January 2010

1st-December 31st - BIKE WORKNIGHTS--ONGOING all year. 6-8pm Tuesdays and Thursdays in the garage at 425 E Aspen Street. For a $10 donation get help with your bike maintenance needs, or volunteer your time to help us refurbish used bikes for donation to our community. We have low-cost bikes for sale or trade for volunteer time.

March 2010

8th-11th - YELLOWSTONE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE PRESENTS: The Living History of Yellowstone's Wolves; Come to the Lamar Valley and spend three days with a biologist who has observed and studied Yellowstone’s wolves since their reintroduction in 1995. You’ll look and listen for wolves, and visit places important to the wolf’s history here in Yellowstone. Learn about wolf behavior as the instructor tells stories of famous individuals, such as M29, and packs such as the Druid and Slough Creek packs. Hear about pack interactions he has witnessed, the never-before-seen behavior within packs, and other incredible stories amassed since wolves returned to Yellowstone. You’ll also discuss wolf ecology and management in and around the park. The Lamar Valley is the only place in the world where such a class can be taught—don’t miss this opportunity. To register for this class please call 406-848-2400 or go to our website to register online.

12th-14th - YELLOWSTONE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE PRESENTS: Writing the Wild; Steeped in the dramatic sites and sounds of Yellowstone in winter, this workshop is dedicated to helping you master the experience-based, creative nonfiction essay. Experience winter and explore your writing voice with an author whose passion for Yellowstone is contagious. Using a blend of classroom-based lectures and exercises we will work to improve basic writing skills and also learn key elements of storytelling. Classroom time will be broken by easy treks in the magnificent Yellowstone landscape. To register for this class please call 406-848-2400 or go to our website to register online.

12th-14th - Bozeman Trail Promotions-Cabin Fever Gun Show at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Buildings,Open to public Friday 5PM-8PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 9AM-3PM $5.00 Adult admission for all weekend, $1.00 Children.

12th - Friday Night Big Air at Big Sky Resort. Check out local pros as they fly high into jibtastic stardom under the lights competing for a cash purse. Free for spectators, enjoy music, thrills and spills.

12th - RUST - Rails Under the Stars Big Sky Resort Check out local pros and riders as they slide into jibtastic stardom under the lights. Free for spectators, enjoy music, thrills and spills.

12th-14th - National Finals Ski-Joring, Red Lodge Rodeo Grounds. www.redlodge.com/ski-joring. It’s that time again…THE NATIONAL FINALS SKI-JORING RACES! With Scandinavian roots, this sport teams up human and equine athletes who must work together to navigate a course of slalom gates and jumps at breakneck speed. Competitions and prizes for all ages and abilities. WINTER FUN…WESTERN STYLE!! It

12th-14th - 20th World Snowmobile EXPO World Snowmobile EXPO World Snowmobile EXPO. A terrific end and beginning for snowmobilers! The World Snowmobile Expo culminates a year of Sno-Cross racing for many Rocky Mountain competitors with four days of racing thrills. Snowmobile manufacturers and after-market companies strut their 2011 stuff at the exposition hall. Nighttime activities include a “Funny-Money” Casino night and plenty of laughs. Plan now to attend! Click here www.snowmobileexpo.com for more EXPO information or Click here for concert tickets. Exhibit Information Contact: Marge Wanner (406) 646-7895 For a full list of events & activities, or race information and registration: Visit: www.snowmobileexpo.com

13th - Run to the Pub. A St. Patrick's Day celebration not to miss! Here is an early season 10K or Half Marathon to start your year off right. A mostly downhill course will get you prepped for meeting at the Pub after the race. All proceeds go to four local charities: Gallatin Valley Land Trust, Headwaters Academy, GallEP and the Haven formerly known as the Network. Win a trip to Dublin! Check http://pub317.com/ for further details.

13th-21st - ASMSU Canyon Country Camping Trip, $199.

14th-21st - Alpine Community Race - Dual GS Mar. 14th, 2010 Dual GS race for citizen racers of all ages. Medals for individual events and great door prizes. More than 10 age brackets to encourage participation. Registration from 8:30-10:00 in Jim Bridger Lodge. If under the age of 18 signature of parent or legal guardian is required. $10 per event. Course inspection begins at 11:00 and races begin at 12:00 noon. Each participant gets one timed run on both the red and blue courses. Award ceremonies at 4:00 pm in Face Shots Bar in the Jim Bridger Lodge.

14th - Start Daylight Savings Time

15th - Yellowstone Closes to Over-the-Snow Travel Today is the last full day for winter travel into Yellowstone. Yellowstone's west entrance will reopen to vehicle travel April 17, 2009, when regular vehicle travel begins from the West Entrance.

16th - Sustaining Yellowstone National Park: A 138 Year Journey Yellowstone National Park created the "Greening of Yellowstone" concept in 1995. Since then, the park has made remarkable advances in promoting sustainable practices and advancing sound environmental stewardship initiatives. Jim Evanoff, Environmental Protection Specialist for the park, will speak on the challenges and success of Yellowstone’s unique environmental programs. Mr. Evanoff has been stationed at Yellowstone since 1988 and has been instrumental in integrating strategies for sustainability and "green" initiatives into environmental stewardship at Yellowstone Park. Join us for a fun and informative evening! This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP is required. For more information contact Monica, 406-582-8365 or monica.fella@sierraclub.org. What: Sustaining Yellowstone National Park: A 138 Year Journey When: Tuesday, March 16, 7 pm Where: The Baxter Hotel, 2nd floor ballroom Did you know?? The park diverts 79% of its garbage away from the landfill! The entire fleet of the park uses renewable fuel-blends!

16th-18th - YELLOWSTONE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE PRESENTS: Capturing Winter with your Camera; Strap on those snowshoes and grab your favorite digital camera—it’s time to photograph Yellowstone’s winter wonders. From a comfortable base at the Lamar Buffalo Ranch, you’ll learn to look for scenes and activity that create one-of-a-kind photographs in the snow-covered nooks and crannies of Yellowstone’s Northern Range. In the field and in the classroom, you’ll explore your personal view of photography, view each other’s photographs, and learn tips about publishing your photographs. Expect to snowshoe short distances. You’ll also spend a day at the instructor’s gallery in Silver Gate, Montana, where you will have ample opportunity to photograph birds and tracks. To register for this class please call 406-848-2400 or go to our website to register online.

16th - Mountains and Minds: Forest Carnivores of Greater Yellowstone in Winter Lynx, wolverines, fishers - oh my! Discover the methods used to search for these animals, what sort of habitats they require, and how humans are affecting them. Betsy Robinson and Steve Gehman of Wild Things Unlimited will be our guides to discover these elusive carnivores. Date & Time: Tues., March 16th at 7:00pm Location: TBD

17th - Annual St Patrick's Day Celebration, Red Lodge. Calling all leprechauns to join in the fun in "Green" Lodge today! Entertainment to be announced!

19th - Science on the Slopes Big Sky Resort Join the Big Sky Institute for a day on the snow. BSI will host an afternoon of adventure, science, and exploration at Big Sky Resort. Discover Lone Mountain’s rock glacier or uncover some facts about snow science and avalanche forecasting. Registration is required and space is limited. Same-day registration from 12pm-1pm. Date & Time: Friday, March 19th from 1pm-3pm Location: Big Sky Resort

19th - Acoustic duo Montana Tunesmith, made up of brothers Tim and Mike Nordstrom will be holding a concert fundraiser to benefit the Red Lodge, Montana 5th grade class trip to Yellowstone National Park. The concert will be March 19th at 7 pm at Café Regis in Red Lodge. Montana Tunesmith will be performing original music about Yellowstone National Park and the greater Yellowstone region. The fifth graders of Roosevelt Middle School have been chosen for Expedition Yellowstone and will leave on their trip March 29, 2010. This weeklong adventure is Yellowstone National Park’s curriculum-based residential program. The program teaches the natural and cultural histories of Yellowstone National Park, investigates current issues affecting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and promotes stewardship and preservation of the park and in home communities. The Tunesmith’s have played a variety of venues. Montana Tunesmith was a featured guest duo with the Billings Symphony at their annual concert in the park in the summers of 2006 and 2007. They have opened for the Mission Mountain Wood Band and Mandolin virtuoso, Peter Ostroushko. Montana Tunesmith has also been featured on NPR’s “River City Folk” and their concerts have been simulcast live several times on Yellowstone Public Radio. They have released two C.D.’s titled Under Yellowstone Skies and Life is for the Living. Their second C.D., “Life is for the Living” was recorded in Austin, TX by Grammy winning Producer, Lloyd Maines, immediately following work on his daughter’s album “Home” by the Dixie Chicks. Most recently, they had the opportunity to collaborate with Grammy winning piano soloist, George Winston and look forward to releasing this work soon. 100% of ticket sales will go toward the Red Lodge 5th grade trip to help with their fundraising efforts. Lets help them meet their goal so they can take part in this incredible opportunity. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25. Tickets are limited and available at the following Red Lodge locations: Café Regis (406) 446-1940, Roosevelt Middle School (406) 446-1804 and on-line at www.RedLodgeTickets.com. Contact Katie Nordstrom at 406 860-6504 for information.

19th - Family Night with Moonlight Moonlight Basin In a place as spacious, laid-back and rustic as Moonlight Basin, families naturally come together. This season, Moonlight Basin celebrates parents, kids, and friends with Family Nights at Moonlight, a series of informal gatherings featuring sledding, a bonfire, homemade pizzas, and western winter merriment for all. Family Night with Moonlight is from 4:30pm-8:00pm at the Madison Village Base Area at Moonlight Basin. For more details, pricing and reservations, please contact the Mountain Concierge at 406.995.7716.

19th-21st - Back Country Horsemen of Montana State Convention, Holiday Inn. bchmt.org.

20th - Breakfast Optimist Club of Bozeman-GARAGE-A-RAMA/Pancake Breakfast at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Buildings, Breakfast starts at 7am. Garage-A-Rama is open to the public on Saturday from 8am-3pm.

20th - Huck - a - Berry Rail Jam Moonlight Basin This ski and snowboard rail jam highlights Moonlight Basin’s Zero Gravity Terrain Park features. Its convenient location in front of the Headwaters Grille makes it a great venue for participants and spectators! NEW: This year’s competition occurs during Spring Break. Competitors are invites to come out and practice the week prior to the big event. Entry fee is $25 and includes lunch and an event t-shirt. Day of registration only at the Headwaters Grille from 8am-9:30am.

20th - Point and Chute (3 minute video competition) Mar. 20th 2010 Films must feature footage of each team member and be shot within the boundaries of Bridger Bowl during operating hours. All films must be submitted on DVD in .mov or .wav format. Submit a registration form by 5:00 p.m. March 15 $20 entry fee. Grab your camera and rip it up!

20th - Sunset Saturdays Kick-Off Celebration 3/20 Kick off the extra hour of daylight and the arrival of Spring On March 20th. Join us at 4:30 for a Swfity 2.0 park competition with music and fun. Ramcharger will run until 5p.m. and the bungee trampoline, and bouncer house will be in full effect. Begining Saturday the 20th of March, RamCharger will stay open until 5 p.m. every Saturday through April 10th to celebrate Spring. Come enjoy some runs and fun in the setting sun.

20th - Grizzly! Big Sky Resort Amphitheatre Enjoy a screening of Grizzly, a year-long look into the lives of two Yellowstone grizzlies who struggle to find their footing in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, this film contains stunning and inspiring images of Yellowstone’s wildlife and landscapes. After the film, there will be a Q&A with the filmmaker! Date & Time: Friday, February 12th, 5:30 to 7:00pm Location: Big Sky Resort Roosevelt Amphitheater

20th - 33rd Handicapped Run, 5.4, 3, 1.1 mi, MSU Grant & 11th. Courses go out along Kagy, the furthest going through the Cherry subdivision. Start according to your handicap. Handicaps will be determined for those individuals who participated in the Froze Nose Run in February. Those who did not run in the Froze Nose will have starting times as follows: 5.4 Miles - 9:15 am 3.0 Miles - 9:30 am 1.1 Miles - 9:45 am.

20th-21st - THE 4th ANNUAL EQUINOX SKI CHALLENGE: How Far Can You Go? The Equinox Ski Challenge will again welcome the Spring and host an exciting finale to the Nordic ski season on March 20th and 21st at the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone, MT. This event is ingrained with camaraderie, challenge, and commitment to the well being of our communities. Similar to the 24 Hour mountain bike races, skiers complete as many laps as they can in the 3 Hour, 6 Hour, 12, Hour or 24 Hour divisions. Those wishing to test their limits can enter as a soloist. Others, pursuing a more sensible experience, can enter as a relay team of 2-8 skiers. The course is a rolling 9 kilometer loop located just 100 yards from several hotels. Toko will have a wax technician present to help competitors adjust to the changing conditions. A warming hut is also available at the start/finish. The current 24 Hour soloist record is an incredible 326km set by Snorri Einarsson in 2007. The 24 Hour team record was set in 2009 at 401km by the Bozeman trio of Chad Anderson, Brandy Stewart and Sarah Willis. New for 2010 is a 3 Hour category, a 24 Minute race for skiers under 10 and a 3km course for J3 and J2 skiers. For the fourth year in a row, the Equinox Ski Challenge will donate a portion of the proceeds to the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation and to Manaia Youth Programs in an effort to support organizations keeping our communities mentally and physically healthy. There will also be a food drive for the West Yellowstone Food Bank.

21st - Alpine Community Race - Dual GS Mar. 21st, 2010 Dual GS race for citizen racers of all ages.This event benefits the Cody Dieruf Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis. Medals for individual events and great door prizes. More than 10 age brackets to encourage participation. Registration from 8:30-10:00 in Jim Bridger Lodge. If under the age of 18 signature of parent or legal guardian is required. $10 Entry Fee. Course inspection begins at 11:00 and races begin at 12:00 noon. Each participant gets one timed run on both the red and blue courses. Award ceremonies and party for all race series participants at 3:00 pm in the Jim Bridger Lodge. Race series grand prize drawing at 4:00. Bridger Bump-Off Freestyle Competition Mar. 21st 2010 Great mogul and freestyle action for all alpine, telemark and snowboard entrants. Prizes for division winners.

21st - Bridger Bump-Off Freestyle Competition, Bridger Bowl. Great mogul and freestyle action for all alpine, telemark and snowboard entrants. Prizes for division winners.

22nd-24th - YELLOWSTONE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE PRESENTS: Yellowstone's Winter Serengeti; Indulge yourself with a winter safari to the Serengeti of North America, the Lamar Valley, where the snow-covered landscape serves as a dramatic background for bison, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, fox, wolf, coyote, and river otter. Through observation, you’ll learn from the animals themselves what it means to survive winter in Yellowstone. In classroom and field sessions, you’ll learn more about their winter behaviors and adaptations, how they interact with other species, and about basic winter ecology. Bring snowshoes for moderate forays on snow-packed trails. To register for this class please call 406-848-2400 or go to our website to register online.

23rd - Mountains and Minds: The Birds of Winter - A Survival Tale Birds possess a remarkable myriad of adaptations to help them persist despite winter’s cold temperatures and deep snow. Join Yellowstone National Park Ranger Katy Duffy to learn about the birds found in our region and their unique survival strategies Date & Time: Tues., March 23rd at 7:00pm Location: TBD

24th-26th - YELLOWSTONE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE PRESENTS: Coyote and Raven: Two Full of Fact and Folklore; Coyotes and ravens are two of the most common animals in the Lamar Valley. So common they might seem members of the chorus backing up the stars of the show—bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Find out the truth about these background players as you watch them patrol the valley. Observe how they obtain food from the intense efforts of others. Notice them playing, with each other and with competitors who could kill them with one bite. Learn about their mundane but vital roles in Yellowstone’s ecosystem. And hear about their star status as tricksters and creative beings in the myths and folklore of the American West. To register for this class please call 406-848-2400 or go to our website to register online.

25th-26th - Join American Wildlands as we host SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival On Tour for two nights, March 25 and 26, starting at 7 p.m. at the Emerson Cultural Center. Among the more than fifteen films to be shown are: Flathead Wild, A Year in the Desert: Anza Borrego and Trading Bows and Arrows for Laptops. Filmmaker Jeremy Roberts and entrepreneur/conservationist Roger Lang will emcee this community event. Special bonus: On Friday, March 26, MFA students from the Science and Natural History Filmmaking program (part of Montana State University’s School of Film and Photography) will screen a selection of their short films. Audience members will vote for their favorite student film and the winning piece will be featured on American Wildlands’ Web site. Tickets are available at Sage Spa, Rockford Coffee, American Wildlands, online at www.wildlands.org, by phone (406) 586-8175 x108 or at the Emerson on event nights. Cost: Adults $10/night; $18/both nights; Kids age 18 and under: $5/night; Students with valid ID $5/night (student tickets only available at retail locations, American Wildlands or at the Emerson on event night).

25th-26th - Join American Wildlands as we host SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival On Tour for two nights, March 25 and 26, starting at 7 p.m. at the Emerson Cultural Center. Among the more than fifteen films to be shown are: Flathead Wild, A Year in the Desert: Anza Borrego and Trading Bows and Arrows for Laptops. Filmmaker Jeremy Roberts and entrepreneur/conservationist Roger Lang will emcee this community event. Special bonus: On Friday, March 26, MFA students from the Science and Natural History Filmmaking program (part of Montana State University’s School of Film and Photography) will screen a selection of their short films. Audience members will vote for their favorite student film and the winning piece will be featured on American Wildlands’ Web site. Tickets are available at Sage Spa, Rockford Coffee, American Wildlands, online at www.wildlands.org, by phone (406) 586-8175 x108 or at the Emerson on event nights. Cost: Adults $10/night; $18/both nights; Kids age 18 and under: $5/night; Students with valid ID $5/night (student tickets only available at retail locations, American Wildlands or at the Emerson on event night).

26th-28th - Galloping Dog Agility Club NADAC Trial held at the Circle L arena. Please visit www.gallopingdog.com for more details and information on agility.

26th - Family Night with Moonlight Moonlight Basin In a place as spacious, laid-back and rustic as Moonlight Basin, families naturally come together. This season, Moonlight Basin celebrates parents, kids, and friends with Family Nights at Moonlight, a series of informal gatherings featuring sledding, a bonfire, homemade pizzas, and western winter merriment for all. Family Night with Moonlight is from 4:30pm-8:00pm at the Madison Village Base Area at Moonlight Basin. For more details, pricing and reservations, please contact the Mountain Concierge at 406.995.7716.

26th-28th - Universal Athletics Warehouse sale, fairgrounds. Contact Bret at 406-587-1220 or 406-570-9025 for more information.

26th-28th - Montana Senior Olympics Ice Hockey, Haynes Pavilion. Minimum age is 50. kyounger@bresnan.net.

27th - Sunset Saturdays 3/27 Ramcharger will run until 5p.m. begining Saturday the 20th of March and stay open until 5 p.m. every Saturday through April 10th to celebrate Spring and our extra hour of daylight. Come enjoy some runs and fun in the setting sun

27th - Mar. 27th 2010 Expand Your Boundaries at the 30th Annual Bridger Bowl Ski Patrol Fund Raiser, Dirtbag Ball, and Silent Auction. Silent Auction at 8:00 pm Music starts at 9:30 pm

28th - Dog Day Afternoon, Bohart Ranch. Last day of the 2009 Ski Season! This is an opportunity to bring your canine friends to ski with you from noon to closing.

30th - Full Moon Snowshoe Lone Mountain Ranch Join our Ranch naturalists for an informative and magical evening of snowshoeing under the full moon. $15 Includes naturalist guide, equipment, trail pass and refreshments. Dec. 30, 2009, Jan. 30, Feb 28 & March 30, 2010, 8:00pm to 9:30pm

April 2010

1st-15th - Ride in Yellowstone for free and before the Park is open to public automobiles or buses. It’s a perfect way to spend a day. From West Yellowstone you can ride to Madison Junction and then to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone or Mammoth Hot Springs (the road between Madison and Old Faithful remains closed to all until April 16). Feet and Rollerblades are welcome, too.

2nd-3rd - Headwaters Spring Runoff Kickoff Celebration Moonlight Basin NEW THIS YEAR: Moonlight Basin is excited to add a Kickoff Celebration to this popular event. Friday competitors are invited to preview the terrain then that evening they and their supporters are invited to join us for a fun evening of festivities. More details to come! Sure to make for two energy-packed days!

3rd - Gallatin Shrine Clowns-Rocky Mtn Oyster Feed at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building 4, 6pm-10pm.

3rd - S and R Gifts-Craft Show at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building 1, Public hours Saturday 9am-5pm.

3rd-4th - WMI of NOLS WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE Bozeman April 3-4, 2010 Price: $250.00 per person. Two days of intense training in Wilderness First Aid. WMI will teach you the skills needed so you can care for an injured friend until the pros arrive. We promise you will learn lots while having tons of fun! These courses are open to everyone. No previous experience needed. A few spots are open on these WFA courses to folks who need to recertify their Wilderness First Responder. Course Location: Lindley Park Center, Bozeman, MT.

3rd - Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Ennis. Free to the community at the Lions Club Park in Ennis…..Ages 0-12, bring your own basket, eggs and prizes provided.

3rd - Sunset Saturdays 4/03 Ramcharger will run until 5p.m. begining Saturday the 20th of March and stay open until 5 p.m. every Saturday through April 10th to celebrate Spring and our extra hour of daylight. Come enjoy some runs and fun in the setting sun

3rd - Annual Dinosaur Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza Museum of the Rockies Your family is invited to another eggs-tra special annual egg hunt for toddlers to 8-years olds. Bring a container for collecting and arrive early. Participants will be divided by age. The hunt begins at 10am sharp. Immediately following the eff hunt, hot into the Museum for a family-friendly Eggstravaganza with a spectacular laser show, face painting and a variety of children's activities.

3rd - Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 AM, Taylor Park, Manhattan. townofmanhattan.com

4th - Moonlight Basin's Easter Egg Hunt Moonlight Basin Moonlight Basin's Easter Egg Hunt for kids 10 and under at the Madison Village Base Area. Following the hunt keep your eyes peeled on the slopes for the Moonlight Basin Easter Bunny!

4th - Bridger Bowl projected closing day.

4th - Easter egg hunt, 1pm, Sacajawea Park, Livingston. 222-2061.

9th-11th - WMI of NOLS WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER RECERTIFICATION COURSE Bozeman, MT April 9-11, 2010 Price: $275.00 per person. This three day scenario-based course is designed as review and practice of evacuation and decision making guidelines. It also provides wilderness medicine practitioners with current updates in the wilderness medicine field. This course may be used to recertify Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness EMT (wilderness portion only) certifications. You must possess a valid WFR certification of at least 72 hours in order to recertify through this course. It is your responsibility to make sure that your certification meets this standard. If you are unsure, please contact WMI before enrolling in a course. Course Location: Lindley Park Center, Bozeman, MT. Reservations / Signing-up: For these WMI of NOLS courses in Bozeman please make reservations through the Crossing Latitudes office. VISA, Master Card or checks are welcome. Please call or email for more information. 1-406-585-5356.

10th-11th - The Exchange-Consignment Sale of Clothing & Household Items at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building 1, Public hours Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-1pm.

10th - Big Sky Resort Pond Skim- Prepare to get wet and wild on this day. Watch competitors in costumes try and make their way across an icy cold pond at bottom of Ambush. $20 registration fee gets you signed up and a gift, space is limited for participants. Register at the Clocktower between 11-1pm Saturday, April 10 th. Event will begin at 4pm and music will follow in the plaza afterward.

10th - Bridal Walk, Downtown Bozeman. We are rolling out the red carpet for brides, grooms and their entourage in Downtown Bozeman! Stop by the Baxter Hotel anytime during the event and receive a bag of goodies to help you on your way! Then, stroll down Main Street and discover over 30 participating businesses that can help you with all of your wedding needs. Find everything from dresses, rings, invitations, flowers, gift registries and more. See live classical music, partake in wine, cake, and hors d’oeuvre tastings along the way, and have the chance to win many in-store giveaways and raffles such as free diamond earrings, custom designed wedding rings and much more! Also, find out how to win a $500 gift certificate to be used at any of the participating businesses. Another great activity to enjoy during the Bridal Walk is “The Cake Walk,” where many local and regional bakers and bakeries will have their cakes on display in participating business and you will be able to vote on your favorite cake designs. Awards, plaques and prizes to be presented to the winners of the “the best overall cake design”, “the most elegant cake design” and “the most unique cake design.” Help us give these incredible pastry designers from all over the region the recognition they deserve while finding the perfect cake for your wedding! This event is FREE of charge and will go on rain or shine. For more information call 406-586-4008.

10th - 6th annual Yellowstone River Clean-up, Livingston. Meet at civic center, 8am. 222-7154.

10th - ASMSU Madison River river float, $20.

10th - Sunset Saturdays 4/10 Ramcharger will run until 5p.m. begining Saturday the 20th of March and stay open until 5 p.m. every Saturday through April 10th to celebrate Spring and our extra hour of daylight. Come enjoy some runs and fun in the setting sun

10th - Spring Run-Off Big Sky Resort Spring Run-Off is back by popular demand. Big Sky Resort will once again design a 100-foot pond filled with water that skiers and snowboarders will navigate and skim across or in some cases, directly into. Great fun for an end of the season event that will also feature live music, drink and food specials, and an after party.

10th - Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club Yellowstone Ride. Ride before cars come to Park for season. Meet at 9:00 for breakfast at McDonalds in West Yellowstone. Leave from W Yellowstone Camber of Commerce at 10:00. Call Jason 599-2897 or belgradebobcat@msn.com for info.

11th - Big Sky Resort Closing Day--Last Day of the season so you better get up here. Big Sky closes for the Winter. See you in the Summer

16th - West Entrance to Yellowstone Opens to Motorized Travel Welcome to Yellowstone Fireworks West Yellowstone to the Madison Junction, Norris Junction and to Canyon West Yellowstone to Mammoth Hot Springs West Yellowstone to the Norris Junction West Yellowstone to the Madison Junction to Old Faithful

17th - TELLURIDE MOUNTAINFILM FESTIVAL - The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is bringing the world class film festival to the Emerson Cultural Center in Bozeman on Saturday, April 17th, 2010. Proceeds from the event will help fund volunteer projects to help care for the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. Each year, selections from the Telluride Mountainfilm Festival are taken on the road to reach audiences who otherwise wouldn’t have a chance to experience the festival. These world class films display themes of adventure, mountaineering, remarkable personalities and important environmental and social messages and are presented in-person by dedicated Mountainfilm ambassadors. Come out to the Emerson to experience the mountains with inspiring and exhilirating films, and do your part to give back to wilderness.

17th - Gallatin Valley Bike Club bike swap, fairgrounds. Contact Pat at 406-994-7952 for more information.

17th-18th - ASMSU Yellowstone Park tour, $50.

17th-25th - National Park Week. National Park Week is an annual Presidentially proclaimed week for celebration and recognition of Your National Parks. Your National Parks are living examples of the best this Nation has to offer - our magnificent natural landscapes and our varied yet interrelated heritage. Parks can provide recreational experiences, opportunities to learn and grow, and places of quiet refuge. This year, take a moment, an hour, a day to visit the national parks near you.

20th - The Last Days of Pompeii Museum of the Rockies The last days of Pompeii: Decadence, Apocalypse, and Redemption. The Bozeman Chamber of the Archaeological Institute of America invites you to join Dr. Kenneth Lapatin, Associate Curator of Antiquities with the J. Paul Getty Museum, as he explores the role of destruction of Vesuvian sites such as Pompeii on modern imagination. Lecture begins at 6pm and is free to the public.

22nd - Earth Day.

23rd - Montana Special Olympics Bocce and Horseshoe tournament. somt.org.

23rd-25th - Montana Annual Horse Roundup and Drive ~ Each year, Montana Horses hosts a Spring Roundup that's right out of the old West, with a three-day horse-drive from the hills around Willow Creek back to the home ranch on the Missouri River. (The Mantle family has been in the horse business for generations.) Participants (limited to 20 guests) help round up several hundred head of horses from their winter range, then trail them thirty miles back to their summer home – right through Three Forks! Some riding experience is required. The better you ride, the more fun you'll have chasing the cagey horses through the sagebrush. In the afternoon of day two of the three-day event, the horses run down Main Street in Three Forks to their holding pasture for the night. Join in additional activities throughout the day, including a cowboy poetry and western music show at the Ruby Theatre featuring the Gallatin Valley Junior Fiddlers and Kail Mantle. Then, dance the night away to Sid Stromme and his Cowboy Swing Band. For the whole family. Come join the excitement!

24th - 2 Person Scramble, Bridger Creek Golf Course. Tee times 9-11am, Entry fee includes 18 holes, lunch, prizes and fun and is $20 for season pass holders and $45 for non pass holders. Sign up by calling 586-2333

24th - Bozeman Cleanup Day. Meet at Bogert Park for Supplies and for the post-clean up celebration! Visit www.bozeman.net for more information.

24th - 33rd Back from Bridger, 17.5, 12.5, 9.7, 7 & 3 miles 9:00 AM, Bridger Bowl, Info; Kathybob2@usa.net Fun run so there is race day registration and no entry fee. The Event starts at the Bridger Bowl Parking lot. Sign up starts at 8:30. The courses follow Bridger Canyon drive and Kelly Canyon road. The 3 mile course ends 2.5 miles from the Bridger Bowl entrance. The 7 mile run ends at Jackson Creek Road. The 10 mile run ends at Kelly Canyon Road. The 12.5 run ends at Sawmill Road on Kelly Canyon road. The 17.5 mile course ends at the Elks Club (Former Sports and Courts) on Haggerty Lane in Bozeman. The finish line closes at 12:30. Water will be provided at the finish of each distance. You will need your own transportation back to the start. winddrinkers.org.

24th - 2nd Annual Trail Raiser Banquet, Citizens for Balanced Use, at the GranTree Inn. balanceduse.org.

24th - ASMSU Yellowstone River whitewater rafting, Yankee Jim Canyon, $30.

24th - 33rd Back from Bridger, 17.5, 12.5, 9.7, 7 & 3 miles 9:00 AM, Bridger Bowl, Info; Kathybob2@usa.net Fun run so there is race day registration and no entry fee. The Event starts at the Bridger Bowl Parking lot. Sign up starts at 8:30. The courses follow Bridger Canyon drive and Kelly Canyon road. The 3 mile course ends 2.5 miles from the Bridger Bowl entrance. The 7 mile run ends at Jackson Creek Road. The 10 mile run ends at Kelly Canyon Road. The 12.5 run ends at Sawmill Road on Kelly Canyon road. The 17.5 mile course ends at the Elks Club (Former Sports and Courts) on Haggerty Lane in Bozeman. The finish line closes at 12:30. Water will be provided at the finish of each distance. You will need your own transportation back to the start. winddrinkers.org.

24th - National Junior Ranger Day. nps.gov.

25th - Mountaineers 4x4 Club Motorsports Swap Meet, Fairgrounds, 10am-3pm. This is a sale of all kinds of motorized and recreational equipment. Contact Rob Currier at 406-579-9073 for more information.

30th - 2nd annual Bobcat Fest on Main, downtown Bozeman. The Bozeman Community invites the entire MSU student and staff body into Downtown Bozeman for free food and fun! There will be lots of fun gifts for everyone, free hotdogs and drinks and live music. More details to come! Go Bobcats!

May 2010

1st - Third annual Beartooth Humane Alliance Hair Ball, Red Lodge. Featuring Little Elmo and the Mambo Kings Great fundraiser for a great cause Food will be served. beartoothhumane.org.

1st - Dinosaur Family Day Museum of the Rockies Explore the Siebel Dinosaur Complex with "Monty" the Dinosaur and the Museum's Curator of Paleontology Jack Horner. Touch real fossils, watch Museum volunteers prepare dinosaur bones and see Dinosaur Chronicles in the Taylor Planetarium at 2pm and 4pm. Eager paleontologists can get their faces painted like a dinosaur and make a craft to take home.

2nd - 4 Person Scramble, Bridger Creek Golf Course. Tee times 8-11am, Entry fee includes 18 holes, lunch prizes and fun and is $20 for season pass holders and $45 for non pass holders. Sign up by calling 586-2333

2nd-3rd - MSU PowWow, Brick Breeden.

8th-9th - Bozeman Gem & Mineral Show at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building 1, Admission $3 and children are free with paying adult, public hours Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm.

8th - MSU Graduation Day

12th - Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games - where the community is invited to celebrate dignity, respect and inclusion with more than 1000 athletes from across Montana. Inspirational competition in 13 sports is staged at MSU campus and various other venues throughout Bozeman. Huge opening ceremonies 7pm May 12 at Brick Breeden fieldhouse. Great family entertainment. Public is invited to all events free of charge.

12th - 6th annual farm fair, Brainard Ranch, Manhattan. Sponsored by the Gallatin Valley Ag Committee of the Belgrade and Bozeman Chambers of Commerce, the Farm Fair is a two day event for 4th grade students to experience farm life. There are stations from all aspects of the farm, from water to livestock. To volunteer that day, or to sponsor the Farm Fair please call Debe at 388-1616.

12th-14th - Montana Special Olympics State Summer Games. somt.org.

13th-16th - GYC 2010 Spring Wildlife Viewing Trip in Yellowstone National Park. Join us for an exclusive three-day trip to enjoy all that spring has to offer in Yellowstone National Park, May 13-16, 2010. Greater Yellowstone Coalition staff and Yellowstone experts will guide you on an unforgettable spring excursion to view wildlife - and their newborns - in their natural habitat. greateryellowstone.org.

15th - ReCYCLE Drive: Bring your quality used bike, parts, and accessories for us to refurbish and distribute to individuals in need in our community. Volunteers needed! 10am-2pm, 425 E Aspen

15th - Museum of the Rockies presents "Uses and Actions of Herbal Medicine." Herbalist Kris Hill will introduce you to uses and actions of herbal medicine, including plants you can grow at home. museumoftherockies.org.

15th - Demo Day on the Driving Range, Bridger Creek Golf Course. Lowest prices of the year. Factory reps from Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Mizuno, Nike, Ping, Taylor Made and Titleist

15th - Big Timber Bull-a-rama, 6pm, Sweet Grass County fairgrounds. 932-6228.

15th - Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club Tour de Spud. Belgrade-Churchill-Manahattan-Belgrade loop. Meet at L&C Park in Belgrade. Contact Jason at belgradebobcat@msn.com or 599-2897. Approx 45 miles.

15th - The Montana Outdoor Science School will host its' Annual Watershed Festival at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center. Offered free to the public, the Community Watershed Festival is made possible by business sponsors, volunteers, and other private donations. Topics include bird and mammal identification, wetland wonders and function, stream ecology, nature walks, fly casting, birds of prey, noxious weed identification, steam monitoring, a hatchery and facility research tour, aquatic macro invertebrates, natural science interpretation and activities and well water information. There is also music and performance entertainment and many educational displays for all ages. All activities are outdoors, rain or shine. Call 582-0526 for additional information.

17th-21st - BIKE TO WORK WEEK Daily events at local businesses with coffee and snacks for morning bike commuters, bike maintenance education, bike show, and many more bike-related activities. Sponsored by the Bozeman-area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB), BBK, and area businesses.

21st - Stafford Animal Shelter's annual Fur Ball to feed Shelter animals begins at 6 pm at Chico Hot Springs. Roam the World by tasting food and wine from around the globe and bid on a plethora of valuable auction items. Tickets are $75 per person and funds raised will support homeless animals. Yes, a fundraiser without a sit-down, rubber-chicken dinner or long-winded speaches; a rare event not to be missed! For more information, call Kris at 222-1313.

21st - Fur Ball fundraiser “Tasting the World” for Stafford Animal Shelter 6-10 pm at ChicoHot Springs Kris 222-1313.

22nd - Baldy Blitz, Run to the top of Baldy and back down. Generally a good deal of snow remaining. This is both a free funrun and a timed race, so for a small fee you get a lasting momento and inclusion in the record books. M-trailhead at 9AM. winddrinkers.org.

29th - Summer Kick-Off Parade @ 1:30pm, Virginia City. For more info, please call Betsy at 843.5429

29th - 23rd Frank Newman Marathon and Relay, 26.2 miles, 8:00 AM, Bridger Canyon Rd, Half marathon will start later on top of Bozeman Pass. $3, Info; kathybob2@usa.net. winddrinkers.org.

29th - There is a profound benefit for people when they are intimately connected to the natural world. Putting this notion into practice, three local water non-profit organizations have come together to offer the first annual Run for the Rivers. This 5K, 10K and Kids 1 mile fun run will take place on May 29, 2010 in Bozeman, MT. Race organizers seek to fundraise $17,000 for Montana’s water initiatives and build a stronger community. Proceeds from the race will benefit Blue Water Task Force, the Greater Gallatin Watershed Council and Montana Watercourse. Together, these three groups promote a balance among agriculture, recreation, community and the enhancement of local water resources through statewide water education programs, citizen involvement, trainings/certifications, data collection and application-based publications. For more information and to register visit www.runfortherivers.com.

29th - Spring Horseback Poker Ride Saddle up the horses and put on your poker face! The Annual Spring Horseback Poker Ride is Saturday, May 29th in Virginia City. This year's poker ride is sponsored by the Virginia City Area Chamber of Commerce. Registration is at the Bale of Hay Saloon from 8:30am to 10am. Admission fee is $15.00 per rider which includes a meal after the ride. First and last card will be given at the Bale. Drawings will begin when all riders have collected their final card. For you non-riders out there, we will also offer a Poker Walk around Virginia City. Don't miss our Labor Day Poker Ride on September 4th, 2010! For more information or questions, please call the Chamber at 843-5555 or 800.829.2969

29th - Children's Health River Run, Livingston. The Patricia Coleman Foundation raises funds for children's causes. The inaugural race was in 2003 and has grown every year. active.com.

June 2010

1st - Bogert Farmers Market begins, every Saturday through summer.

4th - Belgrade Chamber golf scramble, 1-4pm. The Belgrade Chamber Golf Outing is for anyone who loves to golf and have a good time. This is a four person scamble. It is a shotgun start at 1 pm at Bridgerview Golf Course. Lunch will be provided. Fees are $60 per golfer. Hole, Green and Prize sponsors are also available! Contact Debbie at 388-1616.

4th - Gallatin Dog Club Agility Trials, Obedience & Rally Trials, Fairgrounds. Contact Christie at 406-581-8658 for more information.

4th - Spring Run Off 2010 The Emerson The Big Sky Youth Empowerment Project Spring Run Off 2010 will be held on June 4 at the Emerson. We love to host a great party that supports a great cause, but we need your help to make this our best event of all time. Please contact Pete MacFadyen at 539-0399 if you'd like to donate or volunteer.

4th-6th - Audubon's annual Bird Festival Peregrine_Kate Davis Wings Across the Big sky Join us! June 4 - 6, 2010 Missoula & Surrounding Areas We are working with the Five Valleys and Bitterroot Audubon Chapters to plan another fantastic festival. Information about field trips, speakers and other highlights will be posted early in 2010. In the mean time, save the date and plan to be in Missoula in early June! mtaudubon.org.

5th - National Trails Day. American Hiking Society's signature trail awareness program, National Trails Day® (NTD), inspires the public and trail enthusiasts nationwide to seek out their favorite trails to discover, learn about, and celebrate trails while participating in educational exhibits, trail dedications, gear demonstrations, instructional workshops and trail work projects. NTD also provides an opportunity to thank volunteers, land managing agencies, and outdoor-minded businesses for their support in developing and maintaining trails. americanhiking.org.

5th - Southwest Montana Climbers Coalition National Trails Day climb, Hellgate Canyon and the trail to the Waltz. montanaclimbers.org.

6th - Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club Lewis & Clark Caverns Loop. L&C Caverns-Cardwell-Pony-Sappington Junt-L&C Caverns. Meeting time TBA. Contact Sandy 586-3754 or msknapp@imt.net. Approx 50 miles. Lunch at Pony Bar. Add on: ride uphill to the Visitor Center.

6th - Lewis & Clark Marathon. You might call it the first marathon in the west, Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery Expedition in 1806. Much of the journey was spent in Montana, and now you have a chance to retrace the footsteps of the explorers as you run the 2010 marathon near Bozeman. Yellowstone National Park is 90 miles away, and the course, much of it above 5000' elevation, affords breath-taking views of 4 mountain ranges. Complete your own personal journey of discovery!lewisandclarkmarathon.com

9th-13th - State high school rodeo finals, fairgrounds. Contact Kwinci at 406-209-3853 for more information. Gate admission $5 adult, 10 & under Free, public hours Wed Noon-6pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-4pm.

10th-12th - Montana Senior Olympic Senior Games featuring 13 sports in Kalispell. Men & women who are 50 years and older compete in 5 year age groups for gold, silver and bronze medals. Call 586-5543 or email kayjn@imt.net.

18th-19th - Gardiner NRA Rodeo 848-7710, Jim Duffy Arena

19th-20th - Wilsall NRA Rodeo noon parade; 19th 1 pm Slack/Rodeo 6:30 pm; 20th Rodeo 2 pm 578-2396

20th - Lion’s Club Kids & Father’s Day Fishing Derby, Lion’s Club Park, Ennis. This is a great day for Kids and Dads. Kids under 12 can catch “big” fish in the little pond at the park while the dads act as fishing coaches. Prizes given for various age groups. Enjoy a delicious and free barbecue in the park following the Fishing Derby.

21st - Janet Clarkson Memorial Triathlon, West Yellowstone. janetstriathlon.com.

24th-26th - Headwaters Country Jam, Three Forks. headwaterscountryjam.com.

25th - Madison County Relay For Life, Ennis. The American Cancer Society gives everyone the opportunity to fight back and to make a difference in the battle against cancer. Join in the 2010 Madison County’s Relay for Life event by volunteering, forming a team or thru sponsorship held on June 25-26th at the Ennis High School. Contact Maria Lake, Corporate Sponsorship Chair, at 406.682.5936 or mlake@bankingonthefuture.com.

26th-27th - 42nd Annual Beartooth Run and 5th Annual Beartooth Ride June 26-27, 2010 website: www.beartoothrun.com e-mail: info@beartoothevents.com As one of the oldest runs in the state, a big celebration is planned for the 41st. Help make this the biggest and best BEARTOOTH RUN ever!!! A 4.4 and 8.2 mile race starting at the foot of the Beartooth Pass and ending at Vista Point. This run ascends 2000 feet in altitude over the eight mile course, breathtaking scenery and a challenge to even the best runners. On Sunday a time trial/hill climb starts in Red Lodge, elev. 5500 feet, and climbs the Beartooth Pass, finishing at the Vista Point Scenic Overlook, elev. 9400 ft.

July 2010

1st - The Downtown Bozeman Association is proud to present the Ninth Annual Music on Main summer concert series this summer in Historic Downtown Bozeman. Music on Main will be located on Main Street from Rouse Avenue to Black Ave. The fun will last from 6:30 PM till 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from July 2nd to August 20th. Our gracious business sponsors who support 100% of the event expenses will be announced in spring of 2010. Bring the kids from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for planned activities with Kenyon Noble’s Junior Carpenter program, First Security Bank, Children’s Museum, Parties R Us inflatables and more on the west side of Bozeman Avenue on Main Street. Grab a bite to eat from one of food vendors that will right along the south side of Main Street, stop by some of our local non-profit booths for information about their great organizations or step into a few of the Downtown stores that stay open late!

2nd - Kids Fly Fishing Day Historic Crail Ranch The Historic Crail Ranch is hosting their annual Kids Fly Fishing Day where kids can learn the basics of fly fishing from local experts.

2nd-4th - Home of Champions Parade and Rodeo, Red Lodge. redlodgerodeo.com; 406-446-2422 Join us for the 80th Home of Champions Rodeo featuring some of professional rodeo's top cowboys and cowgirls. Parade held everyday at noon in downtown Red Lodge.

4th - Gallatin Empire Lions Club-Festival of the 4th Fireworks Display at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, admission is free, gates open 7:30pm, fireworks at 10:30pm.

4th - Celebrating America, West Yellowstone. Our Fourth of July celebration this year includes some "down home" fun--outdoor barbeque benefit for the fire department, parade, music and fireworks (conditions permitting). Parade line up at 5:00 and parade starts at 5:30-6:00. Fireworks start at 10:00 pm.

9th-11th - GotDog? NADAC Agility Trial held at the Circle L Arena. Go to www.gotdogagility.com for full details.

9th-11th - Bozeman Trail Promotions-Bozeman Trail Gun Show at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Buildings, Admission $5 adults for all weekend, $1 children, public hours Fri 5pm-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm.

10th-11th - Montana Appaloosa Horse & All Breed Horse Show at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena, public hours Sat 7am-11pm, Sun 7am-3pm

11th - Bohart Bash Mountain Bike Race / Sponsored by Gallatin Valley Bike Club / Info 406-580-6576

12th - Big Sky State Games Summer Biathlon, Bohart Ranch. 406-254-7426.

16th-17th - Join us for a great time during the Three Forks Rodeo each July. The Three Forks Rodeo offers two evenings of real rodeo action in a small-town setting. There's music, food, bull- and bronc-riding, crafts, a home-town parade, and much more. Don't miss real western hospitality in this historic Montana town. The Three Forks Rodeo and parade are held in Three Forks on the third weekend in July. The Rodeo is held at the fairgrounds. Take Interstate 90 to Three Forks, exit 278 one mile to Mail Street, then drive through town to the fairgrounds. The parade is held on Main Street on Saturday morning. For more information, call the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce at (406) 285-4753.

16th-18th - The Downtown Bozeman Association and downtown merchants are proud to present the 2009 Crazy Days Summer Sidewalk Sale! It’s the biggest, the best and the original. From 9AM to 6PM, over 150 downtown merchants take to the sidewalks with unbelievable sales on spring and summer merchandise. Come stroll downtown and check out Downtown Crazy Days! The event is FREE and open to the public and will go on rain or shine! For more information call 406-586-4008.

16th-18th - 16th Annual Beartooth Rally, Red Lodge. website: www.bonedaddyscustomcycle.com contact phone: 406-446-2022 Plan on the 16th Annual Beartooth Motorcycle Rally being better than ever! As always this weekend promised lots of rides, food and fun and in the evening you can dance under the stars!! Don't forget to stop by BONEDADDY's to pick up your official rally shirt and check out all the cool clothes and accessories. Our town opens its arms and clears the street for this annual event. Hope to see you there!

21st-25th - The Gallatin County Fair-Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels! We have something for everyone! Entertainment includes the ever-popular carnival, the Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo, the Mud Bog, Petting Zoo and local musicians. Anyone can enter the Open Class Exhibits in arts & crafts, horticulture & floral, foods, needlework, photography, group projects, poultry and livestock. 4-H is a big part of our Fair. Throughout the Fair there will be 4-H kids showing their pigs, sheep, cows, horses, poultry and rabbits. Also see their static displays in the exhibit buildings. Special competitive events include the Super Grasshopper Contest, the Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter Pet Show, dog agility, dog dock diving and doxie derby contests. Indoor and outdoor commercial and educational booths give you an opportunity to shop and learn more about our community and state. And don't forget the traditional Fair foods! Come and enjoy! www.gallatincountyfair.org or 406-582-3270 for more information.

August 2010

6th-8th - Little Bear School House Museum Antique Show at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Buildings, admission $4 for all 3 days, public hours Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm.

14th - Crazy Days, Belgrade. belgradechamber.org

15th - The Downtown Bozeman Association is proud to present the "Cruisin on Main" Car Show in Downtown Bozeman. Same day registration is located at the intersection of Black Avenue and Main Street in front of US Bank. We will close down Main Street to make room for hundreds of cars, trucks and motorcycles. All car categories are welcome; all registered cars will receive a complimentary dash plaque and gift bags filled with fun goodies. There is also over a dozen trophies that will be awarded in different car categories as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd in “Best in Show” and a “People’s Choice.” Come downtown for Cruisin on Main to enjoy food, music, activities, prize drawings, and vote for your favorite vehicles! Come check out the best car show in the valley! The event is FREE and open to the public and will go on rain or shine! For an online registration form, scroll below the event calendar to the full description to find a printable form or for more information call 406-586-4008.

24th - Federation of Fly Fishers 2010 Conclave, West Yellowstone. fedflyfishers.org.

28th-29th - Montana Paint Horse Club at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena, public hours Sat 8am-3pm, Sun 8am-5pm.

September 2010

10th-12th - Universal Athletics warehouse sale, fairgrounds. Contact Bret at 406-587-1220 or 406-570-9025 for more information, public hours Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm.

10th-12th - Galloping Dog Agility Club NADAC Trial held at the Circle L arena. Please visit www.gallopingdog.com for more details and information on agility.

November 2010

5th-7th - Bridger Ski Foundation ski swap, fairgrounds.