SLIPPERY ROCK — To coincide with the 24 Hours of Reality Nov. 20 and 21 “Truth In Action” global conversation about climate change, SRU will host its own “Global Warming Town Hall” to discuss what climate change means for Western Pennsylvania.

The event, 7 p.m., Nov. 20 in the Spotts World Culture Building auditorium, is free and open to the public.

The departments of geography, geology and the environment; and parks and conservation; along with the Robert A. Macosky Center for Sustainable Education and Research, are sponsoring the event. The conversation will focus on impacts and future projections of climate change in Western Pennsylvania.

Julie Snow, SRU professor of geography, geology and the environment, inspired by the project and a desire to take action, led the charge to coordinate the university's town hall event.

The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will have a Painting in the Park course at the Alameda Park office, 184 Alameda Park Road, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.This is an introductory class on painting for ages 12 and up. There is an eight-person minimum to run this person.For more information, or to register, call the department at 724-284-5383.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.