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The Eagle would like to hear about your vacation for possible use in an upcoming story.
To tell us about your trip, taken at home or abroad sometime this year, call the Focus department at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252.
BUTLER TWP — The Butler High School Class of 1951 will hold a 75th birthday bash Saturday at Butler Township Park.For more information, contact Georgia Scott Rauschenberger at 724-283-2875 or Don Shearer at gophersdon@zoominternet.net.
SAXONBURG — The Knoch High School Class of 1968 will hold a 40th class reunion at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Saxonburg Fire Hall, Pittsburgh Street.Classmates who have not received an invitation are asked to call Toni Rudert Gilson at 724-283-0217 for more information.
CABOT— Cooper Cabin Pioneer Homestead will host Sue Stanny of the Depreciation Lands Museum from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the cabin, 199 Cooper Road. She will discuss the history and importance of the Depreciation Lands to the development of Western Pennsylvania.Master Gardener Barb Bishop will discuss the use of herbs from the cabin's garden and some of her own.Both discussions will begin at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.The site is owned and operated by the Butler County Historical Society.For more information, call 724-283-8116.
A Families Forever seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Family First Resource Center, 216 N. Washington St.The seminar will teach parents how to minimize negative effects on children as a result of divorce or custody situations and provides a safe environment for children to share their feelings.To register, call Lifesteps at 724-283-1010.
LYNDORA — St. John's Byzantine Church and the Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m., Friday in the church basement, 105 Kohler Ave.For more information or to make an appointment, call 724-287-0689.
EAST BUTLER — A square dance will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the East Butler Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Randolph Streets. Caller Ken Meals will teach basic steps, and beginners are welcome.The event is part of the church's 100th anniversary celebration.
The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will host an outdoor discovery program featuring Trapper John at 7 p.m. Thursday at Alameda Park Carousel Shelter.Participants will learn various ways to solve problems with bugs, insects and animals in the garden and home.
