Hope Night, a monthly Butler County Community College event, is meant to provide an endorphin-stimulating activity for those recovering from addiction as well as the public at large.

“In December, we did music and art,” said Tracy Hack, BC3's coordinator of community leadership initiatives. “Our intention is that each month we provide activities that produce endorphins and provide hope and joy, the feeling of community and of social support.”

Those performing at Hope Night include Pittsburgh radio personality and Butler native Shelley Duffy, Washboard Tony and Rob Verone providing uplifting music, and the Pioneer Players, BC3's theater group, who will perform skits.

Hope Night will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Butler Art Center on Main Street.

BC3 will also offer “Hope is Dope” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Alliance for Nonprofit Resources at 127 S. Main St.

Hope is Dope is a free four-week program that uses endorphin-resurrecting ideas to overcome opioid addiction.

Those who complete the Hope is Dope program can then participate in “New Eyes,” a 10-week program that answers the question “What is next?” for those who complete Hope is Dope.

The New Eyes program, which costs $96, will be held at BC3's main campus beginning March 5.

More information on the programs and registration, which is required, is available at www.bc3.edu/reset.