It's growing season, and the Eagle is wondering how readers ward off insects, rabbits, raccoons and other pests that invade local gardens.

To share your strategies, call the Focus department at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252.

The Moniteau High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 30-year reunion on Aug. 20 with a cookout at the home of Marsha Colosimo.Participants should take a dish to share. Refreshments will be provided.For information or directions, call Colosimo at 724-637-3244 or Esther Voelker at 724-290-1488.

MUDDYC REEK TWP - Moraine State Park will host a "Leave No Trace, Essentials for Day Hiking" program from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the bicycle rental area on the North Shore.The event will include a talk and guided walk focusing on safety, environmental ethics and responsible recreation.For information, call the park at 724-368-8811 or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/moraine.aspx.

CRANBERRY TWP - Registration is under way for the fourth annual Race for Virginia and Friends 5K Run/Walk to be held July 4 at Cranberry Community Park. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m.Packets can be picked up from 4 to 7 p.m. July 3 at the Jaycees Shelter in the Cranberry Township Community Park. On race day the packets can be picked up between 6:45 and 7:15 a.m.Parking will be available near the start/finish line of the race off of Progress Avenue.Virginia's friend to be remembered this year is Alex Poust.To register online or to make a donation, visit raceforvirginia.org or call 724-772-7429.

HARMONY - The Diabetes Association will host its annual Tour de Cure bike ride Saturday at Seneca Valley High School to benefit diabetes research.The event will include rides of 10 to 100 miles.To register, visit www.diabetes.org/tour or call 888-DIABETES. Cost is $25 per participant.For information, contact the association at 412-824-1181.

Grove City AARP Chapter 3423 will hold the following bus tours for the year 2005:Sept. 21, Paschke's Chrysanthum Farm, Northeast, and Seneca Allegheny Casino, Salamanca, NY. Cost is $22 for the bus only. Meals are not included.Nov. 12, Capitol Music Hall, Wheeling, W.Va., and Oglebay Festival of Lights. Program: "The Oak Ridge Boys" and supper at Mehlman's Cafeteria. Cost is $46. Price does not include cost of meal.Dec. 7, Riverside Dinner Theater, Cambridge Springs. Program: "Riverside Christmas." Cost: $52.For information and reservations, call Georgia McIntire at 724-458-5032 or Margaret Alberth at 724-458-7536.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.