Come on down to Gardiner on May 24th for a celebration of the Wild West! This horse drive has been bringing horses from the Gardiner rodeo grounds to the Jardine rodeo grounds since 1982. The horses, cowboys, and cowgirls race through town and up 2000 feet in ele-vation to the
Prevention Coordinator Jessica Issacs Shares Strategies to Empower Young People
ASPEN has programs to help kids and teens build healthy relationships and to recognize warning signs of unhealthy ones. Between Mother’s and Father’s Day, on Tuesday, May 27th, ASPEN invites parents to lunch to learn some tips and
Several Students Were Honored Tuesday During Park High's Academic Achievement and Military Enlistment Awards Ceremony
Park County Dugout - May 2025
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By: Jeff Schlapp
On Tuesday night, Park High School celebrated Excellence. It applauded Greatness. It saluted dedication, resolve, integrity, curiosity, responsiveness, and caring.
Eighty-four
Judging Involved Writing a 750-Word Essay About Using Civics to Solve a Community Problem and a Live Quiz Testing Civics Knowledge
Park County Dugout - May 11, 2025
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By: Jeff Schlapp
On Saturday, six civic-minded middle schoolers from Park County participated in the Second Annual National Civics
The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts has announced the lineup for their popular summer music series for 2025. For the fourth year in a row, The Shane Center presents a
family-friendly afternoon featuring food trucks and free live music under the Henry Blake Pavilion every Thursday in June and
Wellness Center Update
Aided by the recent warm weather, construction on the new Wellness Center continues on schedule. Last week, the crews got busy forming the lap pool! Later this month, they will turn their attention to the recreation pool as we await the fabrication of the wall panels so
Renowned wolf behaviorist and author Rick McIntyre returns to Livingston’s Elk River Books to discuss the latest in his Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone series, Thinking Like a Wolf: Lessons from the Yellowstone Packs, on Thursday, May 22, at 7 pm. A book signing and reception will follow.
Thinking Like
by Indivisible Park
Dear Editor,
In an effort to share our recent activities and as part of another National Day of Action, a march and silent protest were held in Livingston on Thursday, May 1st from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Protesters met at the corner of River Drive
Come on down to Gardiner on May 24th for a celebration of the Wild West! This horse drive has been bringing horses from the Gardiner rodeo grounds to the Jardine rodeo grounds since 1982. The horses, cowboys, and cowgirls race through town and up 2000 feet in ele-vation to the
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
Come on down to Gardiner on May 24th for a celebration of the Wild West! This horse drive has been bringing horses from the Gardiner rodeo grounds to the Jardine rodeo grounds since 1982. The horses, cowboys, and cowgirls race through town and up 2000 feet in ele-vation to the
Prevention Coordinator Jessica Issacs Shares Strategies to Empower Young People
ASPEN has programs to help kids and teens build healthy relationships and to recognize warning signs of unhealthy ones. Between Mother’s and Father’s Day, on Tuesday, May 27th, ASPEN invites parents to lunch to learn some tips and
Several Students Were Honored Tuesday During Park High's Academic Achievement and Military Enlistment Awards Ceremony
Park County Dugout - May 2025
TheParkCountyDugout.substack.com
By: Jeff Schlapp
On Tuesday night, Park High School celebrated Excellence. It applauded Greatness. It saluted dedication, resolve, integrity, curiosity, responsiveness, and caring.
Eighty-four
Judging Involved Writing a 750-Word Essay About Using Civics to Solve a Community Problem and a Live Quiz Testing Civics Knowledge
Park County Dugout - May 11, 2025
TheParkCountyDugout.substack.com
By: Jeff Schlapp
On Saturday, six civic-minded middle schoolers from Park County participated in the Second Annual National Civics
The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts has announced the lineup for their popular summer music series for 2025. For the fourth year in a row, The Shane Center presents a
family-friendly afternoon featuring food trucks and free live music under the Henry Blake Pavilion every Thursday in June and
Wellness Center Update
Aided by the recent warm weather, construction on the new Wellness Center continues on schedule. Last week, the crews got busy forming the lap pool! Later this month, they will turn their attention to the recreation pool as we await the fabrication of the wall panels so
Renowned wolf behaviorist and author Rick McIntyre returns to Livingston’s Elk River Books to discuss the latest in his Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone series, Thinking Like a Wolf: Lessons from the Yellowstone Packs, on Thursday, May 22, at 7 pm. A book signing and reception will follow.
Thinking Like
by Indivisible Park
Dear Editor,
In an effort to share our recent activities and as part of another National Day of Action, a march and silent protest were held in Livingston on Thursday, May 1st from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Protesters met at the corner of River Drive