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*events lasting more than one day one than more lasting *events

registration required. 8-10 PM. Pleasant Valley Launch, South Shore. South Launch, Valley Pleasant PM. 8-10 required. registration

www.getfitfamilies.com. www.getfitfamilies.com. an adult. Kayak and gear provided, or bring your own. Life jackets required and pre- and required jackets Life own. your bring or provided, gear and Kayak adult. an

724-321-4265. Twp. Cranberry Rd., Boundary North 1171 Park, Boundary North the lake during the full moon. Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by by accompanied be must 18 under up, and 12 Ages moon. full the during lake the

Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. 724-742-0400. Zelienople. St., Main N. 119 Theater, Strand

who would like to swim, bike and run, and compete for cool prizes. $25. 7 AM-12:30 PM. PM. AM-12:30 7 $25. prizes. cool for compete and run, and bike swim, to like would who

June 19: Full Moon Paddle at Moraine. Moraine. at Paddle Moon Full 19: June Join us for some fun as we explore explore we as fun some for us Join

so many kids these days. $15 reserve seating. 2 PM on the 4th, 7 PM on the 5th. The The 5th. the on PM 7 4th, the on PM 2 seating. reserve $15 days. these kids many so

June 12: Habitat for Humanity Youth Triathlon. Triathlon. Youth Humanity for Habitat 12: June Open to youth ages 6 to 16 16 to 6 ages youth to Open

www.singhosanna.org. lighten as it addresses the sensitive issue of bullying and peer pressure, which impacts impacts which pressure, peer and bullying of issue sensitive the addresses it as lighten

Slippery Rock. 724-256-4050. www.bantamjeepfestival.com/5k-mud-race. 724-256-4050. Rock. Slippery

724-285-3653. Butler. Dr., College 107 Theater, Succop BC3 on. go must show - en and entertain will production original This revue. concert spring their for shows

admission to the festival on Sun., June 12. Cooper's Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Rd., Currie 205 Campground, Lake Cooper's 12. June Sun., on festival the to admission

the program by staging Peter Pan. The football coach decides to wreak havoc, but the the but havoc, wreak to decides coach football The Pan. Peter staging by program the *June 4-5: The StrandTastics. StrandTastics. The 4-5: *June This incredible youth show choir will perform two two perform will choir show youth incredible This

Medals will be awarded. Participants will receive a tech-tee shirt, refreshments and and refreshments shirt, tech-tee a receive will Participants awarded. be will Medals

The school drama club may be eliminated due to cutbacks. The club decides to save save to decides club The cutbacks. to due eliminated be may club drama school The

Atrium, 1031 New Castle Rd., Prospect. 724-285-4883. www.butlerunitedway.org. 724-285-4883. Prospect. Rd., Castle New 1031 Atrium,

June 12: Bantam Jeep Muddy 5K. 5K. Muddy Jeep Bantam 12: June Family-friendly 5K mud race on foot. 8 AM. AM. 8 foot. on race mud 5K Family-friendly *June 18-19: Sing Hosanna! presents “Peter Panic,” A Comedy Musical. Musical. Comedy A Panic,” “Peter presents Hosanna! Sing 18-19: *June

with drinks from Reclamation Brewery. $15/person or $25/couple. 5-11 PM. The The PM. 5-11 $25/couple. or $15/person Brewery. Reclamation from drinks with

LP shop. All day event. 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. 724-452-0539. Harmony. St., Main 539 event. day All shop. LP

201 Winsome Ln., Cabot. 724-568-PINE. www.whisperingpinesfarmpa.com. 724-568-PINE. Cabot. Ln., Winsome 201 ing with top local bands, The Jentz and Present Tense. Food will be available, along along available, be will Food Tense. Present and Jentz The bands, local top with ing

June 11: Grand Opening of Last Dog Records at Bottlebrush. Bottlebrush. at Records Dog Last of Opening Grand 11: June Vintage vinyl/ Vintage

passionate vendors that take pride in their products. Sat. 9 AM-5 PM. Sun. 9 AM-4 PM. PM. AM-4 9 Sun. PM. AM-5 9 Sat. products. their in pride take that vendors passionate June 4: Rockin’ the United Way. Way. United the Rockin’ 4: June - headlin be will City York New from 80s of Rock

Bi-annual festival features outstanding antique dealers, talented artisans, and many many and artisans, talented dealers, antique outstanding features festival Bi-annual worn. Pre-registration required. Pleasant Valley Public Launch, South Shore. South Launch, Public Valley Pleasant required. Pre-registration worn.

Cream, Mercer Rd. & Rt. 8, Butler. 724-841-0280. http://mazzantisbeansandcream.com. 724-841-0280. Butler. 8, Rt. & Rd. Mercer Cream,

*June 18-19: Antiques and Artisans Festival at Whispering Pines Farm. Farm. Pines Whispering at Festival Artisans and Antiques 18-19: *June

by an adult. Kayak and gear provided, or bring your own. Life jackets required to be be to required jackets Life own. your bring or provided, gear and Kayak adult. an by

fun. Proceeds support Riding for the Cure. 1 PM. Rain date June 5. Mazzanti's Beans & & Beans Mazzanti's 5. June date Rain PM. 1 Cure. the for Riding support Proceeds fun.

Outdoors Day by learning a new skill. Ages 12 and up; under 18 must be accompanied accompanied be must 18 under up; and 12 Ages skill. new a learning by Day Outdoors

724-321-4265. www.getfitfamilies.com. www.getfitfamilies.com. 724-321-4265. Association Car Cruise, activities for kids and families, 50/50 raffle, vendors, food, prizes, prizes, food, vendors, raffle, 50/50 families, and kids for activities Cruise, Car Association

kayaking, and then paddle a nature-packed inlet of Lake Arthur. Celebrate National Get Get National Celebrate Arthur. Lake of inlet nature-packed a paddle then and kayaking,

Zelienople. St., Beaver Park, Community Zelienople $25. triathletes. new for race June 4: 10th Season Celebration at Mazzanti's. Mazzanti's. at Celebration Season 10th 4: June Butler Area Street Machine Machine Street Area Butler

June 11: Beginner’s Kayak Paddle at Moraine. Moraine. at Paddle Kayak Beginner’s 11: June Learn the basics of safe safe of basics the Learn through Zelienople Community Park. This event is a lot of fun and a is great beginner beginner great is a and fun of lot a is event This Park. Community Zelienople through

gear provided, or bring your own. Pre-registration required. Pre-registration own. your bring or provided, gear

Triathlon allows youth ages four to 16 to race on the local streets of Zelienople and and Zelienople of streets local the on race to 16 to four ages youth allows Triathlon 195 Park Rd., Prospect. 724-368-8811. www.3mjc.org. 724-368-8811. Prospect. Rd., Park 195

off to explore some of the inlets and learn about the lake and its wildlife. Kayak and and Kayak wildlife. its and lake the about learn and inlets the of some explore to off

June 18: The Get Fit Families Youth Triathlon. Triathlon. Youth Families Fit Get The 18: June The Get Fit Families Youth Youth Families Fit Get The

PM. AM-5 11 refreshments. Free region. this powered that industry the smell and

During this nature-based paddle, participants will learn some basic kayak tips and set set and tips kayak basic some learn will participants paddle, nature-based this During

Marshall-Barr No. 19 oil well equipment is restored and open for visitors to hear, see, see, hear, to visitors for open and restored is equipment well oil 19 No. Marshall-Barr

scouting tool. 1-3 PM. Moraine Outdoor Center. Outdoor Moraine PM. 1-3 tool. scouting where dragonflies, heron and fish thrive. Borrow binoculars and watch an osprey soar. soar. osprey an watch and binoculars Borrow thrive. fish and heron dragonflies, where

an award-winning restoration site of an antique oil well. The Bessemer Gas Engine and and Engine Gas Bessemer The well. oil antique an of site restoration award-winning an

placement, when to put them out and how to maximize their effectiveness as a a as effectiveness their maximize to how and out them put to when placement, June 4: Explore Offshore at Moraine. Moraine. at Offshore Explore 4: June Explore along the shore of Lake Arthur Arthur Lake of shore the along Explore

June 11: Muddy Creek Oil Field Demonstration. Demonstration. Field Oil Creek Muddy 11: June The Muddy Creek Oil Well is is Well Oil Creek Muddy The

trail cameras to pattern a deer. Join the park naturalist to learn about trail camera camera trail about learn to naturalist park the Join deer. a pattern to cameras trail

at 10:30 AM. Celebration 3-5 PM. 724-371-0416. www.alleghenyaquaticalliance.com. 724-371-0416. PM. 3-5 Celebration AM. 10:30 at

June 18: Deer Trail Cameras Program at Moraine. Moraine. at Program Cameras Trail Deer 18: June Learn how to use use to how Learn more. Starlight Drive-In, Route 8, Butler. 724-321-8521. www.therodfathers.com. 724-321-8521. Butler. 8, Route Drive-In, Starlight more.

entertainment, speakers, games, prizes, silent auction and raffles. Free event. Float starts starts Float event. Free raffles. and auction silent prizes, games, speakers, entertainment,

June 11: Saturday Night Car Cruise and Movie. Movie. and Cruise Car Night Saturday 11: June DJ, 50/50 raffles, food and and food raffles, 50/50 DJ,

724-284-5383. www.discgolfscene.com/alameda. 724-284-5383. located at 252 Ash Stop Rd., Evans City with a ribbon cutting ceremony, free food and and food free ceremony, cutting ribbon a with City Evans Rd., Stop Ash 252 at located

few divisions with prizes for top finishers. Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. Butler. Rd., Park Alameda 184 Park, Alameda finishers. top for prizes with divisions few Zelienople. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. 724-742-0400. Zelienople. tion of two new public accesses on the Connoquenessing Creek. The celebration will be be will celebration The Creek. Connoquenessing the on accesses public new two of tion

disc golf discs or $10 and bring your own light up or glowing discs. There will be a a be will There discs. glowing or up light own your bring and $10 or discs golf disc June 4: Connoquenessing Creek Launchapalooza. Launchapalooza. Creek Connoquenessing 4: June sure to rock your world! $30 reserve seating. 7 PM. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., St., Main N. 119 Theater, Strand The PM. 7 seating. reserve $30 world! your rock to sure - celebra opening Grand

collected at the event. Check in 8-8:45 PM. Tee off at 9 PM. $25 for two Nite Ize night night Ize Nite two for $25 PM. 9 at off Tee PM. 8-8:45 in Check event. the at collected duo set, then after a short intermission, Eddie's full band will take the stage for a concert concert a for stage the take will band full Eddie's intermission, short a after then set, duo

205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-368-8710. www.cooperslake.com. 724-368-8710. Rock. Slippery Rd., Currie 205

June 18: Night Disc Golf. Golf. Disc Night 18: June This event is open to all skill levels and payment will be be will payment and levels skill all to open is event This rock icon and good friend, Joe Grushecky! They'll open the show with their acoustic acoustic their with show the open They'll Grushecky! Joe friend, good and icon rock

manufacturers and vendors of solo canoes and paddling equipment. Cooper’s Lake, Lake, Cooper’s equipment. paddling and canoes solo of vendors and manufacturers

June 11: Eddie Manion at The Strand. Strand. The at Manion Eddie 11: June Once again, Eddie will be joined by fellow fellow by joined be will Eddie again, Once

412-366-7154. www.pittsburghparts-a-rama.com. 412-366-7154. *June 3-5: Western PA Solo Canoe Rendezvous. Rendezvous. Canoe Solo PA Western 3-5: *June A gathering of solo paddlers, paddlers, solo of gathering A

Prospect. Rd., Castle New 1127 Fairgrounds, Butler Big days. three all for dusk till

show, free music and more. 724-452-7341. harmonymuseum.org. 724-452-7341. more. and music free show,

Woods Dr., Cranberry Twp. 742-452-4453. gladerunlatenite.eventbrite.com. 742-452-4453. Twp. Cranberry Dr., Woods

permit only and no pets allowed. Admission will be charged. The event is from 8 AM AM 8 from is event The charged. be will Admission allowed. pets no and only permit

advice and lunch. 9 AM-3 PM. 303 Mercer Rd., Harmony. Also in town: fiber festival, art art festival, fiber town: in Also Harmony. Rd., Mercer 303 PM. AM-3 9 lunch. and advice

only she can, leaving you in stitches! $50. Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Cranberry 100 North, Marriott Pittsburgh $50. stitches! in you leaving can, she only

vehicle sale corral and more! All types of vehicles and parts are welcome. Camping by by Camping welcome. are parts and vehicles of types All more! and corral sale vehicle vendors, plant exchange, sales of vegetables, herbs, roses, other ornamentals, expert expert ornamentals, other roses, herbs, vegetables, of sales exchange, plant vendors,

the irrepressible Sister teaching class to a roomful of “students” in the special way that that way special the in “students” of roomful a to class teaching Sister irrepressible the

*June 17-19: Pittsburgh Parts-A-Rama. Parts-A-Rama. Pittsburgh 17-19: *June Parts flea market, collector toys, toys, collector market, flea Parts

June 11: Harmony's SpringFest. SpringFest. Harmony's 11: June Harmony Museum Herb & Garden Fair with with Fair Garden & Herb Museum Harmony

as Glade Run Foundation hosts this hilarious comedy. This sinfully funny play features features play funny sinfully This comedy. hilarious this hosts Foundation Run Glade as

205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-368-8710. www.cooperslake.com. 724-368-8710. Rock. Slippery Rd., Currie 205 June 3: “Late Night Catechism” Comedy at the Marriott. Marriott. the at Comedy Catechism” Night “Late 3: June 10% off. 508A Perry Hwy., Harmony. 724-452-9356. www.appalachianrockshop.com. 724-452-9356. Harmony. Hwy., Perry 508A off. 10% Roar with laughter laughter with Roar

Campground, Lake Cooper’s enjoy. to genres all of lovers music for setting live a

the weekend. Spend over $100 and receive 20% off. Spend under $100 and receive receive and $100 under Spend off. 20% receive and $100 over Spend weekend. the

298 Meridian Rd., Butler. 724-482-4436. www.themeridianstation.com. 724-482-4436. Butler. Rd., Meridian 298

The Rock Station 97.7 FM, and showcases the incredible talent featured on this show in in show this on featured talent incredible the showcases and FM, 97.7 Station Rock The

Beautiful and unique gifts from the earth. Jewelry making demonstrations throughout throughout demonstrations making Jewelry earth. the from gifts unique and Beautiful

15% off. Fun family event. 5 PM. Meridian Station Gift Shop and Confectionery, Confectionery, and Shop Gift Station Meridian PM. 5 event. family Fun off. 15%

the yearly anniversary of the “Grass Roots Show” which airs Sunday nights at 7 PM on on PM 7 at nights Sunday airs which Show” Roots “Grass the of anniversary yearly the

*June 10-12: 20th Anniversary Open House at Appalachian Rock Shop. Shop. Rock Appalachian at House Open Anniversary 20th 10-12: *June

the gift shop will be providing the desserts. The gift shop will have a sale on all gifts at at gifts all on sale a have will shop gift The desserts. the providing be will shop gift the

Music Festival is a weekend long celebration of local music and artists. Commemorates Commemorates artists. and music local of celebration long weekend a is Festival Music

205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-256-4050. www.bantamjeepfestival.com. 724-256-4050. Rock. Slippery Rd., Currie 205 our gazebo with door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Donnie's BBQ will provide the food and and food the provide will BBQ Donnie's raffle. 50/50 a and prizes door with gazebo our

*June 15-17: The Band Jam at Cooper’s Lake. Lake. Cooper’s at Jam Band The 15-17: *June

The Band Jam Grass Roots Roots Grass Jam Band The

June 1: Car Cruise at Meridian Station. Station. Meridian at Cruise Car 1: June more. and Shine ’n Show Playground, Jeepers Little vendors, history, Encampment, The car club DJ will be spinning in in tunes spinning be will DJ club car The

101 Clearview Circle, Butler. 724-285-5721. www.shopclearviewmall.com. 724-285-5721. Butler. Circle, Clearview 101

downtown Butler on Fri. night. Off-road trails, Jeep Playground with mud pit, WWII WWII pit, mud with Playground Jeep trails, Off-road night. Fri. on Butler downtown

344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. 724-283-6922. Butler. St., Main S. 344

provided by a DJ! All cars and trucks are welcome! Rain date will be June 16. 5-9 PM. PM. 5-9 16. June be will date Rain welcome! are trucks and cars All DJ! a by provided birthplace of the Jeep. Festival events at Cooper’s Lake all weekend, Jeep Invasion in in Invasion Jeep weekend, all Lake Cooper’s at events Festival Jeep. the of birthplace

Collection Exhibit. Collection

Open Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM and Sat. 12-4 PM. The Art Center, Center, Art The PM. 12-4 Sat. and PM 12-6 Wed.-Fri. Open

June 15: Car Cruise at Clearview Mall. Mall. Clearview at Cruise Car 15: June Good food, door prizes, and great music music great and prizes, door food, Good

*June 10-12: 6th annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Festival. Heritage Jeep Bantam annual 6th 10-12: *June Celebrating the the Celebrating

*Month of June: Associated Artists of Butler County’s Permanent Permanent County’s Butler of Artists Associated June: of *Month

415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler. 724-283-3430. http://butlertwp.org/preston-park. 724-283-3430. Butler. Rd., Eberhart S. 415

Camp/ARMCO Park, 341 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock. 724-287-4733. www.bcfymca.org. 724-287-4733. Rock. Slippery Pike, Centreville 341 Park, Camp/ARMCO

EVENTS – JUNE 2016 JUNE – EVENTS

Park, Preston Building. Twp. Butler the at Marcie contact information, For June 9: Night Swim at ARMCO Park. Park. ARMCO at Swim Night 9: June 7:30-9:30 PM. $8/child, $2/adult. YMCA YMCA $2/adult. $8/child, PM. 7:30-9:30

2 ½ hours and involve a lot of walking. Guests are encouraged to dress appropriately. appropriately. dress to encouraged are Guests walking. of lot a involve and hours ½ 2

220 W. Main St., Saxonburg. 724-352-4200. www.saxonburgbusiness.org. 724-352-4200. Saxonburg. St., Main W. 220

June 15: Guided Tour/Hike at Preston Park. Park. Preston at Tour/Hike Guided 15: June The tours last approximately 2 to to 2 approximately last tours The

and enjoy each course at a different venue! Advance tickets only $55. Hotel Saxonburg, Saxonburg, Hotel $55. only tickets Advance venue! different a at course each enjoy and

10 AM-3 PM. 107 Grand Ave., . 724-625-9048. www.marsareapubliclibrary.org. 724-625-9048. Mars. Ave., Grand 107 PM. AM-3 10

www.co.butler.pa.us.

June 8: Main Street Saxonburg's Progressive Dinner. Dinner. Progressive Saxonburg's Street Main 8: June

Stroll down Main Street Street Main down Stroll

Program. Program. Join our Summer Reading Club for reading, prizes and fun! Must register. register. Must fun! and prizes reading, for Club Reading Summer our Join

724-284-5383. Butler. Rd., Park Alameda 184 Shelter, Jaycee PM. 6:30-7:30

The Beacon Hotel, 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-586-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. 724-586-6233. Renfrew. Rd., Beacon 231 Hotel, Beacon The Weekdays June 13-July 29: Mars Public Library Summer Reading Reading Summer Library Public Mars 29: 13-July June Weekdays

ages. All worms. with personal and close up get and for search we as more

companies will be on hand with samples for the over 21 crowd. $20/presale. $25/gate. $25/gate. $20/presale. crowd. 21 over the for samples with hand on be will companies

724-794-BEER. www.northcountrycanning.com. 724-794-BEER. worms hear? Where are they in the winter? Find out answers to these questions and and questions these to answers out Find winter? the in they are Where hear? worms

bring their three best sauces for the public to judge. Several local beer, wine and liquor liquor and wine beer, local Several judge. to public the for sauces best three their bring

June 15: Worms, Worms, Worms Program at Alameda Park. Park. Alameda at Program Worms Worms, Worms, 15: June - earth Do

Rock. Slippery Dr., Arrowhead 111 canning. to grain from involved process

fields, there is lots of room for tents, vendors and parking. Locally-owned restaurants restaurants Locally-owned parking. and vendors tents, for room of lots is there fields,

tours of the Production Facility with an explanation of how beer is brewed and the the and brewed is beer how of explanation an with Facility Production the of tours

June 5: 2nd annual WingFest at The Beacon Hotel. Hotel. Beacon The at WingFest annual 2nd 5: June With 10 acres of grassy grassy of acres 10 With

Every Saturday: North Country Brewing Canning Facility Tours. Tours. Facility Canning Brewing Country North Saturday: Every

Free Free through Sept. Main St., Saxonburg. 724-604-0197. www.saxonburgbusiness.org. 724-604-0197. Saxonburg. St., Main Sept. through

required. 1-4 PM. PM. 1-4 required.

fun begins at 5 PM and goes until 8 PM on the third Thursday of every month May May month every of Thursday third the on PM 8 until goes and PM 5 at begins fun

otherwise noted. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. 724-284-5383. Butler. Rd., Park Alameda 184 noted. otherwise three miles one way past the historic oil exhibit and back to Park Road. Reservations Reservations Road. Park to back and exhibit oil historic the past way one miles three

food vendors, artisans, live music, demonstrations, games and antique cars. The The cars. antique and games demonstrations, music, live artisans, vendors, food

The majority begin at 6:30 PM and will take place in the Carousel Shelter, unless unless Shelter, Carousel the in place take will and PM 6:30 at begin majority The at the end of Park Road by the fishing pier, where we will carpool and hike approx. approx. hike and carpool will we where pier, fishing the by Road Park of end the at

on the Main Street of Saxonburg. The street will be shut down and filled with with filled and down shut be will street The Saxonburg. of Street Main the on

some of the most challenging and remote terrain in the park. Start at the parking lot lot parking the at Start park. the in terrain remote and challenging most the of some Every Thursday June 16-Aug.18: Free Outdoor Discovery Programs. Programs. Discovery Outdoor Free 16-Aug.18: June Thursday Every

Third Thursdays: “Mingle on Main” in Saxonburg. Saxonburg. in Main” on “Mingle Thursdays: Third A whole town event event town whole A

June 5: Wyggeston Trail History Hike at Moraine. Moraine. at Hike History Trail Wyggeston 5: June Wyggeston Trail has has Trail Wyggeston

entirely free. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. 724-284-5383. Butler. Rd., Park Alameda 184 free. entirely

Restaurant, 352 N. Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-2100. cooperstation.net. 724-353-2100. Sarver. Rd., Pike N. 352 Restaurant, Join us every Thursday at lunchtime. 11:30 AM-Noon. No registration required, it is is it required, registration No AM-Noon. 11:30 lunchtime. at Thursday every us Join

Thursdays: Beer Socials. Socials. Beer Thursdays: Four course. 7-9 PM. Both at Cooper Station Station Cooper at Both PM. 7-9 course. Four

20 minutes to get to there from the 422 exit. 422 the from there to get to minutes 20 Every Thursday June 16-Aug. 11: Alameda Storytime Adventures. Adventures. Storytime Alameda 11: 16-Aug. June Thursday Every

Third Third Dinner, snacks and sandwiches will be available along with a full bar. $5. $5. bar. full a with along available be will sandwiches and snacks Dinner,

For events at the Moraine Outdoor Center, please allow allow please Center, Outdoor Moraine the at events For

412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 412-963-6100.

First Sundays: Country Dances. Dances. Country Sundays: First

Doors open at 5 PM, dance is 5:30-9:30 PM. PM. 5:30-9:30 is dance PM, 5 at open Doors

Butler. Rd., Airport W. 185 Park, Nature Succop AM. 9 round.

225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Portersville Rd., Valley Pleasant 225

Harmony. 724-473-0983. www.darnyarnneedlesandthread.com. 724-473-0983. Harmony.

Succop Nature Park. Our naturalist-led morning walks are free and happen year- happen and free are walks morning naturalist-led Our Park. Nature Succop

on during the meeting. 3-5 PM. Darn Yarn Needles and Thread, 253D Mercer St., St., Mercer 253D Thread, and Needles Yarn Darn PM. 3-5 meeting. the during on

724-368-8811

Nature Park. Park. Nature Join Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania for a walk through through walk a for Pennsylvania Western of Society Audubon Join

need not be a crocheter or knitter to attend. Feel free to bring a project to work work to project a bring to free Feel attend. to knitter or crocheter a be not need

Every Thursday: “Birds and More” Naturalist-Led Walks at Succop Succop at Walks Naturalist-Led More” and “Birds Thursday: Every

www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/moraine First Fridays: Fictitious Fiber Meetup at DYNT. DYNT. at Meetup Fiber Fictitious Fridays: First Open book club. You You club. book Open

724-321-4265. www.getfitfamilies.com. 724-321-4265.

Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. www.NicolettesShop.com. 724-368-1100. Portersville. Hwy.,

Butler County’s top attraction. attraction. top County’s Butler

Portersville. Rd., Hill Badger Cove, Porters Park, State Moraine $10. Day. Labor and various local artists. Nicolette's Tailor Shop and Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Perry 1263 Gifts, Specialty and Shop Tailor Nicolette's artists. local various and

Many of our events take place at Moraine State Park, Park, State Moraine at place take events our of Many outside the beach areas at Moraine State Park. No swim on Memorial Day and and Day Memorial on swim No Park. State Moraine at areas beach the outside everyday health. Also offered are ongoing art classes taught by Susan Walker Art Art Walker Susan by taught classes art ongoing are offered Also health. everyday

Program. Program. All classes will teach you how to use these “gifts of the earth” to support your your support to earth” the of “gifts these use to how you teach will classes All permitted swims water open only the are these public, the to Open

Moraine State Park Contact Information Contact Park State Moraine

First Wednesdays: Monthly doTERRA Essential Oil and Art Classes. Classes. Art and Oil Essential doTERRA Monthly Wednesdays: First Every Monday through Sept. 12: Get Fit Families Open Water Swim Swim Water Open Families Fit Get 12: Sept. through Monday Every

Monthly Happenings Happenings Monthly Weekly Happenings Weekly

BUTLER COUNTY, PA Calendar of Events Event Listing Late Spring - Early Fall 2016 For the latest listings, see www.VisitButlerCounty.com. EVENTS – MAY 2016 *May 27-30: Outdoor Extravaganza. Weekend full of outdoor activities, fun workshops and evening entertainment, meals and camping. Sponsored by Butler Outdoor Club. Activities leave from Breakneck Campground. Various levels of hikes, water trips, bike trips and workshops. 724-526-5407. www.outdoorextravaganza.org. *May 27-June 24: SRU Open Art Show. Open Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM and Sat. 12-4 PM. The Art Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. May 28: Family Fishing Program at Moraine. Discover just how much fun fishing can be when you do it together. Learn basic fishing skills like knot tying, cast- ing, baiting the hook, and taking a fish off the hook. No fishing license required. All equipment provided. The “catch”? Adults must bring a child and children must bring an adult. Reservations required. Watts Bay Marina, North Shore. May 28: Quick Frozen Critters Program at Moraine. Learn the importance of Welcome to Butler County! predator and prey relationships and the adaptations they have that help them survive in their hostile environment through discussion and playing the game “Freeze Tag.” While you’re here, we hope you’ll get out and explore the For children ages 5-12. 2-3 PM. Pleasant Valley Beach, South Shore. 790 miles we call home. From rustic and rural to festive and *May 28-29: PyroFest. America’s largest fireworks festival! PyroFest also includes friendly, experiences await visitors of all types. Scenic and live music, food and a kid's zone. Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 800-854-4705. www.pyrofest.com. serene parks offer just about any outdoor activity you can May 29: Fish For Free Day at Moraine. Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone (resi- think of, on water or land. Museums, art galleries, specialty dent or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with no fishing license required. Trout/salmon permits are also not required. All shops, festivals, wineries, historic sites and golf courses can be other fishing regulations still apply. found around every turn. The four seasons bring delightful May 29: Sunken Garden Trail Hike at Moraine. Scenic 3.6 mile hike. We will stop around the halfway point to soak in the sun and just relax and enjoy the moment. changes, so you’ll find something to fall in love with any time Trailhead is located in the Pleasant Valley Picnic Area at the non-powered launch of the year. One of the best parts is – it’s easy to get here! The parking area. 9 AM-Noon. South Shore. May 31: Harmony Museum’s annual "Quilt in a Day" program. Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-79, I-80 and Routes 422, 19 and 8 all Presented by Patricia Knoechel and sister/Quilt in a Day founder/syndicated television run through the county. So stop reading and plan your Butler quilter Eleanor Burns. Reservations recommended. 10 AM-Noon. Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-7341. harmonymuseum.org. County getaway today! Spend a few nights in one of our scenic campgrounds, quaint B&Bs or comfortable hotels. SPORTS Every Friday through August: Racing at Lernerville Speedway Lernerville Speedway is home of the “Fab Four,” 410 Sprint Cars, Late Models, Big- Block Modifieds and Stock Cars. $14/adults, $7/students, $11/seniors, free/ages 10 and under. Special events may have increased admission prices. 7:30 PM. 313 N. Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. Additional events on June 7, 23, 24 & 25, July 19, Sept. 2, 3, 10, 11, 17 & 24 Butler BlueSox Home Games at Kelly Automotive Park 310 East Grandview Ave. The BlueSox are proud to play their home games on the same field that has Zelienople, PA 16063 hosted some of the greatest ballplayers of all time, including Joe DiMaggio, Lou 866.856.8444 Gehrig and Josh Gibson. Tickets $7-9. Order online, by phone, or at the ballpark. www.VisitButlerCounty.com Most games at 6:35 PM. Fireworks games at 7:05 PM. June 12 at 1:35 PM. July 25 at 4:05 PM. Plum Street, Butler. 724-256-9994. www.butlerbluesox.net. • May: 26, 27, 28*, 29 • June: 1, 3*, 4, 5, 6, 11*, 12, 16, 17*, 18, 26, 28, 29 • July: 3, 4*, 10, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23*, 24, 27, 28, 29* • August: 6* *fireworks night Golf Outings May 27: Oakview Golf Club. Benefits Lutherlyn Campership Fund. Celebrate the Bloom at Jennings 724-865-2161. www.lutherlyn.com. Environmental Education Center June 20: Butler Country Club. Benefits Butler Health System Foundation. 724-284-4716. www.butlerhealthsystem.org. Aug. 11: Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. Benefits the Seneca Valley Love your Mother! Foundation. 724-452-6040. www.svsd.net/GolfClassic. Please recycle this brochure or pass it along to a friend! Sept. 16: Suncrest Golf Course. Benefits a local Butler County family. 412-629-4907. www.springfields.com.

*events lasting more than one day 052016

*events lasting more than one day one than more lasting *events

registration required. 8-10 PM. Pleasant Valley Launch, South Shore. South Launch, Valley Pleasant PM. 8-10 required. registration

www.getfitfamilies.com. www.getfitfamilies.com. an adult. Kayak and gear provided, or bring your own. Life jackets required and pre- and required jackets Life own. your bring or provided, gear and Kayak adult. an

724-321-4265. Twp. Cranberry Rd., Boundary North 1171 Park, Boundary North the lake during the full moon. Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by by accompanied be must 18 under up, and 12 Ages moon. full the during lake the

Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. 724-742-0400. Zelienople. St., Main N. 119 Theater, Strand

who would like to swim, bike and run, and compete for cool prizes. $25. 7 AM-12:30 PM. PM. AM-12:30 7 $25. prizes. cool for compete and run, and bike swim, to like would who

June 19: Full Moon Paddle at Moraine. Moraine. at Paddle Moon Full 19: June Join us for some fun as we explore explore we as fun some for us Join

so many kids these days. $15 reserve seating. 2 PM on the 4th, 7 PM on the 5th. The The 5th. the on PM 7 4th, the on PM 2 seating. reserve $15 days. these kids many so

June 12: Habitat for Humanity Youth Triathlon. Triathlon. Youth Humanity for Habitat 12: June Open to youth ages 6 to 16 16 to 6 ages youth to Open

www.singhosanna.org. lighten as it addresses the sensitive issue of bullying and peer pressure, which impacts impacts which pressure, peer and bullying of issue sensitive the addresses it as lighten

Slippery Rock. 724-256-4050. www.bantamjeepfestival.com/5k-mud-race. 724-256-4050. Rock. Slippery

724-285-3653. Butler. Dr., College 107 Theater, Succop BC3 on. go must show - en and entertain will production original This revue. concert spring their for shows

admission to the festival on Sun., June 12. Cooper's Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Rd., Currie 205 Campground, Lake Cooper's 12. June Sun., on festival the to admission

the program by staging Peter Pan. The football coach decides to wreak havoc, but the the but havoc, wreak to decides coach football The Pan. Peter staging by program the *June 4-5: The StrandTastics. StrandTastics. The 4-5: *June This incredible youth show choir will perform two two perform will choir show youth incredible This

Medals will be awarded. Participants will receive a tech-tee shirt, refreshments and and refreshments shirt, tech-tee a receive will Participants awarded. be will Medals

The school drama club may be eliminated due to cutbacks. The club decides to save save to decides club The cutbacks. to due eliminated be may club drama school The

Atrium, 1031 New Castle Rd., Prospect. 724-285-4883. www.butlerunitedway.org. 724-285-4883. Prospect. Rd., Castle New 1031 Atrium,

June 12: Bantam Jeep Muddy 5K. 5K. Muddy Jeep Bantam 12: June Family-friendly 5K mud race on foot. 8 AM. AM. 8 foot. on race mud 5K Family-friendly *June 18-19: Sing Hosanna! presents “Peter Panic,” A Comedy Musical. Musical. Comedy A Panic,” “Peter presents Hosanna! Sing 18-19: *June

with drinks from Reclamation Brewery. $15/person or $25/couple. 5-11 PM. The The PM. 5-11 $25/couple. or $15/person Brewery. Reclamation from drinks with

LP shop. All day event. 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. 724-452-0539. Harmony. St., Main 539 event. day All shop. LP

201 Winsome Ln., Cabot. 724-568-PINE. www.whisperingpinesfarmpa.com. 724-568-PINE. Cabot. Ln., Winsome 201 ing with top local bands, The Jentz and Present Tense. Food will be available, along along available, be will Food Tense. Present and Jentz The bands, local top with ing

June 11: Grand Opening of Last Dog Records at Bottlebrush. Bottlebrush. at Records Dog Last of Opening Grand 11: June Vintage vinyl/ Vintage

passionate vendors that take pride in their products. Sat. 9 AM-5 PM. Sun. 9 AM-4 PM. PM. AM-4 9 Sun. PM. AM-5 9 Sat. products. their in pride take that vendors passionate June 4: Rockin’ the United Way. Way. United the Rockin’ 4: June - headlin be will City York New from 80s of Rock

Bi-annual festival features outstanding antique dealers, talented artisans, and many many and artisans, talented dealers, antique outstanding features festival Bi-annual worn. Pre-registration required. Pleasant Valley Public Launch, South Shore. South Launch, Public Valley Pleasant required. Pre-registration worn.

Cream, Mercer Rd. & Rt. 8, Butler. 724-841-0280. http://mazzantisbeansandcream.com. 724-841-0280. Butler. 8, Rt. & Rd. Mercer Cream,

*June 18-19: Antiques and Artisans Festival at Whispering Pines Farm. Farm. Pines Whispering at Festival Artisans and Antiques 18-19: *June

by an adult. Kayak and gear provided, or bring your own. Life jackets required to be be to required jackets Life own. your bring or provided, gear and Kayak adult. an by

fun. Proceeds support Riding for the Cure. 1 PM. Rain date June 5. Mazzanti's Beans & & Beans Mazzanti's 5. June date Rain PM. 1 Cure. the for Riding support Proceeds fun.

Outdoors Day by learning a new skill. Ages 12 and up; under 18 must be accompanied accompanied be must 18 under up; and 12 Ages skill. new a learning by Day Outdoors

724-321-4265. www.getfitfamilies.com. www.getfitfamilies.com. 724-321-4265. Association Car Cruise, activities for kids and families, 50/50 raffle, vendors, food, prizes, prizes, food, vendors, raffle, 50/50 families, and kids for activities Cruise, Car Association

kayaking, and then paddle a nature-packed inlet of Lake Arthur. Celebrate National Get Get National Celebrate Arthur. Lake of inlet nature-packed a paddle then and kayaking,

Zelienople. St., Beaver Park, Community Zelienople $25. triathletes. new for race June 4: 10th Season Celebration at Mazzanti's. Mazzanti's. at Celebration Season 10th 4: June Butler Area Street Machine Machine Street Area Butler

June 11: Beginner’s Kayak Paddle at Moraine. Moraine. at Paddle Kayak Beginner’s 11: June Learn the basics of safe safe of basics the Learn through Zelienople Community Park. This event is a lot of fun and a is great beginner beginner great is a and fun of lot a is event This Park. Community Zelienople through

gear provided, or bring your own. Pre-registration required. Pre-registration own. your bring or provided, gear

Triathlon allows youth ages four to 16 to race on the local streets of Zelienople and and Zelienople of streets local the on race to 16 to four ages youth allows Triathlon 195 Park Rd., Prospect. 724-368-8811. www.3mjc.org. 724-368-8811. Prospect. Rd., Park 195

off to explore some of the inlets and learn about the lake and its wildlife. Kayak and and Kayak wildlife. its and lake the about learn and inlets the of some explore to off

June 18: The Get Fit Families Youth Triathlon. Triathlon. Youth Families Fit Get The 18: June The Get Fit Families Youth Youth Families Fit Get The

PM. AM-5 11 refreshments. Free region. this powered that industry the smell and

During this nature-based paddle, participants will learn some basic kayak tips and set set and tips kayak basic some learn will participants paddle, nature-based this During

Marshall-Barr No. 19 oil well equipment is restored and open for visitors to hear, see, see, hear, to visitors for open and restored is equipment well oil 19 No. Marshall-Barr

scouting tool. 1-3 PM. Moraine Outdoor Center. Outdoor Moraine PM. 1-3 tool. scouting where dragonflies, heron and fish thrive. Borrow binoculars and watch an osprey soar. soar. osprey an watch and binoculars Borrow thrive. fish and heron dragonflies, where

an award-winning restoration site of an antique oil well. The Bessemer Gas Engine and and Engine Gas Bessemer The well. oil antique an of site restoration award-winning an

placement, when to put them out and how to maximize their effectiveness as a a as effectiveness their maximize to how and out them put to when placement, June 4: Explore Offshore at Moraine. Moraine. at Offshore Explore 4: June Explore along the shore of Lake Arthur Arthur Lake of shore the along Explore

June 11: Muddy Creek Oil Field Demonstration. Demonstration. Field Oil Creek Muddy 11: June The Muddy Creek Oil Well is is Well Oil Creek Muddy The

trail cameras to pattern a deer. Join the park naturalist to learn about trail camera camera trail about learn to naturalist park the Join deer. a pattern to cameras trail

at 10:30 AM. Celebration 3-5 PM. 724-371-0416. www.alleghenyaquaticalliance.com. 724-371-0416. PM. 3-5 Celebration AM. 10:30 at

June 18: Deer Trail Cameras Program at Moraine. Moraine. at Program Cameras Trail Deer 18: June Learn how to use use to how Learn more. Starlight Drive-In, Route 8, Butler. 724-321-8521. www.therodfathers.com. 724-321-8521. Butler. 8, Route Drive-In, Starlight more.

entertainment, speakers, games, prizes, silent auction and raffles. Free event. Float starts starts Float event. Free raffles. and auction silent prizes, games, speakers, entertainment,

June 11: Saturday Night Car Cruise and Movie. Movie. and Cruise Car Night Saturday 11: June DJ, 50/50 raffles, food and and food raffles, 50/50 DJ,

724-284-5383. www.discgolfscene.com/alameda. 724-284-5383. located at 252 Ash Stop Rd., Evans City with a ribbon cutting ceremony, free food and and food free ceremony, cutting ribbon a with City Evans Rd., Stop Ash 252 at located

few divisions with prizes for top finishers. Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. Butler. Rd., Park Alameda 184 Park, Alameda finishers. top for prizes with divisions few Zelienople. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. 724-742-0400. Zelienople. tion of two new public accesses on the Connoquenessing Creek. The celebration will be be will celebration The Creek. Connoquenessing the on accesses public new two of tion

disc golf discs or $10 and bring your own light up or glowing discs. There will be a a be will There discs. glowing or up light own your bring and $10 or discs golf disc June 4: Connoquenessing Creek Launchapalooza. Launchapalooza. Creek Connoquenessing 4: June sure to rock your world! $30 reserve seating. 7 PM. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., St., Main N. 119 Theater, Strand The PM. 7 seating. reserve $30 world! your rock to sure - celebra opening Grand

collected at the event. Check in 8-8:45 PM. Tee off at 9 PM. $25 for two Nite Ize night night Ize Nite two for $25 PM. 9 at off Tee PM. 8-8:45 in Check event. the at collected duo set, then after a short intermission, Eddie's full band will take the stage for a concert concert a for stage the take will band full Eddie's intermission, short a after then set, duo

205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-368-8710. www.cooperslake.com. 724-368-8710. Rock. Slippery Rd., Currie 205

June 18: Night Disc Golf. Golf. Disc Night 18: June This event is open to all skill levels and payment will be be will payment and levels skill all to open is event This rock icon and good friend, Joe Grushecky! They'll open the show with their acoustic acoustic their with show the open They'll Grushecky! Joe friend, good and icon rock

manufacturers and vendors of solo canoes and paddling equipment. Cooper’s Lake, Lake, Cooper’s equipment. paddling and canoes solo of vendors and manufacturers

June 11: Eddie Manion at The Strand. Strand. The at Manion Eddie 11: June Once again, Eddie will be joined by fellow fellow by joined be will Eddie again, Once

412-366-7154. www.pittsburghparts-a-rama.com. 412-366-7154. *June 3-5: Western PA Solo Canoe Rendezvous. Rendezvous. Canoe Solo PA Western 3-5: *June A gathering of solo paddlers, paddlers, solo of gathering A

Prospect. Rd., Castle New 1127 Fairgrounds, Butler Big days. three all for dusk till

show, free music and more. 724-452-7341. harmonymuseum.org. 724-452-7341. more. and music free show,

Woods Dr., Cranberry Twp. 742-452-4453. gladerunlatenite.eventbrite.com. 742-452-4453. Twp. Cranberry Dr., Woods

permit only and no pets allowed. Admission will be charged. The event is from 8 AM AM 8 from is event The charged. be will Admission allowed. pets no and only permit

advice and lunch. 9 AM-3 PM. 303 Mercer Rd., Harmony. Also in town: fiber festival, art art festival, fiber town: in Also Harmony. Rd., Mercer 303 PM. AM-3 9 lunch. and advice

only she can, leaving you in stitches! $50. Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Cranberry 100 North, Marriott Pittsburgh $50. stitches! in you leaving can, she only

vehicle sale corral and more! All types of vehicles and parts are welcome. Camping by by Camping welcome. are parts and vehicles of types All more! and corral sale vehicle vendors, plant exchange, sales of vegetables, herbs, roses, other ornamentals, expert expert ornamentals, other roses, herbs, vegetables, of sales exchange, plant vendors,

the irrepressible Sister teaching class to a roomful of “students” in the special way that that way special the in “students” of roomful a to class teaching Sister irrepressible the

*June 17-19: Pittsburgh Parts-A-Rama. Parts-A-Rama. Pittsburgh 17-19: *June Parts flea market, collector toys, toys, collector market, flea Parts

June 11: Harmony's SpringFest. SpringFest. Harmony's 11: June Harmony Museum Herb & Garden Fair with with Fair Garden & Herb Museum Harmony

as Glade Run Foundation hosts this hilarious comedy. This sinfully funny play features features play funny sinfully This comedy. hilarious this hosts Foundation Run Glade as

205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-368-8710. www.cooperslake.com. 724-368-8710. Rock. Slippery Rd., Currie 205 June 3: “Late Night Catechism” Comedy at the Marriott. Marriott. the at Comedy Catechism” Night “Late 3: June 10% off. 508A Perry Hwy., Harmony. 724-452-9356. www.appalachianrockshop.com. 724-452-9356. Harmony. Hwy., Perry 508A off. 10% Roar with laughter laughter with Roar

Campground, Lake Cooper’s enjoy. to genres all of lovers music for setting live a

the weekend. Spend over $100 and receive 20% off. Spend under $100 and receive receive and $100 under Spend off. 20% receive and $100 over Spend weekend. the

298 Meridian Rd., Butler. 724-482-4436. www.themeridianstation.com. 724-482-4436. Butler. Rd., Meridian 298

The Rock Station 97.7 FM, and showcases the incredible talent featured on this show in in show this on featured talent incredible the showcases and FM, 97.7 Station Rock The

Beautiful and unique gifts from the earth. Jewelry making demonstrations throughout throughout demonstrations making Jewelry earth. the from gifts unique and Beautiful

15% off. Fun family event. 5 PM. Meridian Station Gift Shop and Confectionery, Confectionery, and Shop Gift Station Meridian PM. 5 event. family Fun off. 15%

the yearly anniversary of the “Grass Roots Show” which airs Sunday nights at 7 PM on on PM 7 at nights Sunday airs which Show” Roots “Grass the of anniversary yearly the

*June 10-12: 20th Anniversary Open House at Appalachian Rock Shop. Shop. Rock Appalachian at House Open Anniversary 20th 10-12: *June

the gift shop will be providing the desserts. The gift shop will have a sale on all gifts at at gifts all on sale a have will shop gift The desserts. the providing be will shop gift the

Music Festival is a weekend long celebration of local music and artists. Commemorates Commemorates artists. and music local of celebration long weekend a is Festival Music

205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-256-4050. www.bantamjeepfestival.com. 724-256-4050. Rock. Slippery Rd., Currie 205 our gazebo with door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Donnie's BBQ will provide the food and and food the provide will BBQ Donnie's raffle. 50/50 a and prizes door with gazebo our

*June 15-17: The Band Jam at Cooper’s Lake. Lake. Cooper’s at Jam Band The 15-17: *June

The Band Jam Grass Roots Roots Grass Jam Band The

June 1: Car Cruise at Meridian Station. Station. Meridian at Cruise Car 1: June more. and Shine ’n Show Playground, Jeepers Little vendors, history, Encampment, The car club DJ will be spinning tunes in in tunes spinning be will DJ club car The

101 Clearview Circle, Butler. 724-285-5721. www.shopclearviewmall.com. 724-285-5721. Butler. Circle, Clearview 101

downtown Butler on Fri. night. Off-road trails, Jeep Playground with mud pit, WWII WWII pit, mud with Playground Jeep trails, Off-road night. Fri. on Butler downtown

344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. 724-283-6922. Butler. St., Main S. 344

provided by a DJ! All cars and trucks are welcome! Rain date will be June 16. 5-9 PM. PM. 5-9 16. June be will date Rain welcome! are trucks and cars All DJ! a by provided birthplace of the Jeep. Festival events at Cooper’s Lake all weekend, Jeep Invasion in in Invasion Jeep weekend, all Lake Cooper’s at events Festival Jeep. the of birthplace

Collection Exhibit. Collection

Open Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM and Sat. 12-4 PM. The Art Center, Center, Art The PM. 12-4 Sat. and PM 12-6 Wed.-Fri. Open

June 15: Car Cruise at Clearview Mall. Mall. Clearview at Cruise Car 15: June Good food, door prizes, and great music music great and prizes, door food, Good

*June 10-12: 6th annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Festival. Heritage Jeep Bantam annual 6th 10-12: *June Celebrating the the Celebrating

*Month of June: Associated Artists of Butler County’s Permanent Permanent County’s Butler of Artists Associated June: of *Month

415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler. 724-283-3430. http://butlertwp.org/preston-park. 724-283-3430. Butler. Rd., Eberhart S. 415

Camp/ARMCO Park, 341 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock. 724-287-4733. www.bcfymca.org. 724-287-4733. Rock. Slippery Pike, Centreville 341 Park, Camp/ARMCO

EVENTS – JUNE 2016 JUNE – EVENTS

Park, Preston Building. Twp. Butler the at Marcie contact information, For June 9: Night Swim at ARMCO Park. Park. ARMCO at Swim Night 9: June 7:30-9:30 PM. $8/child, $2/adult. YMCA YMCA $2/adult. $8/child, PM. 7:30-9:30

2 ½ hours and involve a lot of walking. Guests are encouraged to dress appropriately. appropriately. dress to encouraged are Guests walking. of lot a involve and hours ½ 2

220 W. Main St., Saxonburg. 724-352-4200. www.saxonburgbusiness.org. 724-352-4200. Saxonburg. St., Main W. 220

June 15: Guided Tour/Hike at Preston Park. Park. Preston at Tour/Hike Guided 15: June The tours last approximately 2 to to 2 approximately last tours The

and enjoy each course at a different venue! Advance tickets only $55. Hotel Saxonburg, Saxonburg, Hotel $55. only tickets Advance venue! different a at course each enjoy and

10 AM-3 PM. 107 Grand Ave., Mars. 724-625-9048. www.marsareapubliclibrary.org. 724-625-9048. Mars. Ave., Grand 107 PM. AM-3 10

www.co.butler.pa.us.

June 8: Main Street Saxonburg's Progressive Dinner. Dinner. Progressive Saxonburg's Street Main 8: June

Stroll down Main Street Street Main down Stroll

Program. Program. Join our Summer Reading Club for reading, prizes and fun! Must register. register. Must fun! and prizes reading, for Club Reading Summer our Join

724-284-5383. Butler. Rd., Park Alameda 184 Shelter, Jaycee PM. 6:30-7:30

The Beacon Hotel, 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-586-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. 724-586-6233. Renfrew. Rd., Beacon 231 Hotel, Beacon The Weekdays June 13-July 29: Mars Public Library Summer Reading Reading Summer Library Public Mars 29: 13-July June Weekdays

ages. All worms. with personal and close up get and for search we as more

companies will be on hand with samples for the over 21 crowd. $20/presale. $25/gate. $25/gate. $20/presale. crowd. 21 over the for samples with hand on be will companies

724-794-BEER. www.northcountrycanning.com. 724-794-BEER. worms hear? Where are they in the winter? Find out answers to these questions and and questions these to answers out Find winter? the in they are Where hear? worms

bring their three best sauces for the public to judge. Several local beer, wine and liquor liquor and wine beer, local Several judge. to public the for sauces best three their bring

June 15: Worms, Worms, Worms Program at Alameda Park. Park. Alameda at Program Worms Worms, Worms, 15: June - earth Do

Rock. Slippery Dr., Arrowhead 111 canning. to grain from involved process

fields, there is lots of room for tents, vendors and parking. Locally-owned restaurants restaurants Locally-owned parking. and vendors tents, for room of lots is there fields,

tours of the Production Facility with an explanation of how beer is brewed and the the and brewed is beer how of explanation an with Facility Production the of tours

June 5: 2nd annual WingFest at The Beacon Hotel. Hotel. Beacon The at WingFest annual 2nd 5: June With 10 acres of grassy grassy of acres 10 With

Every Saturday: North Country Brewing Canning Facility Tours. Tours. Facility Canning Brewing Country North Saturday: Every

Free Free through Sept. Main St., Saxonburg. 724-604-0197. www.saxonburgbusiness.org. 724-604-0197. Saxonburg. St., Main Sept. through

required. 1-4 PM. PM. 1-4 required.

fun begins at 5 PM and goes until 8 PM on the third Thursday of every month May May month every of Thursday third the on PM 8 until goes and PM 5 at begins fun

otherwise noted. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. 724-284-5383. Butler. Rd., Park Alameda 184 noted. otherwise three miles one way past the historic oil exhibit and back to Park Road. Reservations Reservations Road. Park to back and exhibit oil historic the past way one miles three

food vendors, artisans, live music, demonstrations, games and antique cars. The The cars. antique and games demonstrations, music, live artisans, vendors, food

The majority begin at 6:30 PM and will take place in the Carousel Shelter, unless unless Shelter, Carousel the in place take will and PM 6:30 at begin majority The at the end of Park Road by the fishing pier, where we will carpool and hike approx. approx. hike and carpool will we where pier, fishing the by Road Park of end the at

on the Main Street of Saxonburg. The street will be shut down and filled with with filled and down shut be will street The Saxonburg. of Street Main the on

some of the most challenging and remote terrain in the park. Start at the parking lot lot parking the at Start park. the in terrain remote and challenging most the of some Every Thursday June 16-Aug.18: Free Outdoor Discovery Programs. Programs. Discovery Outdoor Free 16-Aug.18: June Thursday Every

Third Thursdays: “Mingle on Main” in Saxonburg. Saxonburg. in Main” on “Mingle Thursdays: Third A whole town event event town whole A

June 5: Wyggeston Trail History Hike at Moraine. Moraine. at Hike History Trail Wyggeston 5: June Wyggeston Trail has has Trail Wyggeston

entirely free. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. 724-284-5383. Butler. Rd., Park Alameda 184 free. entirely

Restaurant, 352 N. Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-2100. cooperstation.net. 724-353-2100. Sarver. Rd., Pike N. 352 Restaurant, Join us every Thursday at lunchtime. 11:30 AM-Noon. No registration required, it is is it required, registration No AM-Noon. 11:30 lunchtime. at Thursday every us Join

Thursdays: Beer Socials. Socials. Beer Thursdays: Four course. 7-9 PM. Both at Cooper Station Station Cooper at Both PM. 7-9 course. Four

20 minutes to get to there from the 422 exit. 422 the from there to get to minutes 20 Every Thursday June 16-Aug. 11: Alameda Storytime Adventures. Adventures. Storytime Alameda 11: 16-Aug. June Thursday Every

Third Third Dinner, snacks and sandwiches will be available along with a full bar. $5. $5. bar. full a with along available be will sandwiches and snacks Dinner,

For events at the Moraine Outdoor Center, please allow allow please Center, Outdoor Moraine the at events For

412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 412-963-6100.

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BUTLER COUNTY, PA Calendar of Events Event Listing Late Spring - Early Fall 2016 For the latest listings, see www.VisitButlerCounty.com. EVENTS – MAY 2016 *May 27-30: Outdoor Extravaganza. Weekend full of outdoor activities, fun workshops and evening entertainment, meals and camping. Sponsored by Butler Outdoor Club. Activities leave from Breakneck Campground. Various levels of hikes, water trips, bike trips and workshops. 724-526-5407. www.outdoorextravaganza.org. *May 27-June 24: SRU Open Art Show. Open Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM and Sat. 12-4 PM. The Art Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. May 28: Family Fishing Program at Moraine. Discover just how much fun fishing can be when you do it together. Learn basic fishing skills like knot tying, cast- ing, baiting the hook, and taking a fish off the hook. No fishing license required. All equipment provided. The “catch”? Adults must bring a child and children must bring an adult. Reservations required. Watts Bay Marina, North Shore. May 28: Quick Frozen Critters Program at Moraine. Learn the importance of Welcome to Butler County! predator and prey relationships and the adaptations they have that help them survive in their hostile environment through discussion and playing the game “Freeze Tag.” While you’re here, we hope you’ll get out and explore the For children ages 5-12. 2-3 PM. Pleasant Valley Beach, South Shore. 790 miles we call home. From rustic and rural to festive and *May 28-29: PyroFest. America’s largest fireworks festival! PyroFest also includes friendly, experiences await visitors of all types. Scenic and live music, food and a kid's zone. Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 800-854-4705. www.pyrofest.com. serene parks offer just about any outdoor activity you can May 29: Fish For Free Day at Moraine. Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone (resi- think of, on water or land. Museums, art galleries, specialty dent or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with no fishing license required. Trout/salmon permits are also not required. All shops, festivals, wineries, historic sites and golf courses can be other fishing regulations still apply. found around every turn. The four seasons bring delightful May 29: Sunken Garden Trail Hike at Moraine. Scenic 3.6 mile hike. We will stop around the halfway point to soak in the sun and just relax and enjoy the moment. changes, so you’ll find something to fall in love with any time Trailhead is located in the Pleasant Valley Picnic Area at the non-powered launch of the year. One of the best parts is – it’s easy to get here! The parking area. 9 AM-Noon. South Shore. May 31: Harmony Museum’s annual "Quilt in a Day" program. Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-79, I-80 and Routes 422, 19 and 8 all Presented by Patricia Knoechel and sister/Quilt in a Day founder/syndicated television run through the county. So stop reading and plan your Butler quilter Eleanor Burns. Reservations recommended. 10 AM-Noon. Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-7341. harmonymuseum.org. County getaway today! Spend a few nights in one of our scenic campgrounds, quaint B&Bs or comfortable hotels. SPORTS Every Friday through August: Racing at Lernerville Speedway Lernerville Speedway is home of the “Fab Four,” 410 Sprint Cars, Late Models, Big- Block Modifieds and Stock Cars. $14/adults, $7/students, $11/seniors, free/ages 10 and under. Special events may have increased admission prices. 7:30 PM. 313 N. Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. Additional events on June 7, 23, 24 & 25, July 19, Sept. 2, 3, 10, 11, 17 & 24 Butler BlueSox Home Games at Kelly Automotive Park 310 East Grandview Ave. The BlueSox are proud to play their home games on the same field that has Zelienople, PA 16063 hosted some of the greatest ballplayers of all time, including Joe DiMaggio, Lou 866.856.8444 Gehrig and Josh Gibson. Tickets $7-9. Order online, by phone, or at the ballpark. www.VisitButlerCounty.com Most games at 6:35 PM. Fireworks games at 7:05 PM. June 12 at 1:35 PM. July 25 at 4:05 PM. Plum Street, Butler. 724-256-9994. www.butlerbluesox.net. • May: 26, 27, 28*, 29 • June: 1, 3*, 4, 5, 6, 11*, 12, 16, 17*, 18, 26, 28, 29 • July: 3, 4*, 10, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23*, 24, 27, 28, 29* • August: 6* *fireworks night Golf Outings May 27: Oakview Golf Club. Benefits Lutherlyn Campership Fund. Celebrate the Bloom at Jennings 724-865-2161. www.lutherlyn.com. Environmental Education Center June 20: Butler Country Club. Benefits Butler Health System Foundation. 724-284-4716. www.butlerhealthsystem.org. Aug. 11: Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. Benefits the Seneca Valley Love your Mother! Foundation. 724-452-6040. www.svsd.net/GolfClassic. Please recycle this brochure or pass it along to a friend! Sept. 16: Suncrest Golf Course. Benefits a local Butler County family. 412-629-4907. www.springfields.com.

*events lasting more than one day 052016 Aug. 15: North Washington Rodeo Parade. 2225 Oneida Valley Rd. (Rt. 38), Recurring Events Pontoon Cruises on Lake Arthur Petrolia. 724-894-6170. www.nwvfd.com/rodeo. Freedom Farms Dinner in the Field Moraine Preservation Fund operates Nautical Nature, a 37-passenger enclosed Aug. 16: Night Swim and a Movie. See July 29. 2016 themes: Brews and BBQ, Wine and Dine, and Cocktails and Entertainment. pontoon boat on Moraine State Park’s Lake Arthur. It is the park’s premier attraction! Moraine Preservation Fund, 118 North Shore Dr., Portersville. *Aug. 16-20: North Washington Rodeo. Grab your cowboy hat as the North Each dinner features the freshest foods of the harvest straight from the farm. Rain 724-368-9185. www.morainepreservationfund.org. Washington Rodeo brings the excitement of professional rodeo to Butler County. or shine. 440 Overbrook Rd., Valencia. 724-307-5464. www.freedomfarmspa.com. $14 adult ($12 advance), $6 children ($5 advance), Under 3 are free. 8 PM. 2225 June: 12, 19, 26 July: 10, 17, 24 August: 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays through Aug.: Pizza Party Cruises. 5 PM. $35/two adults, $60/ Oneida Valley Rd. (Rt. 38), Petrolia. 724-894-6170. www.nwvfd.com/rodeo. family of four. Paid reservations required a minimum of seven days in advance. Aug. 17: Guided Tour/Hike at Preston Park. See June 15. Free Movies in the Park Saturdays through Aug.: Dinner Cruises. 5 PM. $30. Paid reservations required Aug. 17: Nature Photography for Kids at Alameda Park. See June 25. Alameda Park - June 27, July 11 & 25, Aug. 8. 8:30 PM. Masonic Shelter, a minimum of seven days in advance. Aug. 18: Brian Ellis Community Night. 4-8 PM. Free. Butler Farm Show 184 Alameda Park Rd. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct.: Summer/Fall Cruises. 1 and 3 PM. Grounds, 625 Evans City Rd., Butler. 724-283-5852. www.repellis.com. Cranberry Community Park - June 21, Aug. 16. 8:30 PM. Rotary Amphitheater, $14/adults, $12/ages 62+, $7/ages 12 and under, free/ages 2 and under. Aug. 18: Night Swim at ARMCO Park. See June 9. 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. Aug. 19: Motorcycle Retreat “Conquer the North Country.” A weekend YMCA Camp/ARMCO Park - June 17, July 22, Aug. 5. 8:45 PM. ARMCO Hall, *July 15-16, 22-23, 24: Musical Theatre Guild’s production of “aMother full of fun, faith building and good food. Highlights include pig roast, shopping and 341 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock. 724-287-4733. www.bcfymca.org. Musical.” Take a ride on the 18-year-long rollercoaster of raising a child one hilarious campfires. $40-155/person (dependent on lodging). Crestfield Camp and Conference Center, 195 Taggart Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-794-4022. www.crestfield.net. Free Summer Concerts mishap at a time! Despite madness, messes, and the occasional nervous breakdown, the mothers at the center of this bright new musical have found that nothing is too Aug. 19: Concert at Zelienople Community Park. Phase IV (80s/90s covers), Alameda Park - Every Tuesday June 14-Aug.16. 6:30 PM. Odd Fellow Gazebo, much to bear. 7:30 PM July 15-16, 22-23. 3 PM July 24. William A. Lehnerd Performance Scott, Rob and Greg of The Clarks acoustic. 6:30 PM. $5/person. Rain Date Aug. 21st. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. Hall, MTG Production Center in Memorial Park, Butler. 724-287-8243. mtgbutler.org. 402 E. Beaver St., Zelienople. 724-452-0231. https://myzeliepark.org. Cranberry Community Park - July 14, Aug. 4, 11 & 18. Come hungry - the Rotary July 16: Celebrate the Bloom. Full day of activities including walks, workshops, Aug. 20: Shenanigans! at The Strand Theater. Both Eric Buss and Ivan Pecel will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers and more. 7-9 PM. 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., demonstrations and a culminating bonfire, plus local food, vendors and entertainment. have made individual stops at The Strand, stunning audiences and leaving them Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. 9 AM-5:30 PM. Free event. Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect hysterical. $20-25 reserve seating. 2 PM and 8 PM. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724- Cranberry Municipal Lawn - July 29, Aug. 5 & 12. The Library Friends will be Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-794-6011. www.dcnr.state.pa.us. 742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. selling hot dogs or bring your own lunch. 12-1 PM. 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry July 16: Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins Program at Moraine. Have you Aug. 20: The Grandparents Race. A 10 Mile, 5K and 1 Mile running or walking Twp. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. ever wondered if there is a difference? Can turtles really crawl out of their shells? Join race for athletes ages three and older. Join us for this family event and win the best the park naturalist for an up close and personal look at these wonderful creatures. prizes of any local event around. $30. Passavant Retirement Community, Main St., Succop Nature Park - July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket 1-2:30 PM. Moraine Outdoor Center. Zelienople. 724-321-4265. www.getfitfamilies.com. and enjoy free live music. Sit in the green grass beside our pond, or choose a spot in July 16: Night Disc Golf. See June 18. Dash plaques, DJ, 50/50, the pavilion. 6:30-8:30 PM. 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. Aug. 20: Sunnyview Car Cruise by the Rodfathers. food, t-shirts, prizes, crafters and vendors. Benefits residents and auxiliary service. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. July 17: Mini Moraine Man Youth Triathlon. This is open to youth ages four to 16 and family and friends relay teams who want to swim, bike and run to win awesome Sunnyview Nursing Home, 107 Sunnyview Circle, Butler. 724-321-8521. Zelienople Community Park - June 18, July 4 & 16, Aug. 5. Times vary. prizes and awards. $30. Pleasant Valley Beach Area, Moraine State Park. 724-321-4265. www.therodfathers.com. 402 E. Beaver St., Zelienople. 724-452-0231. https://myzeliepark.org. www.getfitfamilies.com. Aug. 20: Night Hike at Alameda Park. Rediscover your park at night while July 17: Purses for a Purpose Party. Support the United Way of Butler County incorporating other senses besides sight. Perhaps we’ll meet some nocturnal June 22: Painting in the Park. Designed for ages eight and up with parental while also having a fantastic evening full of purses, food and fun. You could win a residents. Even if we don’t, you’ll “see” the park in a whole new “light.” No flashlights, supervision. $25/canvas. $15/child. 6-8 PM. Alameda Park Office/House, gorgeous designer bag and also enter to win one of 100 themed purse baskets! Over please. All ages. No fee. 8:30-9:30 PM. Jaycee Shelter, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. $25,000 in prizes! $40. 6:30-8:30 PM. Clearview Mall, 101 Clearview Circle, Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. June 24: Fishing Friday at ARMCO Park. 10 AM-Noon. $5/child. YMCA Camp/ 724-285-4883. http://guestli.st/349662. Aug. 20: Saturday Night Car Cruise and Movie. See June 11. ARMCO Park, 341 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock. 724-287-4733. www.bcfymca.org. July 21: Shrek Jr., The Musical. Free show at the Rotary Amphitheater in *Aug. 21 & 27: The Ultimate Zelie Challenge. The Ultimate Zelie Challenge June 24: Harmony in the House Concert. Irene Kelley (Nashville). Bottlebrush Community Park by students from Keystone State Music Theater. Come hungry - the was created by 13-year-old Zachary Baker to raise money for the Zelienople Gallery and Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. Rotary will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers and more. 7-9 PM. 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Community Park. Aug. 21 youth event and Aug. 27 adult event. Try the most www.bottlebrusharts.com. Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. challenging obstacle courses and tests of strength in the area. 10 AM. $25. Zelienople Community Park, Beaver St., Zelienople. 724-321-4265. www.getfitfamilies.com. June 25: 22nd annual Cruise-a-Palooza. Join the Rodfathers at the Butler Farm July 22: Family Games Friday at ARMCO Park. Free, but please register. Plan to Show Grounds for Butler’s biggest car cruise of the year. DJs, dash plaques, special stay for the movie afterwards! 6-8 PM. YMCA Camp/ARMCO Park, 341 Centreville Pike, Aug. 24: Oh Deer Program at Alameda Park. See June 29. entertainment. 627 Evans City Rd., Butler. 724-352-5043. www.therodfathers.com. Slippery Rock. 724-287-4733. www.bcfymca.org. *Aug. 26-28: BrewersFest. Patrons can sample over 100 homebrews at their June 25: 8th annual Pittsburgh EggFest. Those of you who just want to enjoy July 23: Family Dog and Nature Walk at Alameda Park. Bring your canine leisure throughout the day. Come and enjoy homebrews, food, keg toss, cornhole some tasty BBQ and learn about the Big Green Egg can purchase “Taster” tickets. The friend along for this leisurely walk and chat on varied natural history factoids while we and a bonfire! Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. variety of food prepared is extensive. Food comes off the Eggs all day long – so come enjoy the outdoors. Please have your dog on a maximum 4’ leash and handlers must 724-368-8710. www.cooperslake.com. hungry and don’t forget to pace yourself! Register now! 10 AM-3 PM. Moraine State pick up any “presents” their pooches may deposit. No fee. Carousel Shelter, Aug. 27: 5th annual Connoquenessing Creek Cleanup. Each year we have Park, South Shore. 724-452-6732. www.hearthandhomepa.com/eggfest. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. removed thousands of pounds of garbage. Sadly, it was rated the 2nd most polluted June 25: Nature Photography for Kids at Alameda Park. An introduction to *July 25-30: Saxonburg Carnival. Great food, great rides, lots of fun. Open each waterway in America in 2000! Help us to return this natural resource to its beautiful, nature photography through a discussion, camera and composition basics, and hands- night 6-11 PM. Kiddee Matinee Wed. and Sat. afternoons 1-6 PM. Pet parade, water pure state. So far we have removed 202,560 pounds of garbage. This year, we are on fun activities. Bring a digital camera. $3/child. Ages 7-12. 184 Alameda Park Rd., battle, pageant, largest fireman's parade east of the Mississippi, raffle drawing. focusing on a 10-mile stretch starting in Harmony. Live Out Baptist Church, Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. 210 Horne Ave., Saxonburg. 724-352-3300. www.svfc.com/SVFCCarnival.asp. 1718 PA-588, Fombell. 724-371-0416. www.alleghenyaquaticalliance.com. June 25: Salamander Safari at Moraine. Explore Davis Hollow Creek for sala- July 27: Bug Safari at Alameda Park. Bring a wide-mouthed jar with a lid to manders and other critters. There will be a 15-minute walk to the stream. Pack water catch and release these sometimes mysterious and sometimes comical creatures. Even EVENTS – SEPTEMBER 2016 shoes to slip on at the stream and bring bug spray. Great fun for the whole family! mosquitos have an important role to play in nature - besides eating us! Learn this and *Month of Sept.: The Associated Artists of Butler County’s 3rd annual more during this evening discussion and bug safari. $3/child. 7:30-8:30 PM. Shelter 2, 1-3 PM. Davis Hollow Marina Office, North Shore. VOICe Exhibit. The VOICe Exhibit is an artistic and musical celebration by the sur- 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. *June 25-26: Studio Open House and Sale at 2 Pears Pottery. 2 Pears vivors of domestic violence. The original artwork represents the strength and healing Pottery will open its studio doors for mini tours, demonstrations and sales. Beautiful *July 27-31: Walldogs Transform Butler. Walldogs come from all around the experienced by those survivors. Open Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM and Sat. 12-4 PM. The Art handmade pottery for your home and gift giving available in several different patterns. world and bring their amazing skills to towns to paint walls with images of historical Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. significance to that town. They will be transforming walls throughout town featuring 286 Crisswell Rd., Butler. 724-422-0851. www.2pearspottery.blogspot.com. *Sept. 2-30: Nature and Wildlife Show at The Art Center. Open Wed.-Fri. ten subjects, most pertaining to Butler’s history. After the fact, these murals will be 12-6 PM and Sat. 12-4 PM. The Art Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. June 26: Heavenly Hummingbirds Program at Moraine. Hummingbirds are integrated into a walking tour. 724-283-8116. www.butlerwalldogs.com. the tiniest and most fascinating birds that will visit your backyard. Learn how to attract butlerartcenter.org. *July 28-31: The Summer Dramatics Project presents “The Wizard of Oz.” hummingbirds into your own backyard with nectar and insect plants that they dearly *Sept. 6-11: Crafty Lady’s Getaway. Need a vacation just so you can get some Tickets will be available early June at May's Music Shoppe in downtown Butler. crave. Then build a hummingbird trellis of your own. $20 for each fan-shaped trellis. of your project complete, tackle that fun new craft you always wanted to try but can't $15/Reserved Premium Center, $12, Reserved Side Sections. July 28-30 at 7:30 PM, July 1-3 PM. Moraine Outdoor Center, North Shore. find the time for, or take up a new crafting hobby? Bring your quilting, sewing, scrap- 31 at 2 PM. BC3 Succop Theater, Campus Dr., Butler. 724-287-4214. June 27: 3rd annual Bowling with the Butler BlueSox. Enjoy an evening booking, paper crafting, painting, writing, reading or organizing. Register by Aug. bowling with your favorite BlueSox player. Includes unlimited bowling, shoe rental, July 29: Night Swim and a Movie. Enjoy an evening swim and a family movie 26th. Lutherlyn, 500 Lutherlyn Lane, Butler. 724-865-2161. www.lutherlyn.com. favorite. 9-11 PM. $2. Cranberry Community Waterpark, 450 North Boundary Park Dr., two slices of pizza and unlimited pop. $15/adults, $7/kids ages 6-12. 6-9 PM. Must Sept. 10: Go Green Festival. Featuring the latest green energy sources and Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. register by June 20. Family Bowlaway, 540 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-8630. technologies such as electric vehicles, sustainable products and green business www.familybowlaway.com. July 30: Venomous Snakes of PA Event at Moraine. Snakes play an important solutions. Held in the south parking lot of Kohl’s, 1717 PA-228, Cranberry Twp. *June 27-30: Summer Art Classes for Children and Teens at the role in the environment. Find out what’s real and what’s not, from the venomous to 724-272-4539. www.gogreenfestival.com. the perfectly harmless and much, much, more. Live snakes will be on hand, so don’t Bottlebrush Gallery. Includes Chinese lanterns, fossil making, songwriting, Sept. 10: Saxonburg Historical and Restoration Commission Car Cruise. miss out on this grand opportunity. 1-2:30 PM. drumming, caveman art, and palette knife painting. Contact the gallery to register. Dash plaques, DJ, 50/50, live entertainment, food, t-shirts, crafters and vendors. Rain Bottlebrush Gallery and Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. July 31: Concordia Summer Festival. This traditional festival features a worship date Sept. 11. 12-4 PM. Main St., Saxonburg. 724-321-8521. www.therodfathers.com. service of thanksgiving, a mass choir of members of our congregations, Haven residents www.bottlebrusharts.com. Sept. 10: 5th annual Connoquenessing Creek Cleanup. See Aug. 27. and Pittsburgh Lutheran Chorus members, a special menu and entertainment for all June 29: Oh Deer Program at Alameda Park. Do you know what some of the ages. This event has been held annually since Concordia’s establishment more than 130 *Sept. 10-11: The Mighty Moraine Man Triathlon Festival. The Mighty deer’s favorite foods are? When the best time of day is for seeing them? Or what some years ago. 12-6 PM. 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot. 888-352-1571. www.concordialm.org. Moraine Man Triathlon Festival has it all: Sprint, Olympic and Half IM distances. of the unique survival strategies are? Discover this and more through a discussion and Special options for beginners, the aqua bike regional championships, duathlon events a hike in the park. All ages. No fee. 7-8 PM. Carousel Shelter, 184 Alameda Park Rd., and a new adventure race series. 6 AM. Lakeview Beach Area, Moraine State Park. Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. EVENTS – AUGUST 2016 724-321-4265. www.mightymoraineman.com. *Aug. 4-7: Portersville Steam Show. Vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas EVENTS – JULY 2016 engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, *Sept. 10-11: Tough Mudder. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile obstacle course crafts, great food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractors, large traction engines, ice cream, designed to test all-around strength, stamina, teamwork and mental grit. Tough *July 1-3: “Celebration: America” at The Strand. Expect plenty of humor and tractor pulls, and a steam building. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Hwy., Mudder is probably the toughest event on the planet. Cooper’s Lake, fun to go along with some of the most beloved show tunes and patriotic pop hits to Portersville. 724-285-7038. www.portersvillesteamshow.org. 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. https://toughmudder.com/events/2016-pittsburgh. grace the American stage and airwaves! $25-35 reserve seating. 8 PM on the 1st and Aug. 6: Brewfest sponsored by North Country Brewing Company. Variety *Sept. 10-11: 31st annual Saxonburg Festival of the Arts. Please join us for 2nd, 2 PM on the 3rd. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. the 31st annual Saxonburg Festival of the Arts! Crafts, food, music, art demonstra- www.thestrandtheater.org. of craft brewing companies from around the region showcasing their brews with live entertainment, games, food and more. 141 S. Main St., Slippery Rock. 724-794-2337. tions, and most of all, fun! Free parking and shuttle. 724-352-1400 x227. *July 1-9: Big Butler Fair. The Big Butler Fair is the largest fair in western PA and www.northcountrybrewing.com. www.visitsaxonburgpa.com. considered by many to be the best fair in the country. Year after year, families from *Sept. 16-18: Evans City Oktoberfest. Quilt show, crafts, food vendors, games, all over PA, OH, NY and WV come to the Big Butler Fair to enjoy fireworks, the midway, Aug. 6: Lights Out at The Strand Theater. Lights Out made their debut at The Strand as part of our year-long Centennial Celebration and positively wowed the pancake breakfast, parade, kids tractor pull, fireworks, car cruise, live entertainment games, demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls. 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. and more. Main St., Evans City. 724-538-8320. http://evanscity.us. 724-865-2400. www.bigbutlerfair.com. audience! Two different and distinct shows! $20-25 reserve seating. 2 PM Frankie Valli Tribute, 8 PM Decades: A Musical Journey Through Time. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. *Sept. 16-17: Butler Fall Festival. Family-oriented festival featuring regional July 4: Fish For Free Day at Moraine. See May 29. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. crafters, children’s activities, food vendors and entertainment. Classic car show spon- July 4: Community Celebration. Picnic in the park near the Spaceship. Parade at *Aug. 6-7: 18th annual Regatta at Lake Arthur. The Regatta offers land and sored by the Rodfathers. Fall Crawl Friday night, festival activities Saturday. Event is 5 PM. Fireworks at dusk. Main St., Mars. lake events, along with opportunities to engage with the natural resources of the park. free. Main St., Butler from Diamond Park to Brady St. www.butlerfallfestival.com. July 4: The Kampas Orthodontics Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile. A family-friend- Features: live entertainment, eco-recreational instruction, marketplace of food, craft Sept. 17: Saturday Night Car Cruise and Movie. See June 11. and business vendors, community sailing and races, childrens’ activities, crafts and ly event for ages three and older. Kick off your 4th of July celebrations. Afterwards, enjoy *Sept. 17-18: Antiques and Artisans Festival. See June 18. the 4th of July Parade, then the community day celebrations at Zelie Park. $25. Zelienople games, native butterfly release, mountain bike trail ride and more. Moraine State Park, Community Park, Beaver St., Zelienople. 724-321-4265. www.getfitfamilies.com. South Shore. 724-687-0707. www.lakearthurregatta.org. *Sept. 17-18: Harmony Museum’s annual Antique Show and Sale. Quality multi-state dealers offering items including advertising, country and period Showcases the county’s farming *July 6-29: The Associated Artists of Butler County Invitational Show. *Aug. 8-13: 68th annual Butler Farm Show. furniture, ephemera, folk art, glass, jewelry, lighting, orientals, paintings, pottery, community at the showgrounds on Route 68 with farming exhibits, tractor pulls, Opening reception is Fri. July 8. Underground Band Nights are July 15, Aug. 5 and primitives, textiles, tools, toys and smalls. Sat. 10 AM-5 PM. Sun. 11 AM-4 PM. crafts, rides, food and demonstrations. 625 Evans City Rd., Butler. 724-482-4000. Sept. 16. 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. 1805 Museum Barn Annex, 303 Mercer Rd., Harmony. 724-452-7341. www.butlerfarmshow.com. *July 7-9: Cranberry Twp. Community Days. Features Art in the Park, car harmonymuseum.org. An annual week long event to promote cruise, concerts, free kids area, carnival and more. Held in Cranberry Twp. Community *Aug. 8-13: Art Glass Invitational. Sept. 24: Villagefest. This is a free street festival featuring children's activities education and camaraderie within the lampworking community. A wide variety of Park, Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-776-4806. www.ctcchest.org. (balloon sculptures, pony rides, face painting, pet rock painting, a treasure hunt and hands-on demonstrations, slide shows, and lectures take place all day, every day. The July 9: Muddy Creek Oil Field Demonstration. See June 11. more). There are always lots of crafters, food and vendors. Don't forget to check out Glass Blowing Center, 114 Leonard Rd., Hilliards. 724-791-2100. www.glass123.com. July 9: Mega Cruise at the Butler County Airport. There is parking for over the farmer's market, sporting events and live music. 724-794-2338. 1,000 show cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors and airplanes. There will also be great Aug. 9: Tuesday Trail Adventures at ARMCO Park. Free to the community. www.slipperyrockpa.org. 10 AM-Noon. YMCA Camp/ARMCO Park, 341 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock. food, beverages, music, 50/50 raffles and a Chinese auction. Butler County Airport, *Sept. 24-25: Echoes from our Past - Historic Cemetery Walk. Brings 724-287-4733. www.bcfymca.org. 475 Airport Rd., Butler. 724-766-5847. www.penntwpvfd.com. history to life through costumed actors assuming the intriguing characters of *July 9 & 11: Broadway in the Park by Keystone State Music Theater. This Aug. 10: Family Dog and Nature Walk at Alameda Park. See July 23. Butler County’s ancestors in the midst of the beautiful grounds of the North Side exciting one-hour free concert will present classics from the golden age of musicals Aug. 10: Main Street Saxonburg's Progressive Dinner. See June 8. Cemetery. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy these beautiful grounds and learn about the people who contributed to the area’s rich and unique history. Be sure and favorites from today. 6 PM Thus., 2 PM Sat. Cranberry Twp. Community Park, Ernie *Aug. 10-26: AABC annual Invitational Show. Open Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM and Sat. Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-480-1211. www.keystonestatemusictheater.org. to wear your walking shoes. Presented by Butler County Historical Society. North 12-4 PM. The Art Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. Main St., Butler. 724-283-8116. www.butlerhistory.com. July 10: Camping and Backpacking Basics at Moraine. Learn about logistical Aug. 13: Harmony Museum’s annual Antique Gun Show. Flintlock, Sept. 25: Alameda Septemberfest. Fishing tournament, car cruise, the Toot and aspects of trip planning from the equipment needed, to food and transportation. Learn percussion and cartridge firearms and accouterments from 18th and 19th centuries, the importance of having a backpacking checklist and how to properly pack a pack. Scoot 5K, and craft and vendor show. Admission is free! Award-winning youth fishing many for sale, with emphasis on those made in the region. 9 AM-3 PM. Stewart Hall, tournament (yes, we have live fish in Alameda Pool), along with games, a petting Lastly, learn the principles of “Leave No Trace,” which will be your guide to the great 218 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-7341. harmonymuseum.org. outdoors. 1-4 PM. Moraine Outdoor Center, North Shore. zoo, mini pony rides, face painting, inflatable jump castles and slide, activities, music, Aug. 13: Assisted Living: The Musical at The Strand. Seniors are partying like prizes, and the Annual Alameda Fall Fest Car Cruise. 9 AM-4 PM. 184 Alameda Park July 11: Cranberry Highlands Open-Tri-State PGA Tournament. it's 1969. Imagine: no work, no pregnancy and a full array of pharmaceuticals. 18 differ- Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. A PGA Tri-State Section Tournament will be hosted by Cranberry Highlands. 5601 ent characters are played by the show's two actors. Songs include, "Help, I've Fallen for Freshcorn Rd., Cranberry Twp., 724-776-7372. www.cranberryhighlands.com. Sept. 30: Powerful Connections for Women. Breakfast, lunch, keynote You (and I Can't Get Up)" and "I Lost My Dentures on Steak Night Blues." $20-25 reserve speaker, breakout session, break refreshments and special gifts included in $65 July 13: Nature Photography for Kids at Alameda Park. See June 25. seating. 2 PM and 7 PM. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. registration fee. 8 AM-3 PM. Robert M. Smith Student Center, Slippery Rock July 14: Night Swim at ARMCO Park. See June 9. www.thestrandtheater.org. University, 107 Central Loop, Slippery Rock. 724-285-4883. guestli.st/411258. *July 14-16: Horse Trading Days. Bring your loved ones and enjoy this classic Aug. 13: American Legion Car Cruise. Dash plaques, DJ, food, crafters, auction, 50/50, t-shirts and more. Toys for Tots collection: bring an unwrapped toy (no stuffed small town event full of music, games, food and a lot of summer fun! We encourage - - - - - you to tour the historic sites, enjoy the free concerts, explore our unique stores, and animals please) and get a food discount coupon. 150 Memorial Legion Lane, Lyndora. 724-321-8521. www.therodfathers.com. Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Admission may be charged, and dine at our fine restaurants and cafes. 724-452-5232. www.horsetradingdays.info. the rates are subject to change. The Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau accepts no Stops include Shubrew in Zelienople, DR Distillery *July 14-17: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” presented by Butler Aug. 13: Big Butler Brew Tour. responsibility for any changes that might occur. When you are making plans to attend an in Slippery Rock and Reclamation Brewing in Butler. Includes tours and tastings at three Little Theatre Youth. 7 PM 14th-16th and 2 PM on the 17th. One Howard St., event, verify the information by calling the number listed in each event. This calendar is only a breweries/distilleries, entertaining tour guide, shuttle, cooler with ice and water, pretzel Butler. 724-287-6781. www.bltgroup.org. partial list of events taking place. This calendar’s content was compiled and published by the necklaces and a chance to win giveaways! $60. 412-323-4709. www.pabrewtours.com. Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau based on information from the organizations and July 15: 2nd annual Summer Wine Walk. Benefits the Zelienople Area Public Aug. 14: Hot August Night. In addition to local vendors and music by Harmony event sponsors listed. This calendar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute Library. Must be 21 years of age or older, ID required. Registration at the Center of Hot Haus, we will be celebrating Nicolette's new storefront and featured artists. Local a recommendation or endorsement of the events. Harmony Opera Hall. Carpenter Ants of West Virginia Concert in the square. $25. goodies and vendors, music, wine and cheese tasting. Enter to win several door prizes. 5:30-9 PM. 724-452-9330. www.zelienoplelibrary.org. Bring a non-perishable to help the food pantry. Nicolette’s Tailor Shop and Specialty For more event listings, explore www.VisitButlerCounty.com. Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. www.nicolettesshop.com. *events lasting more than one day Aug. 15: North Washington Rodeo Parade. 2225 Oneida Valley Rd. (Rt. 38), Recurring Events Pontoon Cruises on Lake Arthur Petrolia. 724-894-6170. www.nwvfd.com/rodeo. Freedom Farms Dinner in the Field Moraine Preservation Fund operates Nautical Nature, a 37-passenger enclosed Aug. 16: Night Swim and a Movie. See July 29. 2016 themes: Brews and BBQ, Wine and Dine, and Cocktails and Entertainment. pontoon boat on Moraine State Park’s Lake Arthur. It is the park’s premier attraction! Moraine Preservation Fund, 118 North Shore Dr., Portersville. *Aug. 16-20: North Washington Rodeo. Grab your cowboy hat as the North Each dinner features the freshest foods of the harvest straight from the farm. Rain 724-368-9185. www.morainepreservationfund.org. Washington Rodeo brings the excitement of professional rodeo to Butler County. or shine. 440 Overbrook Rd., Valencia. 724-307-5464. www.freedomfarmspa.com. $14 adult ($12 advance), $6 children ($5 advance), Under 3 are free. 8 PM. 2225 June: 12, 19, 26 July: 10, 17, 24 August: 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays through Aug.: Pizza Party Cruises. 5 PM. $35/two adults, $60/ Oneida Valley Rd. (Rt. 38), Petrolia. 724-894-6170. www.nwvfd.com/rodeo. family of four. Paid reservations required a minimum of seven days in advance. Aug. 17: Guided Tour/Hike at Preston Park. See June 15. Free Movies in the Park Saturdays through Aug.: Dinner Cruises. 5 PM. $30. Paid reservations required Aug. 17: Nature Photography for Kids at Alameda Park. See June 25. Alameda Park - June 27, July 11 & 25, Aug. 8. 8:30 PM. Masonic Shelter, a minimum of seven days in advance. Aug. 18: Brian Ellis Community Night. 4-8 PM. Free. Butler Farm Show 184 Alameda Park Rd. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct.: Summer/Fall Cruises. 1 and 3 PM. Grounds, 625 Evans City Rd., Butler. 724-283-5852. www.repellis.com. Cranberry Community Park - June 21, Aug. 16. 8:30 PM. Rotary Amphitheater, $14/adults, $12/ages 62+, $7/ages 12 and under, free/ages 2 and under. Aug. 18: Night Swim at ARMCO Park. See June 9. 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. Aug. 19: Motorcycle Retreat “Conquer the North Country.” A weekend YMCA Camp/ARMCO Park - June 17, July 22, Aug. 5. 8:45 PM. ARMCO Hall, *July 15-16, 22-23, 24: Musical Theatre Guild’s production of “aMother full of fun, faith building and good food. Highlights include pig roast, shopping and 341 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock. 724-287-4733. www.bcfymca.org. Musical.” Take a ride on the 18-year-long rollercoaster of raising a child one hilarious campfires. $40-155/person (dependent on lodging). Crestfield Camp and Conference Center, 195 Taggart Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-794-4022. www.crestfield.net. Free Summer Concerts mishap at a time! Despite madness, messes, and the occasional nervous breakdown, the mothers at the center of this bright new musical have found that nothing is too Aug. 19: Concert at Zelienople Community Park. Phase IV (80s/90s covers), Alameda Park - Every Tuesday June 14-Aug.16. 6:30 PM. Odd Fellow Gazebo, much to bear. 7:30 PM July 15-16, 22-23. 3 PM July 24. William A. Lehnerd Performance Scott, Rob and Greg of The Clarks acoustic. 6:30 PM. $5/person. Rain Date Aug. 21st. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. Hall, MTG Production Center in Memorial Park, Butler. 724-287-8243. mtgbutler.org. 402 E. Beaver St., Zelienople. 724-452-0231. https://myzeliepark.org. Cranberry Community Park - July 14, Aug. 4, 11 & 18. Come hungry - the Rotary July 16: Celebrate the Bloom. Full day of activities including walks, workshops, Aug. 20: Shenanigans! at The Strand Theater. Both Eric Buss and Ivan Pecel will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers and more. 7-9 PM. 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., demonstrations and a culminating bonfire, plus local food, vendors and entertainment. have made individual stops at The Strand, stunning audiences and leaving them Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. 9 AM-5:30 PM. Free event. Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect hysterical. $20-25 reserve seating. 2 PM and 8 PM. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724- Cranberry Municipal Lawn - July 29, Aug. 5 & 12. The Library Friends will be Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-794-6011. www.dcnr.state.pa.us. 742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. selling hot dogs or bring your own lunch. 12-1 PM. 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry July 16: Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins Program at Moraine. Have you Aug. 20: The Grandparents Race. A 10 Mile, 5K and 1 Mile running or walking Twp. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. ever wondered if there is a difference? Can turtles really crawl out of their shells? Join race for athletes ages three and older. Join us for this family event and win the best the park naturalist for an up close and personal look at these wonderful creatures. prizes of any local event around. $30. Passavant Retirement Community, Main St., Succop Nature Park - July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket 1-2:30 PM. Moraine Outdoor Center. Zelienople. 724-321-4265. www.getfitfamilies.com. and enjoy free live music. Sit in the green grass beside our pond, or choose a spot in July 16: Night Disc Golf. See June 18. Dash plaques, DJ, 50/50, the pavilion. 6:30-8:30 PM. 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. Aug. 20: Sunnyview Car Cruise by the Rodfathers. food, t-shirts, prizes, crafters and vendors. Benefits residents and auxiliary service. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. July 17: Mini Moraine Man Youth Triathlon. This is open to youth ages four to 16 and family and friends relay teams who want to swim, bike and run to win awesome Sunnyview Nursing Home, 107 Sunnyview Circle, Butler. 724-321-8521. Zelienople Community Park - June 18, July 4 & 16, Aug. 5. Times vary. prizes and awards. $30. Pleasant Valley Beach Area, Moraine State Park. 724-321-4265. www.therodfathers.com. 402 E. Beaver St., Zelienople. 724-452-0231. https://myzeliepark.org. www.getfitfamilies.com. Aug. 20: Night Hike at Alameda Park. Rediscover your park at night while July 17: Purses for a Purpose Party. Support the United Way of Butler County incorporating other senses besides sight. Perhaps we’ll meet some nocturnal June 22: Painting in the Park. Designed for ages eight and up with parental while also having a fantastic evening full of purses, food and fun. You could win a residents. Even if we don’t, you’ll “see” the park in a whole new “light.” No flashlights, supervision. $25/canvas. $15/child. 6-8 PM. Alameda Park Office/House, gorgeous designer bag and also enter to win one of 100 themed purse baskets! Over please. All ages. No fee. 8:30-9:30 PM. Jaycee Shelter, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. $25,000 in prizes! $40. 6:30-8:30 PM. Clearview Mall, 101 Clearview Circle, Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. June 24: Fishing Friday at ARMCO Park. 10 AM-Noon. $5/child. YMCA Camp/ 724-285-4883. http://guestli.st/349662. Aug. 20: Saturday Night Car Cruise and Movie. See June 11. ARMCO Park, 341 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock. 724-287-4733. www.bcfymca.org. July 21: Shrek Jr., The Musical. Free show at the Rotary Amphitheater in *Aug. 21 & 27: The Ultimate Zelie Challenge. The Ultimate Zelie Challenge June 24: Harmony in the House Concert. Irene Kelley (Nashville). Bottlebrush Community Park by students from Keystone State Music Theater. Come hungry - the was created by 13-year-old Zachary Baker to raise money for the Zelienople Gallery and Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. Rotary will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers and more. 7-9 PM. 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Community Park. Aug. 21 youth event and Aug. 27 adult event. Try the most www.bottlebrusharts.com. Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. challenging obstacle courses and tests of strength in the area. 10 AM. $25. Zelienople Community Park, Beaver St., Zelienople. 724-321-4265. www.getfitfamilies.com. June 25: 22nd annual Cruise-a-Palooza. Join the Rodfathers at the Butler Farm July 22: Family Games Friday at ARMCO Park. Free, but please register. Plan to Show Grounds for Butler’s biggest car cruise of the year. DJs, dash plaques, special stay for the movie afterwards! 6-8 PM. YMCA Camp/ARMCO Park, 341 Centreville Pike, Aug. 24: Oh Deer Program at Alameda Park. See June 29. entertainment. 627 Evans City Rd., Butler. 724-352-5043. www.therodfathers.com. Slippery Rock. 724-287-4733. www.bcfymca.org. *Aug. 26-28: BrewersFest. Patrons can sample over 100 homebrews at their June 25: 8th annual Pittsburgh EggFest. Those of you who just want to enjoy July 23: Family Dog and Nature Walk at Alameda Park. Bring your canine leisure throughout the day. Come and enjoy homebrews, food, keg toss, cornhole some tasty BBQ and learn about the Big Green Egg can purchase “Taster” tickets. The friend along for this leisurely walk and chat on varied natural history factoids while we and a bonfire! Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. variety of food prepared is extensive. Food comes off the Eggs all day long – so come enjoy the outdoors. Please have your dog on a maximum 4’ leash and handlers must 724-368-8710. www.cooperslake.com. hungry and don’t forget to pace yourself! Register now! 10 AM-3 PM. Moraine State pick up any “presents” their pooches may deposit. No fee. Carousel Shelter, Aug. 27: 5th annual Connoquenessing Creek Cleanup. Each year we have Park, South Shore. 724-452-6732. www.hearthandhomepa.com/eggfest. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. removed thousands of pounds of garbage. Sadly, it was rated the 2nd most polluted June 25: Nature Photography for Kids at Alameda Park. An introduction to *July 25-30: Saxonburg Carnival. Great food, great rides, lots of fun. Open each waterway in America in 2000! Help us to return this natural resource to its beautiful, nature photography through a discussion, camera and composition basics, and hands- night 6-11 PM. Kiddee Matinee Wed. and Sat. afternoons 1-6 PM. Pet parade, water pure state. So far we have removed 202,560 pounds of garbage. This year, we are on fun activities. Bring a digital camera. $3/child. Ages 7-12. 184 Alameda Park Rd., battle, pageant, largest fireman's parade east of the Mississippi, raffle drawing. focusing on a 10-mile stretch starting in Harmony. Live Out Baptist Church, Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. 210 Horne Ave., Saxonburg. 724-352-3300. www.svfc.com/SVFCCarnival.asp. 1718 PA-588, Fombell. 724-371-0416. www.alleghenyaquaticalliance.com. June 25: Salamander Safari at Moraine. Explore Davis Hollow Creek for sala- July 27: Bug Safari at Alameda Park. Bring a wide-mouthed jar with a lid to manders and other critters. There will be a 15-minute walk to the stream. Pack water catch and release these sometimes mysterious and sometimes comical creatures. Even EVENTS – SEPTEMBER 2016 shoes to slip on at the stream and bring bug spray. Great fun for the whole family! mosquitos have an important role to play in nature - besides eating us! Learn this and *Month of Sept.: The Associated Artists of Butler County’s 3rd annual more during this evening discussion and bug safari. $3/child. 7:30-8:30 PM. Shelter 2, 1-3 PM. Davis Hollow Marina Office, North Shore. VOICe Exhibit. The VOICe Exhibit is an artistic and musical celebration by the sur- 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. *June 25-26: Studio Open House and Sale at 2 Pears Pottery. 2 Pears vivors of domestic violence. The original artwork represents the strength and healing Pottery will open its studio doors for mini tours, demonstrations and sales. Beautiful *July 27-31: Walldogs Transform Butler. Walldogs come from all around the experienced by those survivors. Open Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM and Sat. 12-4 PM. The Art handmade pottery for your home and gift giving available in several different patterns. world and bring their amazing skills to towns to paint walls with images of historical Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. significance to that town. They will be transforming walls throughout town featuring 286 Crisswell Rd., Butler. 724-422-0851. www.2pearspottery.blogspot.com. *Sept. 2-30: Nature and Wildlife Show at The Art Center. Open Wed.-Fri. ten subjects, most pertaining to Butler’s history. After the fact, these murals will be 12-6 PM and Sat. 12-4 PM. The Art Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. June 26: Heavenly Hummingbirds Program at Moraine. Hummingbirds are integrated into a walking tour. 724-283-8116. www.butlerwalldogs.com. the tiniest and most fascinating birds that will visit your backyard. Learn how to attract butlerartcenter.org. *July 28-31: The Summer Dramatics Project presents “The Wizard of Oz.” hummingbirds into your own backyard with nectar and insect plants that they dearly *Sept. 6-11: Crafty Lady’s Getaway. Need a vacation just so you can get some Tickets will be available early June at May's Music Shoppe in downtown Butler. crave. Then build a hummingbird trellis of your own. $20 for each fan-shaped trellis. of your project complete, tackle that fun new craft you always wanted to try but can't $15/Reserved Premium Center, $12, Reserved Side Sections. July 28-30 at 7:30 PM, July 1-3 PM. Moraine Outdoor Center, North Shore. find the time for, or take up a new crafting hobby? Bring your quilting, sewing, scrap- 31 at 2 PM. BC3 Succop Theater, Campus Dr., Butler. 724-287-4214. June 27: 3rd annual Bowling with the Butler BlueSox. Enjoy an evening booking, paper crafting, painting, writing, reading or organizing. Register by Aug. bowling with your favorite BlueSox player. Includes unlimited bowling, shoe rental, July 29: Night Swim and a Movie. Enjoy an evening swim and a family movie 26th. Lutherlyn, 500 Lutherlyn Lane, Butler. 724-865-2161. www.lutherlyn.com. favorite. 9-11 PM. $2. Cranberry Community Waterpark, 450 North Boundary Park Dr., two slices of pizza and unlimited pop. $15/adults, $7/kids ages 6-12. 6-9 PM. Must Sept. 10: Go Green Festival. Featuring the latest green energy sources and Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. register by June 20. Family Bowlaway, 540 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-8630. technologies such as electric vehicles, sustainable products and green business www.familybowlaway.com. July 30: Venomous Snakes of PA Event at Moraine. Snakes play an important solutions. Held in the south parking lot of Kohl’s, 1717 PA-228, Cranberry Twp. *June 27-30: Summer Art Classes for Children and Teens at the role in the environment. Find out what’s real and what’s not, from the venomous to 724-272-4539. www.gogreenfestival.com. the perfectly harmless and much, much, more. Live snakes will be on hand, so don’t Bottlebrush Gallery. Includes Chinese lanterns, fossil making, songwriting, Sept. 10: Saxonburg Historical and Restoration Commission Car Cruise. miss out on this grand opportunity. 1-2:30 PM. drumming, caveman art, and palette knife painting. Contact the gallery to register. Dash plaques, DJ, 50/50, live entertainment, food, t-shirts, crafters and vendors. Rain Bottlebrush Gallery and Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. July 31: Concordia Summer Festival. This traditional festival features a worship date Sept. 11. 12-4 PM. Main St., Saxonburg. 724-321-8521. www.therodfathers.com. service of thanksgiving, a mass choir of members of our congregations, Haven residents www.bottlebrusharts.com. Sept. 10: 5th annual Connoquenessing Creek Cleanup. See Aug. 27. and Pittsburgh Lutheran Chorus members, a special menu and entertainment for all June 29: Oh Deer Program at Alameda Park. Do you know what some of the ages. This event has been held annually since Concordia’s establishment more than 130 *Sept. 10-11: The Mighty Moraine Man Triathlon Festival. The Mighty deer’s favorite foods are? When the best time of day is for seeing them? Or what some years ago. 12-6 PM. 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot. 888-352-1571. www.concordialm.org. Moraine Man Triathlon Festival has it all: Sprint, Olympic and Half IM distances. of the unique survival strategies are? Discover this and more through a discussion and Special options for beginners, the aqua bike regional championships, duathlon events a hike in the park. All ages. No fee. 7-8 PM. Carousel Shelter, 184 Alameda Park Rd., and a new adventure race series. 6 AM. Lakeview Beach Area, Moraine State Park. Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. EVENTS – AUGUST 2016 724-321-4265. www.mightymoraineman.com. *Aug. 4-7: Portersville Steam Show. Vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas EVENTS – JULY 2016 engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, *Sept. 10-11: Tough Mudder. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile obstacle course crafts, great food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractors, large traction engines, ice cream, designed to test all-around strength, stamina, teamwork and mental grit. Tough *July 1-3: “Celebration: America” at The Strand. Expect plenty of humor and tractor pulls, and a steam building. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Hwy., Mudder is probably the toughest event on the planet. Cooper’s Lake, fun to go along with some of the most beloved show tunes and patriotic pop hits to Portersville. 724-285-7038. www.portersvillesteamshow.org. 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. https://toughmudder.com/events/2016-pittsburgh. grace the American stage and airwaves! $25-35 reserve seating. 8 PM on the 1st and Aug. 6: Brewfest sponsored by North Country Brewing Company. Variety *Sept. 10-11: 31st annual Saxonburg Festival of the Arts. Please join us for 2nd, 2 PM on the 3rd. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. the 31st annual Saxonburg Festival of the Arts! Crafts, food, music, art demonstra- www.thestrandtheater.org. of craft brewing companies from around the region showcasing their brews with live entertainment, games, food and more. 141 S. Main St., Slippery Rock. 724-794-2337. tions, and most of all, fun! Free parking and shuttle. 724-352-1400 x227. *July 1-9: Big Butler Fair. The Big Butler Fair is the largest fair in western PA and www.northcountrybrewing.com. www.visitsaxonburgpa.com. considered by many to be the best fair in the country. Year after year, families from *Sept. 16-18: Evans City Oktoberfest. Quilt show, crafts, food vendors, games, all over PA, OH, NY and WV come to the Big Butler Fair to enjoy fireworks, the midway, Aug. 6: Lights Out at The Strand Theater. Lights Out made their debut at The Strand as part of our year-long Centennial Celebration and positively wowed the pancake breakfast, parade, kids tractor pull, fireworks, car cruise, live entertainment games, demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls. 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. and more. Main St., Evans City. 724-538-8320. http://evanscity.us. 724-865-2400. www.bigbutlerfair.com. audience! Two different and distinct shows! $20-25 reserve seating. 2 PM Frankie Valli Tribute, 8 PM Decades: A Musical Journey Through Time. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. *Sept. 16-17: Butler Fall Festival. Family-oriented festival featuring regional July 4: Fish For Free Day at Moraine. See May 29. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. crafters, children’s activities, food vendors and entertainment. Classic car show spon- July 4: Community Celebration. Picnic in the park near the Spaceship. Parade at *Aug. 6-7: 18th annual Regatta at Lake Arthur. The Regatta offers land and sored by the Rodfathers. Fall Crawl Friday night, festival activities Saturday. Event is 5 PM. Fireworks at dusk. Main St., Mars. lake events, along with opportunities to engage with the natural resources of the park. free. Main St., Butler from Diamond Park to Brady St. www.butlerfallfestival.com. July 4: The Kampas Orthodontics Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile. A family-friend- Features: live entertainment, eco-recreational instruction, marketplace of food, craft Sept. 17: Saturday Night Car Cruise and Movie. See June 11. and business vendors, community sailing and races, childrens’ activities, crafts and ly event for ages three and older. Kick off your 4th of July celebrations. Afterwards, enjoy *Sept. 17-18: Antiques and Artisans Festival. See June 18. the 4th of July Parade, then the community day celebrations at Zelie Park. $25. Zelienople games, native butterfly release, mountain bike trail ride and more. Moraine State Park, Community Park, Beaver St., Zelienople. 724-321-4265. www.getfitfamilies.com. South Shore. 724-687-0707. www.lakearthurregatta.org. *Sept. 17-18: Harmony Museum’s annual Antique Show and Sale. Quality multi-state dealers offering items including advertising, country and period Showcases the county’s farming *July 6-29: The Associated Artists of Butler County Invitational Show. *Aug. 8-13: 68th annual Butler Farm Show. furniture, ephemera, folk art, glass, jewelry, lighting, orientals, paintings, pottery, community at the showgrounds on Route 68 with farming exhibits, tractor pulls, Opening reception is Fri. July 8. Underground Band Nights are July 15, Aug. 5 and primitives, textiles, tools, toys and smalls. Sat. 10 AM-5 PM. Sun. 11 AM-4 PM. crafts, rides, food and demonstrations. 625 Evans City Rd., Butler. 724-482-4000. Sept. 16. 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. 1805 Museum Barn Annex, 303 Mercer Rd., Harmony. 724-452-7341. www.butlerfarmshow.com. *July 7-9: Cranberry Twp. Community Days. Features Art in the Park, car harmonymuseum.org. An annual week long event to promote cruise, concerts, free kids area, carnival and more. Held in Cranberry Twp. Community *Aug. 8-13: Art Glass Invitational. Sept. 24: Villagefest. This is a free street festival featuring children's activities education and camaraderie within the lampworking community. A wide variety of Park, Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-776-4806. www.ctcchest.org. (balloon sculptures, pony rides, face painting, pet rock painting, a treasure hunt and hands-on demonstrations, slide shows, and lectures take place all day, every day. The July 9: Muddy Creek Oil Field Demonstration. See June 11. more). There are always lots of crafters, food and vendors. Don't forget to check out Glass Blowing Center, 114 Leonard Rd., Hilliards. 724-791-2100. www.glass123.com. July 9: Mega Cruise at the Butler County Airport. There is parking for over the farmer's market, sporting events and live music. 724-794-2338. 1,000 show cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors and airplanes. There will also be great Aug. 9: Tuesday Trail Adventures at ARMCO Park. Free to the community. www.slipperyrockpa.org. 10 AM-Noon. YMCA Camp/ARMCO Park, 341 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock. food, beverages, music, 50/50 raffles and a Chinese auction. Butler County Airport, *Sept. 24-25: Echoes from our Past - Historic Cemetery Walk. Brings 724-287-4733. www.bcfymca.org. 475 Airport Rd., Butler. 724-766-5847. www.penntwpvfd.com. history to life through costumed actors assuming the intriguing characters of *July 9 & 11: Broadway in the Park by Keystone State Music Theater. This Aug. 10: Family Dog and Nature Walk at Alameda Park. See July 23. Butler County’s ancestors in the midst of the beautiful grounds of the North Side exciting one-hour free concert will present classics from the golden age of musicals Aug. 10: Main Street Saxonburg's Progressive Dinner. See June 8. Cemetery. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy these beautiful grounds and learn about the people who contributed to the area’s rich and unique history. Be sure and favorites from today. 6 PM Thus., 2 PM Sat. Cranberry Twp. Community Park, Ernie *Aug. 10-26: AABC annual Invitational Show. Open Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM and Sat. Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-480-1211. www.keystonestatemusictheater.org. to wear your walking shoes. Presented by Butler County Historical Society. North 12-4 PM. The Art Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. Main St., Butler. 724-283-8116. www.butlerhistory.com. July 10: Camping and Backpacking Basics at Moraine. Learn about logistical Aug. 13: Harmony Museum’s annual Antique Gun Show. Flintlock, Sept. 25: Alameda Septemberfest. Fishing tournament, car cruise, the Toot and aspects of trip planning from the equipment needed, to food and transportation. Learn percussion and cartridge firearms and accouterments from 18th and 19th centuries, the importance of having a backpacking checklist and how to properly pack a pack. Scoot 5K, and craft and vendor show. Admission is free! Award-winning youth fishing many for sale, with emphasis on those made in the region. 9 AM-3 PM. Stewart Hall, tournament (yes, we have live fish in Alameda Pool), along with games, a petting Lastly, learn the principles of “Leave No Trace,” which will be your guide to the great 218 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-7341. harmonymuseum.org. outdoors. 1-4 PM. Moraine Outdoor Center, North Shore. zoo, mini pony rides, face painting, inflatable jump castles and slide, activities, music, Aug. 13: Assisted Living: The Musical at The Strand. Seniors are partying like prizes, and the Annual Alameda Fall Fest Car Cruise. 9 AM-4 PM. 184 Alameda Park July 11: Cranberry Highlands Open-Tri-State PGA Tournament. it's 1969. Imagine: no work, no pregnancy and a full array of pharmaceuticals. 18 differ- Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. A PGA Tri-State Section Tournament will be hosted by Cranberry Highlands. 5601 ent characters are played by the show's two actors. Songs include, "Help, I've Fallen for Freshcorn Rd., Cranberry Twp., 724-776-7372. www.cranberryhighlands.com. Sept. 30: Powerful Connections for Women. Breakfast, lunch, keynote You (and I Can't Get Up)" and "I Lost My Dentures on Steak Night Blues." $20-25 reserve speaker, breakout session, break refreshments and special gifts included in $65 July 13: Nature Photography for Kids at Alameda Park. See June 25. seating. 2 PM and 7 PM. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. registration fee. 8 AM-3 PM. Robert M. Smith Student Center, Slippery Rock July 14: Night Swim at ARMCO Park. See June 9. www.thestrandtheater.org. University, 107 Central Loop, Slippery Rock. 724-285-4883. guestli.st/411258. *July 14-16: Horse Trading Days. Bring your loved ones and enjoy this classic Aug. 13: American Legion Car Cruise. Dash plaques, DJ, food, crafters, auction, 50/50, t-shirts and more. Toys for Tots collection: bring an unwrapped toy (no stuffed small town event full of music, games, food and a lot of summer fun! We encourage - - - - - you to tour the historic sites, enjoy the free concerts, explore our unique stores, and animals please) and get a food discount coupon. 150 Memorial Legion Lane, Lyndora. 724-321-8521. www.therodfathers.com. Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Admission may be charged, and dine at our fine restaurants and cafes. 724-452-5232. www.horsetradingdays.info. the rates are subject to change. The Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau accepts no Stops include Shubrew in Zelienople, DR Distillery *July 14-17: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” presented by Butler Aug. 13: Big Butler Brew Tour. responsibility for any changes that might occur. When you are making plans to attend an in Slippery Rock and Reclamation Brewing in Butler. Includes tours and tastings at three Little Theatre Youth. 7 PM 14th-16th and 2 PM on the 17th. One Howard St., event, verify the information by calling the number listed in each event. This calendar is only a breweries/distilleries, entertaining tour guide, shuttle, cooler with ice and water, pretzel Butler. 724-287-6781. www.bltgroup.org. partial list of events taking place. This calendar’s content was compiled and published by the necklaces and a chance to win giveaways! $60. 412-323-4709. www.pabrewtours.com. Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau based on information from the organizations and July 15: 2nd annual Summer Wine Walk. Benefits the Zelienople Area Public Aug. 14: Hot August Night. In addition to local vendors and music by Harmony event sponsors listed. This calendar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute Library. Must be 21 years of age or older, ID required. Registration at the Center of Hot Haus, we will be celebrating Nicolette's new storefront and featured artists. Local a recommendation or endorsement of the events. Harmony Opera Hall. Carpenter Ants of West Virginia Concert in the square. $25. goodies and vendors, music, wine and cheese tasting. Enter to win several door prizes. 5:30-9 PM. 724-452-9330. www.zelienoplelibrary.org. Bring a non-perishable to help the food pantry. Nicolette’s Tailor Shop and Specialty For more event listings, explore www.VisitButlerCounty.com. Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. www.nicolettesshop.com. *events lasting more than one day