SLIPPERY ROCK — The Institute for Learning in Retirement at Slippery Rock University will host an introductory course on bird identification starting Tuesday.

The class will be led by Gene Wilhelm. For information, call 724-738-1604 or send an e-mail to learning.retirement@sru.edu.

SEVEN FIELDS — The Borough of Seven Fields will host its annual community day from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday at Seven Fields Town Park.Meal tickets will be available for $5 each. The event will include activities and games for children.

FORD CITY — A General Educational Development test will be conducted from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13 at Ford City Junior/Senior High School, Fourth Avenue and 11th Street, Ford City.Cost for the test is $50. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.Candidates age 16 and 17 must present a written request from an employer, educational institution or armed forces recruiting officer.The deadline to register for the exam is Feb. 4.Registration forms are available at the Armstrong School District Administration Building, 410 Main St., Ford City.Applicants must present a photo identification at the time of testing. For more information, call Chuck Pepper at 724-763-7151.

Registration is still being accepted for the pre-kindergarten and preschool classes of the Tender Tots Preschool at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.Classes begin Sept. 5. For more information, call 724-287-4777.

BUTLER TWP — The Butler Varsity Cheerleaders will host a cheerleading clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 in the gymnasium of Butler Senior High School.Participants will cheer at the Butler varsity football game Sept. 15.For more information, call Tracy Isaacs at 724-282-4595 or Val Dean Scotta at 724-789-7378.

ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Public Library will host Toddler Time story sessions at 7 p.m. Sept. 18, 25 and Oct. 2.Participants must be age 2 by Friday to attend.Registration is $2 and can be completed at the library the week of Sept. 11.

Openings are still available for the 2006-07 Montessori preschool program at the Butler YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St. For information, call 724-287-5709.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fundraising events, newly elected officers and other news from clubs and nonprofit groups should be sent to the Focus department one week in advance of the event. Send notices to Focus, Butler Eagle, P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003.