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SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock Parks and Recreation will hold mini camps for children ages 5 to 10 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 23 through July 10 at Slippery Rock Park.

Young Champions will offer a cheerleading class for children ages 4 to 15 Monday through July 28 at the park.

A Photoshop class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. June 23 and July 7 at the park. The class is open to those of all skill levels.

Call the park office at 724-794-8180 or 724-794-8181 for more information.

The Arthritis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, is hosting its 3rd annual Arthritis Walk with registration starting at 9 a.m. and the walk starting at 10 a.m. June 21 on the Butler County Community College campus.The 5K or 1 mile walks will raise awareness of arthritis and raise funds to support the foundation's arthritis programs and research.For more information or to register, contact Kathi Finch at 412-566-1645, Ext. 12, or kfinch@arthritis.org.

MARS — Queenie Bee and her puppets Miss Beesley and Buzz perform a program for children at 10 a.m. June 25 at the Mars Public Library, 107 Grand Ave. Children will learn about bees, their roles and hive activity with finger plays and other activities.Registration is required by calling 724-625-9048.

SAXONBURG — Doctors Larry Cimperman and Agnes Gallagher will give an osteoporosis workshop titled "Better Health through Better Bones" at 6 p.m. June 26 at the Saxonburg Public Library, 240 W. Main St.For more information, call 724-352-4810.

SLIPPERY ROCK — Wolf Creek Presbyterian Church will sponsor a strawberry festival from 4:30 to 7 p.m. June 28 at the church on Route 108, 1 mile east of Route 79.The event will benefit Worker's Class projects and Presbyterian Women projects. The menu includes Sloppy Joes, ham barbeque, hot dogs, chili dogs, potato and macaroni salads, baked beans, strawberry sundaes and shortcake, ice cream, coffee and cold drinks.For more information, call Ruth at 724-368-3379.

SARVER — Pancake and sausage breakfasts will be held from 7 to 10 a.m. June 26, July 28 and Aug. 23 at Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 210 Westminster Road. Bake sales also will be available during breakfast times.Community yard sales will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the same days. Parking lot space will be available for venders by calling 724-283-7298.

FENELTON — St. John Roman Catholic Church will hold a rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28 at the church on Clearfield Road.

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