Author Rick Bass and photographer Stephen Collector will join Lea Chatham to celebrate the reissue of her father, Russell Chatham’s classic book, Dark Waters: Essays, Stories and Articles, at Elk River Books, 122 S. 2nd St., on Tuesday, July 8th, at 7 pm. The event is free.
Dark Waters
Robert and Valerie Anderson have partnered with Northern Yellowstone Open Lands, a regional initiative of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT), to forever conserve their 884-acre historic family ranch, located southwest of Livingston in the Trail Creek area. The Andersons worked with Northern Yellowstone Open Lands to establish a
The Bozeman Symphony, in partnership with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP), announces a series of free summer ensemble concerts featuring Symphony musicians performing across Montana. These intimate, open-air, one-hour performances will precede select MSIP productions during their statewide summer tour, offering audiences a unique pairing of live
Elk River Books presents “A Trio of Poets,” an evening of readings by Montana poets Corrie Williamson and Charles Finn, and Wisconsin’s Austin Segrest, on Thursday, July 24th at 7 pm. Elk River Books is located at 122 S. 2nd St. The event is free and will be followed
In Park County finding reliable and affordable childcare has become one of the most pressing challenges for working families, and for the economy as a whole. Across the state, the cost of childcare far exceeds what most families can afford to pay. At the same time, underpaid staff are leaving
The 2025 Park County AG Fair takes place at the Park County Fairgrounds (46 View Vista Drive) in Livingston, and runs from Wednesday, July 23rd to Saturday, July 26th. For many Park County families, the fair is the biggest and best event of the year. This year, the theme is
Summer is in full swing and The Shane Center in Livingston is offering the perfect activity for all your guests with their popular SOCS series. Each Thursday in June and July features the best in local and regional performers at a free community concert in the Henry E. Blake Pavilion.
Wheatgrass Books is thrilled to welcome acclaimed adventure photographer Andy Austin for a Saturday Signing. Andy will be at Wheatgrass Books, located at 120 N. Main Street in Livingston from 11 am – 2 pm with his newly released book, MONTANA: Photographs from the Last Best Place, a 288-page, 12-
Author Rick Bass and photographer Stephen Collector will join Lea Chatham to celebrate the reissue of her father, Russell Chatham’s classic book, Dark Waters: Essays, Stories and Articles, at Elk River Books, 122 S. 2nd St., on Tuesday, July 8th, at 7 pm. The event is free.
Dark Waters
by Jacob Schwarz
It was senior night for the 2026 Park High Rangers varsity baseball squad. Facing the Butte Central Maroons, a victory by five or more runs was needed to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Central A Division—and their first playoff appearance since baseball became a
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, not
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
Author Rick Bass and photographer Stephen Collector will join Lea Chatham to celebrate the reissue of her father, Russell Chatham’s classic book, Dark Waters: Essays, Stories and Articles, at Elk River Books, 122 S. 2nd St., on Tuesday, July 8th, at 7 pm. The event is free.
Dark Waters
Robert and Valerie Anderson have partnered with Northern Yellowstone Open Lands, a regional initiative of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT), to forever conserve their 884-acre historic family ranch, located southwest of Livingston in the Trail Creek area. The Andersons worked with Northern Yellowstone Open Lands to establish a
The Bozeman Symphony, in partnership with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP), announces a series of free summer ensemble concerts featuring Symphony musicians performing across Montana. These intimate, open-air, one-hour performances will precede select MSIP productions during their statewide summer tour, offering audiences a unique pairing of live
Elk River Books presents “A Trio of Poets,” an evening of readings by Montana poets Corrie Williamson and Charles Finn, and Wisconsin’s Austin Segrest, on Thursday, July 24th at 7 pm. Elk River Books is located at 122 S. 2nd St. The event is free and will be followed
In Park County finding reliable and affordable childcare has become one of the most pressing challenges for working families, and for the economy as a whole. Across the state, the cost of childcare far exceeds what most families can afford to pay. At the same time, underpaid staff are leaving
The 2025 Park County AG Fair takes place at the Park County Fairgrounds (46 View Vista Drive) in Livingston, and runs from Wednesday, July 23rd to Saturday, July 26th. For many Park County families, the fair is the biggest and best event of the year. This year, the theme is
Summer is in full swing and The Shane Center in Livingston is offering the perfect activity for all your guests with their popular SOCS series. Each Thursday in June and July features the best in local and regional performers at a free community concert in the Henry E. Blake Pavilion.
Wheatgrass Books is thrilled to welcome acclaimed adventure photographer Andy Austin for a Saturday Signing. Andy will be at Wheatgrass Books, located at 120 N. Main Street in Livingston from 11 am – 2 pm with his newly released book, MONTANA: Photographs from the Last Best Place, a 288-page, 12-