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As a part of its Outdoor Discovery Series, the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will host a chainsaw art demonstration featuring Steve Nelson at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Carousel Shelter at Alameda Park.
The Community Health Challenge of Southwestern Pennsylvania will host a free program from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and July 26 and 28;andAug. 2, 3, 4, 8 and 10 at the Butler YMCA, 339 N. Washington St.The program will discourage teens from using tobacco products and encourage those who do to quit.For information, call the Community Health Challenge at 724-283-9955.
The Butler High School Class of 1950 will host a reunion at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Butler Country Club. Cost is $50 per person.An informal gathering will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Tanglewood Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora.For information, contact Jams Mohn at 724-352-3237. Dinner reservations can be mailed to James Mohn, 227 E. Birch St., Butler, PA 16001. Checks should be made payable to Class of 1950.
St. Fidelis Children's Hour for children ages 3 to 5 is now accepting registration for the Sept. 2005 to May 2006 school year.The program features crafts, music, gym time, Bible stories, snacks and prayers.Cost is $10 to register plus a $30 activity fee. Caregivers must work at the program once a month per child.For information or to register, call Ann Isaacs at 724-482-4152 or Janet Barber at 724-285-2892.
PENN TWP - The Penn Township Volunteer Fire Company is currently conducting its annual fund drive.Residents in the company's service area who did not receive donation requests by mail can send donations to Penn Township VFC, P.O. Box 1911, Butler, PA 16003.
NORTH WASHINGTON - The Flames and Flickers Majorette Corps of North Washington will host a dinner and dance at 5 p.m. July 23 at the North Washington Social Hall to celebrate its 45th anniversary.Those who did not receive an invitation by mail should call 724-894-2450.
Doc Dixon and his Amazing Magic Show will visit the following area libraries on Thursday.1 to 2 p.m., Mars Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., Mars. To register, call 724-625-9048.3 to 4 p.m., Cranberry Library, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township. To register, visit the children's area of the library. For information, call 724-776-9100, Ext. 1124.6:30 p.m., Saxonburg Library, 240 W. Main St., Saxonburg. For information, call 724-352-4810.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.
