(To the tune of “The Christmas Waltz” by Frank Sinatra)

“It’s that time of year

Where the world is in a haze

Daylight saving time seems to say:

‘Winter is coming

I am shortening your days.’”

The “fall back” is messing with my head so much I thought I would share that little ditty with you.

Although that extra hour of sleep was great, it doesn’t matter if you’re a night owl or early bird: The sharp shift is enough to throw anyone for a loop.

Not only that, but the time after Halloween is a difficult one to navigate. I’m not exactly ready for Christmas, but everyone else seems to be. Worst of all, events dwindle in number as the days get colder (meanwhile, I’m writing this when it is a balmy 72 degrees).

The days will slow down as the sun sets earlier, but I have to remind myself that this doesn’t mean all of life stops. There is still fun to be had.

As I was looking through what Butler County has to offer your social lives this week, I was greeted with a number of interesting opportunities for you to attend. Don’t let the 5:15 p.m. darkness deter you from heading out to have some fun this weekend!

See members of Sing Hosanna! put on a production of the famous musical “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Succop Theater on Butler County Community College. Tickets cost $18 and can be purchased at singhosanna.org.

Starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, shop goods from local crafters at the Plains Church Holiday craft fair, 326 Plains Church Road, Cranberry Township. There will be basket raffles and refreshments available. For more information, visit plainschurch.com.

A workday at Armco Park, 341 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock Township, will offer fellowship, firewood and a chance to beautify the park. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., volunteers will clean up flower beds and begin leaf cleanup.

Get into the festive mood at Historic Harmony’s WeihnachtsMarkt, which starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at 218 Mercer St. With admission of $8 for adults and $6 for members, seniors and students, you will have access to artisans, horse-drawn carriage rides, demonstrations, children’s activities and more. Visit eventbrite.com to purchase tickets in advance.

West Sunbury Volunteer Fire Department, 772 Hall Road in Clay Township, is hosting a craft show at 10 a.m. Saturday. Admission is $1 and allows you the chance to win a prize and have access to the artisans. The kitchen will be open, and there will be a 50/50 raffle. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

Benefit the Evans City Lions Club and EDCO Park by attending the Purses and Pistols event from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday in the Tesla Biohealing Wellness Resort and Hotel, 139 Pittsburgh Road, Butler. Admission is $50. There will be raffles, food, vendors, and more. For more information, see the event Facebook page.

The final star party of the year at Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Park, 1090 Baileys Run Road, Tarentum, takes place at 5:10 p.m. Saturday. The event is held weather permitting. Visitors will get to see the moon, star clusters and more. Call 724-224-2510 and leave a message with any questions.

Neighborhood Toy Store Day is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Playthings Etc., 2483 William Flynn Highway in Clay Township. Free ice cream will be offered from Hughes Penn Gold Ice Cream from noon to 3 p.m. Games, demos and giveaways are planned all day long.

By attending the Zelienople Rotary’s pancake breakfast, you will benefit the Seneca Valley School District’s Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program for students in grades nine to 12. The breakfast lasts from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Glade Run’s Matthew Hall, 50 Glade Run Road. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. For more information, visit zelienoplerotary.org.

All Saints Parish’s pancake breakfast lasts from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at St. Michael Hall, 432 Center Ave., Butler. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 10 and younger. For more information, visit facebook.com/AllSaintsButler.

A ceremony at 1 p.m. Sunday outside the Callery borough building will honor veterans and dedicate a new monument.

Recognize Veterans Day with a hike at Moraine State Park. The trek to honor veterans is set to kick off at 10 a.m. Monday and run through noon at Hilltop Trail on the South Shore. Hikers are encouraged to dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear and bring food and drinks. Parking at the trailhead is near the entrance road to Bear Run Boat Launch. Overflow parking is available at the park office. More information is at Butler County Tourism Bureau’s website.

Attend the Veterans Day Parade along Butler’s Main Street on Monday. The parade begins at 10:40 a.m.

A new monument, located next to the Karns City municipal building on Main Street, will be dedicated to veterans at 2 p.m. Monday.

If you want to submit an event for Miller Minutes, email the information to news@butlereagle.com.

Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.