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3D reality session slated for librarySAXONBURG — The South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St., is taking registration for a virtual reality experience for all ages.The program is a collaboration with Conrad Tucker, director of the Data Analysis Technology Advancement Lab at Penn State.Each each participant will have five minutes playing a 3D game, walking in a 3D world or drawing 3D artwork.The sessions will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12, noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 26.Call 724-352-4810 to register.
Fire department readies toy saleBUTLER TWP — The Butler Township Volunteer Fire Department will host its Eighth Annual Farm Toy Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at its fire hall, 121 Sparks Road, Meridian.Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call 724-482-2907.
Lutherlyn to host quilters showThe Woodland Quilters will host its annual show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Lutherlyn, 500 Lutherlyn Lane.There will be a quilt display, quilting demonstrations, a vendors mall, an auction, quilt raffles and a make-and-take project. Proceeds will benefit the Lutherlyn Campership Fund.For more information or directions call the camp at 724-865-2161.
Reiki clinic set for cancer patientsWEST SUNBURY — There will be a free Reiki clinic for cancer patients and their families from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Datta Retreat Center, 147 Moniteau Road.For more information, call 724-637-3169 or e-mail retreatdrc@gmail.com.
‘Legends’ author will visit libraryCRANBERRY TWP — Local author Thomas White will be at the Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Road, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.White is the award-winning author of 10 books including “Legends and Lore of Western Pennsylvania,” “Forgotten Tales of Pennsylvania,” “Ghosts of Southwestern Pennsylvania,” “Witches of Pennsylvania: Occult History and Lore” and “Forgotten Tales of Pittsburgh.”He will sign and sell copies of his books. Only cash and checks will be accepted.The event is free, but seating is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information, visit www.cranberrylibrary.org or call 724-776-9100.
Arm knitting class scheduled Oct. 20The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will offer Arm Knitting 101 with Yvonne Bartmas at 6 p.m. Thursday at the park office, 184 Alameda Park Road.In this introductory knitting class, participants will complete a scarf to take home. Previous knitting experience is not necessary.The registration deadline is 4 p.m. Wednesday. To register or for more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 724-284-5383.
Notices of upcoming news should be received by the Community Department. Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or community@butlereagle.com.
