The Butler Public Library group will host a book discussion group for girls ages 10 to 14 and their mothers.

The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the book "Lily's Crossing" by Patricia Reilly Giff.

To register, e-mail lcampbell@bcfls.org or call 724-287-1715, Ext. 717.

CENTER TWP - A dance will be held Saturday to benefit the family of Chris Kuhn Montgomery, whose home was recently damaged by a fire.The event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Unionville Fire Hall, Route 8 and Mahood Road. Tickets are $10 and include a pig roast dinner and beverages.For more information, call 724-482-2936 or 724-679-2160.Donations for the family are being accepted at the Citizen's National Bank in Clearview Mall.

The Story Fun program for children age 10 and younger continues this week at the Butler Public Library, North McKean Street.Sessions are held at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month and will continue through Dec. 27.Each free session includes stories, crafts and snacks. Participants will also receive a free book to take home.The program is sponsored by the Butler County Children's Center, the Even Start Family Literacy program, the Butler Public Library and North Trails.

The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will host a Doggie Paddle Pool Party from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Alameda Park pool.Admission is $4 and all dogs must be on a leash when not in the pool. Owners should take a current license, proof of vaccinations and bags to clean up after their own dog.For information, call 724-284-5383.

A Kid's Day of America health, safety, fitness and environment awareness fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Emily Brittain Elementary School, North Washington Street.The event is sponsored by Discover Chiropractic in Butler. For information or to donate a door prize, call 724-287-1111.

SLIPPERY ROCK - A flea market and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday off Kiester Road and Route 173, coinciding with the Slippery Rock Heritage Festival.

MARS - The Mars Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., has set its story times for fall. Sessions begin Tuesday and Wednesday.Story hours for children ages 3 to 6 will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 25 or from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 26.Story time for children younger than 3 will be held from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 25.To register, call the library at 724-625-9048.

NEW CASTLE - The City Rescue Mission, 319 Croton Ave., will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.Refreshements will be available and lunch will be served at noon.For more information or directons, call 724-652-4321, or visit www.cityrescuemission.org.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fundraising events, newly elected officers and other news from clubs and nonprofit 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.