Hospice volunteer training will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 in Lower Burrell and Nov. 16 in Grove City. The sessions will equip volunteers to offer companionship to terminally ill patients.

To register and for more information, call Cassie Naron at 877-862-6659, Ext. 502.

MARS — A free presentation on Thailand will be offered at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Mars Public Library, 107 Grand Ave.Linda Jansen will host the program.For more information, call 724-625-9048.

KARNS CITY — The Karns City High School Class of 1990 will host a reunion Nov. 26. The following classmates are still being sought:Betsy Barger, Shanna Russo, Fran Sullivan, Sandy Spiker, Keith Scott, Raymond Halstead, Joan Reep and Shawn Nolan.Send or request more information by e-mailing KarnsCity1990@hotmail.com.

CHICORA — The annual Christmas in Chicora community-wide open house event is set for Nov. 18 and 19.Businesses or residents planning to participate should call Deana at 724-445-3799 or Kelly at 724-445-7257.

GIBSONIA — Presents for Patients, a program that matches nursing home patients and assisted living residents with a holiday gift and visit, will kick off Friday with a breakfast event at The Washington Place, 5847 Meridian Road.Breakfast will be served at 8:15 a.m. with speakers to follow.The program is operated as a community outreach by St. Barnabas Charities on Meridian Road.Those interested in learning more about the program are invited to attend the free event.For more information, call 724-443-0011.

The Butler After Five club will host a dinner event beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Atrium, Route 422, Franklin Township.The annual dinner will include live and silent auctions, a bake sale, a floral demonstration and a speaker and vocalist.Cost is $12. Reservations are necessary.Call Janie at 724-482-4700 or send an e-mail to jgm42@earthlink.net.

The Butler County Memorial Hospital Nurse's Alumni will hold a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the hospital.The program will include music by Swingstations. Participants should take items for the Caring Angel Baby/Toddler Basket.The event is open to all nurses. For more information, call 724-283-2030.

SAXONBURG — A candlelight vigil and honor and memory of those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Outlook Pointe at Saxonburg, 100 Bella Court.For more information, call 724-352-2827.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.