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SAXONBURG — The Saxonburg Library will host author Gary Link, a Freeport native, who will speak about local history including Pittsburgh's role in the 1846 MexicanWar.The program will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 240 W. Main St.

CRANBERRYTWP — Residents can dispose of chemicals found in their homes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Manheim Pittsburgh on Route 19. Those dropping off waste will pay a fee per gallon. Payment will be cash only.For more information, visit swpahhw.org or call 724-284-5300.

WEST SUNBURY — The Butler County Federated Library System will conduct five book discussions exploring the history of Pittsburgh's north side and Butler County. Local author Lisa Miles will lead the discussion from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the North Trails Public Library, 1553 West Sunbury Road.To register or reserve a book, call 724-476-1006.

WINFIELD TWP — The Winfield Township all-school reunion will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Winfield Fire Hall on Bose Road. Participants are asked to take a covered dish to share and table service.For more information, call Joyce Klara at 724-287-8357.

SARVER — A car wash to benefit the Freeport cheerleading program will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at King's Restaurant in Sarver.

EVANS CITY — St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 202 VanBuren St., will hold a peach festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church.Menu will include sloppy Joes and ham BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, vegetables, chips, peach desserts and beverages.Takeouts will be available, and an offering will be accepted.

The following reunions will be held Sunday:• <B>21st annual Ritts reunion</B>, 1 p.m. Sunday, Hughes Park, Emlenton. Participants should take a picnic basket.• <B>Weitzel family reunion</B> (descendents of Chester and Nona Weitzel), 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Butler Township park, 290 S. Duffy Road. Participants should take a picnic basket, bingo gifts, a canned item and items for white elephant sale. For more information, call 724-287-5957.

BRUIN — Bruin Volunteer Fire Department is seeking crafters for its Labor Day celebration Sept. 1.For more information, call B.J. Sigworth at 724-753-2653.

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