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FRANKLIN TWP — The Mount Chestnut Christian Preschool, West Old Route 422, is now accepting applications for the 2006-07 school year.
For information or to request an application, call the office at 724-287-7601 or the preschool secretary at 724-285-5856.
CRANBERRY TWP — Commonwealth Adoptions International will provide an international adoption seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 10 at its Northeast Regional Office, 215 Executive Drive, Suite 302.The seminar will focus on the international adoption process and will include stories of successful adoptions.For information or to register, call 724-772-8190.
SLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team is now accepting reservations for its Installation Dinner to be held Jan. 21 at the Slippery Rock Fire Hall.A social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. Dancing to music by Blue Knight will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight.Reservations are due Jan. 10 by contacting Sue McGill at 724-458-6392 or jsmcgill@zoominternet.net; Puddie Taggart at 724-794-8371 or Puddie52@zoominternet.net; or Cassi Pridemore at 7240-421-7420 or SRFireChic3352@zoominternet.net.
SLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation will host Kiddie Craft Classes from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays from beginning this week and continuing through Jan. 26.Each class will include crafts, reading, dancing, singing and games.Cost is $15 for each child. To register, call 724-794-8180.
GROVE CITY — Grove City Library will hold a Nate the Great special event beginning at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6 for children in first through third grades.Participants will solve a mystery alongside Nate, a sleuth in children's fiction. The evening will include riddles, stories, mystery solving, crafts and refreshments.Registration is due Wednesday by calling Heather Baker at 724-458-7320 or signing up at the library.
FREEPORT — The Freeport Cheerleading Boosters will host a Mini-Cheer Camp from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 7.Open to children in pre-kindergarten through grade 8, the session will be led by the Freeport High School Cheerleaders.Cost is $20 and includes instruction, a T-shirt, a yellowjacket tattoo and admission to an upcoming basketball game where camp participants will cheer.Registration will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the high school auditorium. For more information, call Anne Blythe at 724-295-5245.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.