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Dr. Jason Gillis will present a program on trigger point therapy at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.

Participants will be entered to win a trigger point therapy session. For more information or to register, call 724-285-3622.

The Butler Public Library will host a Super Saturday on Nov. 13.The event will include a performance by cartoonist Joe Wos at 11 a.m. and a book signing by local authors Hank LeGrand and Willie Hobbs from 1 to 3 p.m. Activity centers will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.All programs are free and open to the public.

The Thyme for Us herb club will host a day of Christmas shopping in New York City on Dec. 4.A bus will leave at 11 p.m. Dec. 3 and return at around 4 a.m. Dec. 5.Cost for the trip is $80. For more information or to register, call 724-287-7841.

SLIPPERY ROCK - Feminist author Naomi Wolf will present a lecture on ethical leadership at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 in the University Union Multi-Purpose Room at Slippery Rock University.Admission is free for SRU students, $5 for the general public and $3 for seniors and non-SRU students.A book signing and question and answer session will follow.

The Teen Advisory Board of the Butler Public Library will meet from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Nov. 17 at the library, 218 N. McKean St.The organization is open to youth in grades 7 through 12. Volunteer opportunities, coming events and programs will be discussed.For information, call 724-287-1715, Ext. 717, or e-mail lcampbell@bcfls.org.

Lifesteps will host a Child Check developmental screening for children birth to 5 years of age from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean Street.For appointments, call 724-283-2154, Ext. 313, or 800-225-2010.

SAXONBURG - New Life Christian Ministries is seeking donations of shoe boxes filled with gifts for children ages 2-14.Donations will be accepted through Nov. 14 at from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Outlook Pointe, 100 Bella Court, or from 9 a.m. to noon Sundays at Knoch School Auditorium, Knoch School Road.For more information, call 800-353-5949 or visit www.samaritanpurse.org.

The VNA Hospice of Western PA is seeking volunteers to provide companionship for patients and families.Volunteers will receive free training and materials.For more information, contact Cassie Naron at 724-431-3502, 800-245-3042, Ext. 502, or e-mail cnaron@vna.com.

Notices, in writing, of festivals, fund-raising events, newly elected officers and other news from clubs and non-profit groups should be sent to the Focus department one week in advance of the event. Items should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to Focus, Butler Eagle, P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003.

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