POTPOURRI & FAMILY REUNIONS
A meeting for area residents interested in volunteering for Habitat for Humanity or for prospective homeowners will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. July 30 at the Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean Street.
For information, call 724-285-5102.
MARS - A car cruise will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday on Seven Fields Boulevard to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.The event will include antique, classic and custom cars and bikes.Food, games, a raffle and a Chinese auction will also be available.
ZELIENOPLE - Glade Run Stables, on the Zelienople campus of Glade Run Lutheran Services, will host a judged trail ride from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 31 as part of the 2005 Riding for the Handicapped of Western Pennsylvania All Around Trail Horse Series.The ride is about five miles long and includes 10 optional obstacles. Helmets are required. Riders under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Trophies will be awarded for Overall Points Champion, Reserve Champion and Horsemanship.Pre-registration is $18 or $32 on the day of the event.A concession stand will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call Jason Bourque at 724-452-4453, Ext. 1236.All proceeds from the event will benefit the Therapeutic Animal Program for children at Glade Run Lutheran Services.
BUFFALO TWP - The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will have a family day at Todd Sanctuary on Kepple Road on July 30 beginning with a bird walk at 8 a.m.The day will include presentations, nature hikes and a campfire.For information about the sanctuary and its summer events, check the Audubon Web site at www.aswp.org.
FREEPORT - The Freeport Library, 428 Market St., is seeking donations for its used book and garage sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20.For information or to request a pickup, call 724-295-3616 on weekday afternoons.
The following family reunions are being planned:Descendents of <b>John Henry and Rebecca Hines McDeavitt</b>will host a family reunion at 1 p.m. Aug. 14 at Grove City Park.Participants should take a well-filled picnic basket and a white elephant gift for bingo. Beverages and table service will be provided.The Family of <b>Charles and Elizabeth Birckbichler Kaib Naegele</b> will host a reunion at noon July 30 in the Optimist Shelter at Butler Memorial Park.The meal will begin at 1 p.m. For information, call 724-282-0552.
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.
