BUTLER TWP — Teams of three lifeguards will compete starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at Alameda Pool to have their names engraved on the commissioner's trophy and the commissioner's plaque. Spectators will be admitted free.

For more information or to register a team, call the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department at 724-284-5383.

WEST SUNBURY — Rider Lutheran Church will hold a strawberry festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church on Rider Church Road. The menu will include hot sausage, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, beverages, strawberry shortcake and homemade ice cream. There also will be a craft and bake sale.

BUTLER TWP— An Outdoor Discover program with magician Tim Kutch will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Carousel Shelter at Alameda Park.The program is free and open to the public.

SAXONBURG — Saxony Health Center will host a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the center, 223 Pittsburgh St.Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call Kathleen Frickanish at 724-352-9445. Donors will be entered to win a gas card and will receive a coupon for a free sandwich.

ZELIENOPLE — Passavant Retirement Community, 410 S. Main St., is seeking caring volunteers to fill these unique positions:• Puppeteers and script readers• Clowning assistant to provide leadership to the Caring Clowns ministry• Legacy recorders to interview residents and memorialize their autobiographiesThose interested in volunteering are asked to call the community outreach coordinator at 724-453-5414.

GIBSONIA — The 17th annual St. Barnabas 5K run and walk will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 2 starting at St. Barnabas Medical Center, 5830 Meridian Road.Participants are asked to register by calling 724-444-5512 today.Proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund that helps poor and low-income patients.

PENN TWP— A Giving Back for Alyssa benefit event will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Penn Glade Lions Club on Church Road. Alyssa Hill has been cured of leukemia and wants to give back to the organizations that helped her.The event will include a rummage sale, Chinese auction, picka ticket, food, games, the chance to meet a Pittsburgh Steeler, the Pittsburgh Passions team, Froggy 95, a D.J. and three live bands.Proceeds benefit the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the Children's Miracle Network.For more information, call Melissa Hill at 724-524-1328 or Courtney Melfi at 412-853-7028.