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LYNDORA — The sixth annual Paranormal Conference will be from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave.
The event features vendors, book signings, door prizes and featured speakers including Stan Gordon, independent UFO/bigfoot researcher and author, as well as Craig Hines, local author of “Gateway of the Gods.”
For more information, call Daniel Hageman at 724-284-9734 or Brian Seech at 724-777-4803.
The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will conduct an American Red Cross baby sitter's training class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 4 at Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation.The class is for ages 11 to 15. Emphasis will be on prevention, safety, responsibility, leadership and professionalism.Pre-registration is required due to class size limits. The cost includes all books and materials for the course.Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an American Red Cross baby sitter's training course certification.For more information and to register, call the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department at 724-284-5383.
CABOT —There will be a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon May 3 and 4 at Cabot United Methodist Church, 707 Winfield Road.Clothing, books, household items and furniture will be sold.All proceeds will benefit the Rock Youth Ministry summer mission trip to Niagara Falls, N.Y.Donated items may be dropped off at the church between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
FREEPORT — A sale of household items and used books will be from noon to 4 p.m. May 3 and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 at the Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St.Donations of clean, usable household items and books, especially paperbacks, are accepted during normal business hours.Call 724-295-3616 for more information.
PROSPECT — Prospect borough/Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a spring craft and gift show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4 at the Prospect Fire Hall, 373 Main St.Food and a Chinese auction are planned.To be a vendor or for other information, call Jody at 724-865-9570.Proceeds will benefit the Prospect Borough/Franklin Township Fire Department.
JEFFERSON TWP — Concordia Haven Apartments will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. May 5 at Concordia Haven I building, Entrance 2A, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot.At 2:30 p.m., president and CEO Keith Frndak will present “Asking Smart Questions about Retirement Living.”To schedule a personal tour or receive information about events, call the admissions coordinator at 724-352-5378.
The Oakland Township-Oneida Valley Volunteer Fire Company and the East Butler Volunteer Fire Company are conducting their annual fund drives.Letters were mailed to residents, businesses and property owners in their service areas.Those who did not receive a letter but wish to donate may contact the fire companies.Send mail to Oakland Township-Oneida Valley VFC, P.O. Box 1815, Butler, PA 16003-1815, or to East Butler VFC, P.O. Box 162, East Butler, PA 16029.
