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BUTLER TWP — The annual Alameda Fall Fest will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the park. In addition to a fishing contest, there will be door prizes, mini pony rides a petting zoo, concession stands and more. For information or to register for the fishing contest, call 724-284-5383.
SLIPPERY ROCK — The Reality Tour drug awareness program will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Slippery Rock University Union, 1 Morrow Way. The program is for ages 10 and older, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.Registration is required by Oct. 12. Group reservations are available by request. Forms are available online at www.realityttour.org. For information, e-mail carolgreen@candleinc.org or call 724-679-6612.
SAXONBURG — An Oktoberfest celebration will be held from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at St. Luke's Centennial Hall on Main and State streets in Saxonburg. Tickets can be purchased from St. Luke's Church members or at the door. German-themed food such as bratwurst, sauerkraut and more will be available. There will also be health screenings in the Hattie Cooper room.www.facebook.com, www.classmates.com, or call Tina at 814-274-1753.
GIBSONIA — St. Barnabas Charities is seeking bachelors and bachelorettes from the Pittsburgh region to serve as models at its fashion gala Oct. 24 at the Washington Place and the Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road. Nominations will be accepted until Sept. 25.The gala includes lunch, shopping, a formal wear resale and the fashion show. Doors open at 11 a.m. The fashion show begins at 2 p.m. in the Kean Theatre.For information, registration or nomination forms, call 724-444-5521 or visit www.stbarnabashealthsystem.com.
SLIPPERY ROCK TWP —Jennings Environmental Education Center will celebrate National Public Lands Day Sept. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Volunteers are needed to pitch in at the park by building trails and bridges, planting trees and plants, removing trash and invasive plants and more.Participants must be 12 or older and register by Sept. 18 by contacting the Center at 724-794-6011.
LYNDORA — A "Seasons of Fall" basket bingo will be held Oct. 10 at the Lyndora Fire Hall, 114 Whitestown Road.Doors open at 10 a.m., luncheon is at 11 a.m. and bingo starts at noon. The event is sponsored by the Butler Chapter 45 Order of the Eastern Star and proceeds go to charity. Tickets are presale only. For information, call 724-791-2035.
ADAMS TWP — Seneca Valley High School's Class of 1989 will hold its 20th reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Four Points Sheraton, 910 Sheraton Drive. For details, visit
