The Butler County Heritage Center is now open on Saturdays.

The heritage center at 119 W. New Castle St. dropped its Sunday hours and will now be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays on a 10-week trial basis, ending Sept. 22.

The center is also open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 29.

The historical society has also extended hours at the Lowrie-Shaw House, behind the Butler County Courthouse.

The house will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays, ending Aug. 29.

Outdoor club plans Saturday bike, hike

The Butler Outdoor Club will gather for a bike ride at Goddard State Park and a night hike on the south shore of Moraine State Park on Saturday.

For details on each event, call 724-234-4574.

A softball game will be held at 6 p.m. today at Butler Memorial Park to benefit the Irene Stacy Community Mental Health Center Programs.The event will include 50/50 raffles, a Chinese auction and food.

LYNDORA — The Butler High School Class of 1946 will hold a reunion Aug. 17 at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave.Classmates who did not receive an invitation should contact Verna Vargo at 724-287-1344.Contact information is being sought for the following classmates:<B>John ShawkeyCorky SchmeiderRobert HewittLewis MillerPatricia Johnson BoinestJohn Brady</B>To submit contact information, contact Vargo.

Family Services of Butler Memorial Hospital is holding a Back to School Clothing Drive for families in the community.The agency is collecting used clothing, size 3 and larger. Donations can be dropped off at the Family First Resource Center, 216 North Washington St. Arrangements can also be made by calling 724-284-4894.Bank branches seek school suppliesBranches of Citizens Bank in Western Pennsylvania are seeking donations of school supplies to be given to disadvantaged students.Donations of pens, tablets and other supplies can be donated at any branch in Western Pennsylvania through Aug. 10.Filled backpacks will be distributed to students in shelters and social service agents throughout Western Pennsylvania.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.