Tommy O

Yessiree the "Big Game" is this Sunday and to say that the particular league who is in possession of the trademark of the contest in question is protective of their copyright, which they are not afraid to enforce, is a huge understatement. Since I am suggesting a few places to watch this game that I have not mentioned, this could in some ways be considered an endorsement or an advertisement. Which it isn't. But we're not taking any chances. You know what game is happening on Sunday. You know what sport they play, since I am unsure at this point if we can even say "football". Or "Sunday",for that matter. In any case, here are some suggestions on some great places in town that may or may not be showing the match in question.

The application period is open for 2025 seniors to apply for the Mariah's Challenge scholarship.

What is setting this program apart is their dedication to the team and their desire to hang another state championship banner to the walls of the Maroon Activities Center. Such goals do not come without mastering the basics and practice of the fundamentals, like simply putting the ball in the hoop. At halftime of last Tuesday's boys' game against East Helena, Coach Quinn Peoples honored 27 BC girls who have put the ball in the hoop 10,000 or more times.

We may be shoveling snow right now, but spring is right around the corner and that means St. Patrick's Day is not far away. In Butte, that's a pretty big deal. Our friends at the Butte America Foundation are getting things planned right now and they are looking for a Grand Marshal for this year's parade.

Although the extremely young Butte Central Girls Basketball team would up with a 39-point loss on the evening, it was a celebration of sorts as the team and the school hosted the 10th annual Cancer Schmancer Night, remembering the late Mairissa Peoples and honoring all who have passed or have had their lives affected by cancer in any way.

Butte High's boys and girls basketball teams are in the thick of Western AA conference play while the boys and girls wrestling teams head into the postseason. Here is where and when the Butte High Bulldogs will be in competition this week.

The Butte Central boys and girls basketball teams will be in action Tuesday at the Maroon Activities Center for a varsity doubleheader that highlights a busy week of extracurricular activities.

The Butte Chamber of Commerce and Townsquare Media of Butte will be on hand Monday morning for the grand opening and ceremonial ribbon-cutting at Sterling Urgent Care of Butte, 1307 Harrison Avenue. In addition to the ribbon-cutting there will be refreshments, drawings for prizes and tours of the new health care facility here in the Mining City.

Netflix is coming to Butte this Friday. And the Butte Chamber of Commerce is raffling off a Trolley Tour to all paid ticket holders.

The Butte Community Fitness Foundation (BCFF) is excited to announce the 10th annual Montana Winter Festival, SnöFlinga, scheduled for January 31 to February 2, 2025, in Butte, Montana. This milestone event celebrates a decade of embracing winter recreation and community togetherness. SnöFlinga is a three-day festival showcasing a variety of winter activities and highlighting Butte’s incredible outdoor opportunities.