FORD CITY — The Armstrong County Master Gardener Program will conduct a composting workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Crooked Creek Environmental Learning Center, 142 Kerr Road. Participants will receive a coupon for a compost bin.

Registration is recommended by calling 724-458-3447.

MARS — Opus I Music Society will celebrate American Music Month with a program dedicated to the Parade of American Music of the National Federation of Music Clubs. The program is titled "Broadway" and will feature selections from contemporary and traditional musicals.The program will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the music room of the Mars Alliance Church, 997 Route 228. The event is free. For information, call 724-776-9169.

BUTLER TWP — The American Cancer Society and Butler Health System will present a free Great American Smokeout workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Butler Health System's facility at the east campus, former Morgan II building.Dr. Fiorina and the Community Health Challenge will educate the group on the dangers of tobacco and methods available to help smokers quit.Reservations are required by Monday by calling Erin Vero at 888-227-5445, Ext. 1091 or the Education Department at Butler Memorial Hospital at 724-284-4232.

OAKLAND TWP— The Oakland Township PTOwill hold a family reading night and book fair with celebrity readers at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Oakland Township Elementary School.Celebrity readers will include major league pitcher Matt Clement, the Pirate Parrot and Cora, the children's librarian at Butler Public Library.The event will include activities and a book swap. Families may take their gently read books to swap.

VALENCIA — Volunteers are being sought to volunteer for the Presents for Patients headquarters, 76 Camp Road. Presents for Patients is a holiday program that matches St. Barnabas long-term care residents with community members who deliver a gift.Volunteer services include wrapping gifts, answering phones and matching patients with community members.To volunteer, call 724-443-0011.

BRADYS BEND — St. Patrick's Young at Heart will sponsor Bill Barnhart's Elvis Christmas Show from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Frogtown Wildlife Club. Snacks will be included and participants should take their own beverages.For tickets, call Fran Heeter at 724-526-5816.Red hats to host Amish bus tourThe Red Hat Society will host a bus trip Nov. 29 to New Middletown, Ohio. Participants will receive items at each stop including an Amish Christmas dinner at an Amish home.For reservations, call Connie at 724-847-8757.