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BRUIN — The Bruin Ladies Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a trash and treasure sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and May 10 at the Bruin Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Firehouse Lane.
Those wishing to donate items should call 724-753-0078 or 724-753-2534.
MARS — The Sentinels of Freedom will hold an auction at 9 a.m. May 10 at the Mars V.F.W. on Mars-Valencia Road. The group is seeking donations of either money or items such as antiques, new items, golf packages, restaurant or entertainment packages and gift certificates. Proceeds will benefit wounded military veterans.For more information or to donate, call Doug or Bea Miller at 724-586-5156.
Paddle for Life races will be held May 10 to benefit the American Cancer Society. The canoe and kayak division race will be held at 10:30 a.m., starting in Emlenton. The Grudge Match races will he held at 1 p.m., starting in Foxburg.To sign up, call Capt. Dick Garrard at 724-659-3752 or visit acvriverclassic.com by May 5.
JEFFERSON TWP — His Kids Christian School will hold an ultimate garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 at the school on Saxonburg Road, formerly Jefferson Elementary School.His Kids Boosters are accepting donations, or those interested may rent a table for themselves at the sale. For more information, callthe school at 724-352-8177 or Christy Thompson at 724-285-6097.
SARVER — Buffalo Township will hold community day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18 at the Lernerville Speedway. Tables and space are available for crafters and businesses. Call 724-295-3653 or 724-352-3316 after 5 p.m. to register.
CRANBERRY TWP — UPMCCancer Center at UPMCPassavant will offer a free skin cancer screening from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 in the UPMC Comprehensive Breast Center at UPMCPassavant, Cranberry campus.Registration is required by calling 800-533-8762, Option 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Bartramian Audubon Society announces the following May and June events:• The society will hold the annual awards night at 7 p.m. May 12 at the Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2961 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock. Refreshments will be served.• The annual picnic will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. June 8 at the Wildlife Sanctuary of Linda and Henry Lenz, who will guide the property tour. BAS will provide the hot dogs and drinks. Participants are asked to take a dish to share, place setting, and folding chair. Directions will be explained at the 7 p.m. May 12 meeting at the Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2961 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock.
