The Maridon Museum, North McKean Street, will be closed Monday through July 27 and July 30 to Aug. 3 due to construction.

The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays during the construction period. Regular hours resume Aug. 7.

BOYERS — The Epiphany Church of the St. Alphonsus Parish in Boyers will hold its annual summer festival Aug. 4 at the church's grounds, off Route 208 North.The festivities include a spaghetti or roast beef dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for youth and free for children younger than 5.Evening events include games, bingo, a $10,000 raffle and fireworks at 10:30 p.m.For information, call the Rev. Richard Thompson at 724-791-2393 or visit www.geocities.com/boyersfestival.

MARS — The new Mars Public Library book club, "Martians Love To Read Too," will hold its first discussion at 7 p.m. Sept. 12.The discussion, led by library staff member Gloria Utz, will be about the New York Times Bestseller "Water For Elephants" by Sara Gruen. Light refreshments will be served.Information and registration is available at the library or by calling 724-625-9048.

WEST SUNBURY — Quilters are needed for a quilt and wall hanging show to be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at the West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St.Interested quilters should contact Sue Carothers at 724-637-2312. The event is sponsored by the Moniteau Quilt Group and will be held in conjunction with the church's peach festival.

FOXBURG — Reservations are now being accepted for a tour of the RiverStone Farm, formerly the Fox Estate.The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. July 28 and will include a tour of the home and grounds, owned by Dr. Arthur and Patricia Steffee. Light refreshments will be served.Cost is $40, and proceeds benefit the Foxburg Free Library. For details, call 724-659-3431.

The Foundation for Intercultural Travel is seeking host families for international students, ages 15 to 18, who will be studying in local schools.Students arrive about one-week before the start of school and will stay for one semester or the full academic year.All participants speak English and bring their own spending money and medical insurance.For information, call 877-439-7862.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.