C. William Davis

CENTER TWP — C. William Davis, author of the Clive Aliston series of novels, will have a book signing from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at Borders Express at Clearview Mall.

Titles in the suspense series include "The Forever Man" and "Tail of the Scorpion," which is set in Butler and Allegheny counties.

SAXONBURG — The 24th Saxonburg Festival of the Arts is planned for Sept. 12 and 13 on Main Street and in Roebling Park.Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, except for a 5K race which will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday.Events are sponsored by the Saxonburg Historical & Restoration Commission. For more information, call 724-352-3024.

The annual Butler Fall Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 19 in downtown Butler.Live entertainment will include the bands Soul Food, Billy Price, The Chris Higbee Project, Street Level and Karma Acoustic, the magician Steve Haverman and the Tamarack Lake Cloggers. Bagpipers called the Lion and Thistle Highlanders will give two performances, one at 1 p.m. in front of the courthouse and the other at 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Main and Jefferson streets.For more information, visit the Web site, www.butlerfallfestival.com.

HARMONY — Summer music events, hosted by the Harmony Business Association, will conclude with a free concert tonight by Sean Schaefer backed by the Tara Charles Band at 7 p.m. and Bob McPharlin and the Right Rhythm Band at 7:30 p.m.Those attending are to take lawn chairs for this concert on the diamond in Harmony. Refreshments will be available. Call 724-452-7341.

BUTLER TWP — The Butler Dog Training Association will hold a Doggie Fun Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at Alameda Park off New Castle Road.Activities will include agility rings, micro chipping by a licensed veterinarian, breed and obedience competitions, and agility and canine good citizen/therapy dog testing.For more information, call 724-285-9910.Also on Sept. 13 at Alameda, the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will offer a canine-only swim from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in Alameda Pool. Canine admission is $5. Owners must take their pet's license and current vaccination records. Call 724-284-5383.

GREENSBURG — County residents will take part in the 16th annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival from Friday through Monday at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds, accessible by taking the Greensburg-Mt. Pleasant exit off Route 30.Lisa Tracy of Butler and Harry Pittman of Evans City will participate.Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Monday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.Admission is $5.50 for adults, $5 for senior citizens age 65 and older, $1 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for those younger than 6. Call 724-863-4577.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Glass Center will host its Art on Fire celebration and auction from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 25. The auction will begin at 8 p.m.The event will take place at the headquarters of the sponsor, American Eagle Outfitters, at the SouthSide Works complex at 77 Hot Metal St.Tickets are $95 in advance or $125 at the door. Call 412-365-2145 for more information.