The Associated Artists of Butler County is looking for artists to participate in its holiday show and sale.

The show will open Nov. 19. Work in all fine art media is eligible. All work must be original.

Entry forms may be picked up at the center, 344 S. Main St.

Deadline for entry is Nov. 10.

For information, call 724-283-6922.

The youth ministry and men's club at St. Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church in Cranberry Township will host a Night at the Races beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday.The event will beheld in Oldenski Hall at the church on Rochester Road.Cost of $5 includes snacks, beer and 10 races to wager on. Knowledge of horse racing is not required. All bets are $2.Horses can be purchased in advance and winners do not have to present.For information, to purchase a horse or to make a group reservation, call Bill at 724-776-1141 or Jack at 724-776-6960.

The Butler Public Library will offer a Nursery Rhyme Time from 10 to 10:20 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 1.To register, call 724-287-1715 or e-mail lcampbell@bcfls.org.

The following sales and auctions are planned this weekend.Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.Christmas craft show, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Cabot Methodist Church, 501 Winfield Road, Cabot.Winter Wonderland Auction, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Butler Catholic School, 515 E. Locust St. Donation: $5. Information: 724-285-4276.Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Harrisville fire hall, Route 8, Harrisville.Indoor flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 234 E. North St., Butler.

ZELIENOPLE - The Zelienople Historical Society will sell tickets for its annual Christmas Home Tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Passavant House, 243 S. Main St.Cost is $20 for each ticket and the tour will be held Dec. 4. The self-driven tour will begin at 9 a.m. and a luncheon will be served.For information, call the historical society at 724-452-9457.

EVANS CITY - The Evans City Volunteer Fire Department will host a dance for students in grades four to six from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at the fire hall.Admission is $5.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP - The After Baby Comes mothers' group of Cranberry Township will host its annual Night of Auctions at 7 p.m. Friday in Oldenski Hall at St. Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church, Rochester Road.For information, visit www.abcmoms.com.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.