Hello Butte! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Startup accelerator plans, same-day primary care, and summer market kick-off + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Planning for startup support: BLDC and Headwaters RC&D seek a consultant to study whether a Butte accelerator or incubator makes sense with Montana Tech. Intent to bid due July 3, proposals due August 3 -- see the accelerator plans.
Easier access to care: Blacktail Health’s Anaconda clinic now offers same-day primary care to tackle long wait times. A sliding fee scale helps uninsured or underinsured patients, making visits from Butte easier -- learn how appointments work.
Water system capacity debate: Amid concerns over Sabey’s data center plan, superintendent Jim Keenan said Butte-Silver Bow’s Silver Lake system is underused and built for industry, citing capacity once sufficient for the Washoe Smelter -- explore the water capacity debate.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local ceramics fix: This week, give your morning brew an upgrade because your coffee deserves better than that chipped office freebie. Garden Shed Pottery turns out one-of-a-kind, locally thrown mugs, bowls, and platters that feel like Butte in your hands... pick a favorite glaze and pretend it was always in your cupboard.
Butte stress relief: Need a midweek reset? Montana Axe Bar & Throwing Co mixes cold drinks with the oddly satisfying thunk of hitting a bullseye. Round up a couple friends, get some quick pointers, and discover you throw way better once you stop overthinking it.
Local history in bloom: Old Lexington Gardens gives you a quick hit of Butte pride with the city’s first stamp mill from 1867, a full-scale floral butterfly throwback, and handy interpretive signs. Swing by this week for a peaceful lunch break, snap a photo, then casually wow your out-of-town relatives later.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Summer Market Kick-Off @ The Outdoor Ice Rink at Clark Park | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:00 PM – Whether you’ve sworn off big-box chaos or just want an easy win, the Summer Market kick-off at Clark Park brings Downtown Butte together. Local makers and growers, shady picnic spots, a splash pad for the kids, and actual neighborly small talk.
🏅 Summer Olympics K-6 @ Butte School District Warehouse | Thursday (6/25) at 12:00 PM – Got a kid who hurdles the hallway? This Summer Olympics camp for grades K-6 channels that energy into track and field style games, fun relays, and cooperative challenges where they run, jump, and throw, building stronger movers while you enjoy a rare quiet coffee.
🔬 Science Club for Teens @ Butte-Silver Bow Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 4:00 PM – If your teen's latest experiment has taken over the kitchen, Science Club for Teens at Butte Public Library offers supervised curiosity, hands-on discovery, and zero exploding Coke bottles. Plus, that YA section is a rabbit hole of good reads, quiet corners, and brainy bragging rights.
🧒 Kids Day @ Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade | Tuesday (6/30) at 11:00 AM – Every Tuesday means Kids Day, which is basically a budget-friendly ceasefire for parents. Kids 12 and under eat free, one free kid per paying adult, so you can treat your miniature food critics without negotiating over fries, napkins, and the moral arc of broccoli.
🎆 4th of July Hometown Days @ Butte's Ace Hardware | Friday (7/3) at 7:00 AM – Independence Day weekend at Butte’s Ace means dialing in the backyard arsenal, because freedom tastes better without mosquito seasoning. BOGO 50% sauces and rubs, $7.99 B&B charcoal, repellent deals, free citronella with $40, 3x points on Weber grills, mystery offer, shot at American Flag Kettle.
🛍 Summer Market, Splash & Shop @ Clark Park | Wednesday (7/15) at 4:00 PM – Summer Market at Clark Park is a twofer, the kids hit the splash pad while you browse local vendors for produce, baked treats, and handmade goods. Pack a picnic, snag some shade, say hi to half the neighborhood, and call it supporting Downtown Butte.
🎨 Shift Change: Jullian’s Canvas @ World Museum of Mining | Monday (7/20) at 9:00 AM – Jullian’s Canvas is turning the World Museum of Mining into a parade of butterflies, dragons, and whatever your kid invents, with face paint backed by the Washington Foundation. Translation, you get a photo and a few quiet minutes, they get to strut around like foremen.
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07 — The Butte report Weather forecastToday — High: 74°F — Low: 46°F — Precip: 38%
A slight chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind 0 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East southeast wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 71°F — Low: 46°F — Precip: 80%
A chance of rain before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. This house is wildThis 1920 Floral Park charmer offers more than 3,500 square feet of living space, with an open main floor that links the living room, dining area, and kitchen. South-facing windows fill the space with sunshine, while hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace add warmth. Four main-level bedrooms, a finished basement, a double-car garage, and fenced yard complete the package.
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