CRANBERRY TWP — Tickets are now available for the Cranberry Women's Club's third annual Christmas House Tour to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4.

Tickets are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance.

For more information or tickets, call 724-935-0901.

MARS — Mars Public Library will kick-off the holiday season with a Gingerbread House contest. Entries will be accepted Nov. 28 through Dec. 5.Division levels are: adult, 16 years and older; youth, 7 to 15 years; and group, two or more members.Entries in each division will be judged on the basis of originality, creativity and overall appearance. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded.Contest rules are available at the library at 107 Grand Ave., or by calling 724-625-9048.

ZELIENOPLE — Tickets are still available for the Zelienople Historical Society's Annual Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 3.Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 23 at the Passavant House, 243 S. Main St.

ZELIENOPLE — Vendors are being sought for a craft show to be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at Passavant Retirement Center, 401 S. Main St.Cost is $10 per table. For more information, call Charlene Nagle at 724-452-5400, Ext. 4515.

SAXONBURG — Saxonburg's annual Christmas Light-Up Night and Parade will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday on Main Street and in Roebling Park.The parade will begin at 7 p.m. Following the parade, a live Nativity will be held in the park, strolling carolers will perform, and Santa with cookies will be available at the Saxonburg Library.Horse and buggy rides will also be available.For information, visit www.saxonburgareabusiness.com or call Joyce Hutterer at 724-295-9090.

The Mental Health Association in Butler County will begin its annual Operation Reindeer program to provide gifts for its consumers in the county and patients at Torrance State Hospital.Wrapped gifts including hygiene items, puzzles, games, clothing, batteries and snack foods are recommended. For a complete list of requested gifts, call Pam Hinchberger at 724-287-3380.Donations can be taken to the Mental Health Association office, 140 N. Elm St. Butler, by Dec. 8. Gifts will be distributed during a Christmas party on Dec. 10.

NEW KENSINGTON — The Alle-Kiski Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees will host a Christmas luncheon at 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at the Clarion Hotel.Participants should take food items for local food banks.Cost is $14 per person and reservations must be received by Nov. 25.Payment should be sent to Angie DeSantis, 120 Virginia Ave., Vandergrift, PA 15690.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fundraising 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.