[naviga:h3]Library offers October programs[/naviga:h3]

ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Public Library, 227 S. High St., will offer the following October programs:

2 p.m. Oct. 7, Chess Club’s first meeting for all ages and abilities.

6:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Adult Coloring Night. Take supplies or use supplies at the library.

6:30 p.m. Oct. 25, “Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet” exhibit opening.

Children’s story time will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

Teen artwork will be displayed in the library’s teen room in collaboration with Seneca Valley School District.

For more information, call 724-452-9330 or email zelienople@bcfls.org.

[naviga:h3]Country Fall fest set in Zelienople[/naviga:h3]

ZELIENOPLE — The 33rd annual Country Fall Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 14 and from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Main Street Four Corners Park.

There will be entertainment, sales, pony rides and other activities.

For more information, call 724-452-5571 or visit www.zeliefallfest.com.

[naviga:h3]YMCA plans fundraisers[/naviga:h3]

The Butler County Family YMCA will host four fundraising events from Oct. 13 to 15 to support its Strong Kids Campaign.

Haunted Trail from 7:30 p.m. to midnight Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 at Camp YMCA/Armco Park 341 Centerville Pike, Slippery Rock. This outdoor walk through the woods will feature ghouls, demons and monsters.

Casino Royale from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 14 at Twelve Oaks Mansion, 160 Scharberry Lane, Mars. Casino-themed entertainment, raffles, live music and a magician will be featured in a cocktail party atmosphere.

Dual Branch Cyclethon from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Butler YMCA, 339 N. Washington St., and from 8 a.m. to noon at Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA, 2001 Ehrman Road, Cranberry Township. Riders can sign up for one hour or all four. Riders also may collect pledges for the time that they ride.

For more information about the events, visit bcfymca.org.

[naviga:h3]Jennings lists October events[/naviga:h3]

BRADY TWP — The Jennings Environmental Center, 2951 Prospect Road, has the following events in October:

2 p.m. Oct. 15, Zachary Loughman from West Liberty University will discuss crayfish and their natural history, taxonomy and conservation biology.

2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 22, rain or shine, “Nature Detectives: A Prairie Puzzle.” During this outdoor event, families with children age 6 and older and those who are young at heart will explore the only managed and protected prairie in Pennsylvania. Space is limited. Register by Oct. 18. To register, visit http://events.dcnr.pa.gov or call 724-794-6011.

10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 24, “Fall DiscoverE: Tiny Tots.” A different fall-themed program for children ages 3 and 4 will be offered Tuesdays for four weeks. Registration is required. To register, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov or call the center at 724-794-6011.

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.