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FORWARD TWP — A candlelight memorial will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday on Cashdollar Road in memory of Scott Fosnaught and Shawn Baur, who were killed in an unsolved hit-and-run incident in 2002.

MIDDLESEX TWP —Prison After-Care Ministry will hold a two-day training session for volunteers from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Lighthouse Foundation on Route 8 South and Cruikshank Road. The sessions will be led by Paul Mabin of Prison Fellowship.Training will outline the help that can be given to those released from jail, the proper relationships to be established, and the human resources available from the county and churches. Men and women are needed in the ministry.Contact Ed Carlson at 724-287-3512 or ecarlson@zoominternet.net for more information or to register.

EVANS CITY — St. Peter's Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas in July pasta dinner and Christmas rummage sale from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church, 202 Van Buren St.Takeout dinners will be available and an offering will be accepted.

SARVER — An old fashioned sock hop and car cruise will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church on Westminster Road. The event will include food, a hula hoop contest, door prize, photos with Elvis, sundaes and ice cream floats.The cruise will begin at 6 p.m. with dancing to follow. To reserve an exhibit space for a vintage vehicle, call the church office at 724-352-1376.Proceeds will benefit the church's mission work.

BUTLER TWP — The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to an outdoor discovery program at 7 p.m. July 24 at Alameda Park Carousel Shelter. Master falconer Earl Shriver will lead the program using live birds of prey and will focus on the interesting and often misunderstood facts about the creatures.For more information, call 724-284-5383. The program is free and open to the public.

SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — The Daugherty-Christie family reunion will be held from noon to 8 p.m. July 26 in Shelter 4 at Armco YMCAPark, Route 173.Members should take food for two meals. Meat and beverages will be provided.

SLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock High School Class of 1983 will meet for its 25th reunion from 7 to 11:30 p.m. July 26 at Palmer's Grill, Oakview Golf Club, 160 Ralston Road.Reservations are required. Contact Tina Grossman at 724-794-8021 or tgrossman@diehlauto.com.

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