POTPOURRI
The Butler Eagle newspaper wants to hear from parents who have given their children unique or distinctive first names for possible use in an upcoming story.
Those interested can e-mail a photograph of their child, their name and the reason why they choose that name to Pamela McCarrier at pmccarrier@butlereagle.com, or call 724-282-8000 Ext. 253 for more information.
BUTLER TWP — The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department has changed the date for the Family Fun Fishing Event from Saturday to Sunday, still from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Alameda Pool.The registration deadline has been extended to Friday.Those interested can register by Friday at the Parks and Recreation Department at 184 Alameda Park Road. Call 724-284-5383.
PROSPECT — Mount Zion Baptist Church will hold its Harvest Fest at 3 p.m. Saturday at Prospect Park, behind Moraine Elementary School.There will be horse rides, food, games and bluegrass gospel by LifeGate.For more information, call the church at 724-865-2662.
CHICORA — There will be a Save a Life Outreach community event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Petrolia Valley Youth Center, 251 Magnolia Road, with illusionist Tim Kutch.For more information, call Dave Ellenberger at 724-968-7556.
The Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education Butler County Chapter will host its 32nd annual Toy Run beginning with 1 p.m. registration Oct 6. at the Days Inn, Route 8.Proceeds will benefit the Portersville Food Pantry.
A scarecrow-building contest will be from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at Sunnyview Home, 107 Sunnyview Circle.Churches, schools, scouts, teams, families and individuals may take part.Call 724-282-1003 to reserve a free bale of hay. Take all of the items needed to decorate a scarecrow that day.Scarecrows will be on display through Oct. 31 with judging taking place Oct. 25.
The Butler Chapter of the Red Hat Society will take a bus trip Oct. 7 to Erie for a Canterbury Fair and a musical.For more information or a reservation, call Margaret Hoffman at 724-282-4454.
HARMONY— The Harmony Museum will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 6 in the museum's Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St.Proceeds benefit museum operations.For information and table reservations, call 724-452-7341.
