"When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are, anything your heart desires, will come to you. If your heart is in your dream, no request is too extreme, when you wish upon a star as dreamers do." ~song by Cliff Edwards from Disney's Pinocchio 1940
For the fifth year, Mainstreet Uptown Butte invites Butte citizens to come see the Copper Star in the County Courthouse and make a wish for the holidays.
"Between now and noon on December 21st, Butte citizens young and old are encouraged to make a wish for the community of Butte, or neighbors, friends, or families.
“Make a wish big or too small but it must be made for someone else. Wishes can be anonymous, or they can be entered with name, address, and phone number so that perhaps we can make a few of them come true," added Everett.
"We are taking the process virtual this year,” said George Everett, Mainstreet Uptown Butte Executive Director. “After visiting the Courthouse to make your wish on the Copper Star, send your wish by email or text to
Many thanks are due to the sponsors Montana Resources and Town Pump Foundation for making this project possible. Other sponsors are invited to help us expand the number of wishes that can be made true. To donate to the Copper Star, Wish Fund, send tax-deductible contributions of any size c/o Mainstreet Uptown Butte. P.O. Box 696, Butte, MT 59703.
This year, Mainstreet still has some Copper Star holiday ornaments for sale during the holidays. Each is $10 and can be ordered by sending a text or calling 406-565-2249 to arrange pickup or delivery. Or, send a check to Mainstreet Uptown Butte, P.O. Box 696, Butte, MT 59703. Proceeds of the sale of these go to help support the Copper Star Wish Fund.
So, for the next week, as you do business in Uptown Butte, stop by the BSB Courthouse at 155 W. Granite Street and make a wish upon the Copper Star as you enjoy the season in Uptown Butte.
"Like a bolt out of the blue, fate steps in and sees you through, when you wish upon a star your dreams come true."
For more details, visit www.mainstreetbutte.org, or on Facebook at uptownbutte.
