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Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia enjoy fireworks, the midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls. Visit the website for a schedule of events. Butler Italian Festival Dates: Aug. 23-25 Address: Main Street, Butler Contact: butleritalianfestival.com, facebook.com/ButlerItalianFestival, or 412.310.7781 Buon Giorno! The second annual Butler County Italian Festival will be a three-day celebration of all things “molto Italiano.” From music and food to friends, family and fine wines, it’s a taste of Italy in all the red, white and green trimmings that make Mediterranean merriment a splendor all its own. Visit the website or the Facebook page for more information. Cranberry Township Community Days Dates: July 11-13 Addresses: Fire Company Golf Outing, Martinis with Monet – Check website for locations. Community Day Main Event – Cranberry Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township Contact: ctcchest.org, or 724.776.4806 Three days of fun featuring Art in the Park, a car cruise, concerts, a free kids area, a carnival and more! Proceeds benefit the next Project of the Year, “Forge Ahead: Library Makeover.” Visit the website for a schedule of activities. Franklin Park Borough’s Festival in the Park Date: June 29 Time: 4 p.m. Address: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center, Blaine’s Way, Franklin Park Contact: franklinparkborough.us, or 412.364.4115, ext. 347 Join your neighbors, friends, and family for the Festival in the Park! Kids and adults alike can enjoy the inflatables, live music, and many other types of great, family-friendly entertainment. Enjoy the day, watch your children play, cool down in the shade under the pavilion, sample the festival foods, connect with your neighbors, take in the musical entertainment and cap your night off with a magnificent display of fireworks, which will start around 9:30 p.m. Visit the website for more information. Leetsdale 4th of July Celebration Dates: TBA (Visit the website for the most updated information.) Address: Various locations in Leetsdale Contact: leetsdale4thofjuly.com, or facebook.com/Leetsdale 4thofjulycelebration A 4th of July Celebration since 1943! Enjoy a parade, party in the park, fireworks and a carnival. Want this tradition to continue for generations to come? Donations are always welcome. Visit the website or Facebook page for more information and a schedule of events. Mars Exploration Celebration Days Dates: May 31–June 2 Address: Downtown Mars Contact: marsnewyear.com Celebrate the New Year of the planet Mars in the town of Mars! Highlighting innovation and exploration, chairman Mike Harvey of WTAE will host three days of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fun. Visit the website for more information. Marshall Township Community Day Date: Aug. 24 Address: Knob Hill Park, 415 Knob Road, Marshall Contact: twp.marshall.pa.us, or 724.935.3090 x115 Join family and friends for a fun-filled day! Events will include great food, live music and crafts, games, inflatables, fireworks and more. Visit the website for a schedule of events. Ohio Township Community Day Date: June 20 Address: Ohio Township Community Park, 325 Nicholson Road, Sewickley Contact: ohiotwp.org Celebrate living in beautiful Ohio Township with family, friends and fun! Visit the website for information on the schedule of events. Pine Township Community Day Date: July 20 Time: 4 p.m. to dusk Address: Pine Community Park, 100 Pine Park Drive, Pine Township Contact: twp.pine.pa.us, or 724.625.1636 Friends, festivities and fun! Featuring activities for all ages, including food vendors, games, crafts, inflatables and live entertainment, topped off with a spectacular fireworks display! Visit the website for a schedule of events. Regatta at Lake Arthur Dates: Aug. 3 & 4 Address: Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville Contact: lakearthurregatta.org, or 724.687.0707 This annual event brings thousands of visitors each year to experience and enjoy the 3,225 acres of Lake Arthur with over 40 miles of scenic shoreline. The regatta offers land and lake activities along with exciting new opportunities to enjoy the natural resources of the park (with recent years averaging 15,000 to 20,000 visitors). Visit the website for a schedule of activities. Continued on next page > MARS AREA ❘ SUMMER 2019 17