Glade Run plans hoedown

FRANKLIN PARK — Glade Run’s second annual Harvest Hoedown Benefit will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 10 at Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center.

Barbecue, bluegrass music by the Allegheny Drifters, auctions and raffles are planned.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children younger than 12.

Register by calling 724-452-4453, Ext. 1277.

Proceeds benefit traumatized children served by Glade Run Lutheran Services.

Butler girl is ‘Mini Star’

Tishy Hornsby, 11, of Butler was selected a New Castle Playhouse Mini Star for the 2014-15 season. She sang “Amazing Mayzie” from “Seussical the Musical” for her audition.

As a Mini Star, she will perform 10 times, including the group performance, the annual Stars of Tomorrow. She also will perform in a benefit show in October.

Author signs books at library

GROVE CITY — Former Grove City resident Phil Gasiewicz, writing as John P. Warren, will discuss his political thriller, “Turnover: Election Day 2012 — You’ll Never Think About Your Vote in the Same Way” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Grove City Library, 125 W. Main St.

Gasiewicz’s novel is a political thriller using real events and data from the 2012 election that raise questions about the integrity of electronic voting practices.

For more information, call 724-458-7320 or visit www.grovecitypalibrary.org.

SV will host children’s play

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater presents Theatreworks USA’s “Skippyjon Jones” Oct. 19-26 at six area locations, including Seneca Valley Intermediate High School.

“Skippyjon Jones,” based on the book of same title by Judy Schachner, is a musical for younger audiences about following your dreams. The 60-minute show is recommended for those 4 and older.

The show at Seneca Valley will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 26.

Tickets are $9.50 in advance or $11 at the door. Call 412-456-6666 or visit TrustArts.org/kids.