Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte changes lives. Many of you reading this have been a part of this organization, be it as a "big" or a "little". You will be hard-pressed to find anyone who has not at least witnessed the incredible work this organization does in our community. They are asking you to consider saying "yes" back to them and they've got a fun way to help them raise critical funds.

As far as local charitable organizations go, you won't find any better than Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Butte and when it comes to local car shows and concerts along with a few of the area's best food trucks and a trailer full of ice-cold beverages, well, you're not going to top Rhythm and Brews. It only stands to reason that this year's event is going to be one of the best in its' short history as the date has been set, the Original Mineyard has been reserved and now the musical lineup has been announced.

Finding a young, local rock band these days is a challenge in itself. And, by nature, when you come across a young band, many of them simply don't have many years under their belt to have come together as a unit. But False Fiction is no ordinary band. Sure, they're young, but that's beside the point.

One of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Butte's most enjoyable fundraisers of the year, and certainly one of their biggest has to be the annual Adult Prom which is scheduled from 7pm to midnight Saturday night at Star Lanes on South Harrison Avenue. Not only is it an evening of dancing, pictures, laughter and libations, but the Adult Prom is also the night where they have their Spring Basket Drawings and a bunch of different games and contests in addition to a delicious snack area catered by 406 Fresh. There will be full beverage service available and another fun evening is expected.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Butte's Adult Prom is coming to the Star Lanes Event Center on Saturday, April 6th, and a big part of the evening's fundraising efforts are the incredible raffle baskets. The baskets have been put together and again this year there are some fantastic items, goods and services included thanks to the generosity of many local businesses and private donors.

A few days back we told you about the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte 2024 Adult Prom and what a huge night it's going to be. Now while last year's crowd was at capacity (and we're counting on the same big crowd this year), if you can't make this year's event, there are still a lot of ways that you can help with both the prom and the organization itself.

Do you fondly look back on your high school prom and wish you could go back for just one more night and relive the awesome memories? The formal wear. The music. The food. The big hair, if you were in high school in the 80s. Well, they can't do much about the hair situation, but Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Butte wants to help you recreate the rest with one of their biggest and most popular events of the year. Their 2024 Adult Prom is set for April 6 at the Star Lanes Event Center.

Tomorrow's Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Butte's "Rhythm and Brews" Festival is going to be a good one. Things get underway at the Original Mineyard with the car show with registration at 10am. Gates open at noon with food trucks, beverages, kids' activities and lots of fun. Music will fire up at 1pm on the big stage. Let's take a look at this year's performers.

If tradition holds and plans hold up, Saturday's "Rhythm and Brews" Festival at the Original Mine Yard will have something for everyone. Not only is this the biggest fundraiser of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte, but it is an opportunity for car enthusiasts and music lovers alike to come together to enjoy some great local music and cold beer from some of the area's finest microbreweries. In addition, some of the area's best food trucks will be on site and a list of activities and games have been planned for the kids as well as musical performances from John Montoya, The Berkeley Pits, High Ore Road and F.O.G.

Another big event is returning this summer to the Original Mineyard. It's the annual Rhythm and Brews festival and it's one day your family should definitely mark on your calendar. Rhythm and Brews is put on each August by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Butte and is one of their primary fundraisers. This year it will be taking place on Saturday, August 19. It features some of the finest local craft beer our town has to offer along with a large selection of domestic beer for you to enjoy while you check out the many cars, trucks and bikes on display in a huge car show. Again, this year there will be live music, a children's area, food trucks and a great day for the entire family.