The Butler Lions Club will begin its annual Christmas tree sale at noon Saturday at the Butler High School Stadium.

The sale will continue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, from 5 to 8 p.m. weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays until all trees are sold.

The Mental Health Association of Butler County is currently collecting gifts for former Torrance State Hospital patients now residing in Butler County who are not near friends and family.Gift lists are available at the association office, 140 N. Elm St., and donations are due by Dec. 14.For information, call Barb Eckels at 724-287-6844.

RENFREW - The Butler County Humane Society will host its annual Christmas Open House and pictures with Santa from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the shelter, 1015 Evans City Road.The event will include refreshments, crafts, a Chinese auction and a tour of the facility. Photos with Santa will begin at 1:30 p.m.For information, call 724-789-1150.

Preparing annual holiday feasts often brings back memories of past celebrations.Do you have a particular holiday recipe that reminds you of years past? If you would like to share your recipe, along with a memory or two, send it to the Focus Department, P.O. Box 271, Butler PA 16003 or by e-mail at focus@butlereagle.com.For information, call 724-282-8000, Ext. 253.

ZELIENOPLE - The Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople will host its annual light up night beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday at the facility, 401 S. Main St.The event will include a living Nativity, a model railroad display, local musicians, carriage rides, activities for children and craft and bake sales.For information, call 724-452-1620.

ZELIENOPLE - Tickets are now available for the Zelienople Historical Society's annual Christmas Home Tour, which will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Park United Presbyterian Church.Cost is $20 for the self-driven tour and includes a mid-day luncheon, door prizes and entertainment.For reservations, call or visit the Passavant House, 243 S. Main St., 724-452-9457, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. today through Friday.

ALLISON PARK - The Pittsburgh North People for Peace will host the forum, "What We Should Know About the Patriot Act" from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd.The event will begin with a presentation, followed by questions and discussion.For information, call 412-367-0383.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.