A lecture/workshop on feng shui, the 5000-year-old ancient art of placement, will be presented Aug. 16 at the Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St.

Fawn Chang, who has presented there before, will show participants how to use feng shui to flourish.

"Change Your Home, Change Your Life: Re-Building (or the Science of Building) Your Wealthy Life with Feng Shui" will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 16, followed by a luncheon.

Registrants are to take a home layout or home design that focuses on their concerns.

The fee is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. Call 724-282-0123.

SAXONBURG — Penn's Colony will host "My Ancestor, Myself, a People of the Past Short Course on Becoming a Colonist" from 1 to 4 p.m. July 29, and Aug. 5 and 20 at the Penn's Colony festival grounds on Saxonburg Boulevard.The three Colonial Classroom sessions are offered free to individuals older than 15 who will study the habits, culture, social expectations and norms of the 1750s French and Indian era of America and develop a period character.They will then portray this character public theater-style and will interact with other re-enactors and the general public during the Penn's Colony Festival on Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28.Anyone interested can call 724-352-9922 or send e-mail to Penn's@connecttime.net.

A benefit car cruise, hosted by Butler County Classic Chevelle Club, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Kelly's Chevrolet on Route 8.The event is open to cars, trucks, cycles and spectators.Dash plaques, raffles, door prizes and music are planned.Proceeds will be donated to Josh and Carrie's Place, a social-oriented program in which members promote community awareness regarding alcoholism and drug abuse.For more information, call 724-283-0144.

PITTSBURGH — A gallery will present an exhibit called "What Do I See? Visual Explorations by Young Photographers from Sarah Heinz House, a Boys & Girls Club" from July 25 to Aug. 22.An opening reception will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 25 at 709 Penn Gallery.The photographs were taken by members of the Sarah Heinz House, a 107-year-old youth facility on the North Side. Most of the photographs depict city and North Side scenes. The curriculum is part of the National Boys & Girls Club "Imagemakers" program.The exhibit will include about 20 photos from 12 young people, ages 8 to 18.Admission is free. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.For more information, call 412-224-4651 or visit the Web site, www.pgharts.org.

PROSPECT — Easyriders Rodeo Tour 2008 comes to the Butler Fairgrounds, Route 422, Friday through Sunday.The motorcycle rally will begin at noon Friday and at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and will conclude at 1 a.m. the first two days and 3 p.m. the third day.The musical lineup will be headlined by Jasmine Cain, bass player and singer, playing original songs, rock covers and country.Other groups performing include Magic Red and the Voodoo Tribe, Mic Harrison, and Mace.Tickets range from $16 to $40. Call 800-962-9857.

PITTSBURGH — The eighth annual Three Rivers Storytelling Festival will be held Aug. 8 and 9 on the grounds of the Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road.The festival will feature both national and local storytellers in free day and evening events. Headlining the festival are Dan Keding, Bill Lepp, Dovie Thomason and Joe Wos.A fee is charged for a storytelling luncheon for senior citizens and storytelling workshops.For more information, call 412-366-8100, Ext. 100.