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CRANBERRY TWP — There will be a teen Halloween movie night from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Road.

There will be two movies playing simultaneously in different rooms — a scary movie and a movie that is not scary.

Sign up with Rachael at rtroianos@bcfls.org or call 724-776-9100, Ext. 1124.

Permission forms for this after-hours program can be found on the library website under the Teen Zone, www.cranberrylibrary.org.

Annual fall festival held at church

SAXONBURG — The annual Fall Festival at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20, 100 E. Main St., Saxonburg.

For more information, call 724-352-2888.

Weekend bundle drive scheduled

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Paul Parish conference is sponsoring a bundle drive on Oct. 20 and 21.

The society truck will be in St. Paul’s parking lot, 128 N. McKean St., to receive gently used clothing and furniture.

No electronic devices will be accepted.

Blood drive planned at Legion

ZELIENOPLE — The Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the American Legion, 308 W. New Castle St., Zelienople.

Those with donor eligibility questions should visit www.redcrossblood.org/donatingblood/eligibility-requirements.

Workshop tackles child money issues

BUTLER TWP — The Butler County Community College Center for Economic Education will be sponsoring a workshop about money management for teachers and parents of children in grades 5-12 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, in the Humanities/Social Studies Building room 144.

There is no cost but reservations are needed to make the proper preparations.

Make reservations by Thursday by e-mailing cmorgan49@windstream.net.

Ask the Experts series beginning

BUTLER TWP — Lifesteps will sponsor its first free educational series, “Ask the Experts,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Lifesteps Butler County Program Center, 383 New Castle Road.

This session will offer seniors and families information on identity theft, elder abuse and risk prevention from professionals. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information or to register, call 724-283-1010.

Free common shop slated at church

CENTER TWP — Fall Common Shop will take place at 10 a.m. Oct. 20 in the Fellowship Hall of North Main Street Church of God.

The doors will open at 9 a.m. and a free hot breakfast will be served.

Common Shop was established as a way to share material goods to those in need.

Nothing is sold and is for personal use only. There are no income limitations.

Entrance will be determined by lottery system, not by the order you enter the building.

Donations will be accepted starting Monday.

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