American flag retirement programs are planned by two American Legion posts in the county on Flag Day, June 14.

The West Sunbury American Legion Post 243 will host a flag retirement program at 7 p.m.at the post home on Route 308. The public is invited to bring torn or faded flags to be retired.

A flag retirement ceremony will be staged at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 474 on West New Castle Street.

The ceremony will be in the parking lot of the legion. People who want to retire flags may turn them in at the legion hall or bring them to the ceremony.

SLIPPERY ROCK - The following youth programs are planned at Slippery Rock Park:- Kiddie Crafts, 10 to 11 a.m. weekly, Thursday through June 30. Open to children ages 2 to 4.- Kids and Art, 10 to 11 a.m. weekly, Thursday through June 30. Open to children ages 5 to 7.- Artistic Creations, 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 21 through 30. Open to children ages 4 to 7.- Awesome Art, Drawing and Sketching, 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 21 through 30. Open to children ages 9 to 14.

Females who graduated in 1954 from Butler High School are invited to a pot luck reunion picnic from 3 to 7 p.m. June 15 at the Butler Memorial Park Optimist Shelter.For information, call 724-283-0255 or 724-287-3935.

BUTLER TWP - A craft show is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Hindman Hall.

BUTLER TWP - To observe National Home Safety Month, fire fighters, police officers and other safety professionals will give demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Lowe's building supply store at Moraine Pointe Plaza.Tool demonstrations will also be offered.For more information, call 724-285-4000.

CLAY TWP - Muddy Creek United Presbyterian Church will host its Cross 'n' Crown garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church, 341 Muddy Creek Drive.The event will include a Chinese auction. Baked goods, soup and lunch items will be available for purchase.

KARNS CITY - The Karns City varsity and junior high cheerleaders will host a cheerleading clinic for girls in kindergarten through grade six June 14 through 16 at the high school.Participants will receive a T-shirt and will be invited to cheer at a Karns City varsity football game in the fall.Cost is $25 and registration is due Friday. For more information, call Kim McElravy at 724-756-2227, Sharon Zabicki at 724-445-7625 or Kathy Grimm at 724-756-1276.

BUTLER TWP - The Sunset Riders will host a Poker Run on June 25 to benefit the Allegheny Valley School, Slippery Rock Program Center.Registration will be held at 10 a.m. at Zanotti Motor, Route 8 and the bikes will depart at 11 a.m. A picnic, entertainment, raffle and prizes will follow.Registration is $14 in advance or $15 the day of the event. Members of the American Motorcyclist Association receive a $1 discount.For information, call 724-637-2533.

FENELTON - A rabies clinic will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot at Fenelton Methodist Church.Cost is $7 per animal, and all pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.To pre-register, call Jane Anderson at 724-445-3679.

FRANKLIN TWP - Registration for the 2005-06 school year is now being accepted at the Mount Chestnut Preschool held at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422.Classes are available for children ages 3 to 5. For class schedules and registration information, call the church office at 724-287-7601 or the preschool secretary at 724-285-5656.

MARS - The Mars Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., will host a program on backyard birds and feeders at 7 p.m. June 15.The program will be led by a representative of Wildbird Recovery, The Songbird Rehabilitation Center, in Valencia.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fund-raising events, newly elected officers and other news from clubs and nonprofit groups should be sent to the Focus department one week in advance of the event. Items should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to Focus, Butler Eagle, P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003.