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To tell us about a past party or one you plan to host, call Sandy at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252.

Tourism to hold weekend events

The Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau announces the following events:

• Jennings Environmental Education Center will hold the Pennsylvania Coal Series class from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

For more information, call 724-794-6011.

• The Butler County Master Gardeners' Spring Garden Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Succop Conservancy. For more information, call 724-586-2591.

• The Portersville Steam Show Spring Gas Up show features antique farm equipment, steam exhibits, displays, demonstrations, crafts and a flea market Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, call 724-452-8656.

• Benefits Community Care Connections will host the 15th annual Chef Tasting Party and Auction from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at The Mansion, 141 Mansion Lane.

St. Barnabas to hold poker run, cruise

GIBSONIA — Car and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to participate in the third annual Pennies for Patients Poker Run and Car Cruise on Sunday.

Participants will visit five hosts along Route 8 in the Richland Township area and receive a playing card at each stop. Call Dabbie Panei at 724-444-5521 to register.

CRANBERRY TWP — A parent transition workshop will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Butler County Community College, Cranberry Campus, Cranberry Woods Drive. Lisa Patton, Evan Patton and Dianne Hartman will speak.The program is for parents of children with disabilities who will transition from high school to post-secondary education, employment and community living.

BUTLER TWP — A support group for parents of epileptic children will begin meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Panera Bread on New Castle Road.For more information or to RSVP, contact Patti at 412-322-5880 or pmcvey@efwp.org.

HARMONY — The Harmony National Historic Landmark District and Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau will present "Come Home to Harmony" from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. The evening will include artisan demonstrations of pioneer skills, shopping and food.Reservations must be made by Thursday by calling 724-234-4619.

HARMONY — The JROTC Raider Battalion will hold an open house at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Seneca Valley Senior High School auditorium.Several JROTC teams and club activities will be featured, along with remarks from student-supported community groups.Call 724-452-6040, Ext. 115, for more information.