A cornerstone in our community, the Livingston Elks Lodge #246 has served the Park and Sweetgrass county communities through a number of grant programs and other charitable efforts to benefit youth to grow up healthy and drug-free, offer youth scholarships, meet the needs of today’s veterans, improve the quality
The Frame Garden welcomes artists Lynn Bickerton Chan from the Gardiner area and former Livingston resident Georgia Donovan at the Art Walk on Friday, September 26th from 5:30 to 8 pm. This opening occurs during the inaugural Park County Art Week.
Bickerton Chan grew up in the UK and
Opinion Editorials state the views solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Community Journal.
By Patricia Grabow
Jefferson famously said, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” Perhaps you could rephrase that today as, holy heck, you have to watch people like a hawk.
Opinion Editorials state the views solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Community Journal.
By Sheila Royston
Montanans deserve clarity on decisions about our public lands—especially in contested, beloved places like the Crazy Mountains. Yet recent coverage has blurred the lines between two
This annual community event returns this year on Sunday, September 21st after a several year hiatus. This fundraiser benefits the St. John’s Friendship Fund. Sonya Anderson, who serves on the Emigrant Hall Board and manages the Emigrant Hall rentals, has been organizing the event for several years and this
Join them on Friday, September 26th, from 5 – 9 pm for a vibrant evening of art, poetry, and community during Livingston’s Friday Art Walk.
The night begins upstairs in the community space with an artist reception for the Kintsugi Art Exhibit, showcasing visual and literary works by local artists
The Shane Center presents this amazing travel memoir film in the Dulcie Theatre on Thursday, September 18th, at 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm and admission is free, please contact the box office at 406-222-1420 or go to www.theshanecenter.org for more information on getting your seat reserved.
This month the Livingston Fringe Festival (LFF) makes its debut. From September 22nd through September 28th twelve original plays will be performed at nine different locations around Livingston, and with over forty performers participating. Fringe theater festivals have their roots in the Edinburgh Fringe Fest in Scotland, established in 1947,
A cornerstone in our community, the Livingston Elks Lodge #246 has served the Park and Sweetgrass county communities through a number of grant programs and other charitable efforts to benefit youth to grow up healthy and drug-free, offer youth scholarships, meet the needs of today’s veterans, improve the quality
HRDC is preparing to open its Livingston Warming Center for the upcoming winter season, providing a safe, warm space for individuals experiencing homelessness or lacking adequate heat during Montana’s coldest months.
The Warming Center model operates seasonally and relies on community support and fundraising to keep its doors open.
The Park County Council for the Arts (PCCArts) proudly awarded Parks Reece the distinction of Inaugural Artist Laureate for 2025. PCCArts also recognized the late Russell Chatham as the 2025 Legacy Laureate. Parks, as well as Russell’s daughter Lea, received a beautiful leather award ribbon designed by Chase DeForest.
By Melissa Johansen
Livingston’s third annual Craft Supply Swap will be held October 25th, from noon to 4 pm at Old Lumberyard (122 North F Street). This is a fun, free community event that centers creativity, reducing waste, and connecting our communities.
There is a lot of community excitement
Raise a glass and your spirits at the Livingston 2nd Street Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 18th from 4 to 7 pm. Admission is free and there’s fun for all! Enjoy interactive adult and kids’ activities, seasonal drink and food specials, and live accordion music. There will be a long
The National Alliance On Metal Illness (NAMI) has designated September as National Suicide Prevention Month to shine a spotlight on a topic not often talked about... suicide.
“Regarding the question of suicide, keep it a question. It’s not really an answer.” - Peter McWilliams
Everyone is affected by suicide,
The Park County Community Journal (PCCJ) presents its 9th annual Best of Park County poll, a contest intended to showcase our community’s best—the outstanding people, places, and local businesses that make this special community vibrant.
Voting will begin on Wednesday, August 20th, at 9 am and concludes three
Opinion Editorials state the views solely of the author and do not reflect the views of the Community Journal.
By Brad Wilson
In his recent guest column, Sam Byrne, managing partner of CrossHarbor Capital Partners, offered an apology to the Shields Valley community for missteps in water use at Crazy
Park Local Development Corporation, in collaboration with MSU Extension Park County, is proud to announce the launch of a new opportunity aimed at strengthening the local business community. The Master and Mingle series kicks off with its first sessions on August 26th and August 28th, offering business owners a unique
A cornerstone in our community, the Livingston Elks Lodge #246 has served the Park and Sweetgrass county communities through a number of grant programs and other charitable efforts to benefit youth to grow up healthy and drug-free, offer youth scholarships, meet the needs of today’s veterans, improve the quality
The Frame Garden welcomes artists Lynn Bickerton Chan from the Gardiner area and former Livingston resident Georgia Donovan at the Art Walk on Friday, September 26th from 5:30 to 8 pm. This opening occurs during the inaugural Park County Art Week.
Bickerton Chan grew up in the UK and
Opinion Editorials state the views solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Community Journal.
By Patricia Grabow
Jefferson famously said, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” Perhaps you could rephrase that today as, holy heck, you have to watch people like a hawk.
Opinion Editorials state the views solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Community Journal.
By Sheila Royston
Montanans deserve clarity on decisions about our public lands—especially in contested, beloved places like the Crazy Mountains. Yet recent coverage has blurred the lines between two
This annual community event returns this year on Sunday, September 21st after a several year hiatus. This fundraiser benefits the St. John’s Friendship Fund. Sonya Anderson, who serves on the Emigrant Hall Board and manages the Emigrant Hall rentals, has been organizing the event for several years and this
Join them on Friday, September 26th, from 5 – 9 pm for a vibrant evening of art, poetry, and community during Livingston’s Friday Art Walk.
The night begins upstairs in the community space with an artist reception for the Kintsugi Art Exhibit, showcasing visual and literary works by local artists
The Shane Center presents this amazing travel memoir film in the Dulcie Theatre on Thursday, September 18th, at 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm and admission is free, please contact the box office at 406-222-1420 or go to www.theshanecenter.org for more information on getting your seat reserved.
This month the Livingston Fringe Festival (LFF) makes its debut. From September 22nd through September 28th twelve original plays will be performed at nine different locations around Livingston, and with over forty performers participating. Fringe theater festivals have their roots in the Edinburgh Fringe Fest in Scotland, established in 1947,