As part of its Outdoor Discovery Program, the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will host Karen Cooper, a ceramic artist who will share the Navajo history and tradition of horsehair art.

The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Carousel Shelter at Alameda Park.

The YWCA of Butler, 120 W. Cunningham St., will host a Granny's Attic Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.The sale will feature clothing, furniture, dishes, toys and miscellaneous items. Donations for the sale can be left in the YWCA lobby.

The Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education will host a motorcycle ride on Aug. 7 to benefit the Mechling/Shakley Veterans Center.Registration will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Diamond Park. Cost is $10 for individuals or $15 for couples.The ride will end at the veterans center, Route 268, Cowansville. Dinner and refreshments will be served. The event will include door prizes and raffles. Alcohol is not permitted at the center.For information or directions, call 724-285-5260.

SAXONBURG - The Animal Partners of Butler County will host a rabies clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 at Knoch Middle School, Knoch School Road.Cost is $6 per animal and all dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers.

JEFFERSON TWP - Th SEBCO Pool in Laura Doerr Park, off Hannahstown Road, will host a family pool party from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 6.The event will feature music by The Businessmen and the Down to Business Hours.Cost is $10 for individuals or $25 for a family. For information, call 724-352-3213.A rain date has been set from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7.

FREEPORT - Freeport Peace Links will host its annual Lanterns of Hope for World Peace festival form 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7 at Riverside Park.Paper lanterns will be floated on the Allegheny River at dusk in memory of those who lost their lives in war.The event will feature music, a speaker, face painting, refreshments and activities for children. For information, call 724-24-7979 or 724-295-2948.

PERRY TWP, Clarion County - A reunion will be held at noon Aug. 6 at the Perry Township Community Building for former students of all Perry Township elementary schools.Participants should take a well-filled picnic basket.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.