Registration is now being accepted for a free YWCA summer program, open to students completing grades 1 through 4.

The program will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 7 through July 28 at the Butler YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St.

To register, call the YWCA at 724-287-5709.

The Visiting Nurses Association of Western Pennsylvania is seeking volunteers to provide companionship to patients and families at the VNA Hospice.A free training program will be held on June 15. For more information or to participate, call 877-862-6659, Ext. 502.

CHERRY TWP - A Family Funfest will be held from noon to 4 p.m. June 4 at Moniteau High School, 1810 West Sunbury Road, to benefit the Butler County Bookmobile Program.The event will include crafts, games, prizes and food.

SLIPPERY ROCK - The new Slippery Rock Community Library, located in Slippery Rock Park, will open June 7.Hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays and 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays.

MARS - The Mars Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., Mars, is now accepting registration for its Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds summer reading program for children ages 6 and older.The program will open with a fencing demonstration at 2 p.m. June 6 and events will be held through Aug. 6.To register, call the library at 724-625-9048.

FREEPORT - The Freeport Sportsmen's Club will host its Youth Field Day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9 at the club, Horseshoe Drive.The free program will include compass reading, small bore rifle, trap shooting, trapping, archery and fishing events.The event is open to youth ages 9 to 17. To register, call 724-224-4937 or 724-224-1017.

The Council on International and Educational Exchange is seeking host families for high school students visiting from foreign countries.For more information, call 724-946-2721 or 800-369-4207.

ELLWOOD CITY - The Ellwood City AARP is planning the following vacation trips this fall:Panama Canal Cruise, Oct. 25 to Nov. 4. Cost: $1,689 per person in double occupancy rooms. Cost includes onboard meals, entertainment, airfare and taxes.New York City Christmas, Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. Cost: $489 per person in double occupancy rooms. Includes two breakfasts, two dinners, tickets to "Good Vibrations" musical, Rockettes show and World Yacht Tour.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.