street racing on Bozeman streets and nearby roads are worrying residents who fear a serious crash if the behavior continues. Neighbors describe bikes hitting 80–90 mph on Kelly Canyon, while Bozeman Police warn that racers can face citations ranging from speeding to reckless driving and criminal endangerment, and urge everyone to slow down and follow traffic laws.
3. This Montana Alpine Lake Is Famous For Water That Stays Frigid All Summer (takingthekids.com) — If you're looking for a close alpine escape from Bozeman, Fairy Lake in the Bridgers offers icy-cold water, big mountain views, and a rough six-mile gravel road that keeps crowds down. The piece walks you through driving directions from town, camping options, hiking Sacagawea Peak, and what to pack so Bozeman residents can plan a safe, rewarding high-country day or overnight trip.
4. Bozeman, Gallatin coaches preach improvement following two-day Belgrade invitational (bozemandailychronicle.com) — Bozeman and Gallatin high school golf teams just wrapped a two-day Belgrade invitational at Riverside Country Club and Cottonwood Hills, with Bozeman's boys placing ahead of Gallatin and several local golfers cracking the top 10. Coaches say both programs are close to reaching their potential and are focused on getting more comfortable in tournament play ahead of next week's Kalispell event.
📸 Around Bozeman
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bozeman
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★ Featured events ★
- 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic →
Helena Walking Mall, Helena
4:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- First Day of School - Kindergarten
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718 - Rockhaven 6th Grade Fieldtrip -Depart 8:30 Bus assigned
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
8:30 am - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
LaMotte 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59715 - First Day of School - Kindergarten
LaMotte 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59715 - Picture Day
Morning Star Elementary School Bozeman, MT 59715
8:30 am - Board Meeting →
Anderson 7-8 Anderson Main Campus-RM-116-Spanish Room (30) [Google Meet Kit]
6:30 pm - Bookmobile Visits
LaMotte 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59715
10:45 am - 7th/8th Grade Back to School Night
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
6:00 pm
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Kindergarten Orientation (M-Z)
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
9:00 am - First Day of School - Kindergarten
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718 - Rockhaven 6th Grade Fieldtrip -Depart 8:30 Bus assigned
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
8:30 am - 7th/8th Grade Back to School Night
Anderson 7-8 Bozeman, MT 59718
6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know the name of the person/organization that had the coloring/painting booth at the farmers market at Lindley park?
I was just there and didn't see them? Last week they were near the playground and across from the corn/cantaloupe truck from Hardin. My grandson… (Nextdoor Willowbrook) - This pretty cat hangs around the house on Teton in the evening.
He/she seems to like affection, but looks cared for. Is this your cat? (Nextdoor Valley Unit)
- L Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager-GALLATIN VALLEY MALL in Bozeman. Apply here.
- Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote 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 shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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