The Butler Eagle will run a listing of engagement announcements on Valentine's Day.

To have an engagement published on that day, a completed engagement form, photo and payment are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The requested date of publication should be noted on the form.

Forms are available at the Butler Eagle office, 114 W. Diamond St., or on the Focus page at www.butlereagle.com.

For information, call 724-282-8000, Ext. 253.

The Butler Public Library will offer a 12-week session of preschool story time for children ages 3 to 6 beginning Thursday.Half-hour sessions will include stories, finger plays, games and crafts.Sessions for 3-year-olds will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Children ages 4 to 6 will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays or 10:30 a.m. Fridays.For information or to register, call 724-287-1715, Ext. 717, or e-mail lcampbell@bcfls.org.

The Butler Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will offer singing valentines by barbershop quartets on Feb. 12 to 14.Cost is $35 and includes a card, balloon and surprise gift.For information or to order a valentine, call 724-772-3806, 724-898-3114 or 724-287-0183.

PENN TOWNSHIP - The Nixon Preschool in the education building of Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road, will host an open house from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13.Registration for fall 2005 will be open for children ages 3 to 5.For information, call 724-586-2015.

The following events are planned in celebration of Valentine's Day:Dinner and dance, 7 p.m., Feb. 12, Herman Fire Hall, Herman. Cost $20 per person presale or $25 at the door. Participants should take their own beverages.For tickets, call 724-287-2129 or 724-285-3285. Proceeds benefit St. Mary's School.Valentine's dinner, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., Feb. 12, Centennial Hall, Main and State streets, Saxonburg. Cost is $10 per person. Child care available for children age 7 and younger.For tickets, call 724-352-2333. Proceeds benefit the youth groups at St. Luke's Lutheran Church.Valentine's dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Valencia Methodist Church, 66 Almira St., Valencia. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children age 12 and younger.

PROSPECT - Vendors are now being sought for a tack swap, flea market and auction on March 12 and 13 at the Prospect Fire Hall.The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12 and noon to 4 p.m. March 13. An auction will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. March 12.For information or to request vendor space, call 724-482-4293.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.