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The United Commercial Travelers of America, Butler Council is sponsoring a safety poster contest for students age 18 and younger in public an private schools.A separate classification will be open to students in special education classrooms.The local competition will close on April 10, and winning posters will advance to a regional competition in May.For information, call Marilyn Stephenson at 724-287-7938.

LYNDORA - The Butler Blind Association will host a dinner and show featuring Chris Denem as Neil Diamond at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Vagabond Center, Lyn Mar Plaza.Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the Blind Association, 322 N. McKean St., Butler.Participants should take their own beverages.For information or to reserve tickets, call 724-287-4059 or 724-282-4232.

Lifesteps' Geriatric Adult Day Services in Butler will host its annual quilt show from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Lifesteps Center, 383 New Castle Road.Refreshments will be available and those attending can vote for their favorite quilt.

The Mars Backstop Club will host a Wings Bash Dance at 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Mars VFW Hall.The event will benefit the Mars Varsity Baseball Team.Included will be all-you-can-eat wings and beverage, a 50-50 raffle, Chinese auction and duck pond.Tickets cost $15 per person or $25 per couple. Tickets will be sold at the door or are available in advance by contacting Ed Lynch at 724-625-5511.

The Butler Outdoor Club and the Friends of Allegheny Wilderness will hold an overnight backpacking trip to the proposed Morrison Run Wilderness Area in the Allegheny National Forest on Feb. 19 and 20. The area is located along the Kinzua Bay arm of the Allegheny Resevoir in McKean and Warren counties.The trip will include an 11-mile winter hike. Participants should prepare for weather conditions.For more information, call 814-723-0620 or 724-657-9454.

SouthernCare is seeking Hearts of Hospice volunteers for patients in the Butler County area.For information or to volunteer, contact Pam Knight, volunteer coordinator, at 724-652-2934.

Vendors are now being sought for a spring and Easter craft show to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12 at St. Mary Parish Hall, 358 N. Jefferson St.Registration forms are available at the parish office by calling 724-548-7649.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.