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A lot of my friends are afraid to swim in the ocean. Wandering past where your feet can touch, floating freely in the unknown, is too much of a risk for some people.
Thrill-seeking is not exactly my middle name, but this is something that doesn’t scare me, when maybe it should.
Sometimes, there’s unwanted predators in the water.
Cue the theme from “Jaws.”
Luckily, the waters of Butler County are safe to swim in. You may encounter a fish swimming at Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park, but not the Alameda Pool.
Speaking of which, Alameda Park has planned a movie night at the pool, featuring “Jaws.” Creativity knows no bounds.
So grab your swimsuit and head to Alameda Park’s pool for the Moonlight Swim and Dive-in Movie event Friday, July 14, featuring “Jaws.” The water park will be open from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. Daily admission does not work towards this event.
If you’re not checking out this event, or scoping out the best swimming spots in Butler, there’s plenty of other ways to enjoy yourself this weekend.
Cranberry Community Days is three full days of food, fun, games and more at the community park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive. From Thursday, July 13, to Saturday, July 15, experience activities with your neighbors.
Enjoy free, live music at Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Road, Penn Township, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13. This week's musical guest is the Brandon Rae Band.
Can’t get enough music? Head to Quality Life Services in Chicora, 160 Medical Center Road, and catch a performance by Mixtape Madness from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 13.
The Butler County Symphony Orchestra’s weekly concert takes place at noon every Friday this summer. On July 14, the featured musical guests are the Jim Cunningham Trio. Listen to music via Facebook livestream, stop by the symphony’s office on Main Street to see them in action, or listen from Diamond Park in Butler.
St. Faustina’s Parish Festival is back Friday, July 14, through Saturday, July 15, at St. Christopher Church, 229 N. Franklin St., Prospect. Show up around 5:30 p.m. each day for food and games for all ages.
American Legion Post 778, 150 Legion Memorial Drive, Butler Township, is hosting a Cornhole Tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 15. If you’re interested in taking part, sponsorships or raffle basket donations, call 724-602-0414.
Secure tickets for the Beer, Wine, & Music Festival in Seven Fields by the deadline of 4 p.m. Friday, July 14! Purchase them online for $7 via the borough website. The event takes place Saturday, July 15.
You can register for the Community Chase 5K Run/Walk the day of, starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15. Show up at Cranberry Township Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive.
Molly Miller is an Eagle staff writer.
