During its inaugural Star Gala,

Lifesteps of Beaver and Butler County raised more than $30,000 to benefit its Family Caring Fund of Butler and Beaver Counties.The Studio 54-themed event, presented by Seubert & Associates, was held Aug. 25 at The Atrium in Prospect.The evening also featured an award ceremony honoring Lifesteps' founding stars, the Rotary Club of Butler. Rotary president Jennifer Linn accepted the award.For more information about Lifesteps' family programs, call 800-225-2010 or visit www.lifesteps.net.———

Butler County Early Care and Education Council, a countywide collaboration administered by Lifesteps, recently received a $4,500 grant from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield to support its projects.A collaboration of more than 40 partner educations, the council provides community and parent education, develops partnerships between schools and early learning programs and advocates for local and public investments in quality child care and early learning.For information about the Butler County Early Care and Education Council, call Lifesteps at 724-283-1010, Ext. 310.———

The Bradys Bend Historical Society has announced the winners of its recent quilt show.Prize winners include:Piecework, Machine quiltedFirst place, Pam Mildren, Chicora; second place, Barbara Hanna, Freeport and Hillvale; third place, Susan Catanzarito, ButlerPiecework, Hand QuiltedFirst place, Barbara Kifer, Sligo; second place, Debbie McCanna, Seybertown; third place, Pam MildrenApplique, machine quiltedFirst place, Joan Bly, Queenstown; second place, Michael Hipple, New Brighton; third place, Sandra Broderick Jones, Charlottesvile, Va.Applique, hand quiltedFirst place, Debbie McCanna; second place, Nancy Shawl, West Sunbury; third place, Jennie Stimac, Bradys BendEmbroideryFirst place, Jennie Stimac; second place, Peggy Treadway, Worthington; third place, Judy Hall, West SunburySmall Quilts — ContemporaryFirst place, Barbara Hanna; second place, Barbara Hanna; third place, Rosemary Leighton, BruinSmall Quilts — TraditionalFirst place, Alice McGunigle, Shippenville; second place, Susan Catanzarito; third place, Violet Dunmyer, Karns CityMiscellaneous ApplicationFirst place, Karen Spangler, Seybertown; second place, Sue Carothers, West Sunbury; third place, Jean Williams, Ford CityMiniatureFirst place, Violet Dunmyer; second place, Jennie Gray, Ford City; third place, Susan CatanzaritoHistorical Significance (no order)Joan Bly and the Bruin Fifth Graders; Sue Walker Daniels, Chicora; Joan Bly; Sally Hicks, ButlerThe award for Judge's Favorite went to

Barbara Hanna.

Pam Mildren took both Best of Show and People's Choice awards.Raffle winners included

Fran Matijak of East Brady,

Ryan Moore of Rimersburg,

Paul Collella of New Castle and Madyln Kemp.