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The Butler County Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a Pet First Aid for Cats and Dogs class from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at the chapter office, 312 Mercer St.
To register, call 724-283-2810. Cost is $40.
The Center for Community Resources and the Butler Collaborative for Families will sponsor a Medical Literacy Forum from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the Butler YMCA, 339 N. Washington St.The free forum will explain information on prescription bottles and pharmacy slips and offer ideas for communication with physicians or pharmacists.To register, call 724-431-0097.
ZELIENOPLE - Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., will host a flea market from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.Proceeds will benefit the church parking lot fund.
CHERRY TWP - Crafters are now being sought for a "Here Come the Holidays" craft show to be held Aug. 20 at Moniteau High School to benefit the Butler County Bookmobile.To participate, call Lynn Noah at 724-894-2905.
MARS - Lifesteps will offer free Child Check developmental screenings for children ages 5 and younger from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Mars United Presbyterian Church, Crowe Ave.Screenings take about 30 minutes and results will be discussed with parents immediately.For information or to plan an appointment, call 724-283-2154, Ext. 313, or 800-225-2010. Appointments are recommended.
SARVER - A square dance will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 210 Westminster Road.The event will feature music by The Country Players and caller Ken Meals. A suggested donation of $5 per person will be accepted.For information, call 724-352-1376.
Students in middle school and high school in southern Butler County and an adult advisor are now being sought to form a local chapter of People to People International.The organization, which promotes international communication and understanding, requires ten members to establish a new chapter. Membership fee is $15.For information, call 724-352-2443.
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium will host a Baby Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.The event will feature games, prizes and activities for children and exhibits featuring otter pups, a baby howler monkey and two young elephants.The event is sponsored by the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. For more information, call 412-665-3640 or online at www.pittsburghzoo.com.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.
