Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

A beloved tradition draws near: Organizers have announced seven performers for the Montana Folk Festival, which returns to Uptown Butte July 10-12. Stages across town will come alive again with music and community energy -- get all the details.

Upgrades extend bridge lifespans: MDT and Sletten are beginning bridge work around Butte. Centennial Avenue faces closures until July. Burlington Street work begins in May, with Warm Springs work expected to finish early June -- get all the details.

Private support sustains community initiative: Butte-Silver Bow is moving ahead on a resiliency hub near Butte Civic Center after securing $100,000 grant, despite revoked $20 million EPA award, expected to offer wildfire shelter and recreation -- see what's planned and funded.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Sips with history: Pull up a stool at Headframe Spirits and watch the street-level distillery at work while you sip handcrafted cocktails at the iconic 100-year-old bar. Their mine-inspired spirits and family-friendly vibe make it an easy weeknight upgrade for locals who deserve better than another couch beer.

Make it a show night: From concerts, plays, and community spotlights to the occasional touring favorite, The Mother Lode Theatre is where Butte settles in for the good stuff. Treat yourself this week, grab a friend, and let someone else handle the drama onstage.

Rooftop, arcade, taps: Slainte Butte America Pub keeps your week interesting with a sunny rooftop for sips, live music on the main floor, and an arcade with 20+ classics when you’ve got quarters to burn. Forty beers on tap plus 100+ bottles and cans, and plenty of shareable bites make it an easy meet-up spot.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🧶 Loosely Knit Club @ Butte-Silver Bow Public Library | Tuesday (4/28) at 1:00 PM – This weekly knitting hang is where dropped stitches, half-finished scarves, and good gossip find a home. Swing by on Tuesdays, bring that project you swore you’d finish last winter, and bask in a fun, supportive crew that counts, chats, and conquers tangles together.

🌱 Seed Starting Class @ Butte-Silver Bow Public Library | Wednesday (4/29) at 5:30 PM – Seed Starting Class is digging into what really grows here, from frost dates to what to start when, not whatever a blog told you. All supplies are provided, so bring your curiosity, and a willingness to get a little dirt under the nails.

💃 April Practice Party @ Finlen Hotel & Inn | Wednesday (4/29) at 6:30 PM – Freebie night, folks: a beginner-friendly Foxtrot class, then a 90 minute DJ dance party with every kind of song so you can actually use those moves. Bring friends and family, sensible shoes, and your best two left feet, no burpees, just fun.

🌸 Kids Mother's Day Planting Class @ Wagner Nursery & Landscaping Co. | Friday (5/1) at 3:00 PM – Mother's Day is sneaking up, and the kiddos can handle the gift at a hands-on planting class where they pick a plant and decorate a colorful planter. $20, they will hold it until Mother's Day weekend, and you can skip gas station bouquets.

🦆 Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet @ Butte Country Club | Friday (5/1) at 5:00 PM – Butte Ducks Unlimited’s annual banquet is your chance to eat well, catch up with the usual suspects, and put some muscle behind local wetlands. Expect hearty plates, dry jokes, and that one neighbor in camo, again, all for a good cause.

🎨 May Featured Artist: Cheryl Eamon @ Covellite Theatre | Friday (5/1) at 5:00 PM – Covellite Theatre is featuring Cheryl Eamon all May, with an opening reception during the Uptown Butte Artwalk. Expect Impressionistic Realism steeped in Montana people, places, and light, the kind of everyday beauty six decades of brush miles, and Butte, America kind of patience can spot.

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