POTPOURRI
The Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean Street, will host a Health Insurance Marketplace session at 6 p.m. Thursday.
The marketplace is a new way to find health insurance coverage that fits individual budgets and needs.
Seating is limited and reservations are required. For reservations, call 855-274-5626.
Registration ends Friday for the Face of Poverty in Butler County community discussion and poverty simulation at the Crossfire campus of First United Methodist Church, 1802 N. Main St. Ext.This interactive event will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 21. Participants will assume the roles of low-income families. The activity will share the facts and explore the causes of poverty in the county.United Way of Butler County, Center for Community Resources, Butler County Community Action and First United Methodist Church will sponsor the simulation.To register, visit www.guestlistapp.com/events/290631. Registration will be limited to the first 80 people.
The annual Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt for toddlers through 10-year-olds will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Carousel Shelter of Alameda Park.The hunt includes refreshments. Take a flashlight.Registration is required and will be received at the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department in Alameda Park. For a discounted fee, register by Friday.
New Beginnings Free Methodist Church, 416 Center Ave., will have a free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the church.
FENELTON — St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 668 Clearfield Road, will have an Apple Dumpling Fall Festival and rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 in the church hall.
Early Years Child Care Centers are having their annual Thanksgiving collection drive for the Lighthouse Foundation Food Pantry.Donations will be accepted through Nov. 18 at the Early Years Child Care Center, 847 Evans City Road, Renfrew, and at the centers in Allegheny County.Items needed include canned vegetables, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, gravy mix, canned sweet potatoes, fruit juices, infant formula, baby food, diapers and wipes.
PENN TWP — Holy Sepulcher Roman Catholic Church's mission group will host a Fair Trade Market from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Holy Sepulcher School cafeteria, 1304 E. Cruikshank Road.Fair-trade vendors will sell items from artisans worldwide. Proceeds will benefit the mission school in Patzún, Guatemala.For more information, call Pat Shaffer at 724-898-2424.
