A SCUBA certification class will be held from July 10 to Aug. 7 at the Alameda Pool.

Cost is $300 and includes instructional materials, rental equipment and instruction by Scott's Scuba Service.

For information or to register, contact the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department at 724-284-5383.

SAXONBURG - The Saxonburg Library, 240 W. Main St., will host a program for children and their families featuring meteorologist and ventriloquist Dennis Bowman at 6 p.m. Thursday in the library's meeting room.As part of the Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds summer program, Bowman will discuss how to forecast weather and how tornadoes form.For information, contact the library at 724-352-4810.

BOYERS - The state Game Commission's 10-hour Hunter-Trapper Education Course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8 and 9 at the Epiphany Hall.The course will include information on laws, firearm safety and handling and first aid and survival skills.Sponsored by the Boyers Sportsmen's Club, 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.

WEST SUNBURY - A meeting will be held at 6 p.m. July 10 at the West Sunbury American Legion, Route 308, to plan the first reunion of Moniteau High School Softball players.The reunion will be held Aug. 21 at the Marion Pavilion.For information, call 724-637-2260.

ZELIENOPLE - Passavant Retirement Community, 401 S. Main St., will host a program by Hedda Sharapan of Family Communications at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Scholl Auditorium.Sharapan will share her experiences, video clips and information about Family Communications, owned by the late Fred Rodgers.The program is open to the public. For information, call 724-452-5400.

The following family reunions are being planned:<b>Descendents of Robert J. and Winora Morrow</b> will host a reunion July 9 at the Happy Hunter's Club in Fenelton.Dinner will begin at 2 p.m. For information, contact Elizabeth Morrow at 724-865-2881.<b>The Gerwick Family</b> will host a reunion at 1 p.m. July 10 at Hughes Park in Emlenton.Participants should take their own table service and gifts for the auction. Meat and beverages will be provided.

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.