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The Butler County Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a standard first aid, with automated external defibrillator (AED), training course Jan. 7 and 8, and Feb. 1 and 2.
The course teaches adult CPR, AED, and basic first aid skills.
The cost is $40. Participants must pre-register.
For information and to register by phone, call 724-283-2810. Class size is limited.
The Butler chapter is at 312 Mercer St.
The locally produced film "One More," a Sykes/Young skateboarding film, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Penn Theater.Tickets are $5 and are available at Skate CO or at the door.The event will begin with a performance by the band Tommy Gutless. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m.The screening is sponsored by Skate CO and NorPlex.
Habitat for Humanity of Butler County will dedicate its 14th house at 1 p.m. Saturday at the newly built house at 421 W. Wayne St.A tour of the home and refreshments will be available after the dedication.
The Visiting Nurses Association is seeking new volunteers to visit with patients and families at the VNA Hospice.Training and materials are provided for free.For information, or to register for the next volunteer training session, call Cassie Naron at 724-431-3502 or 800-245-3042, Ext. 502.
SLIPPERY ROCK — The Butler County and Slippery Rock parks and recreation departments will sponsor a Lifeguard Certification Class for lifeguard recertification and recertification for the professional rescuer and lifeguard instructor beginning Monday.Classes will be held Monday through Wednesday and Dec. 26 through 29 at the Pearl Stoner Instructional Complex at Slippery Rock Park.For information on the course or to register, call the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department at 724-284-5383.
FORD CITY — The Visiting Nurses Association will offer free blood pressure screenings at the following locations:10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, VNA Office, 1410 Fifth Ave., Ford City10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, East Brady High Rise, Broad Street, East Brady10 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 28, Balcony Towers Hi-Rise, 301 S. McKean St., Kittanning10:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 28, Garden Towers Hi-Rise, 280 S. McKean St., Kittanning11 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 28, No. 1 Hi-Rise, Armstrong Court, 100 N. Grant Ave., Kittanning1 to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 28, Rural Valley Fire Hall, Rural Valley2 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 28, Marion Center Bank, Dayton.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.
