CHICORA — The Chicora Volunteer Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary will host the annual Christmas in Chicora event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Chicora.

The event, sponsored by NexTier Bank and other local businesses, will feature a craft show and special displays and sales at area businesses.

For participants and locations, visit www.chicoravfd.com/christmas_in_chicora.htm.

The following 1977 graduates of Slippery Rock Area High School are being sought for the 30 year class reunion Nov. 24 at Lake Arthur Country Club.<B>Marcia Keefer Bailey, Pam Gearing Bradley, Sherry Kerr Corban, Karen Simon Fantuzzo, Gerry Foster, Christine Boyer Humphrey, Debbie Taylor LaFever, Pam Rodgers Long, Doug Riggs, Joe Rogan, Jim Shiner, Bob Stover, Bob Thompson, Bill Weaver </B>and <B>Keith Whipkey.For details, contact Lynne Federkeil Ellis at 724-287-1881.

ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Public Library, 227 S. High St., will host the first meeting of its new mother/daughter book discussion group at 1 p.m. Saturday.The group is open to mothers and their daughters ages 11 to 14. For details, call the library at 724-452-9330.

Couples planning to be married during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend should plan to apply for their marriage licenses soon. Due to the state-required waiting period, the last day to apply for a marriage license in time for a holiday weekend wedding will be Friday. All licenses must be picked up by 4 p.m. Nov. 21.Marriage licenses are available at the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphan's Court office at the Butler County Government Center. The office will be closed Nov. 22 and 23.For application requirements, call 724-284-5379.

The following turkey parties have been announced:</B>The Sucarcreek Township Volunteer Fire Department Turkey Party will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Fire Hall, Rodgers and Kittanning Hollow roads.The event will include gun and gift basket raffles.<B>The Chicora American Legion </B>will host a turkey raffle from 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Twenty-five turkeys will be given away.

ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Historical Society is now offering tickets for its Christmas Home Tour, to begin at 9 a.m. Dec. 1.Tickets are available by mail or in person from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the Passavant House, 243 S. Main St.No tickets will be sold the day of the tour. For information, call 724-452-9457.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.