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A lot of endings are taking place here in Butler: It’s the end of summer, which means the end of sunsets starting at 9 p.m. It’s the end of the pool season, the end of wearing white (after Labor Day, of course).
It’s also the end of an era, as two local businesses in Lyndora are closing: the Lyndora Bakery and the Lyndora Hotel.
I have memories of both of these establishments, from early morning doughnuts to late night chicken wings, and I’m sure most of Butler does, too.
The Lyndora Hotel specifically has been a hot spot for entertainers on Wednesday nights, with an open mic drawing bands, solo acts and even comedians.
If you haven’t seen the talent showcase that is the open mic night at Lyndora Hotel, you should. The next one is being held Wednesday night, Sept. 6. That is also the last day you can enjoy the famous chicken wings from the Butler-famous business.
In other news, Butler has rolled out other interesting events for you to get out and get active this weekend. See the following.
The International Polka Festival begins with a kick-off party from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Cranberry Elks Lodge 2249, 20720 Route 19, Cranberry Township. Admission is $17 per person, and space is limited.
Other events connected to the festival will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Cranberry, 910 Sheraton Drive, Cranberry Township. For more information about the festival schedule, visit ipapolkas.com.
If you’re looking to stretch your legs outside the county, Soul Food Fest in Pittsburgh runs Friday, Sept. 1 through Sunday, Sept. 3 in Market Square. Sample the fare of southern-style and ethnic food vendors!
The last Butler County Symphony Orchestra concert takes place at noon Friday, Sept. 1. Enjoy a performance by Cassandra Eisenreich and Federico Bonacossa on flute and guitar. Listen via Facebook livestream, stop by the symphony’s office on Main Street to see them in action, or listen from Diamond Park in Butler.
Friday is the last Bands on Bricks event. Hear music from the band Save Yourself at the gazebo on the corner of Main and New Castle Streets in Slippery Rock. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1.
Children in grades one to five can read to cats at the Butler County Humane Society’s Shelter Buddies event Sunday, Sept 3. Call 724-789-1150 to schedule a time.
North Boundary Park’s water park in Cranberry Township closes for the season Monday, Sept. 4, so be sure to get out there and splash around one last time!
Looking ahead to next week, you will want to note that Butler County Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a bang on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Big Butler Fairgrounds. The concert, “Take Me Back to Chicago,” features Danny Seraphine, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founder of the iconic rock group Chicago. There also will be kids activities, food trucks and a fireworks show as well.
