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In preparation for Valentine's Day, the Eagle would like to hear from couples who were childhood sweethearts.
Those interested in contributing to a Valentine's Focus story should call Sandy Marwick at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252.
CENTER TWP — A blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Boscov's auditorium at Clearview Mall, Route 8.Walk-ins will be welcome.
HARMONY — The Harmony Museum will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the museum's Stewart Hall on Mercer Street. Proceeds will support museum operations. Lunch will be available.For table reservation information, call 724-452-5860.
SLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual free winter carnival from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Slippery Rock Park.Call 724-794-8180 to register.
Singing Valentines are available by calling the Greater Cranberry Barbershop Chorus at 724-316-1970.Included are two love songs by a quartet, a personalized card from with a photo of the event for the recipient, and a Valentine balloon.
The Butler-Freeport Community Trail Council will hold free geocaching classes from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and Feb. 28, at the Summit Township building on Bonnybrook Road.The first class is for those who have never tried geocaching. The second class will be an advanced beginner class, for those who came to the first class or who have experience already.All participants should visit geocaching.com by Feb. 28.The trail has a limited number of GPS units available for use free. Those interested should send an e-mail to Franny Ritchie at at fritchie@aswp.org.
Reservations are still available for the A.M. Rotary Sweetheart Gala to be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Grand Ballroom of Cornerstone Commons on Main Street.The proceeds of the gala will again benefit the Community Health Clinic of Butler County.This annual event includes dinner, dessert buffet, donation bar, dancing, silent auction and a live art auction featuring the works of local artists Lisa Stenn, Tom Panei and Willie Hobbs. The live art demonstration will feature Larry Klukaszewski, known for his artwork on footballs and helmets featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers. The piece that will be completed the night of the gala will be sold in the art auction.Reservations can be made by calling Cindy Harbison at 724-353-1300. No tickets will be sold at the door.
