Volunteers from Habitat for Humanity International, AmeriCorps, Suffolk Construction and Lone Mountain Land Company worked on the teacher housing project April 19 to 23. PHOTO BY MIRA BRODY
Correction: A correction has been made to update the community volunteer date from May 20, to the correct volunteer day, which is May 22.
BIG SKY – The sound of hammers and a table saw rang out in the otherwise crisp, quiet spring morning at the Big Sky School District teacher housing project site where 12 volunteers from Habitat for Humanity International, AmeriCorps, Suffolk Construction and Lone Mountain Land Company worked. From April 19-23, the crew, which was also supported by Haas Builders, has been finishing the outside features of the second housing unit, and will move to the interior with the help of the community.
On Saturday, May 22, Habitat for Humanity and BSSD are asking for community volunteers to help out with some interior finishes on the units. All tools, protective gear and even snacks will be provided, according to David Magistrelli, executive director Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley.
“What we would like to have is to invite the community down to help out with anything we have left at that point,” Magistrelli said. “My anticipation is the mudding and taping, maybe some touch-up trim that needs to be done, but it would be items that the community could easily handle.”
Right now, volunteers are getting a start on interior drywall, mudding, taping, trim finish and flooring. They hope to open the units to BSSD teachers by mid-June.
The project was first conceived in October 2018 at a local realtor association meeting when BSSD Superintendent Dustin Shipman and Business Manager Corky Miller attended a presentation by Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley. They knew that with Big Sky’s high cost of living, a housing project would ensure teachers could live locally, within walking distance to the school.
When finished, the two triplex housing units will have capacity for a total of 12 individuals within six, 1,000-square-foot units comprised of two bedrooms each, with a garage. John Hannahs, the school’s athletic director, has already made unit A his home. Magistrelli says the pandemic slowed Habitat’s ability to bring in additional volunteers over the last year, but is optimistic about the coming months.
“With the weather cooperating, come on out, help us out and have a good time!” Magistrelli said.
Those interested in volunteering on Saturday, May 22 can contact Drew at volunteer@habitatbozeman.orgfor more information.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 - July 31Calling all artists and nature
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28
EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 – July 31
Calling all artists and nature
enthusiasts! Get your paintbrushes ready for an unforgettable experience at
Paint Under the Big Sky, a thrilling plein air event set against the stunning
backdrop of Big Sky, MT, Chet Huntley’s “The Last Best Place”. Don’t
miss this chance to unleash your creativity and be part of a vibrant artistic community.
What is Paint Under the Big Sky? PUBS is a plein air event for all painters of any ability (over the age of 16). Sponsored by the Big Sky Artist’s Studio & Gallery and the Big Sky Artists Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster a strong community of artists in the Big Sky area, the paint-out hopes to introduce painters to our extraordinary landscape for an opportunity to create, meet and have fun. Plein air painters record our landscape for generations to come.
Artists are invited to travel to Big
Sky, MT to paint anytime between Jun 1 – 28, and participate in the exhibition
and sale of paintings from June 29 – July 31.
Come join us! We have a great
place to paint and are welcoming and fun!
Don’t miss out!
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 1:00 am - July 31 (Wednesday) 11:55 pm
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice
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Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice to
invigorate your day of adventure ahead. Complimentary.Weather
permitting.
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 7:00 am - August 31 (Saturday) 7:00 am
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 10 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 17 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 26 (Monday) 6:00 pm