Miller Minutes: Plenty to do in Butler County amid Pumpkin Spice Latte season
Whether you fancy maple, apple, pumpkin or cinnamon, you’re going to be seeing a lot of it for the next few months.
Fall drink menus have launched at coffeehouses nationwide, ushering in a flavor explosion fit for flannel season.
We have previously had the pumpkin vs. apple debate and the s’mores vs. cinnamon debate, and it has proven to be a great conversation starter. Fireside chats of this type will be had repeatedly, and the sun will sink earlier with each passing day.
The pumpkin spice latte was “invented” in 2003. Unbeknownst to Starbucks, this sowed the seeds of revolution. Not only has this seasonal beverage become the subject of books and academic papers, but is the subject of T-shirts, key chains and Halloween costumes.
People have gone PSL crazy (yes, it’s so important it gets abbreviated now). The madness shows no signs of slowing and leaves a trail of caffeinated crazies in its wake.
While the weather is pushing us to purchase more PSLs, summer isn’t over yet. The events you see below will prove that. So get up and get going, you won’t want to miss them, and make sure to grab a yummy drink at the local coffee shop on the way.
Friday
Laugh the night away at First Friday’s Improv night at Hobnob’s Studio, 134 S. Main St. in Butler. For as little as $5, you can watch and participate in various improvisational shenanigans. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets can be found at hobnobtheatre.com.
Enjoy a night of glow-in-the-dark disc golf at Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Road, near the Purple Park, on Friday. Check-in starts at 8:45 p.m. Participants must bring their own discs. Cost is $12 and registration is required at bcpr.recdesk.com.
Saturday
All dogs belong at Cranberry Township’s Puppy Plunge at 9 or 11 a.m. this Saturday! Bring your pet, veterinarian certificate and rabies vaccination documents to the waterpark, 450 North Boundary Park, for a dogs-only swim. Township residents pay $10 for entry, non-residents pay $15. Owners are expected to wear shoes. Registration is required at cranberry4fun.com/2837/Parks-Recreation.
Saxonburg’s Artisan Festival will be crawling with vendors, food, demonstrations, and tractor, pony and carriage rides. The fun begins on the borough’s Main Street at 10 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. For more information, visit experiencebutler.com/events/saxonburg-artisan-festival.
Experience the early “school daze” of Butler County with a self-guided driving tour of its one-room school houses. Free admission will be offered at Crocker School, Foltz School, Six Points School and several other historic sites. For more information and a complete list of stops, visit butlerhistory.com.
Trinity Presbyterian Church is hosting a car cruise from noon to 4 p.m. on campus, 107 Staley Ave. in Butler Township. Admission is free, and raffles, activities and hot rods will be plentiful. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
The Chamber Music Series, by the Butler County Symphony Orchestra, features concerts by smaller ensembles. Performances will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, and Sunday at Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St. For more information, visit butlersymphony.org.
Herman Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a community day at 4 p.m. Saturday at the fire hall, 789 Herman Road in Summit Township. There will be an obstacle course, magic show, music, animals, demonstrations, fireworks and more. You can also enter the gift card raffle with a donation of $5 or more. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Sunday
St. Peter’s Rally Day is a day of worship, comradery and fun, set to start at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at 320 E. Grandview Ave. in Zelienople. The opening worship service will be followed by food and fellowship. To bring a dessert or side dish to share, or to volunteer your time, contact Sarah Andrews at sandrews@stpzelie.org.
The Field of Dreams Car Cruise, hosted by East Butler Baseball, lasts from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 198 10th St. in East Butler. Local food and drinks will be flowing, and activities will make it a fun time for all. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
The Butler-Freeport Trail in Buffalo Township will host a memorial bike ride for Dylan Tarbi on Sunday, Sept. 7, starting at 2 p.m. at the Monroe Road trailhead, 171-173 Monroe Road in Buffalo Township. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
Alameda Park’s Doggie Paddle Pool Party lasts from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday in the pool, 184 Alameda Park Road. Cost is $10 per pup, and all owners must bring a copy of their dog’s license and proof of vaccinations. To register, visit bcpr.recdesk.com.
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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.
