The Middlesex Life

21 Jill Sweet | Pine Tree Center Performing Arts

Peter is joined by Susie Salter to go for a walk through her property examining some of the old oil wells still remaining, and we get to go along for the conversation! Jill Sweet then gives us all a picture of what it's like to own a dance studio and bring her passion for people and the performing arts to Middlesex Township. Peter and Patty also give a review of the MCA's Woodland Workshop in case you missed it. Email us: TheMiddlesexLife@Gmail.com [themiddlesexlife@gmail.com] Middlesex Community Action [https://www.mca.land] (website) Sign up for official Middlesex Twp notifications here [https://cpauthentication.civicplus.com/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3D9a2bd827-9931-4371-a38f-07214c3acb9e%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252FIdentityServer%252FSignInCallback%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%2520token%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520email%26state%3D6b38a2f032df4458a6fb07d77fdef244_https%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252Fcivicalerts.aspx%253FAID%253D217%26nonce%3D6a6d07c32ee0464ebd6693140da45a36%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26acr_values%3DOrgBranding%253A2a1c2521-0fc8-4933-9fb9-e7e20de38738%26code_challenge%3Ddf7cf9955e098f3405815e0017c31f316bbdc8d0a10f6e9f306884b9f77d6049%26code_challenge_method%3DS256%26login_origin_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252Fcivicalerts.aspx%253FAID%253D217] Next Board of Supervisors Township Meeting: Wed, May 20 @ 6:30pm Next Planning Commission Meeting: Wed, May 27 @ 6:30pm Susie Salter | A Walk Among Oil Wells Jill Sweet Owner | Pine Center Performing Arts FB: PineTreePerformingArts [https://www.facebook.com/people/Pinetree-Performing-Arts-Center/100057326714628/] Insta:  YouTube:  w: PineTreeCenter.com [https://pinetreecenter.com] e: jsweet@pinetreecenter.com [jsweet@pinetreecenter.com] p: (724) 898-1122 What’s On May 21 Saxonburg Mingle on Main [https://www.saxonburgpa.com/contact/]  Main St. Saxonburg 5:30pm-8:30pm Family friendly, all things local, food, drinks, vendors, car cruise, music, fun May 23 Butler Birders Club’s Bird by Ear Workshop [https://bcpr.recdesk.com/Director/Registration/MemberProgramRegistration.aspx?QuickReg=Program&Prog%E2%80%A6]  Alameda Park Butler, meet at Jaycee Shelter 9am-10am Learn tips and tricks to listen to birdsong and identify birds Flat paved path Free but register Questions? jen@butlerbirders.club [jen@butlerbirders.club]   Found an injured bird? Contact Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy [https://www.wildbirdrecovery.org/contact-us/] by phone only - leave a message (724) 898-1788 Birds only - Passerines (Songbirds, Swifts, Swallows) and Raptors (Birds of Prey) Please do not take birds without talking to someone there first

020 Amanda Becker | Appleseed Events

This episode the team talks with Appleseed Events owner and founder, Amanda Becker. They discuss some of the challenges of running an events planning business and the types of people who naturally love this kind of work. Maybe you're one of them! They also talk about the growth of agriculture and the historical context of how the area's farms came to be. Email us: TheMiddlesexLife@Gmail.com [themiddlesexlife@gmail.com] Middlesex Community Action [https://www.mca.land] (website) Sign up for official Middlesex Twp notifications here [https://cpauthentication.civicplus.com/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3D9a2bd827-9931-4371-a38f-07214c3acb9e%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252FIdentityServer%252FSignInCallback%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%2520token%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520email%26state%3D6b38a2f032df4458a6fb07d77fdef244_https%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252Fcivicalerts.aspx%253FAID%253D217%26nonce%3D6a6d07c32ee0464ebd6693140da45a36%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26acr_values%3DOrgBranding%253A2a1c2521-0fc8-4933-9fb9-e7e20de38738%26code_challenge%3Ddf7cf9955e098f3405815e0017c31f316bbdc8d0a10f6e9f306884b9f77d6049%26code_challenge_method%3DS256%26login_origin_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252Fcivicalerts.aspx%253FAID%253D217] Next Board of Supervisors Township Meeting: Wed, May 20 @ 6:30pm Next Planning Commission Meeting: Wed, May 27 @ 6:30pm Amanda Becker Owner | Appleseed Events FB: AppleseedEvents [http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fappleseedevents.com&t=Appleseed%20Events] Insta: appleseedevents [https://www.instagram.com/appleseedevents] YouTube:  w: Appleseed Events [https://appleseedevents.com] w: AllGreen Outdoor Living [https://allgreenoutdoorliving.com] e: amanda@appleseedeventspgh.com [amanda@appleseedeventspgh.com] p: (724) 931-2507 Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Village [https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/visit/meadowcroft/] What’s On Saturday May 2 PA Geology Tour (Self-Driven) 9-2PM [https://aswp.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F30754] $15/members- $25/non-members This driving tour will meet at the Miller Esker Natural Area (also known as Jacksville Esker), Worth Township, near Portersville. Then drive to McConnell’s Mill State Park and look at 300 million year old rock formations. Then travel to Cleland rock overlook and learn how melting glacial water ripped out a deep gorge in a geologic instant. (Eskers form when melting ice carves a river-like tunnel within a glacier; as the glacier recedes, sand and gravel are deposited and leave behind a serpentine mound that becomes covered with soil and vegetation.) Contact Ryan Stauffer at rstauffer@aswp.org [rstauffer@aswp.org] Those who sign up will receive a detailed email that will include all locations, directions, and a list of what to bring. Saturday May 9 How to care for your woodland property FREE workshop for Middlesex Township residents Organized by Middlesex Community Action & Jess Pierce, DCNR Forestry Township offices 133 Browns Hill Road • 1-4PM 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 [peterjcwalker@gmail.com]

019 Priscilla Green | Freedom To Focus

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. Email us: TheMiddlesexLife@Gmail.com [themiddlesexlife@gmail.com] Middlesex Community Action [https://www.mca.land] (website) Sign up for official Middlesex Twp notifications here [https://cpauthentication.civicplus.com/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3D9a2bd827-9931-4371-a38f-07214c3acb9e%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252FIdentityServer%252FSignInCallback%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%2520token%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520email%26state%3D6b38a2f032df4458a6fb07d77fdef244_https%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252Fcivicalerts.aspx%253FAID%253D217%26nonce%3D6a6d07c32ee0464ebd6693140da45a36%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26acr_values%3DOrgBranding%253A2a1c2521-0fc8-4933-9fb9-e7e20de38738%26code_challenge%3Ddf7cf9955e098f3405815e0017c31f316bbdc8d0a10f6e9f306884b9f77d6049%26code_challenge_method%3DS256%26login_origin_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252Fcivicalerts.aspx%253FAID%253D217] Next Board of Supervisors Township Meeting: Wed, May 4 @ 6:30pm Next Planning Commission Meeting: Wed, April 22 @ 6:30pm Priscilla Green Owner | Freedom To Focus FB: freedomtofocus [http://facebook.com/freedomtofocus] Insta: freedomtofocus [https://www.instagram.com/freedomtofocus] w: Freedom To Focus [https://www.freedomtofocusbusinesssupport.net/] e: hello@freedomtofocusbiz.com [hello@freedomtofocusbiz.com] Global Sisterhood Online [https://www.globalsisterhoodonline.org] What’s On I Map Invasives [https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/jennings-year-of-community-science-april-imapinvasives] — 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 [https://www.imapinvasives.org] 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 [http://www.mca.land] 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 [peterjcwalker@gmail.com]

018 Jimi Dean | Jimi's Sunnyside Up Diner

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. Email us: TheMiddlesexLife@Gmail.com Middlesex Community Action (website) Sign up for official Middlesex Twp notifications here 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 Address: 1318 Pittsburgh Rd, Valencia, PA 16059 FB: Jimi's Sunnyside Up Diner p: (724) 898-0000 What’s On Butler Birders Club Book Discussion [https://butlerbirders.club/events] 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 [https://washingtonstrail.org/summit-2026/] 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.

017 Jessica Pierce, PaDCNR and Melissa Sullivan, Valencia Donut Co

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. Email us: TheMiddlesexLife@Gmail.com [themiddlesexlife@gmail.com] Middlesex Community Action [https://www.mca.land] (website) Sign up for official Middlesex Twp notifications here [https://cpauthentication.civicplus.com/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3D9a2bd827-9931-4371-a38f-07214c3acb9e%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252FIdentityServer%252FSignInCallback%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%2520token%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520email%26state%3D6b38a2f032df4458a6fb07d77fdef244_https%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252Fcivicalerts.aspx%253FAID%253D217%26nonce%3D6a6d07c32ee0464ebd6693140da45a36%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26acr_values%3DOrgBranding%253A2a1c2521-0fc8-4933-9fb9-e7e20de38738%26code_challenge%3Ddf7cf9955e098f3405815e0017c31f316bbdc8d0a10f6e9f306884b9f77d6049%26code_challenge_method%3DS256%26login_origin_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.middlesextownship.org%252Fcivicalerts.aspx%253FAID%253D217] Next Board of Supervisors Township Meeting: Wed, April 15 @ 6:30pm Next Planning Commission Meeting: Wed, Mar 25 @ 6:30pm Jessica Pierce, Forester | PA Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources FB: PaDCNR [https://www.facebook.com/PaDCNR/] Insta: PaDCNR [https://www.instagram.com/padcnr/] Melissa Sullivan, Owner | Valencia Donut Co w: ValenciaDonutCo.com [https://valenciadonutco.com] FB: Valencia Donut Co [https://facebook.com/222222157882132] Insta: ValenciaDonutCo [https://www.instagram.com/valenciadonutco/] YouTube:  e: Order Online Here! [https://valenciadonutco.com/contact-us] p: (724) 903-0400 What’s On Native Seed Paper Making - Succop Nature Preserve  [http://aswp.com/] 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   [https://bc3.edu/bc3-calendar/event-details/eb6a70a2-894f-48b3-a4ef-99ec6214b0a2] 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.