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FREEPORT — The Freeport Kiwanis will host its annual Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday at Freeport Community Park.

The event is open to children ages 1 to 10.

EAST BUTLER — The East Butler Volunteer Fire Company recently began its 2006 fund drive.Those not receiving donation requests by mail can send donations to East Butler V.F.C., P.O. Box 162, East Butler, PA16029.Donations sought for benefit auctionThe Special Olympics of Butler County is now seeking donations for its second annual Community Day and Auction to be held June 18 at Butler Township Park.Donations can include products, gifts of services or cash donations. Businesses and organizations are also sought to provide children's games, prizes, tents and tables.For information, contact Renee Spohn at 724-352-9506 or 724-712-3172 or Chris Weber by phone at 724-586-6081 or fax at 724-586-6816.

BUTLER TWP — Lifesteps will host free Child Check developmental screenings for children age 5 and younger from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2217 Chicora Road, Chicora, and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 21 at Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean St.Each screening takes about 30 minutes and results will be discussed with parents immediately.Appointments are recommended. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 724-283-2154, Ext. 313, or 800-225-2010.

FREEPORT — The VFWPost 6648 in Freeport will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday and May 1 at the post home to plan the annual Memorial Day observance to be held May 29.Active and social members interested in participating should contact Don Collar at 724-295-4635.

The Butler Montessori School, 230 E. Jefferson St., is now accepting enrollment for children ages 3 to 6 for fall classes.For information or to register, call 724-283-1846.

KITTANNING — Representatives of the Three Rivers Adoption Agency will present a program on state adoptions and grants at 6 p.m. April 21 at Trinity Word and Worship Center and Church, Route 66.For information, contact John Beauford at 724-545-7494.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fundraising events, newly elected officers and other news from clubs and nonprofit groups should be sent to the Focus department one week in advance of the event. Items should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to Focus, Butler Eagle, P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003.</B>

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