My father is what we call an audiophile: a lover of music who is specific about how they listen to music.

We have a huge sound system in my living room with quality speakers, a record player, multidisc CD player, Bluetooth hookup and more. There was a distinction between a “headphone song” and an “out loud” song. Some live versions are better than recorded versions. Remastered versions are best. I always have the most current car radio with customizable settings. You get the drift.

Music became my special interest because of my dad’s influence on me. I’m sure many others can say something similar.

We imitate what we admire, which means that if you’re a father, mother, sister or brother, someone smaller is probably watching you. Picking up on what you like and taking it with them.

As we move through the world, we never know who we influence for better or worse. This isn’t meant to scare you. Rather, I hope it’s encouraging that the art we like is alive only as long as it lives in us. It gains new life in the next generation, but only if you’re willing to share it.

So, to the fathers of Butler County: Share what you love with your kids. And children, since you are the future, listen to what they share, and maybe take them to a local event as a thank you.

Saxonburg’s Mingle on Main will be in full swing from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday on the borough’s main drag. Shop vendors and eat and drink local. Visit the event Facebook page for more information.

Hear live music for free all summer long, starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Road in Butler Township, at the First Responders pavilion. Thursday’s performer will be Big Fatt Jazz. Visit the event Facebook page for more information.

Take your camp chair to Harmony’s square for a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. The band This, That & The Other Thing will be performing. Visit experiencebutler.com for details.

Enjoy a free concert by Scott Rob & Greg of The Clarks at 7 p.m. Thursday in Cranberry Township Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive. Concessions will be available. Visit cranberrytownship.org for details.

Go for a Neon Night Swim from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Zelienople’s Community Pool, 402 E. Beaver St. Admission is $7 for residents and $9 for nonresidents. Visit Facebook for more information.

Walk the storybook trail of “A Firefly Fourth of July” in Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Brady Township, from now until July 6. This original story is told along the Blazing Star trail in the park. No registration is required, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov for more.

Moon Markets on Butler Main Street starts at 5 p.m. Friday, and Foodie Friday is close behind at 5:30 p.m. Come taste good, local food; shop vendors; and mingle with your neighbors! Visit the event Facebook page for more information.

Jitterbug, cha-cha or line dance at a dance from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Highfield Community Center, 229 Highfield Road in Butler Township. Admission is $10, and singles are welcome. This event is BYOB and snacks. For more information, call 724-283-1867.

See “Ruthless!” at Musical Theatre Guild this weekend and laugh your socks off! Find out what happens when an 8-year-old girl will do anything for a role. Shows run at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and next weekend. Tickets are $18 at mtgbutler.org.

Support two local scholarships when you attend the Rich-Mar Rotary Club Schoolyard 5K and one-mile walk at 8 a.m. Saturday at Mars Middle School, 1775 Three Degree Road in Adams Township. It’s $30 to run and $20 to walk when you sign up at runsignup.com/race/PA/Mars/Schoolyardrunwalk.

Take a Father’s Day Hike at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jennings Environmental Education Center. This event will include brunch and a few miles of walking on the North Country Trail. Email but@northcountrytrail.org to sign up.

Walk part of Moraine State Park and learn about making tea from wild plants. The event starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at North Shore pavilion seven near McDanels Boat Launch. Visit events.dcnr.pa.gov for details.

The Butler County Symphony’s free concert series is back at noon Saturday in their building near Diamond Park. This week’s performance is brought to you by flutist Cassandra Eisenreich. Be sure to stick around for free tickets and prizes! Visit butlersymphony.org for details.

Hear the story of Alameda Park from historian Bill May, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Road, at the First Responders Pavilion. Visit the event Facebook page for more information.

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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.