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BUTLER TWP — A Families Forever Seminar, hosted by Lifesteps and Family Services of Butler Memorial Hospital, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. June 20 at the Family First Resource Center, 216 N. Washington St., Butler.
The seminar will focus minimizing the effects of divorce on children.
A program for children in grades one through six will be held simultaneously.
Cost is $50 for adults and free for children. Child care is available for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old.
To register, call 724-283-1010.
SARVER — The Sarver Volunteer Fire Company has begun its annual fund drive.Requests for donations were sent to residents, businesses and property owners within the company's service area.Those who did not receive a mailing can send donations to Sarver V.F.C., P.O. Box 73, Sarver, PA16055.
Entries are still being sought for the annual Butler County Kids Pageant for youth ages 3 to 17.The pageant will be held July 22 at the Kean Theatre in Gibsonia. Titles will be awarded to the Little Miss and Mr. Butler County, open to children ages 3 to 7; Young Miss and Mr. Butler County, open to youth ages 8 to 12; and Teen Miss and Mr. Butler County, for teen girls ages 13 to 16 and teen boys ages 13 to 17.Butler County residency is not required for entry. The pageant is directed by Mrs. Marilyn E. Kane and coordinated by Miss Marilyn Kane.The new deadline for applications is Saturday. For details or to apply, call 724-287-0576 or 724-287-3576.
MARS — Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, will host a strawberry festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday.Dinner and strawberry desserts will be available for purchase. Takeouts are available.Tender Tots school offers registrationTender Tots Preschool of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church is now accepting registration for its preschool and pre-kindergarten programs for 2007-08. For details, call 724-287-4777.
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington-West Franklin Volunteer Fire Department is seeking volunteers for its homecoming carnival to be held June 18 to 23.To volunteer, call Terry Smith, 724-297-5746, or Kevin Feeney, 724-297-5131.
SAXONBURG — The Saxonburg American Legion Post 683 is seeking vendors for a flea market to be held July 21 and 22.To reserve indoor tables or outdoor space, call 724-352-2204.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.
