BUTLER TWP — The Butler County Amateur Radio Association will sponsor Tech Fest 2006 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Butler Township Park, 486 South Duffy Road.

The event will feature exhibits focused on amateur radios.

Food will be available. For information, call 724-968-3079.

ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople American Legion Post 474 will host a birthday party and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the post home, 308 W. New Castle St.The event is open to members and their guests. Dinner and dessert will be provided. Participants should take a covered dish to share.For reservations, call 724-452-4750.

First Baptist Christian School will host the second of two open houses from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the school, Main Street.The school offers enrollment from kindergarten through grade 12 and busing to area school districts is available. For more information, call 724-287-1188.

MUDDY CREEK TWP — The Moraine, McConnell's Mill and Jennings Commission will meet at 7 p.m. today at the regional park office at Moraine State Park.The meeting is open to anyone interested in supporting the parks. For information, call 724-368-8084.

EVANS CITY — The Evans City Volunteer Fire Department has planned the following dances:• A youth dance for students in grades four, five and six will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Admission is $5. For information, call 724-538-8114.• A St. Patrick's Day dance for adults 21 and older will be held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. Music will be provided by D.J. Jessica. Snacks and drink mixers will be provided. Participants should take their own beverages.Admission is $10. For tickets, call 724-538-8114 or 724-538-1160.The fire hall is located on North Jackson Street.

GIBSONIA — Bakerstown United Methodist Church will host its annual Chili Cookoff and Talent Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the church's fellowship hall, 5760 William Flinn Highway.Tickets are $5. Proceeds benefit the church's mission trip and disaster relief efforts.For information or to reserve tickets, call 724-443-3184 or send an e-mail to office@bakerstownumc. 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.