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🌱 See what Butte’s new Center of Hope offers — and what it needs

Butte, Montana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Butte! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Butte’s new Center of Hope offers — and what it needs
  • How a Butte teen earned the Miss Montana’s Teen crown
  • Which Butte artists are taking center stage in Anaconda June 30?

Also on today's calendar: Comedy & the Good Life featuring Rodney Norman and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 65, low: 37.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Butte Rescue Mission Center of Hope officially open (nbcmontana.com) — A new 10,000-square-foot Center of Hope has officially opened at the Butte Rescue Mission, expanding space for meals, medical care, and emergency and long-term shelter right here in town. Marking the mission’s 50th anniversary, leaders say the $2.5 million project strengthens Butte’s safety net, and they’re currently asking the community for donations of ground meat, oatmeal, granola, and canned vegetables.
   

• Helena, Butte residents earn Miss Montana and Miss Montana Teen honors, respectively (easternprogress.com) — Butte took center stage as the Mother Lode Theatre hosted the 2026 Miss Montana pageant, where Butte High junior Harper Harryman was crowned Miss Montana’s Teen. Helena’s Adella Harris earned the Miss Montana title, and both winners highlighted community service initiatives while securing significant college scholarships and the chance to represent Montana at national Miss America competitions.
   

• Groundwork Reading Series @ The Montana Hotel at Anaconda Ensemble Theatre Montana (Jun 30, 2026) (broadwayworld.com) — Butte theater lovers can see several local artists showcased in Anaconda as the Groundwork Reading Series brings new plays to The Montana Hotel on June 30. With Butte-based performers and a Butte playwright featured, the pay-what-you-can evening offers an easy, nearby night out with staged readings, refreshments, and flexible ticket prices.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday June 4
  • Proctor test for Aaron →
    Butte-Silver Bow Public Library 2nd floor
    10:00 am
  • Trivia Night →
    Cavalier Lounge, 100 E Broadway St #9351, Butte
    6:30 pm
    • Friday June 5
  • First Fridays
    Butte-Silver Bow Public Library Big Butte Room
    12:00 pm
  • ArtWalk Reception: Joseph Henry Sharp
    Butte-Silver Bow Public Library The Carle Gallery at the , 226 W B
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Saia, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Dockworker in Butte. Apply here.
  • Builders FirstSource, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in Butte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Butte here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dillon

  • UM Western professor publishes book on state's geologic history (nbcmontana.com)
  • High School State Championships: Bigfork Baseball Wins First A/B Title; Whitefish Tennis Sweeps Team Titles (flatheadbeacon.com)

Helena

  • Helena moves forward with DeFord Trailhead Project (ktvh.com)
  • Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest proposes fee increases, seeks public input (nbcmontana.com)
  • Weather Wise: A rare storm for Montana (ktvh.com)

Ok Butte! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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