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Farm show continuesCONNOQUENESSING TWP — The 68th annual Butler Farm Show runs through Saturday at the farm show grounds on Route 68.Gates are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.Free concerts are available along with demolition derbies, livestock shows and tractor pulls.For information, visit www.butlerfarmshow.com.
NW Rodeo next weekWASHINGTON TWP — North Washington Rodeo events will run Tuesday through Aug. 20 and feature more than $17,000 in prize money.The 57th event will kick off with a parade at 6:30 p.m. Monday on West Sunbury Road.Arena gates open at 6 p.m. daily for events that begin at 8 p.m.Admission is $14 for adults and $6 for children 4 to 12. Advanced sale tickets are $12 and $5, respectively.For more information, visit the fire department’s website, www.nwvfd.com.
Park theme of photo contestSLIPPERY ROCK TWP, Lawrence County — McConnells Mill Heritage Festival is holding an amateur photography contest.The contest theme is “Activities in McConnells Mill State Park.”Deadline for submissions is 4 p.m. Sept. 9.Entry is free.The top three photos and a “People’s Choice” award will receive cash prizes, and all four winning photographs will be displayed for four weeks following the festival in the mill.Entries are limited to two photographs per entrant.For rules or more information, call 724-924-9679.
Science center free SundayPITTSBURGH — The Carnegie Science Center will have free general admission on Sunday thanks to the Jack Buncher Foundation.Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 412-237-3400 or visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org.
Livingston Taylor to playKITTANNING — Livingston Taylor is to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Murtha Amphitheater.Taylor’s 40-year career has encompassed performance, songwriting and teaching. Visit artsontheallegheny.org or call 724-123-1234.
