BUTLER TWP - The Butler office of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services will host its 2004 Choo Choo Chow Chow luncheon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Tanglewood Senior Center, 10 Austin Drive.

Cost of the luncheon is $5, and proceeds benefit the Children's Hospital Free Care Fund.

The event will include a gourmet lunch buffet, Chinese and silent auctions and a 2005 Saturn Vue giveaway.

For information or to donate, call 724-282-7903.

The Butler After-Five Women's club will host an It's that Wonderful Time of Year dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Butler YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St.The event will include a musical performance by John and Melody Hooks and the presentation "Life is What Happens When You Are Making Other Plans" by Janice Hetrick.Cost is $10 and reservations are due Friday. For reservations, call 724-282-4700.

Lifesteps will host Child Check developmental screenings for children age 5 and younger on the following dates.2 to 4 p.m., Monday, Saxonburg Memorial Church, Main Street, Saxonburg.9 a.m. to noon Dec. 20, Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Rochester Road, Cranberry Township.9 a.m. to noon Dec. 20, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicora Road, Chicora.9 a.m. to noon Dec. 21, Mars United Presbyterian Church, Crowe Ave., Mars.Appointments are recommended. Participants should plan 30 minutes for the screening and discussion of the results. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 724-283-2154, Ext. 313.

EAST BRADY - The East Brady Riverfest Queen Pageant Committee will host a Christmas Spectacular 6:45 p.m. Saturday and at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at the East Brady Community Center, Robinson Street.The event will feature the musical, "Santa's Holiday Hoedown," with a vocal prelude, both performed by local youth.Tickets are $5 and are available at the door, and proceeds will benefit the East Brady Riverfest Queen Pageant.

RIMERSBURG - The Union School District's elementary band and choirs will perform a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Union High School, Baker Street.Admission is free and donations of nonperishable food items will be accepted for area food banks.

SEWICKLEY - The Masonic Village at Sewickley, 1000 Masonic Drive, will host an open house tour beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday.The event will provide information on the accomodations available at the Village.For reservations, call 412-741-1400, Ext. 3530 by Friday.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.