The Butler High School Class of 1955 reunion committee will host a meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Monroe Hotel, Monroe and East Jefferson streets.

All committee members are encouraged to attend.

It's growing season, and the Eagle is wondering how readers ward off insects, rabbits, raccoons and other pests that invade local gardens.To share your strategies, call the Focus department at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252.

SLIPPERY ROCK - The Slippery Rock Nursery School, 130 Franklin St., is now accepting registration for its pre-kindergarten class, meeting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays this fall.Tuition is $85 per month. Participants must be 4-years-old by Sept. 1.For information, call 724-794-6020.

MUDDY CREEK TWP - The Moraine Preservation Fund will host the following events aboard the Nautical Nature:July 13, Music by Waldo YoungJuly 27, Music by country gospel band Dean and NicoleAug. 10, Butterfly program by Esther Allen (includes a walk on the butterfly trail)Aug. 24, To be announcedJuly 20, Aug. 2, 17 and 31, Bingo cruises.All events begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $5.25 for adults and $4.25 for seniors 62 and older.Participants should meet at the North Shore of Moraine State Park.Reservations are recommended for musical performances. For information or reservations, call 724-368-9185.

Members of the Seneca Valley High School Class of 1996 are now being sought to plan the 10-year reunion.To participate, contact Michelle Benoit Critchlow at mbcritchlow@hotmail.com by Aug. 15.

SUGARCREEK TWP - The Sugarcreek Township Fire Department will not hold its regular dinners in July.

CRANBERRY TWP - The state Game Commission's 10-hour Hunter-Trapper Education Course will be offered from 5:30 to 9 p.m. July 8 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9 at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building.The course will include information on laws, firearm safety and handling and first aid and survival skills.Sponsored by the Cranberry Township Police Department, the course is free and open to hunters ages 11 and older.For information, visit www.pgc.state.pa.us. To register, call 724-776-5180, Ext. 5.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fundraising events, newly elected officers and other news from clubs and nonprofit 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.