SLIPPERY ROCK - Contestants are now being sought for the cross-cut saw competition to be held Sept. 18 during the Slippery Rock Heritage Festival.

Preliminary saw-offs will begin at 10 a.m. on the campus of Slippery Rock University. Pre-registration of two-man teams is required.

For information, call 724-794-3943.

SAXONBURG - The Senior Adult Ministry at Outlook Pointe, 100 Bella Court will host a luncheon at noon Thursday.The event will include food by Chef Marty and music by Cahal Dunne.For information, call 724-360-0179.

NEW CASTLE - SouthernCareis seeking volunteers in the Butler area to serve in their Hearts of Hospice program.For information or to volunteer, contact Pam Knight at 724-652-2934.

GROVE CITY - The Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV and school districts in Butler, Lawrence and Mercer counties are seeking emergency day-to-day substitute teachers for the 2005-06 school year.A 2½-day training program will be held Sept. 9, 12 and 13 for candidates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.To register, call 724-458-6700, Ext 286 or 238. For information, visit www.miu4.k12.pa.us/eswhatsnew.htm.

The Visiting Nurses Association will host the following free blood pressure screenings during July:10 to 10:30 a.m. July 12, Ford City Hi-Rise, Ninth Street, Ford City.11 to 11:30 a.m. July 12, Balcony Towers Hi-Rise, 301 S. McKean St., Kittanning.10:30 to 11 a.m., July 13, Rite Aid Pharmacy, 838 Fifth Ave., Ford City.10 to 10:30 a.m. July 19, Garden Towers Hi-Rise, 280 S. McKean St., Kittanning.10 to 10:30 a.m. July 19, VNA Office, 1210 Fifth Ave., Ford City.10 to 10:30 a.m. July 21, East Brady High Rise, Broad Street, East Brady.10 to 10:30 a.m. July 20, Millwood Arms Apartments, 301 Thirteenth St., Ford City.10 to 10:30 a.m. July 26, Freedom Apartments, 1001 Fifth Ave., Ford City.11 to 11:30 a.m. July 26, Armstrong Court, Hi-Rise 1, 100 N. Grant Ave., Kittanning.10:30 to 11 a.m., July 27, Salvation Army Building, 205 S. Jefferson St., Kittanning.

ST. PETERSBURG, Clarion County - A Dice Run will be held July 10 at the St. Petersburg American Legion Post 636.Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Food, music, prizes and games will be available at the completion of the ride.Cost is $15 per driver and $5 for each passenger. Proceeds benefit the Mechling-Shakley Veterans Home and Bright Futures Farm Equine Charity.For information, call 814-498-2276 or 814-827-8270, or visit www.brightfuturesfarm.org.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.