Losing Dolly Parton feels like losing a grandma.

There are some celebrity deaths which feel too close to home, and I would say this was one of them. Flags at half mast doesn’t seem like enough.

What made Dolly so beloved was not her endless music catalogue or her rhinestone glamor. It was her humanitarian spirit. And is that not what we often remember our grandmothers for? How much they loved those around them, and gave of themselves?

The world has too many millionaires, and Dolly could have easily been one of them. She never reached that benchmark because of her efforts with the Imagination Library, a program which sends children a free book every month from birth to age 5.

Because of her, millions of little ones know the joy of reading. That’s worth more than money can buy.

You could describe her as a walking contradiction: she commanded our attention and her outfits showed it. But she also refused the Presidential Medal of Freedom three times and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame once.

She poured money into her Appalachian hometown with a theme park, which created thousands of job opportunities.

She donated to children’s hospitals, disaster relief and medical research.

What Dolly understood is that your life is only worth what you’re willing to give up. Sure, she will be remembered for her talent, humor and acrylic nails. But her legacy will live on through the people she helped.

So, if you’re feeling especially nostalgic for Dolly, I would suggest doing more than just playing “9 to 5” several times in a row. Donate to the Imagination Library in her honor (or any charity that means something to you), and get out in your community. That’s what Dolly would do.

With this being Labor Day weekend, events are few and far between. I’d encourage you to take advantage of some of our local parks and waterways for ultimate rest and relaxation!

Petrolia Market in the Park is your chance to score fresh produce and other local goods from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at the borough’s community park, 110 Cross Street. There will be food trucks, crafters and other vendors to peruse. Visit experiencebutler.com for details.

Zelienople’s Open Air Market lasts from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday on the borough’s main drag. Shop vendors, sip and eat local foods and spend time with your friends! Visit openairzelie.com for details.

This Friday is your last chance to visit the Cranberry Township Town Square Market! From 3 to 7 p.m. at the municipal center, 2525 Rochester Road, you can celebrate “Autumnfest” with food, shopping and activities. Visit cranberrytownship.org for details.

Everyone is invited to boogie down during Line Dancing at Cheeseman Farm 147 Kennedy Road, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. A beginner lesson is included. Food and drink will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Tickets are $15 when you visit cheesemanfarmevents.com.

First Fridays Improv is going “Back To School” with another hilarious night of games at 7:30 p.m. Friday in hobnob’s studio theatre, 134 S Main Street, Butler. Tickets are $5 to watch or participate. Visit hobnobtheatre.com for details.

The End of Summer Party in Zelienople is an afternoon of free concerts running from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday in the community park, 402 E Beaver Street. Harmony Lodge 429 will also be hosting its annual ox roast starting at noon the same day. Meals are $20 a person. Visit zelieboro.org for details.

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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.