VALENCIA — Middlesex Volunteer Fire Company, 132 Browns Hill Road, will host a purse bash from 1 to 4 p.m. May 5.

The ticket price will include a lunch buffet and refreshments. The event will include games of chance.

CHICORA — There will be an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 at the Frogtown Community Center, 381 Kaylor-Frogtown Road.Donations will be accepted from 6 to 8 p.m. May 2 to 4. All proceeds benefit the continued operation of the center. For more information, call 724-445-3873.

FAIRVIEW TWP — May 8 is the deadline to secure an invitation to the Karns City 50 Years and Over Alumni Reunion planned for June 2.The Fairview Township Karns City Alumni Association has an annual reunion. This year the Class of 1968 will be honored at the Sugarcreek Fire Hall.To receive an invitation, call 724-290-3192.

CABOT — St. Joseph Christian Mothers and Women at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 315 Stoney Hollow Road, will host “The Mad Hatters Tea Party” from 2 to 4 p.m. May 19. The theme for this year's annual tea party is from the storybook “Alice in Wonderland.”The traditional afternoon tea will include a selection of teas, tea sandwiches, English trifle and a variety of other tea cakes and sweets.Those wearing a hat (optional) will be eligible to participate in a drawing for a prize gift basket.The reservation deadline is May 11. To make a reservation, call Dot Hoffman at 724-352-1278.

CONNOQUENESSING —Residents of Connoquenessing and Forward townships and Evans City and Connoquenessing can take part in a clean-up/recycling day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 at the Forward Township Building, 207 Ash Stop Road.Fees apply for some materials. For more information, call 724-789-9097, 724-486-3888, 724-538-9251 or 724-538-8320.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.