Special events

• The 21st annual Thurston Classic Hot Air Balloon event continues through 7 a.m. Sunday at 195 Park Ave., in the Robertson Athletic Complex, Meadville. Info: www.thurstonclassic.com or 814-336-4000.

• Dr. Jason Tripp will give away chiropractic services to the community during a 1950s costume party Wednesday at his office, 2160 E. State St., Hermitage.

Free chiropractic exams and X-rays will be give to those who come in wearing 1950s clothing. A prize will be given to the person with the most authentic outfit.

Info: 724-342-5503.

Fundraisers

• A fundraising benefit is set for June 26-27 for Owen Bauer, 11-month-old son of Shawn and Jennifer Bauer, who needs a kidney transplant. The benefit includes a spaghetti dinner and silent auction from 4 to 7 p.m. June 26 at New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, 229 S. Market St., and a relay with registration at 10 a.m. June 27 at Wilmington High School, 350 Wood St., New Wilmington. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and rummage, bake and T-shirt sales from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27.

Owen takes 10 medications and has a feeding tube; he recently reached his goal weight of 22 pounds needed for the transplant. Three potential donors are being tested and if one of matches, Owen could receive a kidney as early as late summer.

• Holy Trinity Lutheran Church holds a strawberry festival from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the church fellowship hall, 3325 Morefield Road, Hermitage.

Home-grown fresh strawberries, cake, ice cream and beverage for $4. There will also be hot dogs, sloppy joes, macaroni salad and baked beans for a reasonable price.

Advance tickets: the church, 724-981-2050, or at the door.

• A homemade ice cream supper runs 4 to 7 p.m. today at Stony Point Grange, 69 Kremis Road, Delaware Township.

Sandwiches and ice cream will be available for takeout. Info: 724-253-2155.

• The Bentley House, 2400 Garden Way, Hermitage, will host a spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction from 1 to 3 p.m. June 28.