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FOXBURG — Allegheny-Clarion University will host a Night of Jazz concert at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at the high school.

The concert will feature the Allegheny-Clarion Valley Jazz Ensemble, Clarion University Jazz Band, Grove City College Stage Band, Grove City College Jazz Ensemble and other local schools.

For information, call 724-659-4661, Ext. 153.

CHICORA — The Chicora craft show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 at Chicora United Methodist Church and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at Mater Dolorosa Church. Lunch will be available at both locations.For information, call Tom Hilliard at 724-445-2059.

GROVE CITY — Grove City Christian Academy will hold its fourth benefit auction, From Broad Street to Broadway, at 5 p.m. April 4 at the Grove City College MAP Dining Hall.The event will include a silent auction, dinner, entertainment and a live auction. Chuck Mowry will serve as auctioneer.For information or tickets, call 724-458-5453.

GIBSONIA — The Bakerstown United Methodist Preschool announces openings for the 2009-10 school year.A 2-year-old program is also available. Children must be 2 by Sept. 1 to qualify and do not have to be potty trained.The school is at 5760 William Flynn Highway, GibsoniaCall Laurie Kretz 724-272-6032 for information.

VALENCIA — Gently used items are sought for a treasure sale to benefit St. Barnabas Charities Auxiliary's Pennies for Patients campaign. Items may be dropped off from 1 to 4 p.m. March 30, April 27 or May 18 at 76 Camp Road on St. Barnabas Health System's Valencia campus. Other drop-off times can be scheduled.Items sought include home accents, furniture, small appliances, kitchenware and children's items. No clothing, mattresses, suitcases, computers or books will be accepted.Those donating items may request a receipt for a tax deduction. For more information, contact Dianne Whetsell, president of St. Barnabas Charities, at 724-443-0700, Ext. 5328 or dwhetsell@stbarnabashealthsystem.com. The treasure sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19 on the lawn at The Washington Place, 5847 Meridian Road, Gibsonia.

SLIPPERY ROCK — The Reality Tour, a drug awareness program for youth ages 10 and older when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, will be held at 6 p.m. April 20 in the Slippery Rock University Student Union.Registration is required and forms are available at www.realitytour.org. Reservations must be received by April 15.For information, e-mail carolgreen@candleinc.org or call 724-679-6612.Group reservations are available by request.

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