Happy weekend, Butte! In today’s happening-today edition: EPA soil cleanup plan, Chick-fil-A’s opening, and Covellite monthly family dinner + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Cleanup proposal draws scrutiny: Butte residents weighed in on an updated EPA soil cleanup plan lowering the lead threshold to 456 ppm and expanding to over 7,000 households. Comments open until June 30 -- see the cleanup details.
New restaurant marks milestone: Chick-fil-A opened in Butte on June 12, creating 110 jobs and announcing a $25,000 gift to the Montana Food Bank. Four other locations plan to contribute $100,000 each -- see the new restaurant.
Seasonal conservation measures: Watering restrictions are in effect in Butte-Silver Bow for the rest of the year, limiting lawn sprinkling to specific hours and setting a monthly no-water day residents should plan around -- check the watering rules.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local style refresh: G&H Family Boutique mixes locally loved staples with custom tees, gifts, and seasonal finds that feel personal, not mass produced. When you need a quick closet refresh or a thoughtful present, skip scrolling and pop in for something that actually fits Butte life.
Reuben rolls, anyone? Homestake Pub keeps it cozy with Reuben Rolls, house-made corned beef, a Butter Burger that lives up to its name, and a beer lineup worth a linger. Slide it onto your this-week list, then keep pretending it was their idea all along.
Swing smarter, Butte: Uptown Golf Club runs two Trackman iO bays, Butte’s only setup that reads every swing so dialing in a fade doesn’t require waiting for spring. Grab a buddy, book a bay, or snag a lesson with their PGA pro and finally solve that mysterious slice.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👗 Trunk Show: Kylie Mattson @ Western Legacy Center (Whitehall) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Trade the trail dust for gallery glow at wildlife photographer Kylie Mattson’s trunk show, with her breathtaking prints in the shop all day. Fur, feathers, and attitude, ready to land on your walls, no bug spray, hiking boots, or patience required.
🌹 Mastering Roses in Butte | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – At the Farmers Market, master roses the Butte way with Slainte snacks and a free course, because roses here prefer grit, not poetry. Learn what survives chinooks, then snag Walkerville-tested plants for $20 to $50, plus a bundle with fertilizer, thorn gloves, and more.
🎉 Grand Opening @ South Branch Library | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – If you needed a sign to dust off that library card, this is it. South Branch is back at 600 Gilman by Stodden Park, where the books still smell great, and a perfect pit stop before Ridge Waters, the driving range, or the Carousel.
🎸 Ryan Chrys (solo acoustic) @ Wise River Club | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Take a break from the noise and catch Ryan Chrys, unplugged. A solo acoustic set with outlaw heart, Waylon and Willie fingerprints, and songs that hit like good bourbon. Less stadium yeehaw, more campfire confessions, grit, and straight-shooting charm.
🏈 79th Annual East-West Shrine Game @ Narranche Stadium | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – This 79-year tradition kicks off with a morning parade uptown, then rolls into a classic under-the-lights football showdown. Expect small-town pageantry, familiar faces, and a friendly East versus West rivalry that turns reasonable adults into loud teenagers, minus the curfew.
🐴 Sequoia Rose: Pony Bar @ Pony Bar | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Grab a stool at Pony Bar for Sequoia Rose, where traditional roots meet right now with soulful vocals, intricate pickin', and dynamic twists. It is grownup music in the best way, perfect for a solid pour, good company, and not checking email.
🍽 Covellite Monthly Family Dinner @ Covellite Theatre | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 PM – This third-Sunday supper at the Covellite Theatre is as simple as it gets: neighbors, long tables, and a potluck spread. No program, no tickets, just bring a dish to share, store-bought counts, and leave the drinks to the house. Come hungry, stay for the stories. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Butte report Weather forecastToday — High: 75°F — Low: 45°F — Precip: 45%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. South southwest wind 0 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 41°F — Precip: 4%
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