MARS — Tam Jam 2007, a benefit for Tammy Kosich of Evans City who has been diagnosed with inoperable cancer, will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Mars V.F.W. on Mars-Valencia Road.

The event will include food, entertainment and a cash bar. Proceeds benefit the Tammy Kosich Fund.

For information, contact Sue Kniess at 412-585-7501, Mel Golden at 724-272-0726, Kate Herzog at 412-585-1666 or Terri Yochum at 724-816-9914.

Donations can be mailed to Tammy Kosich Fund, c/o Mars National Bank, P.O. Box 927, Mars, PA 16046, Attn:Vicki Sayti.

OAKLAND TWP — Elliott Acres Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center, 135 Center Drive, will host an open barn event from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday.The event will feature demonstrations of therapeutic riding techniques, games, food and a visit at 3 p.m. by Steely McBeam. The Oasis Praise Band will perform at 5:30 p.m. and a Cowboys for Christ service will be held at 6 p.m.For details, call 724-283-0947.

PENN TWP — The annual Senior Expo, hosted by Sen. Jane Orie, R-40th, and sponsored by UPMC Passavant Cranberry, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Butler County Airport, 475 Airport Road.The event will include a continental breakfast and lunch, entertainment and drawings. Flu shots will be available for those presenting a Medicare card.For information, call 724-776-3500 or e-mail rjohnston@pasen.gov.

BRADY TWP — The Bartramian Audubon Society will offer an indoor workshop Oct. 6 at Jennings Environmental Education Center titled "Birds, Butterflies and Native Plants: How to Create Your Own Wildlife Sanctuary."The workshop will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and will focus on creating a bird, butterfly and native plant friendly yard and garden.Admission is free, and registration is due Oct. 4 by e-mailing genewilhelm@aol.com or calling 724-794-2434. Participants should take bottled water, writing material and a check book.

SOUTH BUFFALO TWP — The Freeport Area Historical Society will hold a golf outing Oct. 13 at the Birdsfoot Golf Course.Admission includes dinner from Scott's Authentic Texas BBQ.Golfers should arrive by 1 p.m. for a 2 p.m. shotgun start. To register, call 724-295-2242 or 724-295-4635.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.