Gifts made by hand can take time and supplies, yet no price can be put on the thoughtfulness.

The Eagle would like to publish handmade gift ideas and demonstrations, complicated or simple.

Those who would like to share their stories and expertise with readers can call 724-282-8000, Ext. 297.

BUTLER TWP — A Families Forever Seminar, hosted by Lifesteps and Family Services of Butler Memorial Hospital, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Lifesteps, 383 New Castle Road.The seminar will focus minimizing the effects of divorce on children.A program for children in grades one through six will be held simultaneously.Cost is $50 for adults and free for children. Childcare is available for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old.To register, call 724-283-1010.

CRANBERRY TWP — UPMC Passavant Cranberry will host the seminar, "Diabetes and Your Eyes" at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the LAS Senior Center in the Cranberry Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Road.The one-hour session will be presented by ophthalmologist Dr. Lisa Nath.For information, call Jean Wagner at 412-367-6643.

EVANS CITY — Buffo, "The World's Strongest Clown" will present a program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Evans City Library, 204 S. Jackson St.The event is open to children of all ages and registration is required. To register, call 724-538-8695.

Volunteers in the Butler and Slippery Rock areas are now needed for the AARP Tax-Aide program, which provides free tax counseling and preparation for elderly and low-income citizens.Training and materials will be provided. To volunteer, call Gary Rauschenberger at 724-283-7131 or visit www.aarp.org/taxaide.

The Butler County and Slippery Rock parks and recreation departments will sponsor a bus trip to the Holiday Pops show at Heinz Hall on Dec. 18.Busses will depart from Slippery Rock Park and at Alameda Park at 11 a.m.Cost is $55 per ticket and reservations can be made by calling 724-284-5383.

EVANS CITY — The Smiling Women Support Group for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer will show a breast cancer documentary and provide breast cancer information from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Clifford's Restaurant, Upper Harmony Road.For information, visit www.cliffordsrestaurant.com.

Family Pathways, 100 Brugh Ave., will host a "Sweet Rewards of Adoption" program from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 19.The event will include informational presentations on adoption, a pie social and a sundae bar.Participants will receive a free family portrait and raffles for family packages will be held.To attend, call 724-284-9440.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.