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KARNS CITY — Vendors are being sought for a youth craft bazaar being hosted June 2 and 3 by the Church of God of Prophecy, 1510 Kittanning Pike.

Cost for tables is $10 per day. For information, call 724-756-0208.

Classmates sought for Knoch reunion

The 1971 Knoch High School Class Reunion Committee is seeking addresses for classmates.

Anyone whose address has changed in the last five years or who didn't receive an invitation in past years should notify Karen at 724-352-9586 or Rick at 724-352-3682.

PENN TWP — The Penn State Master Gardeners of Butler County will host a Spring Garden Market and Art Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Succop Conservancy, Airport Road.The event will include demonstrations, speakers and garden tours. Admission and parking are free.For information, call 724-287-4761 or 724-586-2591.

FRANKLIN TWP — The Butler County Dairy Princess Pageant will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422.Refreshments will be served after the pageant.

LYNDORA — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 778 has announced that the fashion show and salad luncheon, to be held May 25 at the post home, has been canceled.

MARS — The Mars Band Boosters will host a Night of Jazz concert at 7 p.m. Friday at Mars Middle School, Route 228.Admission is $2 per person at the door.

These yard sales are planned by area churches:• The First English Lutheran Church on Main and Brady streets will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.The event will be held rain or shine.Proceeds will benefit the church youth group.• The Glade Run United Presbyterian Church on Route 8 in Valencia will host a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.Proceeds will benefit adult and youth summer mission trips.• The youth group of Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, Clay Township, will host a rummage and hanging plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

GIBSONIA — St. Barnabas Charities will host a treasure sale of gently used items from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. The sale will occur in the field adjacent to The Washington Place at St. Barnabas, 5847 Meridian Road.Items will include housewares, small kitchen appliances, costume jewelry, sporting goods and furnishings.Proceeds will benefit the Pennies for Patients campaign, which aims to raise 2 million pennies to benefit the St. Barnabas Care Free Fund.For information, call 724-443-0700, Ext. 328.

The Butler-Freeport Community Trail Council and the UPMC Cycle Performance Center will conduct a bicycle seminar from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday along the trail in Cabot. The event is for riders of all ages and skill levels in the area behind the Pit Stop.Topics will include safety, posture, rights when riding on roads, helmet use and mechanics.Light refreshments will be available. The event will be held rain or shine.Visit www.butlerfreeporttrail.org for more information.

Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit Christian housing ministry, will host an orientation program for interested volunteers at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Butler Public Library.For information, call 725-285-5102.

CHERRY TWP — The Moniteau Relay for Life Dinner Theater will present "The Secret Garden" at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Moniteau High School cafeteria, 1810 West Sunbury Road.Cost is $10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.To make reservations, call 724-290-2579.

BUFFALO TWP — The annual Buffalo Township Community Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Lernerville Speedway, Route 356.The event will include crafts, food sales, a petting zoo, hay and pony rides, a train ride, games, a car cruise and a 5K race.Participating vendors may attend a walk-through from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday.For information, call 724-295-3653 or 724-352-3316 after 5 p.m.

CABOT — The Cooper Cabin Pioneer Homestead will host its annual Native American weekend from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the homestead, 199 Cooper Road.Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for youth ages 5 to 17 and free for children younger than 5.For information, call the Butler County Historical Society at 724-283-8116.

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