The Associated Artists of Butler County will begin its after-school arts program for students ages 6 to 18 beginning Feb. 4 at the AABC Art Center, 344 S. Main St.

After-school and Saturday classes include painting, drawing, ceramics, creative writing, jewelry, kite making, photography, sculpture, cartooning, flip book animation, yoga, card creations, fashion design, weaving and pastels.

A portfolio-building workshop will be held for high school students pursuing careers in the art industry.

Adult classes in darkroom photography, watercolor painting, yoga and creative writing are also available.

For information about AABC programs at the Art Center, call 724-283-6922.

Information about Butler County Community College classes offered at the Art Center is available in the college's course catalog.

As a part of its God's Closet ministry, the Church of the Word International in Butler will host a free clothing giveaway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at 6 South St.The event is open to anyone in need of free clothing. For information about the event or to donate clothing, call 724-290-5903.

The VFW Post 249 Auxiliary will host a Christmas in February tureen dinner for its members and their guests at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at the post home, 429 W. Jefferson St.Members may take one guest and should take a tureen. Meat and table service will be provided.For reservations, call 724-287-1553 by Feb. 10.

EVANS CITY - A dance for students in fourth, fifth and sixth grade will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Evans City Fire Hall, 124 N. Jackson Street.Cost is $5 for admission, and proceeds benefit the Evans City Volunteer Fire Department.

HARMONY - A flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Harmony Museum's Stewart Hall, Mercer St.A set-up time for vendors will be held on Feb. 4.For information or to reserve a table, call the museum at 724-452-5860.

PITTSBURGH - Free tax preparation assistance for senior citizens will be available by appointment on Mondays and Tuesdays between Feb. 7 and April 12 at the district office of state Sen. Jane Orie, R-40th, La Casa Blanca Building, Suite 105, 9400 McKnight Road.For appointments, contact legislative assistant Christine Bahr at 412-630-9466.Blank tax forms are also available at the municipal buildings in Penn, Middlesex, West Deer, Buffalo and Clinton townships.

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.