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SLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation department has announced that the children's summer theater program will present "Abracadabra Aladdin!" at 8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Auditorium, located on the campus of Slippery Rock University.
Tickets for the event are $3 each and are available at the parks and recreation office or at the door.
For information, call 724-794-8180 or 724-794-8181.
Fall festival planners seek participants
Reservations for food vendors, crafters and information booths are now being accepted for the Butler Fall Festival, to be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 16 in downtown Butler.
For applications or information about the festival, sponsored by Home Depot, visit www.butlerfallfestival.com or contact Nancy Monday-Yates at 724-285-4566.
PROSPECT — Reservations are now being accepted for the annual Korean War Veterans dinner to be held at 6 p.m. July 29 at the Garden Gate Restaurant, Route 422.A social hour will precede the dinner at 5 p.m.For information or reservations, contact Robert Sankey at 724-285-1691 or William Hazlet at 724-894-2413.
EVANS CITY — Crafters and vendors are now being accepted for the Evans City Elementary and Middle School Parent Teacher Organization's craft show to be held Oct. 21.The show is open to crafters selling handmade crafts only.For information or reservations, contact Cheryl Ferraro at 724-473-9254 or clferraro@gmail.com.
FREEPORT — A community yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 22.The Freeport Renaissance Association will distribute balloons to participating families Monday through July 22.To request balloons, contact Sue Hunter at 724-295-2041.Senior driving class planned at BMHButler Memorial Hospital will host a Seniors for Safe Driving program from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Thursday.Cost is $12 and participants will receive a discount on automobile insurance upon completion of the course.For information or to register, call 800-559-4880 or visit www.sfsd-pa.com.
ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Historical Society will open its annual Local Artists Show and Sale July 20 through 22 at the Buhl House, 221 S. Main St.The show will open at 10 a.m. July 20 and the display will be available for viewing through August.
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.
