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Rabies clinic set at Alameda Park There will be a rabies clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Alameda Park office, 1834 Alameda Park Road. The event is co-sponsored by the Butler County Humane Society and the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the humane society.For more information, call the shelter at 724-789-1150 or visit the website: www.butlercountyhs.org.
Butler Paranormal Conference setLYNDORA — The Butler Organization for Research of the Unexplained and Center for Unexplained Events will host the 9th annual Butler Paranormal Conference from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 16 at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave.There will be multimedia displays, book signings, vendor booths, raffles, raffle baskets and door prizes. A concession stand will offer food and beverages.The speakers program begins at 11 a.m. and will include Brett McGinnis of Syfy Channel’s “Ghost Hunters Academy” and Stan Gordon discussing strange creatures of Pennsylvania.For more information, visit www.boru-ufo.com or www.facebook.com/CenterforUnexplainedEvents.
Craft, gift show scheduledPROSPECT — The Prospect Borough/Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a spring craft and gift show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 at the Prospect Fire Hall, 179 Main St.The show will include a basket auction, 50/50 raffle and food.Admission is free. Proceeds will benefit the fire department.For more information, call Michelle at 724-971-0169.
Presidential artifacts talk slatedThe Butler County Historical Society will welcome Steve Mihaly, recently retired vice president of Heinz, who will present “Marketing the Presidency” at 6:30 p.m. April 16 at the YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St.His presentation will focus on the array of odd artifacts candidates have produced to get their name and ideas in front of the electorate. Some of the items in the presentation include a James Monroe snuff box promoting the Monroe Doctrine, a Teddy Roosevelt cast iron door stop and an Eisenhower bar of soap with Ike’s image on it.While there is no charge for this program, reservations are required and can be made by calling 724-283-8116 or sending an e-mail to society@butlerhistory.com.
