Politicians are like a Post Turtle? "When you're driving down a country road and you see a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a Post Turtle. You know he didn't get up there by himself. He doesn't belong there; you wonder who put him there; he’s elevated above his ability to function; he can't get anything done while he's up there; and you just want to help the poor, dumb thing down." so... Go Vote! Happy haunting! Halloween lurches in to Bozeman w/ family fun repare for the endless parade of the event. Must be present to win. After you’re food and drinks to enjoy while you wait! All funds candy corn trail. Stay warm while you fill up your festive sweets as 2018 begins the done carving and awaiting the results, grab a raised go toward Anderson School’s 8th grade pillow cases with your friends and siblings! march toward its impending close. complimentary snack and beverage along with a class trip to Washington, D.C. FARM of FEAR Then, ‘round the troops and hit Main for Kicking off the holiday season, at free goodie bag full of awesome Halloween swag! can be found just 5 miles south of Huffine off some Downtown Trick-or-Treating from least unofficially, are the tricks and Kenyon Noble staff will also be holding their own Cottonwood Rd. at the Little Red Schoolhouse. 4–6pm. Parents: let your kids enjoy the brisk (oft-excessive) treats worthy only of costume contest where YOU vote for the winner, Start your Halloween celebrations early with outdoors for a little Halloween fun and safely All Hallows’ Eve. Candy! Thrills! Chills! Here’s a so get ready to critique! the Museum of the Rockies’ “grossest” annual gather goodies at over 150 businesses! This free look at some spooky fun events fit for the whole On Friday and Saturday, October 26th–27th, tradition! This year’s Family Grossology event will go on rain, snow, or shine. familyP this Halloween. the always-popular Anderson School Haunted Halloween Party is set for Saturday, October Just up the road, the annual Malloween Kenyon Noble’s 20th Annual Pumpkin House returns with FARM of FEAR! Every 27th from 2–5pm. Come in costume to see Trick-or-Treat event takes over Gallatin Valley Carving Contest will take place Saturday, year, the 8th graders transform the Little Red disgusting science, make some icky crafts, and Mall from 5–7pm. Kids can enjoy a safe and October 20th at all three of its locations in Schoolhouse into a terrifyingly fun adventure for check out what your scabs look like on the big warm indoor trick-or-treating. Simply visit the Bozeman, Belgrade and Livingston. This FREE those who dare to visit. Lights will be ON from screen. Spooky stories and goody bags make this entrance of participating retailers throughout the community event will unfold from 10am–1pm. 5:30–6:30pm for little ones and the faint of heart. the perfect family costume party for all “mad mall for a great selection of candy and fun Pick out a pumpkin and spend a fun-filled after- Early admission is $5 per person. Lights will be scientists”! This event is included with Museum costumes. Meet Champ, get free family photos, noon getting your jack o’lanterns ready to scare OFF from 7–10pm with plenty of frights! The admission. and plenty of candy while staying warm and dry! trick-or-treaters! Costumes are encouraged, but kids have gone all out to thrill and scare in 2018, Now for some candy collection on the day of! There’s more than just family fun on the not required. so beware! Get an early start with Bozeman Health Trick- calendar! Plenty of adult-oriented, Halloween- There will be awesome prizes for three General admission is $8. A limited number of or-Treating on Wednesday, October 31st from themed events are also happening throughout the winners in each age group (0-5, 6-9 and 10-12), to Fast Pass tickets are available for $15. Skip the line 3:30–5:30pm. Show off your costumes in the area this season. Flip through this issue of The be determined by contest judges near the end of altogether for $30. There will be lots of treats, pediatric wing of the hospital, then follow the BoZone for further details. • Contents Community . .2A Theatre . .3A Community Calendar .4-5A Art & Dance . .6A Film . .7A Community . .8A EcoZone . .1-3B Bi$Zone . .4B RollingZone . .C EndZone . .D Amen Free Clinic Paige and the People’s Band Bozeman Made Fair Bobcat Schedule . .2-3D Gallatin County Fairgrounds Rialto MSU Fieldhouse October 19th & 21st - 8am October 20th - 7pm October 20th & 21st - 10am ­Page 2a­•­The BoZone •­ocToBer 15,­2018 MOR fossil celebration, Children’s Museum hosts Family Science Family Grossology & Days & educational STEAMlab fun Fun and learning come standard Evening in Science. The adult Raspberry Pis, 3D printers, and firearm-based Brews at the Children’s Museum of science fair will take place at more – plus, a resident expert on- Bozeman, and the fall event Riverside Country Club beginning hand to help out. Open lab hours Even with the sunny season calendar is bursting with activities at 6:30pm. The evening will feature take place Mondays from 3–5pm, in the rearview, there’s no for area youth. Here’s a look at some of the coolest tech happenings Tuesdays from 4–7pm, and Fridays slowing down at Museum of some of the upcoming happenings. in Bozeman by professionals, MSU from 10am–noon. the Rockies with a busy fall In collaboration with MOR and departments and local students all to The innovative STEAMlab event calendar. Here’s a look at the Bozeman Library, head down to introduce our community to program offers personally relevant some upcoming happenings at CMB for its portion of National informal learning and exploratory project-based learning opportunities your neighborhood museum. Fossil Day events on Wednesday, play as a means for creativity and to kids with the aim of bolstering On Wednesday, October October 17th from noon–3pm. critical thinking – the interest and expertise in 21st 17th, celebrate National Geologist Bill MacBride will be foundations of stu- century skills. Come enjoy Fossil Day with MOR, the onsite alongside Rocky Rex. Later dent prep for a the STEAMlab as part of Children’s Museum of on, enjoy a special Open Lab from STEM career. your museum experi- Bozeman, and the Bozeman 5–7pm with dinosaur-themed 3D Several com- ence. Included with Public Library with dinosaur- disgusting science, make some icky printing and more! These events are panies will membership or themed activities all day long at all crafts, and check out what your included with CMB admission. showcase admission. three locations. scabs look like on the big screen. The back half of the month will their work Located at 202 Start the day off with Sensational Spooky stories and goody bags make see three Family Science Days along with S Willson Ave., Babies from 10–11am at MOR this the perfect family costume party for inquisitive kids. First up on other fun the Children’s featuring a dinosaur dig and for all “mad scientists”! This event is Thursday, October 18th is It’s Not activities Museum offers dinosaur-themed stories. The included with Museum admission. Magic: It’s Science. You won’t believe that we hands-on exhibits, Library will present Little Ones Museum of the Rockies’ popular your eyes! Witness some of the most feature at science camps, Storytime with dinosaur and fossil series Brews & the Big Sky: extreme science experiments and the muse- after-school activi- stories at both 10:15am and Montana Made, Montana learn what makes the science seem um and ties, and educa- 11:15am. From noon–3pm at the Brewed continues with Historical like magic. Scrap Robots follows on more! tional programs Children’s Museum, enjoy fossil Firearms featuring Neptune’s Brewery Friday, October 19th. This edition Tickets are throughout the activities at the Science Station and on Tuesday, October 30th from will feature tools and materials $65 or $130 year. Because chil- Maker Place with Rocky Rex. Back 5:30–7:30pm. There is a $12 galore in the Maker Place for per couple dren make profound at MOR, Tours for Tots: Bones! will admission including beer tasting, building your next robot creation. with sponsor- meaning from direct be held from 2–3pm. Rocky Rex gallery talks, exhibits, and light Closing out the month is Spooky ships available. experience, CMB pro- heads to the Library from appetizers for those 21 and older. Science on Wednesday, October 31st. Log on to the grams facilitate pathways for 3:30–5pm, for a meet n’ greet and Examine some of the famous Join for Halloween science and Children’s Museum hands-on exploratory play. Visit the chance to touch real fossils. and infamous firearms from MOR’s crafts, and be sure to wear your website to purchase. www.cmbozeman.org for further Closing out the day at the collection. From pistols to military costume for a special spooky treat! Also at the Children’s Museum... details, membership information, Children’s Museum are Open weapons, learn about the role that These all ages events run from Open STEAMlab Hours with and registration for upcoming STEAMlab Hours, with dinosaurs, the worldwide Industrial Revolution 10am–12pm and are included with events recurring weekly. Connect events. Be sure to follow the from 5–7pm. played in the design and museum membership or admission.