Meeting
• Mercer County Korean War Veterans meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Wheatland American Legion 432. All veterans who served during the war and served in Korea since are welcome.
Kids stuff
• Boys in kindergarten through fifth grade can join Cub Scouts, where they learn new things, make new friends and have fun, while learning citizenship, honesty, responsibility, respect and more.
Info: 724-347-3598 or www.hermitagepack5.com
• Buhl Community Recreation Center, Sharon, holds registration for tot swim lessons from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 27 and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28. Classes will be held once a week for eight weeks, beginning Sept. 3.
Class schedule: Water Babies, 6 months to 2è years; Tiny Tots, 2è to 5 years; Mini Novice, 3 to 5 years; Mini Survival, 3 to 5 years; and Advance Tots, 3 to 5 years.
Fees range from $38 to $40 for the sessions, except Advanced Tots, which requires an annual club membership, plus $10.
Instructor will be Maureen Hobson.
For class times or info: 724-981-3700.
Special event
• A block party is set for noon to 5 p.m. Friday at the Prince of Peace Center, 502 Darr Ave., Farrell.
Join the summer meal, end-of-the-year party. All children and their parents are invited. There will be food, games, music and more.
Register at Prince of Peace.
Info: 724-346-5777.
Classes
• Shenango Valley Senior Community Center offers these classes beginning in September:
– Computer classes with veteran teacher Chuck Roberts. Cost for 8 classes is $30 . Beginner and intermediate levels available.
– Water color classes with Marge Gasparich will be held on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 9 and continue through Sept. 30. Cost is $10 per two- hour class or $35 for four classes.
Registration: 724-981-7950.
Fundraiser
• The Lyons Den Rescue Inc. will present its Sixth Annual Canine Carnival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6 at Grove City Memorial Park.
Events include a rabies clinic, toenail trim and nail painting booth, games for dogs, demonstrations for dog agility, search and rescue, sled dog and obedience groups, an adoption showcase and a pet parade complete with prizes. Many animal product vendors and additional animal rescue groups will be on hand.
Lunch and snack items will be available for purchase.
Proceeds benefit the animals at the Lyons Den Rescue, Inc. which saves the lives of hundreds of animals each year. A “no kill” shelter, The Lyons Den Rescue’s mission is to help care for abused, abandoned and neglected animals. Lyons Rescue provides medical treatment and behavioral training as needed to these animals with the ultimate goal of placing each one in a loving home.
Info or to volunteer: 724--458-0752.
