The Eagle is seeking contributors for a story on collecting.

If you have an interesting collection to tell us about, call Sandy at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252.

SAXONBURG — Tickets are now available for the Chocolate and Roses tea party to be held at 2 p.m. March 19 in the community room at the Saxonburg Area Library, 240 W. Main St.Organized by the Friends of the Saxonburg Area Library, the event will include entertainment, snacks, a luncheon, prizes and a Chinese auction.Tickets can be purchased at the library desk during regular business hours. Proceeds benefit the library.

CRANBERRY TWP — The American Cancer Society will host a "Look Good ... Feel Better" program from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the office of Dr. Mary Beth Malay at UPMC Passavant.Volunteer beauty professionals will teach women with cancer how to deal with some of the side effects of cancer treatment.For information or to register for the free program, call the American Cancer Society at 888-227-5445.

GROVE CITY — Organizers of the monthly contra dance at the Grove City YMCA have announced that advance purchase tickets sold for the Jan. 19 dance will benefit the Grove City Library.Half of the proceeds of tickets purchased at the door will also be given to the library.The dance will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Alesson is offered at 7 p.m.For details, contact 724-450-1149 or momthebirder@hotmail.com.

SLIPPERY ROCK — The Community Health Challenge of Southwestern Pennsylvania will host a Smokestoppers course beginning Feb. 6 for those who wish to quit smoking.Sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20 and 25 at the Slippery Rock University Student Union, Room 201. For information, call 724-283-9955.

The Butler Montessori School will host an open house for new and prospective preschool and kindergarten students from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 10.Registration will be accepted for the 2007-08 school year.The school is located at 230 E. Jefferson St. For details, call 724-283-1846.

A Kindermusik demonstration will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean St.The event, held in the downstairs conference room, will include singing, musical instrument exploration, movement and a story from the Kindermusik curriculum. The curriculum is designed for children age 4 and younger.For information, call the library at 724-287-1715 or instructor Samantha Drohan at 724-285-3977.