GIBSONIA — St. Barnabas will host a free seminar Thursday about the Ebola virus and the region’s readiness to handle it.

The seminar, which starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Kean Theatre, will feature a panel of five experts.

Featured speakers will include Amesh Adalja, a senior associate for UPMC’s Center for Health Security, as well as Carrie DeLone, the physician general for Pennsylvania.

Additional speakers are Amy Hartman, who specializes in infectious diseases for the University of Pittsburgh, Ron Voorhees, an epidemiologist with the University of Pittsburgh, and Karen Hacker, director of the Allegheny County Health Department.

Those interested should call 724-444-5580.

Shelter reservations available Monday

Butler officials will begin taking park shelter reservations Monday for the 2015 picnic season at Memorial Park.

Reservations are first come, first served. Fees range from $30 to $60. Payment in cash or by check is due at the time of the reservation. Reservations can be made at the city building, 140 W. North Street.