Potpourri
PROSPECT — The Butler High School Class of 1953 will gather for a mini-reunion at 4 p.m. June 22 at the Garden Gate Restaurant, Route 422.
Dress is casual. Participants should register by Tuesday by calling 724-482-2359 or 724-287-3069.
The Butler Public Library is recruiting youth ages 6 to 12 as volunteers during the summer.An orientation meeting for volunteers will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the library, North McKean Street. For details, e-mail lcampbell@bcfls.org or call 724-287-1715.
The Butler County Community Parks and Recreation Department will kick off its 2007 Outdoor Discovery Series Thursday with an exhibit of toys from Playthings Etc.The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Shelter at Alameda Park.
SAXONBURG — John Roebling's Historic Saxonburg Society will host a Blooms and Bubbles children's garden activity event from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Roebling Park, Water and Rebecca streets.The event will include free planting activities and will kick off the annual Main Street Blooms garden competition.Judging for the competition will be announced during the Saxonburg Big Car Cruise July 8. For information, call Susan Przybylek at 724-353-1359 or visit www.historicsaxonburg.com.
The YWCA of Butler, 120 W. Cunningham St., will host a Granny's Attic Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.Donations of clothing, furniture, dishes, toys and miscellaneous items are now being accepted in the YWCA lobby. Donations are tax deductible.
PENN TWP — The Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a general meeting, luncheon and awards ceremony at noon Wednesday at the Butler Country Club, Country Club Road.Cost is $15 for the lunch and $8 for annual dues. Those attending should confirm reservations by calling Bertha Salony at 724-282-3133.
ZELIENOPLE — An open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Passavant House, 243 S. Main St., in honor of the 200th wedding anniversary of Zélie and Phillipe Passavant.Wedding refreshments will be served and participants may take self-guided tours of the home.
The Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima will gather to pray the Rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Butler Catholic School, 515 E. Locust St.The gathering will be held outside, near the school's Fatima statue. Participants should take a lawn chair.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. 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.
