Miller Minutes: ‘No shortage of goodwill in Butler’
This week’s run of events has me asking if Christmas can still be considered the season of giving.
With temperatures rising, it seems more and more fundraisers are popping up in and around the county. The standout events this weekend both happen to be for the good of others, and I couldn’t be more proud of our community for that.
We have no shortage of goodwill in Butler. This is evidenced by the countless charity organizations you can join, from Rotary to Soroptomist International, and many more. We give our time, talent and treasure like it’s the most natural thing in the world, and we are always looking for ways to help out.
While these fundraisers serve a higher purpose, they’re also a rip-roaring good time. And, they allow you to get to know your neighbors a little better. I’d encourage you to get out this weekend and support one of these causes with the goal to “kill two birds with one stone” (or in this case, three stones). Have fun, make friends and ask how you can get involved.
And, as always, maybe even see a show, since there are plenty of those running as well.
Become a lifeguard, or renew your certification this weekend at the Butler YMCA, 339 North Washington St. The program is being held at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; attendance at all classes are mandatory for certification. Candidates must complete a swim test. Applicants for recertification must complete six hours of online learning before the in-person course Sunday. Any and all questions can be directed to the Aquatics Director via email, JKnauff@bcfymca.org.
The Butler Two Steppers will have a dance at 7:30 p.m. Friday in St. Peter's Catholic Church, 127 Franklin St. in Butler. Guests are welcome.
Don’t miss your chance to see “Hedda Gabler” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Hobnob Theatre Co. studio, 134 S. Main St. in Butler. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at hobnobtheatre.com. WARNING: this show contains scenes of violence and self-harm. Visit the website for more information.
Children age 10 and under can enjoy an Easter egg hunt and pictures with the bunny himself at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Altitude Trampoline Park in the Clearview Mall, 101 Clearview Circle in Center Township. There will be music, prizes, giveaways and doughnuts to boot! Tickets are free for members and $15 the day of. Find out more information by calling 724-602-2527.
Join the Soroptimist International at its Spring Fling event this Saturday at the Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road in Penn Township. Doors open at 10 a.m. and lunch begins at noon. Tickets are presale only for $45 and can be purchased by calling 724-321-1309.
Support Butler County’s Victim Outreach Intervention Center by participating in a basket bingo fundraiser Saturday in Highfield Hall, 229 Highfield Road in Butler Township. Doors open at 11 a.m., with lunch at noon and play beginning at 1 p.m. A $25 ticket covers bingo and lunch. Tickets can be purchased by check, by Venmo@danfan72, or card payment through VOICe directly at voicebutlercounty.org/bingo.html. To learn more about the organization, visit facebook.com/voicebutlerco.
A plaque will be dedicated to honor Carl J. Woods Jr., a Tuskegee Airman from Mars, at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mars VFW Post 7505, 331 Mars Valencia Road in Adams Township. The community is welcome to join in the dedication ceremony.
See the #1 Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band at the Penn Theater, 151 Main St. in Butler, at 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $25 for general admission. For more information, visit thepenntheater.org.
Taste the sweetness of fresh syrup at Maple Madness, which has two sessions of pancake eating at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday in Succop Nature Park, 185 Airport Road in Penn Township. Cost is $10 for Audubon Society members and $15 for nonmembers. More information can be found at aswp.org.
Support the Miss Butler County Scholarship Organization by attending the Bags, Bling & Brunch event from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road in Penn Township. Tickets are being sold at the door for $45, and get you access to bag raffles and so much more! For more information, visit missbutlercounty.org/brunch.
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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.
