A new support group for those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders will begin meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the office of the Pennsylvania Educational Network for Eating Disorders and the Eating Disorders Treatment Center, second floor, 357 N. Main St.

The group will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every other Monday.

For information or to register, call 412-214-7967.

SUMMIT TWP — The seminar "Protecting Kids Online" for parents and childcare providers will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the church hall at St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, 210 St. Wendelin Road.The program will focus on the benefits and risks involved with children using the Internet.Topics will include terminology, modes of communication, illegal uses of the Internet, rules for safe use and safeguarding children.For information or directions, call the St. Wendelin School office at 724-285-4986.

Help is available for Butler County residents who have questions about Medicare changes in 2006.Anyone having difficulty obtaining prescribed medications because of the new coverage can contact:Butler County's Area Agency on Aging at 724-282-3008 or 888-367-2434.Emily Smith at the Center for Community Resources at 724-431-0095.Beth Wilbert at Butler Memorial Hospital at 724-284-4894.

MARS — Mars High School Winterguard will host an evening of various performances Feb. 18.The event will feature Mars Middle School Winterguard and Mars High School's Colorguard and Percussion Section, as well as colorguards, baton units, dance teams and percussion groups from 30 schools from around the Pittsburgh area.Groups will include the East Butler Sparks, Deer Lakes Percussion, Seneca Valley Colorguard, Oliver Bears Dance Team, the Eclipse Majorettes and more. A complete list of event participants is available at www.trwea.com.For information and times, call Jen Remaley, band director, at 724-625-1581.

GIBSONIA — The annual Pennies for Patients campaign at St. Barnabas Health System will begin Feb. 8.Coins will be collected through May to assist low-income patients at St. Barnabas Nursing Home, Valencia Woods at St. Barnabas and The Arbors at St. Barnabas.To participate, call Debbie Panei, assistant director of development, at 724-444-5521.

PLAIN GROVE, Lawrence County — The Plain Grove Grange will host a public square and round dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Feb. 11 at the East Lawrence Elementary School, Plain Grove Road.Music will be provided by the band Country Tradition and the caller will be Bob Minor.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.