CENTER TWP — The Tornado Big Band will perform a Christmas concert and dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 7 at First United Methodist Church's Crossfire campus, Route 8.

Proceeds will go to the children's ministry at the church. The evening will include appetizers, sweets, specialty coffee and a silent auction.

Admission is by donation.

Contact Susan Hess at shess@butlerfumc.com for information.

The Butler County Symphony Association's 23rd annual Holiday Tour of Homes is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.This self-guided tour is a major fundraising event for the association. Three homes, two businesses and a historic site are featured.A cookie reception will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1529 N. Main St. Ext.Tour tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the tour. Tickets are available at the symphony office, 259 S. Main St.; May's Music Shoppe, 247 E. Jefferson St.; Meridian Gift Shop, 298 Meridian Road; and Flynn's Tire Center, 236 N. Main St.Call 724-283-1402 or visit www.butlersymphony.org.

BUTLER TWP — Sing Hosanna! stages the musical “Peter Pan” at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College. Seats are $15 and are not reserved. Tickets are available at May's Music Shoppe, 247 E. Jefferson St.For information, call 724-287-8362. Several prizes will be awarded to attendees dressed in their favorite characters from the show.

The Associated Artists of Butler County annual holiday show and sale is Nov. 23 to Dec. 31 at The Art Center, 344 S. Main St.Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Call 724-283-6922.

CHICORA — Christmas in Chicora, sponsored by Chicora Medical Center and Quality Pharmacy, is planned for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the center at 160 Medical Center Drive.A craft show will feature free Christmas CDs given to the first 150 visitors (one per family). Crafts will include soaps, wreaths, florals, custom dog coats and homemade stuffed animals.Visitors can sample gingerbread and warm apple cider. For information, visit www.ChicoraMedicalCenter.com or call 724-445-2000.

MUDDY CREEK TWP — Washington's Trail 1753 re-enactment hikes are set for 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24 from pavilion 7 at McDanel's Launch on the North Shore at Moraine State Park.Commemorate George Washington's travels through this region with a hike accompanied by re-enactors of the French and Indian War era. Harmony Museum, the Old Stone House, and Washington's Trail 1753 are co-sponsoring this event.Reserve a spot on a guided hike at 10 or 11 a.m. or noon by calling the Harmony Museum at 724-452-7341. Cost is $5 per person, $12 per family, or $15 for groups of five or more, payable at the event.The one mile guided hike is over moderate terrain, so wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.For information, visit www.washingtonstrail.org.

FRANKLIN — The Barrow-Civic Theatre hosts the third annual Christmas concert and benefit at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Bluegrass groups scheduled to perform include The Pine Valley Boys, Wildwood Express, Roadapple Ridge, Keep Off the Grass, Backwoods Bluegrass and Chuck Thorpe and Friends.There is no charge for admission but donations will be accepted at the door. The concert will benefit the Franklin Salvation Army’s Christmas drive as well as the Barrow-Civic Theatre 2013 season.The theater is at 1229 Liberty St. For more information, call 814-437-3440 or 800-537-7769.