Community Week 2024:
This year's community week was a resounding success, bringing together residents of Big Sky for a week of fun, connection, and community-building. Throughout the week, community members were able to participate in a variety of free events, including:
- Free workouts at the BASE Community Center
- Free art classes for kids
- Community coffee sessions hosted by Lone Mountain Land Company and Wellness in Action.
- Ribbon cuttings at the new Fire Training Facility, Water Resources Recovery Facility, TIGER Grant trail, and new Big Sky Post Office.
- Pivotal discussions about Big Sky's future including the Joint County Commission Meeting and the State of the Community Event.
A Collaborative Effort:
Started in 2022, Big Sky Community Week is a collaborative effort between the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce and the Big Sky Resort Area District. With the support of numerous local organizations and businesses, the week-long celebration offers free events to local residents. The main goals of Community Week are to:
- Create lasting relationships between community members
- Increase awareness of important issues in the community
- Come together to create solutions for a stronger future
Community Week also partners with local nonprofits to provide opportunities for residents to give back through volunteering, donating blood, and donating food to the local food bank.
New Additions to Community Week:
This year, Community Week introduced several new features, including:
- New art classes for kids
- A digital coupon book
- The Go.BigSky web-based app
Through the Go.BigSky app, attendees could "check-in" at each event they attended, earning entries into a raffle for various prizes. This was the initial use of the app, and organizers hope to continue using it for future events and giveaways.
A Positive Outlook for the Future:
We hope Big Sky Community Week 2024 left participants with a stronger sense of community and a positive outlook for Big Sky’s future. As our community continues to grow and evolve, events like Community Week play a vital role in fostering connection, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose.
Did you miss Community Week? Be sure to check out daily recap videos here: