“Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes,

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes,

Silver white winters that melt into springs,

These are a few of my favorite things!”

I always think of this song (and my favorite things) when the weather turns. As I sang this to myself this morning, it got me thinking — my favorite kind of event is one that lends a helping hand.

And what Butler County has to offer you this weekend will help you do just that.

Even if you attend a craft bazaar, book sale or raffle-filled luncheon, you’re donating to causes that help your friends and neighbors. Your small act can make our community a better place — and you have fun while doing it!

I’m always extra chipper writing up spring events. Maybe it’s the flower-themed posters or the increased opportunities to venture outside. Either way, I can’t help but smile when I think about you all dressing up in your best (white dresses with blue satin sashes) and stepping out to do a good deed. Whether you realize it is a good deed or not is besides the point. It is the reality.

So, if you are looking at your weekend, make an organization’s day and find your new favorite thing at an event below.

Shop and eat at Prospect Community Library’s Book and Bake Sale from Thursday to Saturday in the fire hall, 357 Main St. The fun starts at 10 a.m. each day. Bake sale items are $1 a bag. For more information, visit prospectlibrary.org.

It’s free to attend the Butler County Home show at 3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Family Sport Center, 542 Evans City Road in Connoquenessing Township. Get a look at the latest trends and products in home improvement! For more information, visit butlercountyhomeshow.com.

It’s free admission to the Spring Craft Bazaar in Harrisville, where you can get crafts, baked goods (like bread) and so much more. This event lasts from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Harrisville’s Volunteer Fire Company, 313 E Mercer St. Visit the event Facebook page for more information.

Soroptimist International of Butler County’s Tea Time event is a luncheon like no other! Support the “Live Your Dream” Scholarship, have lunch, and participate in raffles for a $45 admission. The event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road. For tickets (presale only), call 724-712-0747.

Cranfest, a celebration of community and culture, is an event you won’t want to miss! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road, you can experience delicious cuisine, live music and dance, community, and culture. For more information, visit cranberrytownship.org/specialevents.

Support Boy Scout Troop 19 by eating a spaghetti dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Meridian Fire Hall, 121 Sparks Ave., Butler Township. Dine in or take out for $10 a person. Visit experiencebutler.com/events for more information.

Get “boogie fever” Saturday at Line Dance Night in Saxonburg Fireman’s Club, 155 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 7 p.m. with dancing at 8 p.m. You must be over 21 to attend and have a $5 cover charge ready. Visit the event Facebook page for more information.

Bags, Bling & Brunch, which supports the Miss Butler County Scholarship Organization, gives you a chance to win a designer bag for only $45 admission! Doors open at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road in Penn Township, with brunch an hour later. Tickets are available for purchase at miss-butler-county.square.site.

If you are interested in your event being featured in Miller Minutes, please email information to news@butlereagle.com.

Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.