Butler Buzz

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Jordan Grady to discuss s partnership between Alliance for Nonprofit Resources & the Butler County Chamber of Commerce that lets people easily find ways to volunteer with local organizations in need of help while earning rewards for their service. Volunteer Opportunities in Butler County, PA — Alliance for Nonprofit Resources Facebook Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Sherri Mack to discuss how Butler County Community College helps students develop the professional skills that employers want in today's workplace.   Business & Information Technology Division

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich to discuss an initiative that offers a variety of enjoyable and developmentally appropriate music activities for children at Slippery Rock University. Community Engagement | Slippery Rock University Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Sherry Jo Matt to discuss a new organization working to end the stigma of mental health disorders and substance use disorders in young adults. Stop The Judgment Project   Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Ken Clowes to discuss a new nonprofit dedicated to fostering a thriving skateboarding community by supporting and enhancing the local skatepark in Butler, PA. Butler Area Skatepark Association Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Terri Tirk to discuss how Meals on Wheels in Butler continues to deliver food to some many of our neighbors as well as an upcoming fundraiser. https://butlermealsonwheels.com/ Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Megan McClafferty to discuss a free pop-up clinic coming to Butler that will provide free dental, vision and medical services to underserved and uninsured individuals. https://www.ramusa.org/ Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Kierra Wood to discuss her family's achievement of raising over $100,000 to help find the cure for Huntington's Disease. Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Tom Vayansky to discuss an organization that promotes outdoor education and provides year-round outdoor activities in Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Butler Outdoor Club Butler Outdoor Club Friends!!! | Facebook

 Host Tricia Pritchard speaks with Kevin Slane, who tragically lost his daughter to the disease of addiction. In her memory, Kevin and his family honor her legacy by supporting women in recovery—offering help with treatment expenses, educational opportunities, housing costs, and more  Alexandra's Light of Hope Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Michelle Lesniak to discuss a huge fundraiser the library is having to offset the rising cost of the digital services they offer. https://www.southbutlerlibrary.org/ Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Moon Doh to discuss the upcoming season of the Butler County Symphony Orchestra. Butler County Symphony Orchestra Association Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Kristen Kane from the Butler County Young Professionals to talk about their initiative to provide Halloween costumes to the children who need them here in our community. Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Josh Seybert to discuss an upcoming job fair for Veterans being held at the  Abie Abraham VA Clinic . VA Butler Health Care | Veterans Affairs

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Molly DiFiore to discuss a free fall event being held in Evans City that will have fun things to do for people of all ages.  Evans City PumpkinFest! | 4th Annual PumpkinFest! Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard talks with Alexis Fitzgerald about a bird rescue located in Valencia, PA. Wildbird Recovery – Helping wild birds in Western PA Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Colby Kohnen to discuss a hands-on robotics program that immerses children in the exciting world of science, technology, and teamwork. Home | Marsrobotics Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Mel Check to discuss a museum he started in East Brady that displays hundreds of pieces of radio history.

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Adam Fencil to discuss a diaper and wipe drive that our counties Domestic Relations department is doing to help foster children. Domestic Relations | Butler County, PA

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Izzy Bodnar to discuss an upcoming fundraiser for the BC3 Education Foundation.  BC3 Education Foundation | Butler County Community College Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Christina Handley to discuss a huge event taking place at Glade Run Lake in Valencia. HOME | GRLC Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Kimberly Hays to discuss two upcoming cornhole tournaments that will benefit programs at the Center for Community Resources including Bundle up Butler. You can email lthoma@ccrinfo.org to sign up for either or both tournaments. Center for Community Resources (1) Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Karen Dunn to discuss a summer festival at the VA for both veterans and the public that will include the Veterans Creative Arts Festival. (1) Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Charmaine Fetterman to discuss a celebration of Italian heritage with delicious food, lively music, and engaging entertainment for the entire community. (1) Butler Italian Days | Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Dave Hazlet to discuss all of the things happening at this year's rodeo. (1) Facebook