This week the team delves into the fascinating world of virtual assistants with Priscilla Green, owner and founder of Freedom To Focus. And some exciting things are coming up for you to join in with! Check the podcast notes for details.

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What’s On

I Map Invasives — Learn about invasive species in your community!

Saturday April 25
10:00AM – 12:00PM

Jennings Environmental Education Center Classroom

2951 Prospect Rd. Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Free; No Registration Required

April is Invasive Pest and Disease Awareness Month!

Curious about invasive plants and insects in your community? iMapInvasives is an online tool for professionals and citizen scientists to track and record invasive species. The Pennsylvania Coordinator for this project will talk about this website and mobile app, and how you can use it to help protect our natural resources. In addition, you will meet Ruby the Spotted-Lanternfly-sniffing dog and her handler Shelby!

MCA Woodlands Workshop

Saturday May 9

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Township offices: 133 Browns Hill Road

How to care for your woodland property

FREE workshop for Middlesex Township residents

Organized by Middlesex Community Action & Jess Pierce, DCNR Forestry

Learn about:
How to care for your woodland property

How to keep invasive plants under control

How well-managed woodland can give you a source of income

Register by emailing Peter Walker peterjcwalker@gmail.com

Peter sits down for a rare on-site conversation with Jimi Dean, owner of Jimi's Sunnyside Up Diner, and the team talks about 300 million years worth of soil. You have to hear it to believe it.

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Next Board of Supervisors Township Meeting: Wed, April 15 @ 6:30pm

Next Planning Commission Meeting: Wed, April 22 @ 6:30pm

Jimi Dean, Owner | Jimi’s Sunnyside Up Diner

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What’s On

Butler Birders Club Book Discussion

April 17

The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl

5-6 Succop Nature Park - The House

185 Airport Rd.

Gather with fellow readers for a cup of tea and a thoughtful discussion of the book of the month

Washington’s Trail 1753 - Annual Summit

April 16

8:30am-4:00pm

Butler Country Club

310 Country Club Rd, Butler, PA

The area of Washington’s Trail that Washington explored and traveled became an important part of the Revolutionary War. This event will look at the people, places and things that helped Washington evolve a fledgling army into a forceful one. Hear how the inhabitants and the frontier that they guarded became an important part of Washington’s success.

$75 - Must register

Includes day of speakers, networking, continental breakfast, buffet lunch, displays, vendors, door prize drawings. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Program begins promptly at 9 a.m.

Peter starts us off by taking a walk in the woods with Jessica Pierce, Middlesex native and Forester for PA Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources. They discuss the nature of the area and the uniqueness of our township. Then the team has a chat with Melissa Sullivan, owner of Valencia Donut Co and world traveler, who decided to put down community roots in Middlesex Township by buying the business.

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Next Board of Supervisors Township Meeting: Wed, April 15 @ 6:30pm

Next Planning Commission Meeting: Wed, Mar 25 @ 6:30pm

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What’s On

Native Seed Paper Making - Succop Nature Preserve

March 21, 10am - 12pm

$10 member, $15 nonmember

Learn the process of up-cycling junk mail and scrap paper and try your hand at making some sheets to take home and hand-harvested native wildflower seeds to create seed paper. Use as a gift tag, card, or card insert. Family friendly (school age and up), registration required.

Butler County Career Fair

Free and open to the community!

March 25, 10am - 2pm

Butler Community College Field House

107 College Drive, Butler Campus

Meet employers from the Greater Pittsburgh region. Attendees do not need to pre-register. If you are job hunting, please bring copies of your updated resume to distribute to employers. Professional dress is expected.