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I had the pleasure of attending the Butler Senior High School’s One Act performance last weekend.
Needless to say, this group of students never fails to impress. The humor and ingenuity of character displayed by all performers was a great segue into the semester’s end, and I think the attending students would agree with me. Well done cast and crew!
As for this weekend, the stage is set for the first wave of long-awaited festivals and events county-wide.
The Arc of Butler County’s Spring Flower and Sidewalk sale is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 at 100 N. Washington St. Hanging baskets, flowers and other goods will be sold with proceeds going toward individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The first Butler County History Day is set for Saturday, with two loops of interesting attractions. The first group of landmarks includes the Little Red Schoolhouse in Butler, the Maridon Museum and the Mars Train Station, with the second featuring Evans City, Zelienople and Harmony historical societies. Visiting three locations can get you a prize! Go to visitbutlercounty.com for a complete list of attractions.
From 1 p.m. Thursday until 3 p.m. Saturday, Prospect Community Library, 357 Main St., Prospect, is having its book and bake sale. Books, baked goods, DVDs, CDs and more will be a dollar or less. For more information, visit prospectlibrary.org.
Registration ends Thursday for multiple events in the Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathon and Trail Race on Saturday at McDanel’s Boat Launch. At 6 a.m., the 50-Mile Ultramarathon, the 7 a.m. 50K Ultramarathon and the 6 a.m. 50-Mile Five-Person Relay all have open spots. To sign up, visit www.trisignup.com.
A Community Trunk Sale at the Masonic Shelter parking area in Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Road, will feature back-seat treasures from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Penn Township Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Tool Bash at Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport, 475 Airport Road, from 12 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at the Penn Township Municipal building, Fairground Market, Reichhold’s Cafe, Freedom Farms, Gary’s Small Engine Repair, Butler Power Equipment and Jim Kriley’s Sales and Service.
Like comic books? New Dimension Comics, 108 S. Main St., Butler, is celebrating National Free Comic Book Day by granting each customer one free comic book. Stop in to view the selection at 11 a.m. Saturday.
CranFest returns from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road, with music and dance groups, vendors and cuisine. The event will also provide the opportunity to benefit a student in need of a bone marrow transplant.
Visitors to the Municipal Center should also check out the Back Hall Gallery to see works by local artist Bradley Page. His style floats between Realism and Impressionism, and uses oil, acrylic and spray paints. His show runs until the end of the month, and a reception will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14 in the center.
Prime Stage Theatre in Pittsburgh begins its run of the comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” Saturday. The lighthearted play also boasts a level of intrigue you won’t want to miss. For tickets and information on the fundraising event “A Dinner to Die For,” visit primestage.com.
