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The Butler County Humane Society will offer discounted adoption fees for cats and kittens in July. This month, the adoption fee will be reduced 25 percent for any cat or kitten. If multiple cats are adopted, the fee will be reduced by 50 percent for the second adoption.
For information, call 724-789-1150.
ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Library, 227 S. High St., will hold an edible house contest as part of its Christmas in July celebration.Model houses must be built entirely of edible materials (not necessarily gingerbread) and will be judged in three age divisions: children 12 and younger, teens ages 13 to 17; and adults 18 and older. Library patrons will receive a ballot to vote in exchange for a $1 donation. Houses must be delivered to the library by July 23 and will be displayed the week of July 25. Winners will be announced July 30.The library will celebrate Christmas Around the World during the week of July 25 with programs for all ages on customs, foods and traditions.
PENN TWP — Servistar is looking for former employees for a reunion Aug. 15 at Conley Resort, 740 Pittsburgh Road. Golf will be held in the morning, cocktails will be served at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Register with Bob Koehler at bobkoehler@gmail.com.
SHIPPENVILLE, Clarion County — Descendants of Samuel and Nanny Whitmore will hold a reunion at 1 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Clarion County Park, Doe Run Road and Clarion County Park Road. Meat, drinks and table service provided; take a covered dish, lawn chair and white elephant gift wrapped and labeled man, woman or child. For information, call 814-745-2569.
CRANBERRY TWP — The Cranberry Library, 2525 Rochester Road, will host a program July 23 by Rob Ruck and Maggie Jones Patterson on their biography of Art Rooney, “Rooney: A Sporting Life.”The biography shows how Rooney saw the Pittsburgh Steelers through the Great Depression, the rise of television and the development of the NFL.Registration is required. Call 724-776-9100.
SLIPPERY ROCK — A free quilt show will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Center Presbyterian Church, 211 Center Ave.On display will be full-sized quilts and wall hangings made by students in classes taught by Louise Smith and Eileen Datt.Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Focus Department one week in advance of the event. Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or be sent online to focus@butlereagle.com.<B><I></B></I>
