Good morning, Butte.

The Anaconda Masonic Temple is hosting a live and silent auction on August 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at Club Moderne to raise funds for a larger Christmas For Kids event in December—this auction will feature a vehicle, an electric bike, and a storage shed to support free activities for local children. The auction will help bring festive events like a matinee, Santa visit, and bowling to kids across Southwest Montana.

Tim Montana jumped into the pool behind Sip 'n Dip at O'Haire Motor Inn in Great Falls as a merman while on his Montana tour and his Instagram video drew lively comments.

He will perform at Windsor Bar in Boulder, Old Saloon in Emigrant and Pioneer Bar in Virginia City before returning to Wise River Club.

New job postings have been listed online for Butte residents seeking work—listings span various industries and local employers are inviting applications.

Governor Gianforte signed Senate Bill 514 to give Montana residents a 10-day head start for upland game bird hunting starting March 1—excluding mountain Grouse.

The new law aims to reduce nonresident competition during the hunting season.

County officials say sewer and trash rates in Butte-Silver Bow are proposed to increase as part of a revised budget — they expect more details on local property taxes once the state certifies mill values in the coming days.

Walmart recalled a popular 64-ounce Ozark Trail metal water bottle after its lid ejected with force, injuring three Montana shoppers and leaving two with permanent vision loss.

Montana buyers are urged to inspect bottles for model 83-662 and stop using them + follow safety instructions from officials.

Uptown Comedy Night

9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Ticket prices not listed — Enjoy a night of laughter featuring local and regional stand-up comics every Thursday.

Cruz Contreras Acoustic Performance

8-11 PM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Admission details not provided — Experience an intimate solo acoustic performance by Cruz Contreras in the beautiful setting of Butte's Covellite Theatre.

Comedy Night Featuring Alan Bromwell

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Butte Depot — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Alan Bromwell and special guests from across the country.

Left on Tenth Concert

11:55 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — $12 ADV | $20 DOS — Experience a lively performance by Left on Tenth featuring Charlie Apple in Butte.