SLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock School District is seeking applications from community members willing to serve on an Act 48 Committee.

Participants will be responsible for attending several meetings to draft a continuing professional development plan.

To apply, send a letter of interest to Dr. Jean Allen, assistant superintendent, Slippery Rock School District, 201 Kiester Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, by March 14.

PENN TWP — Elliot Acres Therapeutic Riding Center will host an awareness day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at The Horse and Hound, Route 8.Information will be available about therapeutic riding programs.For information, call Elliott Acres at 724-283-0947.

EVANS CITY — Westminster Church Preschool will accept registration for the 2008-09 school year beginning Thursday. Applications are available at the preschool or by calling 724-272-1381.

SUMMIT TWP — Aregistration meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday for families interested in registering at St. Wendelin Preschool for the 2008-09 school year.Those unable to attend the meeting should call 724-285-4986 for information.

FREEPORT — The Freeport Library, 428 Market St., is collecting clean, usable household items for its New to You sale to be held April 12.Donations can be taken to the library during business hours. For information, call 724-295-3616.

CLINTON TWP — An Easter holiday buffet will be held from noon to 2 p.m. March 16 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 210 Westminster Road.Reservations are required and can be made by calling 724-352-1376.Public bus trip heads to casinoThe Butler YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St., will host a public bus trip to Presque Isle Downs and Casino on March 27.The bus will depart at 7:30 a.m. from Moraine Pointe Plaza in Butler Township and will return at 5 p.m.Participants should take two forms of identification. For information or to register, contact Margaret Hoffman at 724-282-4454 or the YWCAat 724-287-5709.

KITTANNING — Vendors are being sought for a spring craft show and gift item sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5 at St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Roman Catholic Parish social hall.For information, call the rectory office at 724-548-7649.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.