The American Association of University Women is currently accepting donations for its annual book sale.

Collection barrels will be available through Sept. 11 at the Butler Public Library, the Butler YMCA, BiLo supermarket, Friedman's supermarkets on Brady Street and the Greater-Butler Mart and Giant Eagle stores at the Clearview Mall, Moraine Point Plaza and in Slippery Rock.

Donations of books, videos, CDs and DVDs are being sought. Encyclopedias, textbooks and magazines will not be accepted.

The Nurses Alumni organization of Butler Memorial Hospital will host its opening dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday in the private dining room at the hospital.The speaker for the event will be Bonnie Martin, a registered nurse from the Visiting Nurses Association, Western Pennsylvania. She will speak about home-med monitoring.The program is open to all nurses.

ZELIENOPLE - The following free programs are planned at Passavant Retirement Community's Scholl Auditorium, 401 S. Main St."A Divine Instrument of Military Locomotion: The Jeep," 10 a.m. Wednesday. The program will be presented by David Hallas. For information, call 724-452-5400."Culinary History of Popular Foods: 1986-1995," 3 p.m. Thursday. The presentation will cover the history of simple, healthy and fresh foods, including grilling. Reservations are required and space is limited. For registration, call 724-452-3585.

SLIPPERY ROCK - The Slippery Rock High School Class of 1990 is seeking the following classmates for its 15-year reunion to be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Prospect Fire Hall.David Albert, Paul Baker, Bill Brunken, Mary Charpentier, Kathy Cihonski, Lori Coates, Brian Codispot, Steve Cratty, James Crawford, Shawn Cypher, Daniel Davis, Jim Dinger, Randy Downing, Tanya Downs, Edmund Gaither, Cassandra Graham, Justin Graham, Gary Harmon, Shane Hartle, Liesl Hein, Kevin Hines, Doug Hoffman, Jim Hower, Beth Hunt, Tammy Knight, Kurt Larsen, Kathy Lutes, Jody Madison, Jolene Martin, Heidi McCandless, Bridget Moon, Shari Norris, Sandra Peterson, Jim Phillips, Ruth Podvasnik, Hewitt Pokorny, Carla Richards, Tammy Sberna, Greg Small, Larry Stalker, Todd Switzer, Nicole Thompson, Mike Uniatowski, Ruthie Updegraff, Cathy Vogan, Darla WeaverTo submit contact information, contact Eleana Stupak at 724-368-8941 or e_stupak@yahoo.com or Glee Jesteadt-Hart at 724-865-0019 or theharts_home@netzero.net.

CRANBERRY TWP - A question-and-answer session about natural pest control solutions will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Cranberry Township Library, 2525 Rochester Road.The program will be led by John "Trapper" Colombo. To register, call 724-776-9100.

The following fall craft shows are seeking vendors.Unionville Fire Hall Ladies Auxiliary Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15. Cost: $7 per table. For reservations, call 724-283-4151 by Oct. 1.Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church Ladies Guild Fall and Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29. Cost: $10 per table. For information, call Barb Krenitsky at 724-789-7751.The Women of Dutilh United Methodist Church craft show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15. Cost: $40 per table or $45 for tables with electricity. For information, call 724-453-1314 or 724-776-3874.

EVANS CITY - Registration for the Little Miss and Mr. Oktoberfest Contest is Sept. 10.The event, which will be Sept. 16 during the Evans City Oktoberfest, is open to residents of the immediate Evans City area ages 4 through 9 years old.For information, contact Pam at 724-538-8968Notices, 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.