POTPOURRI
Spaces are still available for the pet first aid class, sponsored by the American Red Cross and planned for 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Red Cross offices, 312 Mercer St.
Participants will receive a pet first aid handbook.
For cost and registration information, call 724-283-2810.
LifeLine Screenings will offer screenings for vascular diseases on Thursday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.The screenings will search for risks of stroke, peripheral artery disease, abdominal aneurysm and osteoporosis.To register, call 1-800-324-1851.
The Order of the Eastern Star Maqueda Chapter 421 will host an Autumn Blessing Salad Smorgasbord and Fashion Show from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Butler Masonic Temple, South Main Street.A donation of $6.50 is requested and the event will include a Chinese auction, a bake sale and several vendors.Tickets are available at the door, or by calling 724-287-7723.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 488 is seeking vendors for its annual craft bazaar planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13.Cost is $5 for a table. For more information, call Manuela Curran at 724-526-3379.
The Butler County Symphony Orchestra is seeking volunteer student dancers to participate in the Wild, Wild West family concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Butler Intermediate High School auditorium.Participating dancers will dress in cowboy costumes and dance alongside the Dukettes Dance Team from Duquesne University.For more information, call the symphony office at 724-283-1402 by Nov. 3.
The Butler Lions Club is accepting orders for salt and pepper, sage and hot sausage until Tuesday.Cost is $2.50 per pound. Orders will be available for pick up from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 30 at the Blind Association on North Cedar Street.To order, call the Butler Blind Association at 724-287-4059.
FORD CITY - The Armstrong School District will host the General Educational Development test from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 in the Ford City High School library, Fourth Avenue and 11th Street.Cost for the test is $50 and registration is due Nov. 5. Applicants must be at least 18 years old or provide a written request from an employer, school or armed forces recruiting officer.Registration forms are available at the school district administration building, 410 Main Street. For more information, call Chuck Pepper at 724-763-7151.
Notices, in writing, of festivals, fund-raising events, newly elected officers and other news from clubs and non-profit 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.
