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Outdoor programs offered
The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will host free Outdoor Discovery programs on Thursdays at Alameda Park.
Programs are at 6:30 p.m. in the Carousel Shelter, except for the SurfSup Adventures on July 23 which starts at 7 p.m. at the Alameda Waterpark.
The schedule includes:
Alameda Park: Butler’s Disneyland with Bill May, June 18
Nature Expo from Penn State Extension, June 25
Mammals and More! July 2
AL Mazing Magic, July 9
Pennsylvania Wilderness Search and Research, July 16
SurfSup Adventures, July 23
Honey Heros, July 30
Creek Creatures, Aug. 6
The Biddle Boys: Escape and Death of Butler County’s Most Notorious Outlaws, Aug. 13.
For information, call 724-284-5383 or visit www.co.butler.pa.us.
Musical showcase set
The second annual Swing into Summer Musical Showcase will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Alameda Park, as hosted by Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.
There will be games and picnic food will be available for sale. For information, call 724-287-4777.
Film series concludes
The spring film series at the Maridon Museum will conclude with “Floating City” presented by Ken Harris at 6 p.m. today. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. For information, call 724-282-0123.
Animal habitat exhibit open
PITTSBURGH — The new animal secrets exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites visitors to explore hidden habitats and secret lives of forest animals.
“Animal Secrets” continues through Jan. 10, 2016.
It is specially designed for children ages 3 to 8. Visit www.carnegiemnh.org.
Panei performs in Foxburg
FOXBURG — Butler musicians Tom Panei & Friends will present An Acoustic Evening at 7:30 p.m. June 6 at Lincoln Hall, 42 S. Palmer St.
Panei, a singer, songwriter and guitarist, will perform along with guitarist Greg Muiter, pianist Jessica Sanzotti, and guitarist and singer/songwriter Zach Manuel.
Tickets are $15. Call 724-659-3153 or visit www.alleghenyriverstone.org.