SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock University is getting a $40,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to curtail underage and dangerous alcohol use.

The money comes from the liquor board’s biannual alcohol education grant program for local entities working to prevent underage drinking and irresponsible consumption, according to Joseph E. Brion, board chairman.

The grant was announced by state Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-10th,

Jennings will host orienteering eventBRADY TWP — The Jennings Environmental Education Center will host a program called Woodland Treasure Hunt: Orienteering 101 on Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Participants ages 12 and older will discover the thrill of the chase and how to go orienteering.The workshop will cover basic map, navigation and compass skills, tips for success, plus time on a basic orienteering course.Orienteering is a sport that involves using a map and compass over various terrain to find hidden “control points.”Registration is free, but is required by Sept. 12 by calling the center at 724-794-6011, or online at www.apps.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/list.asp.

Kayak program scheduled Sept. 21BRADY TWP — The Jennings Environmental Education Center will host a kayak adventure along the Slippery Rock Creek from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 21.This program is for those age 12 and older, and is suitable for beginners who have some flat water or moving water kayaking experience.Registration will take place by phone at 724-794-6011 or in person beginning at 9 a.m. Friday.The registration fee is $20, and includes all equipment.Participants may take their own life jackets and other accessories, however participants may not bring their own kayaks due to shuttling and parking constraints.Information on meeting location and gear to take will be provided upon registration.

Olde Town GC hosts 3rd annual art walkGROVE CITY — Ceramics, photography, oils, stone sculpture, watercolors and artisan jewelry and more are on the schedule for Olde Town Grove City’s third annual Autumn Art Walk on Sept. 12.Olde Town merchants will host artists in their storefronts. The public is invited to meet the artists and see local and regional art as well as enjoy the hospitality of Olde Town merchants.Many artists will have their art for sale, and some will demonstrate their talents.The walk itself will feature one or more artists per participating merchant.The public will be able to identify participants by looking for the balloons outside of the stores.For information, visit OldeTownGroveCity.com and GroveCityArts.org.

SRU online program named one of bestSLIPPERY ROCK — BestOnlineColleges.org, a resource for online education, has released its 2013-14 national lists recognizing the best online programs and has named Slippery Rock University’s special education program as one of the best in the nation.The lists are created to help parents and students make better decisions when choosing institutions of higher learning.Data and surveys from online programs across the nation were compiled and analyzed over the course of the 2012-13 academic year by BestOnlineColleges.org.

GCC named ‘College of Distinction’GROVE CITY — Grove City College has been named a Christian College of Distinction.The college is one of four Pennsylvania schools identified as such in Colleges of Distinction’s 2013-14 rankings.The college is a school that excels at the “Four Distinctions,” according to the organization that highlights standout colleges and universities.The four distinctions are: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.A College of Distinction is nationally recognized as an excellent school, strongly focused on teaching undergraduates, home to a wide variety of innovative learning experiences, an active campus with many opportunities for personal development, and highly valued by graduate schools and employers for its outstanding preparation.