The state Game Commission's 10-hour hunter-trapper education courses required for first-time hunters will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 11 and from 6 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 at the Butler City Hunting and Fishing club. They will also be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. July 21 and 22 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 23 at the Moraine Sportsmen's Association.

Courses are free and offered to those 11 and older.

For information, go to

http://www.pgc.state.pa.us

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ZELIENOPLE - Glade Run Lutheran Services therapeutic horticulture department will host a tour of its theme gardens from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8 and 9.This year's theme is "Melting Pot," and gardens represent Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, England, France, India, Italy, Japan and Mexico.Refreshments will be served.For information, call 724-452-4453, Ext. 1249.

MARS - Meteorologist Dennis Bowman will present a program on lightning at 10:30 a.m. July 14 at the Mars Area Public Library, 107 Grand Ave.Children 4 and older are invited to attend. To register, call 724-625-9048.

SLIPPERY ROCK - A weeklong Spotlight on the Arts summer day camp will be offered Aug. 1 through 5 at the Slippery Rock University Student Government Child Daycare Center.Programs in art, music, theater and dance will be offered. Ages 3 to 6 will meet from 9 a.m. to noon with a $50 tuition.Ages 6 to 12 will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a $100 fee.Sessions will be at the McKay Education Building.For information or to register, call 724-738-2102.

ZELIENOPLE - The Zelienople Historical Society will host a local artists show and sale to run July 21 through August at the Buhl House, 221 S. Main St.The opening of the show will coincide with Horse Trading Days, the community's summer festival.Artists who wish to display work should register between 1 and 3 p.m. July 18 at the Buhl House. No craft work will be accepted, and all entries must be suitable for hanging. Submissions are subject to acceptance by the show committee.Entry information is available at the Passavant House, 243 S. Main St. or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to ZHS Art Show and Sale, Box 45, Zelienople, PA 16063-0045.

The following family reunions are being planned:The <b>Kammerdiener</b> reunion will be held July 16 at Grove City Memorial Park. Setup will begin at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon.This year's theme is Hawaiian Luau.Attendees should take picnic food to share and non-perishable food items for a raffle.For information, call Beverly Walter at 724-967-4463 or 724-748-5675 or Anita Kammerdiener at 724-346-2754.