Maridon wraps up ‘Collectors’ Zelda Wilbert will discuss her art collecting in her presentation “The Cat’s Meow” at 7 p.m. May 19, as part of the Maridon Museum’s final installment in “The Collectors” series season.These “show and tell” presentations include objects with stories that reflect the interest of the collectors.Wilbert has about 200 pieces in her collection and will be taking along her favorites.Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call 724-282-0123.The museum is at 322 N. McKean St.

‘Peter Panic’ show plannedBUTLER TWP — Sing Hosanna! will present “Peter Panic,” a comedy musical, June 18 and 19 at the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College.In the show, the School Drama Club may be eliminated due to cutbacks, and the club decides to try to save the program by staging Peter Pan.For more information, call 724-285-3653.

BLT hosting 75th galaPENN TWP — Butler Little Theatre will have a diamond jubilee celebration on June 4 at the Butler Country Club.The gala will begin with social time and a cash bar at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a program, dancing and party.Cost is $35, and the reservation deadline is May 18.Visit bltgroup.org or call 724-287-6781.

Outdoor series scheduledBUTLER TWP — The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will host free Thursday night programs this summer at Alameda Park.The programs begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Carousel Shelter.The schedule includes:Alameda Park — Butler’s Disneyland with Bill May, June 16Firefly Kids — June 23Animal Tracks — June 30AL-Mazing Magic — July 7ATA Master Connell’s Self-Defense — July 14Let there Be Slime Animals — July 21Bats in Action — July 28Alpaca Palace — Aug. 4Mad Science of Pittsburgh Dry Ice — Aug. 11The Biddle Boys — Aug. 18New family programs will feature:Worms, Worms, Worms — 6:30 p.m. June 15 in the Jaycee ShelterNature Photography for Kids ages 7 to 12 — 1 p.m. June 25 in Shelter 2; 6:30 p.m. July 13 and Aug. 17, both in the Carousel Shelter. A small fee is associated with this program.Oh Deer — 8 p.m. June 29 and Aug. 24 in the Carousel ShelterFamily Dog & Nature Walk — 10 a.m. July 23 and 6 p.m. Aug. 10, both in the Carousel ShelterBug Safari — 7:30 p.m. July 27 in Shelter 2. A small fee is charged. Take a wide-mouthed jar with a lid.Night Hike — 8:30 p.m. Aug. 20 from the Jaycee Shelter.For more information, call 724-284-5383 or visit the parks and recreation department Facebook page for weather updates.

Art Center sets summer eventsThe Butler Art Center’s summer activities will include children’s camps on wearable art July 11 to 14, art and the environment July 18 to 21, make a story Aug. 1 to 4 and color Aug. 8 to 11.A Botanical and Floral Drawing Workshop with Marianne Hilke is planned for 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 22. Call 724-283-6922 or visit butlerartcenter.org for reservations.An exhibition on the Art & Geology in Badlands National Park is scheduled for May 27 to June 24. The opening reception will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. May 27.Regular gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Fridays.

Area youth present musicalFRANKLIN TWP, Beaver County — The Red Barn Players’ will present the musical “Dear Edwina Jr.” as part of their Theatre for Young Audiences Project.The show is directed by Annette Quinn of Mars and Tom Licker of Baden. Musical direction will be by Mary Ann Mangini-Carmella of Cranberry Township.Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. May 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. May 22 at the Red Barn Theatre on Route 288. Tickets are $10.The cast includes Torrance Bajuszik of Saxonburg; Liam Quinn of Mars; Calina Purnsley, Anna Cantella, Avery Flood and Emily and Owen Tekelenburg, all of Zelienople; Caroline Zulick of Evans City; Marija Gillette and Connor Benson of Freedom, Nikki Williams, Ella Heasley, Jonathan Allen and Dalryn Schuster, all of Harmony; and Cassidy Spirk, Addilyn Albertini, Anna Byers and Michael Ammerman, all of Cranberry Township.For reservations, call 724-773-7150.