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The Butler Lions Club is now selling the 2007 Pittsburgh Enjoy Book, which features more than 1,000 coupons for restaurants, theaters, golf courses and supermarkets in the region.
Books will be sold for $25 each and are available by contacting club members or by calling the Butler Blind Association at 724-287-4059 or Bob Noah at 724-586-7177.
Discounts in the book are valid through Nov. 2007.
SLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock Community Nursery School at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 877 Franklin Road, is now accepting registration for the 2006-07 school year.Classes are available Tuesday and Thursday mornings for 3- and 4-year-olds. A pre-kindergarten class is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.For information, call 724-794-8622.
BUTLER TWP — St. John Byzantine Catholic Church will host a Summer Fun Fest from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at Butler Township Park, Duffy Road.Food will be available for purchase and the event will include music and games.For information, call 724-287-5000.
PROSPECT — The VNAHospice is now accepting registrations for Camp Connections, a bereavement camp for children and adolescents ages 5 to 15 and their families.The camp is open to participants who have lost a loved one at least four months up to five years ago.The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 at Camp Lutherlyn. Admission is free. To register, call 724-431-3520.
SAXONBURG — Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church will host a peach festival from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the church social hall, 390 Frazier Road.The event will feature entertainment from 5 to 6 p.m. and a hymn sing from 6 to 7 p.m.Food and peach desserts will be sold. Takeouts are available.For information, contact the church at 724-352-2400.Proceeds benefit the Brothers and Sisters in Christ youth group.
BRADYS BEND — The Young at Hearts Club of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church is sponsoring a trip Oct. 25 through 27 to Atlantic City.The trip is open to the public. Reservations and payment are due Sept. 22.The club is also planning a trip to Pittsburgh on Dec. 8 for a Doo Wop show, and a cruise on May 11.For information, prices or reservations, contact Toots Miller at 724-526-5346 or P.O. Box 177, East Brady, PA 16028.The Young at Hearts Club is open to area residents age 55 and older. The club meets at noon the third Wednesday of each month at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.
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.
