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The Reality Tour, a drug awareness program for youths 10 and older when accompanied by a parent or guardian, will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Butler YWCA, 120. W. Cunningham St.
Prior registration is required, and forms are available at realitytour.org.
For more information, send an e-mail to carolgreen@candleinc.org or call 724-679-6612.
Seniors for Safe Driving will hold highway education programs for seniors 55 and older.Successful completion of the program will provide participants a five percent discount on automobile insurance premiums for three years. The following programs are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.• 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday, Tanglewood Senior Center, Lyndora• 8:30 a.m. to noon July 17, Cranberry Senior Center, Cranberry Township• 5:30 to 9 p.m., July 22, St. Johns Specialty Care Center, Mars• 8:30 a.m. to noon, July 25, Butler Memorial HospitalTo register, call 800-559-4880 or visit seniorsforsafedriving.com.
FOXBURG — Tickets are available for tours of the RiverStone Farm to benefit several organizations.The tour will be given from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 26 and include an open house of the mansion, a catered meal, carriage rides, artist displays, live music and a walking tour.The tour benefits Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts and the Foxburg Free Library.For credit card orders, call 724-659-0021. For tickets, call the Foxburg Library at 724-659-3431 or call ARCA at 724-659-0065.
CRANBERRY TWP — Motorcyclists will take part in the Ride for Kids eventAug. 10 to raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's medical research grants and family support programs.Registration is open 8 to 9:45 a.m. The ride begins at 10 a.m. at the Home Depot, 25 Dutilh Road, Cranberry Township, and ends at Slippery Rock University.For more information, visit rideforkids.org.
Archivist Mike Rowland is seeking donated items from officers, enlisted men, WACs, cadets, Britons, and civilians and their families and friends who were stationed at Cochran Field or lived in Macon, Ga., during World War II.Those willing to contribute artifacts, photos, articles and stories about their experiences are asked to contact Mike Rowland, WR-LC/MU, 1942 Heritage Blvd., Robins AFB GA 31098-2442.
BRUIN — The Bruin Volunteer Fire Department announced the return of its Labor Day Parade. The fire department will hold its 49th annual celebration starting at 11 a.m. Sept. 1 on Main Street.Included in the parade will be fire equipment, marching groups, classic cars, floats and more.Those who did not receive invitations but wish to participate in the parade should contact Scott or Melina Moser at 724-399-2628 before July 31.
