VFD plans community day

NORTH WASHINGTON — The North Washington Volunteer Fire Department will host a community day from 11 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the rodeo grounds on Route 38.

The event recognizes the community for its support of the department. There will be a visit by STAT medevac, an inside look at the fire department apparatus and equipment, a structure fire simulator house, a vehicle rescue demonstration, identity kits for children, fire prevention information and activities, concession stands and more.

Rabies clinic slated Saturday

JEFFERSON TWP — There will be a rabies clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 148 Rockdale Road.

Pets should be at least 12 weeks old and in a carrier or on a leash. Paul Eismann will be the veterinarian on site.

Proceeds will benefit Hope House Ministries.

For directions, call 724-352-8792.

Library has new genealogy tool

CRANBERRY TWP — The Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Road, has a new resource for patrons to make tracing family trees easier.

Ancestry Library Edition, a Web-based reference, allows researchers to use a surname to explore family history. The tool searches millions of records, including some from as early as the 1400s.

Ancestry Library Edition is available at the library’s Internet stations.

For more information, call 724-776-9100 or visit www.cranberrylibrary.org.

Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Focus Department one week in advance of the event. Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or focus@butlereagle.com.