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The Middlesex Life

The Middlesex Life

By: Peter Walker | Patty Gongaware | Scott Henwood
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News, information, and history of the Middlesex Township community in Butler County, PennsylvaniaPeter Walker | Patty Gongaware | Scott Henwood Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • 28 Kelly & Roberto Farfan | Provincial Pennsylvania Lavender Farm

    28 Kelly & Roberto Farfan | Provincial Pennsylvania Lavender Farm
    Aug 20 2026
    There's a lavender farm in the area! You may not be aware of it, but it's a beautiful field of acres of lavender. Kelly and Roberto grow it, harvest it, and turn it into quality lavender products you can find on their website. If you or anyone you know likes using lavender for essential oil, scents, or even cooking (yes! cooking!) you don't want to miss this.The team also recaps of the Middlesex Township Community Day and Celebrate the Lake with special interviews from Community Day with Brandi Barkey, Ofc. Natalie Richards, and Matt Veltri. Stay tuned to the end!Kelly & Roberto Farfan | Provincial Pennsylvania Lavender FarmFB: Provincial-Pennsylvania-Lavender-FarmInsta: provincialpennlavenderfarmYouTube: w: provincialpennlavender.come: provincialpennlavender@gmail.comp: (724) 713-9576Inside the EpisodeBrandy Barkey, Middlesex Township Ofc. Natalie Richards, K9/Child Abuse DetectiveMatt VeltriWhat’s OnAugust 20-23The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival presented by Experience Butler CountyCooper’s Lake Campground - 205 Currie Road Slippery RockThree days of spotlighting the very best in Western PA local original music as featured on The Grass Roots Show, airing Sunday nights at 7pm on The Rock Station WLER 97.7 FMThursday Singer/Songwriter night is free; weekend music pass is $31.60. Camping is available for an additional fee.Mingle on Main (Aug 20th Only)Main Street of Saxonburg5:30pm - 8:30pm August 25Concerts in the Park - Zelie Community ParkTheCAUSE5-piece Pittsburgh jam band; drawing inspiration from improvisational titans and classic rock legends, frequently covering The Grateful Dead, Phish, The Beatles, Bob Dylan August 28Full Moon Forest Therapy - Glade Run Lake8-10 PMExperience the restoration benefits of forest bathing. Scientifically proven to decrease stress, anxiety, and depression; boost immunity. mood, joy and enhance creativity. Walks are held rain or shine. This guided experience includes a brief meditation, sensory-based invitations and a tea ceremony.$30/person Ages 12 and up.Register at @foresttherapywithlori on Instagram, or by visiting www.foresttherapywithlori.comFor much, much more, visit https://www.experiencebutler.com/events/Seasonal Farmers MarketsHarvest Valley Farm Market & Bakery, 5820 William Flynn HighwayFreedom Farms Farmers Market, 779 Pittsburgh Rd. ButlerEmail us: ⁠TheMiddlesexLife@Gmail.com⁠⁠Middlesex Community Action⁠ (website)Sign up for official Middlesex Twp notifications ⁠here⁠Next Board of Supervisors Township Meeting: Wed, Sept 16 @ 6:30pmNext Planning Commission Meeting: Wed, Aug 26 @ 6:30pmTownship Bldg — Browns Hill Road
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    53 mins
  • 27 Mary Kutchko | Country Garden Center

    27 Mary Kutchko | Country Garden Center
    Aug 6 2026

    This episode the team does a non-stop recording beginning to end with their guest, Mary Kutchko. Peter helps us understand the horticulture and agriculture of our area a little better, and Mary shares a very authentic and emotionally honest story of how she and Lenny started the Country Garden Center through tragedies and triumphs.


    Email us: TheMiddlesexLife@Gmail.com

    Middlesex Community Action (website)

    Sign up for official Middlesex Twp notifications here

    Next Board of Supervisors Township Meeting: Wed, Aug 19 @ 6:30pm

    Next Planning Commission Meeting: Wed, Aug 26 @ 6:30pm

    Township Bldg — Browns Hill Road


    Mary Kutchko | The Garden Center

    101 Glade Mill Road (corner of Rt 228 & Saxonburg Blvd)

    Saxonburg, PA

    FB: LennysCountryGardenCenter

    p: (724) 351-2184


    What’s On


    August 20-23

    The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival presented by Experience Butler County


    Cooper’s Lake Campground - 205 Currie Road Slippery Rock

    Three days of spotlighting the very best in Western PA local original music as featured on The Grass Roots Show, airing Sunday nights at 7pm on The Rock Station WLER 97.7 FM


    Thursday Singer/Songwriter night is free; weekend music pass is $31.60. Camping is available for an additional fee.


    Mingle on Main (Aug 20th Only)

    Main Street of Saxonburg

    5:30pm - 8:30pm


    August 25

    Concerts in the Park - Zelie Community Park

    TheCAUSE

    5-piece Pittsburgh jam band; drawing inspiration from improvisational titans and classic rock legends, frequently covering The Grateful Dead, Phish, The Beatles, Bob Dylan

    August 28

    Full Moon Forest Therapy - Glade Run Lake

    8-10 PM

    Experience the restoration benefits of forest bathing. Scientifically proven to decrease stress, anxiety, and depression; boost immunity. mood, joy and enhance creativity. Walks are held rain or shine. This guided experience includes a brief meditation, sensory-based invitations and a tea ceremony.


    $30/person Ages 12 and up.


    Register at @foresttherapywithlori on Instagram, or by visiting www.foresttherapywithlori.com


    For much, much more, visit https://www.experiencebutler.com/events/


    Seasonal Farmers Markets

    Harvest Valley Farm Market & Bakery, 5820 William Flynn Highway

    Freedom Farms Farmers Market, 779 Pittsburgh Rd. Butler
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 26 Emil Schultz | Schultz Ornamental Iron

    26 Emil Schultz | Schultz Ornamental Iron
    Jul 23 2026
    The team talks with Emil Schultz about the company he started with the blacksmithing skills he honed by learning from three generations of his family - the same occupation that helped Middlesex Township thrive in the past. There's also a recap of an event the MCA hosted back in May with Jessica Pierce focused on the township's thousands of acres of forestry.Email us: TheMiddlesexLife@Gmail.comMiddlesex Community Action (website)Sign up for official Middlesex Twp notifications hereNext Board of Supervisors Township Meeting: Wed, Aug 19 @ 6:30pmNext Planning Commission Meeting: Wed, Aug 26 @ 6:30pmTownship Bldg — Browns Hill RoadEmil Schultz | Schultz Ornamental Ironw: schultzornamentaliron.come: emilno4@yahoo.comp: (724) 766-6680What’s OnJuly 25Meadow Ecology & Native PlantsThis program will discuss ecology of meadows including the one at Alameda Park. Chris Kubiak will give a presentation about Alameda's meadow, including the plants that are found there and how they support the wildlife that lives there. Native plant seeds will be provided to all attendees.9:00am - 10:00am Free to attend, but let us know you're coming: https://bcpr.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=64Where: Meet at Pavillion 12 at Alameda Park (197 Alameda Park Road, Butler, PA)Please bring water and binoculars if you'd like. If you have any questions, please email jen@butlerbirders.clubAugust 20-23The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival presented by Experience Butler CountyCooper’s Lake Campground - 205 Currie Road Slippery RockThree days of spotlighting the very best in Western PA local original music as featured on The Grass Roots Show, airing Sunday nights at 7pm on The Rock Station WLER 97.7 FMThursday Singer/Songwriter night is free; weekend music pass is $31.60. Camping is available for an additional fee.Mingle on Main (Aug 20th Only)Main Street of Saxonburg5:30pm - 8:30pm August 25Concerts in the Park - Zelie Community ParkTheCAUSE5-piece Pittsburgh jam band; drawing inspiration from improvisational titans and classic rock legends, frequently covering The Grateful Dead, Phish, The Beatles, Bob Dylan August 28Full Moon Forest Therapy - Glade Run Lake8:00-10:00 PMExperience the restoration benefits of forest bathing. Scientifically proven to decrease stress, anxiety, and depression; boost immunity. mood, joy and enhance creativity. Walks are held rain or shine. This guided experience includes a brief meditation, sensory-based invitations and a tea ceremony.$30/person Ages 12 and up.Register at @foresttherapywithlori on Instagram, or by visiting www.foresttherapywithlori.comFor much, much more, visit https://www.experiencebutler.com/events/Seasonal Farmers MarketsHarvest Valley Farm Market & Bakery, 5820 William Flynn HighwayFreedom Farms Farmers Market, 779 Pittsburgh Rd. Butler
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    49 mins
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