The Butler Outdoor Club and Butler Township will host a Groundhog Day event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Butler Township Park, South Duffy Road.

The event will include a potluck luncheon at noon, indoor and outdoor activities for adults and children and the annual groundhog hunt.

The Ohio Valley chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology will also have display tables.

The event is free and open to the public. For information, call 724-285-5618.

A book fair will be held Friday through Tuesday in the library of St. Wendelin School, 211 St. Wendelin Road.The fair will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, and from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.For information, contact the school office at 724-285-4986.

SLIPPERY ROCK - Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation will host a winter carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the park.The event will include indoor and outdoor activities including an ice cream eating contest, crafts and games.Registration for the event is required. For information, call the Parks and Recreation office at 724-794-8181 or 724-794-8180.

SLIPPERY ROCK - A new club for mothers will begin at 10 a.m. Feb. 3 at the Slippery Rock United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin St.Mom's Club meetings will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Childcare will be available during each meeting.For information, call 724-615-1431.

SAXONBURG - Reservations are currently being accepted for a Saxonburg Sweethart Charity Gala to be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 12 at Conley Resort, Route 8, Penn Township.The semi-formal event will include dinner and dancing, with proceeds benefitting the Kids Zone Playground Project in Alameda Park.Tickets are $45 per person and reservations are due Feb. 4. For information, call 724-352-5020 or visit www.saxonburgareabusiness.com.Reservations and payments can also be sent to Sweetheart Charity Gala, Attention Ron Jones, P.O. Box 365, Saxonburg, PA 16056. Checks can be made payable to the Saxonburg Area Business Association or to the Butler A.M. Rotary.

FRANKLIN PARK - The youth group of St. Brendan's Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Road, will host a chili sale on Feb. 5.Chili with red beans and beef will be sold for $6 a quart and white chicken chili will be sold for $8 a quart.Orders must be placed by Feb. 2 by calling 412-364-5974. Pick up will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 5.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.