Sandy Marwick is the new editor for the Focus Department of the Butler Eagle.

She has worked for the newspaper for four years. She was a copy editor for three years and a reporter in the paper's Slippery Rock bureau for one year.

The rural Grove City resident replaces Karen Schaffner, who has moved to Arizona.

Butler Meals on Wheels will host a volunteer appreciation and 35th anniversary dinner on Nov. 17.The event is open to past and present volunteers and staff. For information, call 724-285-3815 by Friday.

The Butler County Historical Society will host its annual Art Auction Gala Thursday at the Butler Country Club.A wine and cheese preview will begin at 6:30 p.m. and an auction will begin at 7 p.m.Tickets are $15 and are available at the Historical Society or at the door. For more information, call 724-283-8116.

The Butler County Genealogical Society will host a "Beginning Your Family History" workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 6 at the Butler Area Public Library.Cost is $5 for non-members or free for members.

RIMERSBURG - The Rimersburg "A Christmas Present" craft show will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Nov. 6 and from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 7.The show will include 23 sites around Rimersburg. For information, visit www.butlerwebs.com/rimersburg/achristmaspresent.htm.

The following Christmas auctions are being planned:Penn Christian Academy Christmas Auction, preview, dinner and refreshments, 5:30 p.m.; auction, 6:30 p.m.; Friday; 199 W. Airport Road. Information: 724-586-5200.Bob & Bob Christmas Auction, 6 p.m., Nov. 6, Bruin Fire Hall, 100 Firehouse Drive, Bruin. Food available. Information: www.bruinvfd.com or Terry Sweeney, 724-753-2000.

WEST SUNBURY - The Moniteau High School Warrior Marching Band will host a free stadium review concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the high school auditorium, Route 308.

KARNS CITY - The Karns City High School Drama Club will present an all-school variety show at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Cost is $7 at the door or $6 presale.The club will also host a theater workshop for students in kindergarten through grade 6 from 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Nov. 20.Registration for the workshop is $22 and will be accepted no later than Thursday.For information or tickets for these events, call Beth Ackelson at Karns City High School, 724-756-2030.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.