Good morning, Butte.

Beloved local musician Mark LaFond is recovering from heart surgery and will be off work for two months; local fundraisers and direct donations (including those at First Montana Bank on Dewey Boulevard and online) are now underway to help cover his medical bills.

The Covellite Players will present 'A Path Through The Darkness' at the Covellite Theatre on Friday, May 29 — a series of one-act plays centered on mental health resilience, with proceeds supporting local groups during Mental Health Awareness Month; doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.

Over 400 elementary school students gathered at Father Sheehan Park on Wednesday for the second-annual Stormwater Festival to learn hands-on about the local stormwater ecosystem.

Rick Douglass, professor emeritus at Montana Tech, spent 25 years studying deer mice and hantavirus in our community.

He described his decades of work amid recent international hantavirus attention — a reminder of the ongoing local research.

As summer nears, Montanans enjoy affordable staycations with local outdoor adventures and scenic drives on Beartooth Highway and Going-To-The-Sun Road — residents and visitors can explore campgrounds, museums, and historic sites across state parks and ghost towns in Big Sky Country.

Mad Hatter's Tea Party and Croquet Tournament

12-5 p.m. — Historic Clark Chateau Museum & Gallery — Free entry — Enjoy whimsical tea and croquet in a delightful setting.

11th Annual Pete Sorini Day Celebration

8 AM – 6 PM — Near Butte, Montana — Free entry — Celebrate stewardship with a day of volunteer work followed by a BBQ feast prepared by masterchef Rick.