The Butler County Dairy Promotion Committee is now seeking candidates for the 2006 Butler County dairy princess, alternate princess, dairy maid, dairy miss and lil' miss titles.

Interested candidates ages 7 to 21 should send a name, date of birth, address, phone number and e-mail address to Bonnie DeHart, 205 Kaufman Road, Evans City, PA 16033, by April 1.

Applications are now being accepted for a canine fashion show to be held from 2 to 5 p.m. April 30 at the Art Center, South Main Street.All dogs must have updated vaccines and be accompanied by an escort.Dogs must be on a leash and show no aggression.Cost is $5 per participating dog. Applications are due April 21.For information or an entry form, call 724-283-6922, e-mail aabc_exhibit@earthlink.net or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to The Art Center, 344 S. Main St., P.O. Box 245, Butler, PA16003.

SAXONBURG — Adriver safety training program will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Outlook Pointe, 100 Bella Court.Cost is $10 per person and participants will receive a discount on automobile insurance.To register, call 724-352-2827.

BUFFALO TWP — The Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company has begun its 2006 fund drive.Requests for donations were mailed to residents, businesses and property owners within the company's service area.Those who did not receive a mailing can send donations to Buffalo Township VFC, P.O. Box 155, Sarver, PA16055.

FREEPORT — The Freeport Library will host a garage, used book and bake sale from 8 am. to 2 p.m. April 1.Refreshments will be available for purchase. For information, call 724-295-3616.Preservation fund seeks volunteersThe Moraine Preservation Fund is seeking volunteers to assist with its Native Plant Trail program and to serve as captains and mates aboard the Nautical Nature.For information, call 724-368-9185.

GIBSONIA — St. Barnabas Charities is now seeking donations for its annual treasure sale to be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19 in the field adjacent to the Washington Place, Meridian Road.Donations will be accepted Monday at St. Barnabas, 5867 Meridian Road. For information or to reserve a table, call 724-443-0800.

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.