Butte

Here are a few tips to help you enjoy your St. Patrick's Day in Butte, America.

Another event to check out if you're feeling mighty green is the Ceilidh in Anaconda this Sunday (March 12th) at the Anaconda AOH Hall (321-323 E Commercial) beginning at 3 pm. Ceilidh is Gaelic for the "celebration of Irish music and friendly gatherings". This event is sponsored by the AOH and the Ladies' Ancient Order of Hibernians.

The possibilities are endless when shopping for one-of-a-kind, inexpensive items in the surrounding area! From boutique and consignment shops to second-hand, retail, grocery, convenience, and antique stores, Butte and Anaconda have their share of stand-out venues! Then there are "thrift shops"! These are stores that fall under the category of charitable organizations in one way or another. So while people enjoy the idea of saving money and rummaging for cool finds at thrift stores, they're actually doing so much more; helping out individuals in need throughout the community. Although some thrift shops have unfortunately closed over the years in the vicinity, three in Butte and Anaconda have stayed strong!

One man is responsible for bringing the Irish by the thousands to this town, and his name is Marcus Daly.

Now, the crew at the Butte Elks Lodge doesn't want to appear pushy, so although singing along during SINGO is encouraged, it is NOT required! Instead, maybe you'd like to be that person who "observes" the room! That in itself can be fun! The next "SINGO" social, so to speak, will be March 9th, again, at the Butte Elks Lodge (206 W Galena). Play begins at 6:30 p.m. with a $5 dollar fee per card. The option to purchase additional cards is available. So, whether in the shower or while driving solo in your car, start working those vocal cords for a game of SINGO, March 9th!

Coming up next Wednesday, March 8th, the Butte Elks Lodge and CCCS are set to sponsor a city wide Butte Silver Bow County Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser. The event consists of dinner served and enjoyed among friends and family from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Butte Elks Lodge (206 W Galena). Cost is only $14 dollars a plate and all for a great cause. Children 5 and under eat for free.

The Mother Lode Theatre is excited to continue their Underground Comedy Series! Coming March 4th to the Orphan Girl stage in the basement of the Mother Lode (hence "underground"), it's the hilarious comedic stylings of TK Moyer! As brought to light by "Do The Bay" online, Moyer has been entertaining audiences since 2010! He tested his early material on Navy shipmates and later went on to perform at Cobb's Comedy Club & the Punch Line, and the African- American Shakespeare Company in San Francisco. Moyer is currently an open mic regular at Edinburgh Castle Pub in the bay area and select venues across the world. With credentials like that, you know you'll be in for a great show this Saturday in Uptown Butte.

Get ready to climb and sing like you mean it at a fun filled event planned for tomorrow during Recreate's Climbing & Karaoke Night in Butte! They've been at it for awhile now, and I have to say the concept behind is catchy! It's a chance to not only get a good work out while climbing, but to also get your vocal cords in tip top shape. As illustrated on their website, Recreate Climbing & Fitness (1101 Utah Avenue in Butte) offers a functional fitness gym and a bouldering gym. No worries, though, as you're encouraged to work at your own pace during the Climbing & Karaoke event tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The idea behind this action packed function is to simply get out and enjoy family and friends in a welcoming environment. Everyone is invited, with free rentals and age appropriate drink specials available from the Homestake Bar next to Recreate.

How do you make your pasties? And we're looking for recipes.

The Wulfman's Frigid Digger Run is obviously called that for a reason; it happens during one of the the coldest times of the year and right in Butte! Competitors of the Frigid Digger Run are no doubt tough as nails. On one hand they're runners! So, right there, that shows their level of endurance! On the other hand, their level of stamina is apparent by their ability to run in such harsh weather conditions. You can show your endurance and stamina, as well, by getting involved in the Frigid Digger Run set for this Saturday, February 18th! Race-day registration happens at 9 a.m. at Montana Tech's HPER lobby (1300 W Park Street, Butte).