BRADY TOWNSHIP — Members and friends of St. John's United Methodist Church, 244 Halston Road, will honor an Eagle Scout's project with a fall festival and dedication ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Tyler Rock, 15, of Boy Scout Troop 31 renovated the picnic pavilion at the church in memory of his grandfather, the late William Rock, a longtime church member and official.

The festival will feature hay rides and other activities in addition to Rock's dedication.

Rock, who is the son of James and Diane Rock of West Sunbury, is a sophomore at Moniteau High School.

COWANSVILLE, Armstrong County — Home Depot has partnered with the Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center for a makeover remodeling project at the facility on Route 268.The work is expected to start about 8 a.m. Saturday.More than 100 employee volunteers from the 16 Pittsburgh and Butler area Home Depot stores supported by contractors will do the work, which is expected to take one day to complete.

RENFREW — Life Line stroke and osteoporosis screenings, sponsored by Butler Health System, will be at Camp Redwing, 103 Rader School Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 28.All five screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete.To schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Walk-ins also will be accepted.There is a fee for the screenings, which can be given individually or in a package.

JEFFERSON TWP — Born Oct. 18, 1905, Concordia at Cabot resident Lucille Treccase now is just days away from celebrating her 109th birthday.Born Lucille Kelly in Foxburg, she worked as a secretary at the Standard Steel Car Co. Her late husband, Joseph P. Trecasse, served in the Army during both world wars.Before moving to Concordia Lutheran Ministries in 2008, she lived in Glenshaw. She is a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.When asked what the secret was to her longevity, Treccase answered, “I've never smoked a day in my life.”

CRANBERRY TWP — Improvement work on northbound Interstate 79 has moved into Butler County, the state Department of Transportation announced.The $7.71 million resurfacing work in Marshall Township, Allegheny County, has been expanded to include the northbound lanes between the Allegheny County line and the Route 228 Cranberry/Mars (Exit 78) interchange.Northbound work in this section will occur according to this schedule:• Traffic will be reduced to a single lane Monday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.• Traffic will be reduced to a single lane Friday nights from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m.• Traffic will be reduced to a single lane Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.• Traffic will be reduced to two lanes Saturday and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.No work will occur in the southbound lanes. Work will continue through Nov. 14.

CRANBERRY TWP — Law enforcement agencies are banding together to hold a Zumbathon to benefit the Pennsylvania branch of the Special Olympics.It will be at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 25.Kelly Wesolosky, a committee member for the Law Enforcement for Special Olympics Western PA group, said it will feature a combination of Pilates and yoga, or Piyo.The event will be led by six instructors from the township parks and recreation department and Special Olympics athletes.Wesolosky said there is a suggested donation fee of $10 which will buy one entry ticket and two tickets for door prizes.She said 83 percent of every $1 spent goes to helping Special Olympics athletes and their families through trainings and sports competitions.Anyone interested in learning more or registering for the event can visit www.eventbrite.com and search for “Zumbathon with Piyo for Special Olympics Pa.”People can also e-mail Wesolosky at kochamba19@gmail.com.

HARRISBURG — Several recreation projects in the Butler County region will get state grants.Clay Township will receive $40,000 for development of the Clay Township Community Park. The work will include construction of a pavilion, installation of utilities, ADA access and landscaping.The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will get $170,900 to buy 38 acres along Miller Road in Slippery Rock Township for wetlands and habitat protection and passive recreation.The Allegheny Valley Land Trust will receive $500,000 for the development of the Redbank Valley Trail in Porter Township, Clarion County. The work includes rehabilitation of the Climax Tunnel, construction of a trailhead at the western side of the tunnel, construction of 2.3 miles of trail from the trailhead to St. Charles Road, ADA access, and landscaping.The grants were announced by state Sen. Scott Hutchinson, R-21st.