POTPOURRI
A Coats of Love winter coat giveaway will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Island Playground.
Coats, mittens, gloves and scarves of all sizes will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.
The event is sponsored by Cornerstone Baptist Church.
A rummage sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the B'Nai Abraham Synagogue, 519 N. Main St.Proceeds benefit Sunday school children.
VALENCIA — The congregation of Valencia United Methodist Church has opened a clothing store in the basement of the church, 66 Almira St.The store will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. For information, call 724-625-4421 or 724-625-2775.
CHICORA — The Chicora-East Brady Rotary Club will host bingo at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Chicora VFW Hall, West Slippery Rock Street, to benefit Karns City High School Scholarships.Doors will open at noon and lunch will be available.
FREEPORT — St. Mary, Mother of God, Roman Catholic Church, 608 High St, will host its Thanksgiving Bingo, bake sale and drawing Sunday.The bake sale will begin at 8:30 a.m., early bird bingo will start at 1:30 p.m. and regular bingo will follow at 1:45 p.m. A donation of $10 is requested for bingo.Tickets are available at the door, or by calling Geno Pernazza at 724-295-3505 or Ray Ravotti at 724-295-9348.
CRANBERRY TWP — Victory Christian Fellowship, 216 Mystic Pine Trail, will host a six-week series of classes on Grief Recovery beginning Monday.For information or to register, call 724-772-7026.
EVANS CITY — St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., will host a Greater Gift Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.The event will include gifts from international artisans. A lunch counter will be available.
SARVER — The Angel Tree program at Outlook Pointe at Sarver, 120 Elliot Road, has begun.Angels with children's gift requests are available. Gifts should be returned to the center by Dec. 10.For information, call Rita Woitas at 724-353-2620.
SAXONBURG — Outlook Pointe at Saxonburg, 100 Bella Court, will host a Veteran's Day luncheon at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Entertainment will be provided by Bill Millberger.For reservations, call 724-352-2827.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.
