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The Butler A.M. Rotary Club will host the third annual Sweetheart Charity Gala at 6 p.m. March 3 in the Grand Ballroom of Cornerstone Commons, Main Street. Proceeds from the gala benefit the Community Health Clinic of Butler County.
The semi-formal event includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner, a silent auction and dancing to the Trinity Jazz Band.
Table sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses, and contributions for the silent auction are needed.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Ronald Jones at 724-352-5020.
JEFFERSON TWP — An open house will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at St. Luke's Lutheran School, Hannahstown Road.Enrollment will be accepted for students entering preschool through grade 8. Kindergarten registration will be held at 7 p.m.
The Rotary clubs of District 7280 (mid- and northwestern Pennsylvania) will host the Annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference from June 10 to 15 at Westminster College.Candidates must be students entering their senior year of high school in the fall. They must demonstrate leadership potential in school, church, or community service and have a desire to contribute their skills to the conference.The conference features 5½ days of activities that include lectures and discussion of leadership skills, youth-related concerns, public issues, community service, career guidelines, and recreational activities.Candidates will be chosen by April 5.Information is available by contacting Rotary Club members. Students in the Mars and Pine-Richland school districts may contact their guidance counselors or Mark Vincent at 724-898-7883 or markvincent@zoominternet.net.
GIBSONIA — Contestant applications are now being accepted for the Cameo Model Pageant to be held April 1 at the Kean Theatre, Gibsonia.Open to men and women, age divisions include 2 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years, 9 to 12 years, 13 to 16 years, 17 to 25 years and age 26 and older. Five titles will be awarded in each age category.For information or an application, call 724-287-0576 or 724-287-3576. Applications are due March 3.
Tickets are now available for the Evening of Performance and Praise Concert to be held at 7 p.m. March 2 at the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College.The event benefits the Penn Christian Academy.Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For information, call 724-586-5200.
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.
