5th grader Josh Christy tries out a pair of Solar Eclipse Glasses donated to Knoch Intermediate Elementary School by Mars Robotics Association President Jeff Beckstead and robotics member Emma Salasky on Wednesday, March 27. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

An eclipse party will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, at the Mars Masonic Lodge, 340 Clay Ave., Mars.

Free pizza, soft drinks, Moon Pies and an ice cream truck will be available, and the person sporting the best solar shirt will win a telescope.

Free protective glasses also will be offered, and a DJ will play music.

There is no cost to attend the event, which is sponsored by Rowdy Roots Salon and a business coming to Mars in April, Wrappers.