A program on birds of prey will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Carousel Shelter at Alameda Park.

Earl Shriver, a master falconer from Baden, will lead the presentation, which will also include live birds.

The program is part of the Outdoor Discovery Series hosted by the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department.

MIDDLESEX TWP - The Moraine Preservation Fund will host bingo cruises aboard the Nautical Nature at 7 p.m. July 6 and 20 and Aug. 2, 17 and 31.The boat will cruise Lake Arthur during each bingo session.Cost is $5.25 for adults and $4.25 for seniors.Participants should meet at the North Shore of Moraine State Park.For information, call 724-368-9185.

BUTLER TWP - Reservations are now being accepted for a dinner for Korean War veterans to be held at 6 p.m. July 30 at Michael's Restaurant, Route 422.For information and reservations, call Jack Wagner at 724-287-5342 or Bill Hazlett at 724-894-2413.

SLIPPERY ROCK - A summer program for children ages 6 to 8 will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays from July 12 through Aug. 9 at the Jennings Environmental Center, 2951 Prospect Road.Cost is $5 per 90-minute session or $15 to register for the entire series.Registration will begin Tuesday. For information or to register, contact the center at 724-794-6011 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

SLIPPERY ROCK - A rabies clinic will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. June 25 at Slippery Rock Park.Cost is $6. Participants should use the Route 258 entrance.All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.

GROVE CITY - The Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV and school districts in Butler, Lawrence and Mercer counties are seeking emergency day-to-day substitute teachers for the 2005-2006 school year.A 2½ day training program will be held Sept. 9, 12 and 13 at the Intermediate Unit.Candidates must posses a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.To register, call 724-458-6700, Ext 286 or 238. For information, visit www.miu4.k12.pa.us/eswhatsnew.htm.

NEW WILMINGTON - Patricia Knoechel of "Quilt in a Day" will appear at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, Market Street.A native of Zelienople, she appears on the PBS show "Quilt in a Day."She and her sister, Eleanor Burns, will showcase new "Quilt in a Day" books and products, available for sale after the program.Admission is free. For information call 724-735-2562 or 724-946-8566.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fund-raising events, newly elected officers and other news from clubs and non-profit 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.