SAXONBURG — The Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church Peach Festival will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 in the church social hall, 390 Frazier Road.

Proceeds will support the youth group. For information, call 724-352-2400.

CHICORA — The Goosetown Gang will host its annual picnic at the Chicora Park at noon Aug. 17. For the 1 p.m. meal, hot dogs will be provided. Take a dish to share and bring beverages.Reservations are not necessary. For information, contact Jane Titley at 724-287-3977.Historical society holds book saleThe Butler County Historical Society is selling books at the Senator Walter Lowrie House, 123 W. Diamond St.Running through Aug. 30, the sale features discounted prices on new books and a small collection of used books. Many were published by Mechling Bookbindery and are out-of-print.Church records and Western Pennsylvania histories, as well as some books that are available on CD, are included in this sale. Used books include novels and very old history-related books. All proceeds will benefit the society.Visit the society from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

The Butler County Historical Society is selling books at the Senator Walter Lowrie House, 123 W. Diamond St.Running through Aug. 30, the sale features discounted prices on new books and a small collection of used books. Many were published by Mechling Bookbindery and are out-of-print.Church records and Western Pennsylvania histories, as well as some books that are available on CD, are included in this sale. Used books include novels and very old history-related books. All proceeds will benefit the society.Visit the society from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

PENN TWP — Penn Township Community Day will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road.Entertainment, food, dunk tank, games, gift baskets, displays and a battle of the brownies are included in this free event. Brownie entrants (one dozen brownies) are due by 2:30 p.m.For more information, call 724-586-7372.

PROSPECT — Prospect Volunteer Fire Department, Bill Eurra Auto and Prospect Borough will host a car show from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 24.The show includes prizes, refreshments, music, a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle.Car registration is from 10 a.m. to noon at 363 Main St.