Beth Cooper, a Center Avenue Elementary School teacher who died in April, will be memorialized with a science scholarship fund in her name.

Family members are organizing a bowling event to raise money for the scholarship. It will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 at Family Bowlaway, 540 Fairground Hill Road.

Teams of four to six can sign up for unlimited bowling for $125 in advance or $150 that day. The event also will have a raffle, prizes and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks. Those who may not want to bowl, but want to support the fund, also can attend.

The 51-year-old Cooper, who also had worked at Meridian Elementary School and ASSET Inc., died unexpectedly. She loved going to Pittsburgh Pirates games and often bowled on weekends.

For information or to sign up, call Becky Bichler at 724-991-2442, or e-mail at bethcooper.memorial@gmail.com.

Sugarcreek school gets new principalCOWANSVILLE, Armstrong County — A longtime Karns City music teacher will begin his administrative career this fall as Sugarcreek Elementary School principal.Greg Mandalas, who has taught music at all three Karns City School District elementary schools since 1997, said he has a passion for helping students in the district. And he wanted to do more.“I wanted to have the biggest impact on kids that I could, and this position seemed to afford that opportunity,” Mandalas said. “We have really great kids at Karns City. I’m lucky to be here. That’s why I wanted to stay at Karns City.”The school board on Monday approved his new position. The change was effective Tuesday.Mandalas, who lives in Butler with his family, replaces Gregg Paladina.

Drainage work to close avenueBUTLER TWP — Pierce Avenue will be closed from Tuesday until Aug. 30 while crews replace a culvert pipe around the road’s sharp bend.Drivers should use detour routes until it reopens.

Ellis’ community night set ThursdayLYNDORA — State Rep. Brian Ellis, R-11th, will host his eighth annual community night from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Butler Farm Show grounds.Vendors from government agencies and other organizations will attend to provide residents with information on services and programs.There will also be a hot dog eating contest, pony rides, a LifeFlight emergency helicopter and fire truck tours.There is no cost or registration required, but attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the food pantry.For information, call 724-238-5852 or visit www.RepEllis.com.