WINFIELD TWP — Outdoor fun and the history of horticulturalist and missionary Johnny Appleseed will be the focus of a festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Sower's Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver.

At 2 p.m., Freeport Theater Festival's Rennick Steele will tell how Appleseed helped local settlers plant the orchards required to keep their land and how he shared what he called “good news from heaven.”

An apple pie competition, pumpkin rumble, hayrides, art vendors, fleatique, apple games, bake sale, duck pond, chili cook-off and food will be available.

For more information, call 724-295-3974 or e-mail to ifarm2@consolidated.net.

WEST SUNBURY — A community fundraiser for North Trails Public Library will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at American Legion Post 243, 1431 W. Sunbury Road (Rt. 308).A pig roast, live music, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffles and a balloon artist (2 to 3 p.m.) are included in the fun.Discount tickets are available in advance. For more information and for tickets, call 724-476-1006 or visit the library at 1553 West Sunbury Road.

SARVER — The Herbal Thymes Club will have its fall festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at Heide Hall at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 409 Sarver Road.The event will feature homemade herb bread and mustard, herbal mixes and teas, dried flowers and potpourris, local handmade products, door prizes, refreshments and more.For more informations, visit www.herbalthymesclub.org.Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Focus Department one week in advance of the event. Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or focus@butlereagle.com.