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The Eagle is seeking buildings in Butler County that have been transformed into living space. The now homes could be former barns, schoolhouses, churches or other nonresidential structures. If your home has such a past, call Sandy Marwick at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252.
• The Osche family reunion will start at 1 p.m. July 11 at the Happy Hunters Club, 676 Chicora Fenelton Road, Fenelton. For information, call Earl Osche at 724-282-1231.• The families of Wilbert Sr., Warren Sr. and Harvey Thompson will hold a reunion at 1 p.m. July 3 at Eau Claire Park, Route 38, Eau Claire. The theme is "Red, White and True."
PROSPECT — St. Christopher at the Lake, 229 N. Franklin St., will host a pinewood derby July 17 as part of its parish festival. Registration opens at noon, and the race starts at 2 p.m. It is open to scouts and non-scouts. Kits are available at the Moraine Trails Council office, 830 Morton Ave., Butler.For information, contact Jim Gallagher at jtgallagher@zoominternet.net.
Lifesteps' Child Check team will conduct free screenings for children from birth to age 5 on the following dates:• 9 a.m. to noon July 12, Butler County Family YMCA, 339 N. Washington St., Butler.• 1 to 3 p.m. July 29, Early Education Center, VA Medical Center Grounds Building 68, Butler Township.Visits take about 30 minutes, and results are discussed immediately. The screening looks at the child's development in the areas of playing, talking, seeing, hearing, moving and thinking.Appointments are recommended, but not required. For information or to schedule, call Lifesteps at 724-283-2154, Ext. 313, or 800-225-2010.
Lifesteps, 383 New Castle Road, will offer a Families Forever seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 17. Enrollment Saturday. Families Forever teaches parents how to minimize the negative effects on children involved in divorce and/or custody situations. Registration fee is $55 for adults. To register, call 724-283-1010.
The Grove City Chapter 3423 AARP will sponsor a bus trip July 17 to see "The Producers" at the Benedum Theater in Pittsburgh. The cost is $72 for bus transportation and ticket. Pickup will be at noon in the parking lot of College View Towers, Grove City. For information, call 724-458-5032.
PORTERSVILLE — The Slippery Rock High School Class of 1970 will hold a reunion from 3 to 10 p.m. July 24 at Cheeseman's Lodge in Portersville.A group picture will be taken at 6:30 p.m. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. RSVP by July 9 to Dana Cunningham at 800-330-9548 or danac@rdanac.net or to Marilyn (Kennedy) Knapton at mraeknapton@aol.com.
