PCEC Rendezvous Tuesday, November 28, 6 p.m. Zoom: Register now! PCEC will be virtually hosting its annual member meeting, the PCEC Rendezvous, on Tuesday, November 28, at 6 p.m. This online webinar will be a celebration of Montana youth leaders on climate, including the Park High Green Initiative and plaintiffs in the Held v. Montana trial. We’re taking this opportunity to celebrate and thank people in our community. We will also be launching our end of year giving campaign and giving awards to community members. NOVEMBER 2023 EVENTS East Crazy Mountain Land Exchange Comment Deadline Monday, November 13 Online: Submit comments here! The East Crazy Mountain Land Exchange is moving forward, and the online comment portal is open until Monday, November 13. You can learn more about the exchange at the story map here. Downtown Master Plan events Tuesday, November 14, to Thursday, November 16 Tuesday Nov. 14, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Community Workshop/Charrette (childcare will be provided). The Depot Center, 200 W. Park St. Everyone is encouraged to attend! Wednesday, Nov. 15, 7 a.m. - 8:30 am.. - Downtown business owner breakfast. Northern Pacific Beanery, 108 W. Park. RSVP here. Thursday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m. -7 p.m. - Community Open House. The Shane Center, 415 E. Lewis St. Pray for Snow Celebration Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17 Learn more here! Join Dan Bailey's for their Pray For Snow Celebration (formerly the Backcountry Film Festival) on BOTH November 16th and 17th. We’ll be showing the films on November 16th at the Empire Twin Theaters in Downtown Livingston at 7:30pm. Tickets cost $10 and will be available in advance at the shop. There’s a pre-party at Katabatic Brewing from 5-7:30pm, during which $2 from every beer will be donated! Tickets are available at the shop, either stop by or call 406.222.1673 to get yours. Receive 3 raffle tickets for the party on the 17th with your movie ticket, and each movie ticket enters you to win a ShowUp card from Showdown Montana! The main party, silent auction, and raffles will take place on the 17th at the Livingston Depot Center. Doors open at 6pm and this event is FREE to attend. Come enjoy beer from Neptune's Brewery, food from Follow Your Nose BBQ and Stella's Gourmet Kitchen. This party is always a great time, and we have some stellar prizes and raffles up for grabs. As always all proceeds from this two-night event go directly to benefit Loaves & Fishes soup kitchen. Last year we raised over $31,000 for them and we’re stoked to beat that figure this year. Animal Instincts Storytelling Night Friday, November 17, 7 p.m. Elks Lodge, Livingston Elk River Arts & Lectures is hosting a live storytelling show on Friday, November 17th to showcase the true-life ANIMAL INSTINCTS stories from our community! Take a walk on the wild side with storytellers William Campbell, Kira Cassidy, Relly Friedman, Jeff Reed,Yogesh Simpson and Doug Wadle. Their stories will have us all howling at the moon! The evening begins at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Livingston, and is free and open to the public. Integrated Weed Management Planning Session Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Park County Extension Office, Livingston The Park Extension Office is hosting an integrated weed management (IWM) planning session on December 5th, 2023 from 2-5pm for private landowners. This workshop aims to help landowners develop a comprehensive plan for managing weeds on their property. The workshop will be conducted by a team of local weed managers, and will cover a systematic approach to weed management that combines a variety of methods, including biocontrol, herbicides, mechanical methods, revegetation, grazing, and prevention. By setting achievable goals, prioritizing species and areas, and using a combination of methods, landowners can more effectively control weeds and reduce their reliance on herbicides. The workshop will help participants design a custom weed management plan based on their needs, which will include different treatment methods available, how to choose the best methods for their management goal, where to find the right materials, and when to begin implementation. In addition, landowners will learn how to design a monitoring system to track the effectiveness of their weed control efforts. All participants will receive a hard copy of their IWM plan, as well as treatment priority maps, monitoring tools, and resources to help them implement their plan. Landowners interested in applying for grant funding through Natural Resource Conservation Service or Park County Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) to support their weed control efforts are encouraged to attend. PCEC Chili Dinner Wednesday, December 6, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elks Lodge, 130 S. 2nd St., Livingston This was so much fun last year we're making it an annual tradition! The party will take place on Wednesday, December 6th, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 130 S 2nd St., Livingston. The party will feature a chili bar -- made by PCEC staff. Bring the family and let us cook for you! The event hopes to create an in-person opportunity to connect with one another and deepen our community relationships over food and drinks. Cash bar will be available. Please RSVP so we can have a headcount for food. You can RSVP here! PCEC Ski Day at B Bar Ranch Saturday, January 13, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. B Bar Ranch, Tom Miner Basin Come join PCEC for groomed cross-country skiing and delicious lunch provided by B Bar! Bring the whole family! Tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for kids aged 7-12, and kids under 7 are free. Proceeds benefit PCEC. To register, call B Bar at (406) 848-7729, Monday - Friday 8 p.m. to 4 p.m. or email guest@bbar.com. No skis, no worries! Rent a pair from Dan Bailey’s Outdoor! No dogs under any circumstances please.