Dog training trials plannedSAXONBURG — The annual AKC Obedience and Rally Obedience Trials, hosted by the Butler Dog Training Association, will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Cooper Hall at Roebling Park, 155 N. Rebecca St. For more information, visit butlerdogtraining.com.

Music society hosts recitalADAMS TWP — Opus I Music Society will present its annual Student Honors Recital at 7 p.m. May 6 at Mars Alliance Church, 997 Route 228. Two college students studying music will each perform and receive a $500 scholarship award.The club also will present awards and enjoy a musical program by high school senior musicians and other students of club members.  Admission is free. For more information, call 724-772-1063.

Star parties set for MayFRAZER TWP, Allegheny County — The May star parties sponsored by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will begin at 8:30 p.m. May 13 and 14 at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Regional Park near Russellton. Parties are held weather permitting. Call 724-224-2510 for more information.

Meadowcroft opens SundayAVELLA, Washington County — Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village will open its 48th season Sunday.Events this season will include an atlatl competition, vintage baseball game, and American Indian Heritage Weekend.Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Visit heinzhistorycenter.org and or call 724-587-3412.

Aviary names featured artistPITTSBURGH — Baron Batch, who dubs his art style as a blend of pop and expressionism, will be the featured artist for the National Aviary’s Wings & Wildlife Art Show and Marketplace Nov. 4 to 6. The aviary is accepting artist applications for this juried show through Saturday. Visit www.aviary.org/artshow.

Fairy festival, tea scheduledFREEPORT — The Freeport Renaissance Association, along with The Canvas Art & Gift Shop, is sponsoring a Fairy Festival and Tea from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7.There will be scavenger hunt, face painting, card making, crafts and an Artsy Teens Art Show.For more information, call 724-549-2166.The “Mommy & Me Fairy Tea” will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Freeport. For tickets, call 724-295-2041.