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WEST SUNBURY — Descendents of Hugh and Susanna Redick McCrea will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at their graves in the West Sunbury cemetery to honor Susanna on the 100th anniversary of her death.

Historical information about the Butler and Venango county family will be present along with Susanna’s 1800 Bible.

Fire companies plan gun raffleHARRISVILLE — Slippery Rock and Harrisville Volunteer Fire Companies will host a sportsman’s night with cash and gun raffle on Saturday at the Harrisville Fire Hall, 313 E. Mercer St., Harrisville.Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the first drawing at 6:30 p.m.

Volunteers will be honored SaturdayVolunteers who provide supportive services to adults with psychiatric problems will be honored with an Afternoon of Appreciation from noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mental Health Association of Butler County, 140 N. Elm St.For more information, call Elaine at 724-287-4083 or visit Callihan@pacompeercoalition.org.

Raffle, bake sale to benefit babyEMLENTON — A Chinese auction, bake sale and food sale benefit will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 29 at Gaslight Campground, 6297 Clintonvile Emlenton Road, to benefit Avery Cooper.Avery was born with Trisomy 17, which is a rare chromosomal disorder, on June 18.For more information, call Janie Nail at 724-290-1270.

Free child screenings offeredLifesteps is offering two dates for Child Check free screenings for children from birth to age 5:• October 1, 8 a.m. to noon, Butler YMCA, 339 N. Washington St.• Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to noon, Lifesteps Butler County Program Center, 383 New Castle Road.Appointments are recommended, but are not required.For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Lifesteps at 724-283-2154, Ext. 313, or at 800-225-2010.

Sisters slated to appear at libraryCRANBERRY TWP — Suzanne Vincent and Jean McKenzie Vincent will speak from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Cranberry Library, 2525 Rochester Road.They will discuss murder cases, missing persons, ghost stories and hauntings and will offer a chance for a mini psychic reading.Take a can of cat or dog food to donate. To reserve a spot for the lecture, call the library at 724-776-9100.

Auxiliary plans craft, garage saleBUTLER TWP — The South Butler Ladies Auxiliary will hots a garage and craft sale Oct. 13 at the South Butler Fire Hall, 98 Old Plank Road.For information to rent a table, call 724-283-4190.

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