Butte Depot

Thieves and vandals suck no matter what, but when they hit a location that has done so much to restore a once run-down albeit historic building, you just have to scratch your head. I am talking about the Butte Depot which was broken into last night

You are invited to join friends and family of Grace Underwood this Saturday at the Butte Depot for a fun afternoon of music, games, food and laughter as the Mining City once again comes together to raise money for a vibrant, young Butte High School sophomore who has been courageously battling Ewing Sarcoma.

This Saturday, the Butte Depot at 818 S. Arizona will be the site of a benefit to help Jake and his young family. Activities will get underway at 3pm and will include both a live auction and a silent auction as well as a dart tournament and a 50/50 drawing. Food will also be available as chicken and spaghetti have been generously donated by Mike Thatcher and Community, Counseling and Corrections, Inc. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

Butte has always had a special relationship with the annual Cat/Griz Football Game. Geographically, we're right between the two universities and in addition to sending several players to both teams' rosters, Butte even hosted the big game from 1926 to 1951. Couldn't get tickets and are going to be watching the game here in town? Here are a few places worth checking out.

The Butte Family YMCA has set a new date for their annual Country Hoedown fundraiser and this could be one worth kicking up your heels over. The legendary and newly-renovated Butte Depot will be the site of the event on the evening of Thursday, October 24th. You will not want to miss this event.

Friday, October 25th, the LIFE Foundation will be holding a fundraiser at the Butte Depot, 818 S. Arizona. Festivities are planned from 6pm to 2am and will feature live music, a 50/50 drawing, a silent auction and delicious catered food. Items are needed for the silent auction and interested individuals or businesses are encouraged to contact Kim Leathers at (406) 565-8406 for details and information.

Friday, September 27th has been set as the date for the 2nd annual "Breakaway Bash" fundraiser for the Butte Amateur Hockey Association and Copper City Kings youth hockey program. The event will take place at the Butte Depot at 818 S. Arizona with the doors opening at 5:30pm with cocktail hour and the start of the silent auction. Dinner is served at 6:30pm and cocktail attire is suggested.

It looks like they're expecting a party Tuesday evening at the Depot. As we previously announced last week nationally renowned Americana artist Eric Dowdle will be in town for the official unveiling of his "Butte, America" puzzle, the image of which has yet to be revealed. Judging from some of his past work, we are in for a pleasant surprise at tomorrow's unveiling which will begin at 5pm at the Butte Depot with Stephanie Sorini and members of the Butte Chamber of Commerce. Organizers have just announced that local multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Montoya will be providing music.

The Butte Depot is going to be a busy place. Aside from bringing in country star Rodney Atkins for the big pre-fireworks concert at the Original Mineyard on Wednesday, the Depot will be the place where Eric Dowdle will unveil his new Butte, America-themed puzzle, whose image has been top-secret up until now.

It's hard to hear about Adam Para's story and not feel compassion. After all, Adam is a really nice guy. A lot of you may know him from his job at Northwest Pawn on Front Street and previous job at Autozone where he worked for a decade and later at Good Vibrations. Chances are Adam helped you if you were a customer, most likely with a big smile. And Adam is asking for your help.