SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock University’s Robert A. Macoskey Center for Sustainable Systems Education and Research will host a Harvest Fest from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26. The event will be followed by a series of Halloween Hikes beginning at 7 p.m.

The free, family-friendly event at the center located on Harmony Road, across from Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, will include an array of local sustainable merchants and vendors offering food, apple cider and apple butter demonstrations.

The day will include children’s games, live music, interpretive programs and raffles.

A 2 p.m. scarecrow-building contest will benefit the on-campus clothing and coat drive. Participants must bring their own clothing and coats for their scarecrow. Straw and support sticks will be provided. All items will be collected at the end of the contest to support the clothing drive.

The all-ages Halloween hike is a free interpretive and theatrical event, including a bonfire and details of local folklore. It will run on-the-hour beginning at 7 p.m., with the last hike leaving at 9 p.m.

For more information, visit www.sru.edu/RAMC.

Jennings to host night hike Oct. 27BRADY TWP — Jennings Environmental Education Center will hold its Black Cats and Witches’ Hats night hike at 7 p.m. Oct. 27.Center staff will lead the hike in the darkened woods, discuss the myths and realities of Halloween and show the adaptations and senses used by nocturnal creatures.

GC Med Center hosts cancer awareness teaGROVE CITY — In honor of breast cancer patients and breast cancer survivors, Grove City Medical Center is hosting a breast cancer awareness tea from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the hospital’s cafeteria lobby.Women from the community are invited and those who have or have had breast cancer will receive a pink rose in honor of their experience.For more information, contact JoAnne Clobus at 724-450-7192.

SRU hosts brain injury symposiumSLIPPERY ROCK — The third annual Western PA Brain Injury Symposium will be held at Slippery Rock University on Oct. 26.The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Physical Therapy Building on campus.Local experts will address advocacy, legal issues, medical issues and cognitive issues related to brain injury. A box lunch will be provided.For more information and to register, visit www.facebook.com/events/157638294377364.