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The Butler County Junior Miss Scholarship Program will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Butler Intermediate High School.
Tickets are $13 pre-sale or $15 at the door. Pre-sale tickets are available from contestants or at May's Music Store, East Jefferson Street.
HERMAN — The Herman Volunteer Fire Company has begun its annual fund drive.Residents who did not receive donation requests may send donations to: Herman Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 87, Herman, PA 16039.
PROSPECT — The Portersville-Prospect Rotary is now accepting nominations for student of the month.Nomination forms are available in the Slippery Rock High School Guidance Office or by calling 724-865-2535.Students residing in Muddycreek or Franklin townships, Portersville or Prospect are eligible.Monthly winners will compete for a $2,000 scholarship in the spring.
The World of Children. a group of hearing children who perform sign language to music, is accepting new membership for males ages 5 to 19 and females ages 12 to 19.For information, call 724-287-4914 or send an e-mail to worldofchildren@zoominternet.net.
ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Lions Club is selling entertainment books for $25. They are available from club members or by calling 724-452-6508.
NORTH HILLS — The Karen F. Bowers Memorial Walk for the Whisper will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at Pittsburgh's North Park.Proceeds will benefit ovarian cancer research and education.Registration forms are available at Giant Eagle or at www.ovarianphg.org.
BUTLER TWP — As part of the Wal-Mart Diabetes Aware and Care Event, customers of Sam's Club can receive free health screenings Saturday to assess their risk for diabetes.Screenings will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sam's Club Store, Moraine Pointe Plaza.
PITTSBURGH — The Vietnam Veterans Inc. will host its annual POW/MIA Vigil from noon Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Soldiers and Sailors National Military Museum and Memorial, 4141 Fifth Ave., Oakland.Following an opening ceremony, participants will take 15-minute shifts bearing the American Flag. Participation is open to the public.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.
