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Academy to show student artworkPENN TWP — Penn Christian Academy, 199 Airport Road, will host an art show featuring academy student artwork from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.One piece of art from each student will be framed and on display. Student council members will provide snacks.Students will be able to sign up for various arts including printmaking, dance, photography and wood turning.For more information, call the academy at 724-586-5200.
Gardening classes offeredButler County Master Gardeners will host a six-week series of classes for home gardeners to kick off the 14th annual Spring Garden Market and Home Show.The classes will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Road. The deadline for class registration is March 8.Dates and topics for the classes are:• March 22, Ready, Set Go! Preparing Your Garden for Spring• March 29, Garden Alchemy: The Magic of Composting• April 5, Battling Bugs and Preventing Pests• April 12, It's a Butterfly World: How to Attract Beautiful Creatures to Your Garden• April 19, What Are These Weeds and Where Did They Come From?• April 26, Vegetable Container GardeningFor more information, contact the Butler County Master Gardeners at the Penn State Extension office, 724-284-4761.To get information on the class fee and to register, call the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department at 724-284-5383.
Mars library sets used book saleMARS — The Mars Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., will have a used book sale from:10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 1010 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 1110 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 12Proceeds will benefit the library.For more information, call 724-625-9048 or visit www.marsarealibrary.org.
Ukrainian egg class scheduledZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Public Library, 227 S. High St., will offer a class on Ukrainian decorated eggs at 10 a.m. March 12.Each participant will design and decorate an egg to take home and receive a set of decorating tools.The class is for adults. Children may attend, but must be accompanied by an adult. Class size will be limited.To register, call the library at 724-452-9330.Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Community 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 community@butlereagle.com.
