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BRUIN — The Bruin Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Bob and Bob Spring Auction at 6 p.m. March 1 at the Bruin Fire Hall, 100 Firehouse Drive.The auction will include new toys, household items, fishing equipment, food, and lawn and garden items.Food will be available for purchase.For information, contact Terry Sweeney at 724-753-2000 or visit www.bruinvfd.com.

HARMONY — A public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 in Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St., to discuss the future of the Hereford Manor Lakes property.The Hereford Manor Lake Conservancy and Watershed Group is evaluating alternatives for maintaining a fishery resource and the other recreation opportunities of the property by preparing a feasibility study and master plan for the property.The group is asking all residents who currently enjoy the Hereford Manor Lakes to attend the meeting.For information, call John Ball at 724-452-4014.

PENN TWP — AMardi Gras party will be held from 7:30 p.m. to midnight March 8 at the Mansion, Route 8, to benefit the Victim Outreach Intervention Center.The event will include hors d'oeuvres, game tables, a cash bar, dancing and music, door prizes and a basket raffle. Smoking will not be permitted.For information or to purchase tickets, call 724-776-5910 or 724-283-8700.

The Paul Laurence Dunbar Community Center is planning beginning computer lessons at its center, 501 Fairground Hill Road.For information, call 724-287-5648.

FORD CITY — Organizers of the Ford City Area Heritage Days, to be held July 1 to 6, are seeking artisans and crafters to serve as vendors during the event.For information, contact Bobbi Jo Furlong at 724-763-9831.Vendor contracts are due April 26.

KITTANNING — The HAVIN center for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault will host training for new volunteers beginning March 4.The training sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays for eight weeks at 325 Rear Arch St. For information or to register, call 724-543-1180.

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.