Violet Covert, author of "Map of Butler County, 1885," will speak at the Butler After Five Women's Club dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Butler YWCA.

Charlotte Banka of Erie will speak on the topic "My Successful Search for Love and Acceptance."

Reservations are $11 and can be made by calling 724-287-7021.

ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Historical Society will host a Treasures from Our Attics sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Buhl House, 221 S. Main St.The sale will include antique furniture and decorative items that the historical society is unable to store.For information, call the historical society at 724-452-9457.Catholic church sets annual fall festivalSt. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Ave., will host its annual fall festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.The event will include games of chance, basket raffles and cash raffles. Food will be available for purchase.A spaghetti dinner will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

JEFFERSON TWP — Summit Presbyterian Church will host an Octoberfest celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road.The event will include a Chinese auction, bake sale, kids activities and crafts. Food will also be available.

BOYERS — St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Parish will host its annual Harvest Dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Epiphany Hall, Middendorf Street.The dinner will feature roast turkey and ham, side dishes, desserts and beverages.The event will conclude with a quilt raffle.Senior centers host candidate visitsThe Lutheran Service Society's senior centers program will host Meet the Candidates week Monday through Oct. 13.Political candidates are invited to visit senior centers and talk with attendees.For information or to participate, call 724-283-9002.

NEW BRIGHTON — The Beaver Valley Piecemakers quilt guild will host its 11th annual "Autumn in the Park"quilt show Oct. 13 to 15.Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at Brady's Run Park, Route 51.This theme is log cabins. In addition to quilts, wall hangings and quilted clothing, there will be vendors from area quilt shops, vendors selling home made items, food and raffles.Drawings will be held Sunday and will feature quilts, sewing supplies and a Viking sewing machine.For information, call 724-843-9299 or send an e-mail to built2quilt@netzero.net.