http://coldwellbankerbozeman.com/blog/categoryname_bozeman-community/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Guest post by NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolmDid you know that in the United States, 1 in 7 children goes to bed hungry? Shocking right!? What can just one person do to tackle such a big problem? A simple click of a button or making a move can help out quite a bit! First thing you can do is go online and donate to your local food bank. Every little bit helps! It only costs $1 to provide four meals to a hungry child. Next, bring non-perishable food directly to your local food bank’s door.If you are moving, it is the perfect opportunity to help feed hungry kids. The act of giving while you move will actually make your move easier and potentially help those in need. As you pack up your kitchen, don’t throw away those unexpired canned and dried goods, donate them! Save yourself some heavy lifting and shelf place in the new place. Sounds easy right? It gets better, you don’t even have to take the food down to your local food bank yourself!Visit www.MoveForHunger.org, a non-profit organization that will connect you with a local moving company that will deliver your non-perishable food donations to your local food bank for you. Check out their Find A Mover tool and feel good about working with a moving company that gives back. It’s free and one less thing to pack.Wondering if your food bank wants your three-pound bottle of mustard? Here are the top items that they need:Canned Vegetables & FruitsCanned Stews & SoupsCanned BeansCanned TunaPasta & SauceBaby FoodDry BeansFlourCereal & OatmealJuiceRicePeanut/Nut Butters & Jelly/JamsNow that you have donated a box full of food to provide meals for hungry families, feeling the urge to help even more? Start your own food drive. It’s a great way to get your kids in the habit of giving. Simply ask local businesses, schools, and libraries to put out your colorfully decorated food drive donation boxes and use your social networks to get the word out. If I can do it for seven years in a row with the “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” food drive, you can too. In fact, we have raised a total of approximately 134,124 meals! It only takes 1.2lbs of food to provide a meal to an individual in need, so it doesn’t matter how big your food drive is, every little bit helps. Together, we really can send hunger packing! Laura McHolm is an organizational, moving & storage expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving Company. NorthStar Moving Company is an award-winning, “A+” rated company, which specializes in providing eco-luxury moving and storage services. http://coldwellbankerbozeman.com/blog/7238/make-a-move-to-end-hunger/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:13:16 -0700 Giving back to the communities in which we live and work is the cornerstone of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties Distinctive Angels Program.  Our agents are constantly looking for ways to make a difference in our community, and after learning some surprising facts about homelessness in our schools, our agents were eager to help.Did you know there are over 100 homeless students in the Bozeman District and a similar number in the Belgrade District? Many of these are unaccompanied minors, meaning there is no parent or guardian in their lives.  Some have aged out of foster care.  The definition of homeless for school district services is a little different.  Under the law, a child may qualify as homeless if he/she is:• Living in an emergency shelter, domestic violence shelter, or transitional housing.• Living in a motel or hotel due to economic hardship.• Living in a car, park, campground, public place, bus or train station, abandoned building, or other structure not meant for housing.• Doubled up with relatives or friends due to a loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason.Homeless students receive assistance through the school districts through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, but they are still in need of help from the community.That's why our agents have come together to collect donations for these students in need.  Here's how you can help: http://coldwellbankerbozeman.com/blog/7161/distinctive-angels-need-your-help/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:31:28 -0700 The Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts has been a Bozeman tradition for 42 years, celebrating arts, crafts, dance, workshops, craftsman, food, and much more.  What's happening this year?  Read on to find out!EventsJULY 12TH – AUGUST 4TH, 2019•  Sweet Pea Juried Art Show,  Daily – ERA Landmark on Main StreetTUESDAY, JULY 30TH, 2019•  Sweet Pea Chalk on the Walk, All day event – Main StreetChalk will be handed out from 9:30-10:30am in the Jacobs Crossing lobby at 424 E Main St. and in Downtown Businesses with a Chalk on the Walk poster in their windows.  Look for professional chalk artist Bill Spiess in front of US Bank!  (Bill will also create a work of art on Saturday 8/3 in Lindley Park.) NEW THIS YEAR – People’s Choice Award!  Sign up from 9:30-10:30am and you could win a cash prize!WEDNESDAY, JULY 31ST, 2019•  Sweet Pea’s Bite of Bozeman, 5:30-8:30 pm – Main Street              2018 Bite of Bozeman Vendor MapTHURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2019•  Music On Main – sponsored by Sweet Pea, 6:30-8:30 pm – Main StreetFestival Weekend Activities (Lindley Park – Admission wristbands required)FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND – SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2019•  Bike Valet/Hospital Parking & Shuttle, FRI 3:30–11pm • SAT 9:30am–11pm • SUN 9:30am–7pm•  Festival Gates Open, FRI  3:30pm • SAT  10am • SUN  9am•  Arts & Crafts Booths FRI  4PM–8pm • SAT  10am–6pm • SUN  11am–6pm•  Festival Merchandise Booth FRI  4pm–9:30pm • SAT  10am–9:45pm • SUN  10am–4pm•  Festival Food Concessions FRI  4pm–9:30pm • SAT  10am–9:30pm • SUN  11am–5pm•  Beer & Wine Garden, FRI 4-9pm • SAT 12–9pm • SUN 9am-4pm•  Children’s Activities, SAT  12–3pm • SUN  12–3pm•  Adult Painting Workshops, SAT  12:30–2:30pm AND 3:30-5:30pm – Sign up 30 minutes prior to workshop time•  Flower Show, Contest FRI  11am–2pm • Designing with Sweet Peas SAT  2–3pm • People’s Choice Announced SAT from Main Stage –  about 7pm•  Music, Dance, Theatre & Family Stage Performances, FRI  4pm–10pm • SAT  11:15am–10pm • SUN  11am–7pm•  KMMS Live Broadcast – Elle Fine and Sunday Morning Brunch, SUN  • 9am-NoonSATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2019•  Sweet Pea Run, (10K) 7:15am & (5K) 7:25 am – Main Street•  Children’s Run, 10:00am – Main Street•  Sweet Pea Parade, 10:05am – Main StreetFor detailed performer descriptions, visit our On Stage page.View: 2019 Schedule of Events can be found on the Home page!ARTS & CRAFTSCome browse the creations of over 100 arts & crafts vendors.  Located under the shade of the pines in Lindley Park our juried show attracts artists from the Gallatin Valley and beyond… More »CHILDREN’S EVENTSSweet Pea’s children’s activities are an opportunity to release the budding artist from within your child! More »SWEET PEA PARADEThe Sweet Pea Festival Parade is one the largest and most popular parades in the state of Montana. The Sweet Pea Children’s Run will kick off the parade of colorful floats featuring this year’s theme: “Summertime.” More »BITE OF BOZEMANJoin us on historic Main Street in downtown Bozeman to enjoy the food and drink offerings of over 40 area restaurants and food vendors… More »OTHER EVENTSRead more about the Sweet Pea Juried Art Show, Chalk on the Walk, and the Flower Show… More »**Schedule of events from www.sweetpeafestival.orgPhoto Courtesy Moose RadioPhoto Courtesy sweetpeafestival.org http://coldwellbankerbozeman.com/blog/7050/your-guide-to-the-2019-sweet-pea-festival/ Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:58:23 -0700 Big Sky County State FairPhoto Courtesy XL Country 100.7Today through Sunday, bring the kids down to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds to enjoy the Big Sky County State Fair! On-site admission is $12 for adults (age 13 and older); $5 for youth (ages 6-12 years); seniors (age 62 and older) are $8; and kids ages five and under are free.  This year's night show entertainment includes Jo Dee Messina on Wednesday, July 17; Resurrection - A Journey Tribute is set to perform on Thursday, July 18, and The Cadillac Three will hit the stage on Friday, July 19. All shows will take place in the Anderson Arena and are FREE with fair admission. Other highlights include the Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, July 20 at 1 and 7pm. The Mud Bog returns on Saturday, July 20 at 1pm. A new Big Sky Country State Fair favorite, the 2019 Rocky Mountain Wife Carrying Championship, returns on Sunday, July 21. Other exciting events on Sunday include the Warrior Run at 1pm and Barnyard Brawl at 3pm. The Morrison-Maierle Pardners Corral is the destination for family fun. Entertainment includes - but is not limited to - Bugology, Extreme Dogs, Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, turkey races, Freckle Farm Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, a hypnotist, a comedian juggler and so much more.For more information, please visit 406statefair.com.Downtown Bozeman Association Crazy DaysPhoto Courtesy Downtown Bozeman AssociationThis Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, over 200 downtown businesses will take to the streets with unbelievable sales on spring and summer merchandise.  For all the details, click here.Gallatin Speedway RacesPhoto Courtesy XL Country 100.7A summer tradition!  Every Friday night all summer long, bring the family out the Gallatin Speedway to catch the stock car, sprint, street stocks and more tearing up the track!  Kids 12 and under are FREE and adults are $14.00.Grand Opening of Story Mill Community ParkPhoto Courtesy Greater Gallatin Watershed CouncilThe entire Bozeman community is invited to the park's grand opening on Saturday, July 20, 2019 for free, family-friendly activities, including yoga on the lawn; a fun run to explore the park's trails; dog agility, giveaways, and quick-draw pup portraits at the West Paw off-leash dog park; live performances in the hillside amphitheater; nature walks; and more. This community celebration will conclude with a very special evening concert on the lawn, featuring Nashville singer-songwriter Holly Williams, granddaughter of the legendary Hank Williams, Sr.  Holly will be supported by local singer/songwriter Jason Wickens.Shakespeare in the Parks Henry the IV, Part IPhoto Courtesy of PintrestSee Henry IV Part I at Arch Park on July 21st in Gardiner!  Shakespeare’s coming-of-age play. While King Henry IV is burdened with escalating rebellion, his son Prince Hal has forsaken all responsibility to carouse with the drunken but fun-loving Falstaff. But Hal has to make a choice and will eventually have to prove his worth.As always, the play is completely FREE. Bring a picnic, a blanket, and enjoy a night of professional theatre under the Big Sky.  You can catch The Merry Wives of Windsor at Chico Hot Springs on July 22nd.Do you know some other great events happening this weekend? Let us know in the comments! http://coldwellbankerbozeman.com/blog/7029/what-to-do-in-bozeman-this-weekend/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:46:07 -0700 July 4th - Festival of the FourthGallatin County Fairgrounds9:00 pmPhoto courtesy www.explorebigsky.comThe Bozeman Symphony and Gallatin Empire Lions Club present the Festival of the Fourth at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds–FREE!At 9 pm, The Bozeman Symphony Orchestra will perform an inspirational program of patriotic and popular music, followed by a fireworks display at 10:30 pm.July 6th - Gallatin Valley Farmers MarketHaynes Pavillion/BAHA9:00 AMPhoto courtesy Bozeman Daily ChronicleThe purpose of the Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market is to provide an opportunity and location for local vendors of homemade food, handmade crafts and locally grown produce to market, display and sell their goods to promote economic well-being and support the development of home-based businesses.  The Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market has been serving the community for over 40 years! The market is managed by Career Transitions, Inc., a local non-profit also serving the community for over 30 years.At the Haynes Pavilion at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black, Bozeman, MontanaJuly 12th - Art WalkDowntown Bozeman6:00 pmPhoto Courtesy Downtown Bozeman Association2nd Fridays, June-September and again in December from 6-8pm in Downtown Bozeman. 2019 dates are: June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13 & a special "Winter" Art Walk on December 13.Art Walks occur from 6 to 8PM at art galleries and businesses displaying artwork located along Main Street and at the Emerson Center for Arts and Culture. The participating galleries and businesses* feature artists’ openings and receptions and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments. Also, keep an eye out for local musicians playing music as your stroll Main Street in Downtown Bozeman.July 17th - Big Sky Country State FairGallatin County FairgroundsPhoto Courtesy XL CountryExperience a traditional western fair.  The Big Sky Country State Fair celebrates our Montana lifestyle with music, livestock, special entertainment, children's activities, competitive exhibits, carnival, food, agriculture education, class exhibits, 4-H exhibits and animals, rodeo, mud bog and dog contests and more. For more information visit www.406statefair.com.July 26th - Warrior Taste FestGallatin County Fairgrounds6:00 pmPhoto Courtesy BehanceJoin Warriors and Quiet Waters for a night of food, drinks and art at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman, MT on Friday, July 26, 2019. Tickets are $50.00 and include entrance, food, and drinks. There will be a live auction featuring quickdraws from some of Montana’s best artists. Bring your friends, family, coworkers or date to vote for the “Best Under the Big Sky” and help raise funds for Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation (WQW). All proceeds from the night will go to support the WQW mission of helping create change in the lives post-9/11 combat veterans through the experience of fly-fishing. For more information visit warriorsandquietwaters.org.July 31st - Sweet Pea's Bite of BozemanDowntown Bozeman6:00 pmPhoto Courtesy www.mooseradio.comAlways the Wednesday preceding the weekend festival from 6-8pm on historic Main Street in Downtown Bozeman.  Enjoy the food and drink offerings of over 40 area restaurants and food vendors.  There are bands and entertainment on every corner, food choices galore, and the fun of dining among friends in the middle of Main Street.  Visit www.sweetpeafestival.org events for more information.There is so much more happening in July! Let us know your favorite summer event in the comments! http://coldwellbankerbozeman.com/blog/7005/bozeman-happenings-in-july/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 03:58:54 -0700