Butte Plaza Mall

You've got to hand it to our Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department. Not only are they ready, willing and able to race into burning buildings, risking life and limb at the sound of an alarm bell, as a regular part of their job. That goes without saying. So you have to particularly admiring the men and women of the department who have given up their day off on one of the hottest days of the summer to stand on Harrison Avenue collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The Pipe and Drum Band of the Edmonton Police Service is coming back to Butte for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Since the 1980s their family-friendly performances have become synonymous with St. Patrick's Day in Butte and their whirlwind three-day Mining City tour schedule is up for this weekend's events.

For a little over a month now, folks from all across Southwest Montana have been graciously donating their gently worn winter gear for the annual Harrington Pepsi/Butte Cares/Ziply Fiber Clothing Drive while over the last couple of days our volunteers have been sorting and folding the literal mountain of clothes that have been dropped off. This year, we will be wrapping things up with the free distribution starting at 10am at the Butte Plaza Mall Events Center on the south side of the building and the generosity of our donors and volunteers cannot go unnoticed.

There are simply no excuses for not getting a mammogram, particularly with "mobile mammogram" event happening this Wednesday with St. James Healthcare at the Butte Plaza Mall.

The Southwest Native Community's 2nd Annual Pow wow is set for September 8 & 9 at the Butte Plaza Mall and organizers are planning a variety of activities for the gathering. The mission of the Southwest Native Community is to support the Native community and surrounding areas by educating and empowering our youth and adults on topics such as culture, traditions, history, language, arts and other important personal and social gatherings and events. Their hope is to strengthen families and our communities by creating a positive environment for the people to be encouraged with the belief that creativity and connections will bring together a better way of teaching our children for the future. The Pow wow is free of admission, and all are welcome.

The United Way's next event this Saturday, March 25th, proves to be part of the solution in raising children's hopes, dreams, and spirits as they prepare to host the "2023 Day of the Child" in the Butte Plaza Mall beginning at 11 a.m.! Local non-profit groups will provide several activities throughout Butte Silver-Bow County and Montana. Youth in the community will also have a chance to win two bicycles and a $25 gift card upon participation in the day's events. The event is open to those in kindergarten through sixth grade. United Way's "movement," says it all. Their volunteers, partners, advocates, and donors are committed to the well-being and advancement of education, financial stability, and health in the community. The "Day of the Child" is premised on building strong relationships between youth and peers in Montana. The basis helps set the tone for a child looking to "find their way" via the United Way. To learn more leading up to Saturday's event in the Butte Plaza Mall and all things "United Way," call (406) 782-1255.

There's never a shortage of great things to do in Butte Silver-Bow County. Whether shopping on the flats or uptown or enjoying LIVE entertainment, sports, fundraisers, and more, the Mining City continues to stay innovative. The Butte Winter Farmers' Market, held on select Saturdays in the Butte Plaza Mall, follows suit with an assortment of arts, crafts, food, and more now through April, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will be ready to go tomorrow with a variety of items to include divinely scented body products from Silk Soapery, delicious freeze dried sweets from the Candy Man and SO MUCH MORE, including locally grown food. Plus, to help get you into the St. Patrick's Day spirit, the Butte Winter's Market will have blarney stone treats and many Irish-themed goods.

Time to twist your arm to get some serious shopping done! Okay, so some people absolutely love shopping during the holiday season, and others, well, not so much. But, no matter what side of the fence you're on, one particular annual event has made it easy for family and friends to come together for a fun shopping experience. With over 90 vendors to choose from, the Annual Winter Bazaar and Tradeshow in Butte on November 19th and 20th is a keeper!

The Butte Winter Farmer's Market has been a huge success, so luckily, organizers are happy to bring it back beginning this Saturday, November 12th! Of course, it all takes place "indoors" in the Butte Plaza Mall as beautiful crops, and meticulous handmade crafts would turn into pure icicles otherwise. With the winter weather sometimes stifling people from getting from point A to point B, the "indoor" Butte Winter Farmer's Market gives people a chance to come together in a comfortable and accessible environment.