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GROVE CITY — The Mothers Guild of East Main Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, is selling its 60th anniversary cookbook to raise money for local families. The book is available through guild members or at the guild's food fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the church's fellowship hall.
The YWCA of Butler, 120 W. Cunningham St., will host it's Christmas Granny's Attic Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.Donations of clothing, furniture, dishes, toys and miscellaneous items are being accepted in the lobby.
The Butler Public Library, North McKean Street, will host a family holiday party from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Participants will trim the library Christmas tree.For information, visit www.bcfls.org/butler, send an e-mail to lcampbell@bcfls.org or call 724-287-1715.
FRANKLIN TWP — The Mount Chestnut Christian Preschool, 727 Old Route 422, is accepting registrations for a half-year preschool program beginning after Christmas.Classes are available for children ages 3 to 5. For information, call the preschool classroom at 724-287-8799. For an application, call 724-285-5856.
FREEPORT — Faith Community Church, 407 Freeport Road, will host a viewing of the UFO/alien suspense film "Unidentified" at 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Admission is free. Refreshments will be provided.
Soroptimist International of Butler County is accepting applications for the Violet Richardson Award.The $1,000 award is presented annually to a woman, age 14 to 17, involved volunteer work in her school and community.To submit a name for an application, call 724-282-1331 and leave a message with the applicant's name and mailing address.
FREEPORT — The Freeport Renaissance Association will sponsor a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Dec. 2 at the Freeport Masonic Hall, Fourth Street. Entries should be taken to the hall between 9 and 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded. For information, call 724-295-4687.
EAST BRADY — A Christmas Extravaganza will be held Dec. 1 and 2 in East Brady.The event will feature a parade at 6 p.m. Friday followed by a light night at Veteran's Memorial Park. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served at Arnold Beabout Community Center, where a variety show featuring Brady Patsy will be held at 7:30 p.m.On Saturday, a children's skit and other entertainment will begin at 2 p.m. at the community center. Children's activities and visits with Santa will follow until 5 p.m.The We Believe Open House event will also be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 with crafts available at several area homes.Information is available at area businesses.
