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The Knoch High School Class of 1976 is currently seeking contact information for the following classmates:

Charlie Wilson, Carol Pflugh Antoszyk, Robin Hopkins Jagelsky, Michael Hetrick, Drew Cashmere, Deborah Gaiser Gainey, Mike Merow, Ronald Christy, Sam Turrano, Rodger Zier, Richard Wright, Robyn Wienstel, Sally Hartzell Giumpurearo, Cody Yeager, Carla Yates, Patricia Osche, Darlene Krause Osche, Tammy Boos and Linda Dalak Cody.

To submit contact information or request reunion details, contact Joyce Haehle Byers at 724-352-5941, Cathy Black Miller at 724-352-4611 or Paula Vaughan at 724-524-2343.

CRANBERRY TWP — The Butler County Parent Transition Group will hold a workshop from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Butler County Community College, Cranberry Campus, Room 118, 250 Executive Drive. A light lunch will be served.The program "Getting from Here to There: Using Your Entitlement to Transition," will be presented by Debbie Efkeman.The group offers support of parents of students with disabilities making the transition from high school to post-secondary education, employment and community living.For information or to register, call Patricia Sassone at 724-287-0791, Ext. 2150, or Betsy Rideout at 724-431-0095.

BUTLER TWP — Lifesteps will host free Child Check developmental screenings for children age 5 and younger from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Butler Public Library, North McKean Street, and from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at St. Peter's Reformed Church, 320 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.Each screening takes about 30 minutes and results will be discussed with parents immediately.Appointments are recommended. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 724-283-2154, Ext. 313, or 800-225-2010.Meeting slated for Butler Class of 1957Ameeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the John Capers Real Estate Office, 3 Pittsburgh Road, to plan the 50-year reunion for the Butler Class of 1957.The meeting is open to all classmates.

ZELIENOPLE — Crafters and vendors are now being sought for a craft show to be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 in conjunction with the Light Up Night program at Passavant Retirement Community, 401 S. Main St.Cost is $10 per 8-foot table. To register, contact Charlene Nagle at 724-452-5400, Ext. 4515 by Nov. 17.

VALENCIA — The Valencia Area Historical Society is now selling DVDs featuring a slide show of old area family photos.Cost for the hourlong DVD is $13 if purchased directly from producer Albert Krower, 724-776-7030; A.D. Kelly, 724-625-2215; or Wayne Park, 724-898-2770.Mail orders are $16 and can be sent to Krower at 103 Village Drive, Cranberry Township, PA16066.

MARS — The Mars Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., will host a Nature Zone Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.The open house will offer children the opportunity to explore fossils, animal remains, and other nature items.Registration is required. For information, call 724-625-9048.

BUTLER TWP — Donations of shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, photos and letters are being sought for the Operation Christmas Child Program.The holiday program, organized by Samaritan's Purse, sends the gifts to children in need worldwide.As part of a national collection week, gift boxes will be accepted Monday through Nov. 19 at St. John's Reformed Church, 493 Evans City Road, Butler Township. Collection times are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.For information about local donations, call 724-482-2016.

EAST BUTLER — The Butler Outdoor Club will host its annual dinner Nov. 18 at the East Butler Fire Hall, 808 Grant Ave.The event will begin with a silent and Chinese auction from 6 to 8 p.m. Astuffed chicken breast dinner will start at 7 p.m.The evening will also include door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, outdoor store and various vendor/club displays.The speaker for the evening will be Kevin Patrick, author and professor of geography at Indiana (Pa.)University. He will present a program on Pennsylvania caves and other rocky roadside wonders.Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children younger than 6. Tickets may be purchased by mailing a check and self-addressed, stamped envelope to BOC, c/o Jean Adams, 267 High Acres Road, Harmony, PA 16037.All tickets must be purchased by Nov. 13.

CABOT — Cabot United Methodist Church, 501 Winfield Road, is now accepting registration for its Upward Basketball and Cheerleading programs for children in kindergarten through grade 6.The 10-week program begins in January. For information or to register, call 724-352-2074 or visit www.cabotumc.com. Registration is due Monday.

CRANBERRY TWP — Commonwealth Adoptions International will offer a seminar on international adoption from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at its office, 215 Executive Drive, Suite 302.The seminar will provide information on the adoption process. To register, call 724-772-8190.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fundraising 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.

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