When planning a costume party this Halloween, will your guests be asked to dress within a specified theme? If so, the Eagle would like to hear from you.

To participate in an upcoming story on theme Halloween parties, call the Focus department at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252.

SAXONBURG — Saxony Health Center, 223 Pittsburgh St., will host a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, rain or shine. Proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.For information, call 724-352-9445.

BUTLER TWP — A haunted bonfire Halloween event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Masonic Shelter at Alameda Park.Take a lawn chair for an evening of ghost stories around a bonfire and dress in a Halloween costume. For information, call the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department at 724-284-5385.

BUTLER TWP — The American Red Cross baby-sitting training program will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11 at Butler Township Park, 468 S. Duffy Road.Participants will receive certification. For information, call 724-284-5383.

GIBSONIA — Bakerstown United Methodist Church, 5760 William Flynn Highway, will host a fall salad smorgasbord from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13.The event includes meats, pasta, side dishes, desserts, and salads. For information, call the church at 724-443-3184.

BUTLER TWP — The Butler Outdoor Club will host its 15th annual dinner Nov. 14 at the Highfield Community Center, 229 Highfield Road.A silent auction will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. A chicken dinner starts at 7 p.m. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and outdoor store and club displays. Meteorologist Richard Kane will also present a program.For tickets, mail a check with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to B.O.C. c/o John Stehle, P.O. Box 243, Butler, Pa 16003. For information, call Jean Adams 724-453-1685.

LYNDORA — All past and present volunteers, employees and board members of Butler Meals on Wheels are invited to a 40th anniversary celebration Nov. 17 at Tanglewood Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave.Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. For information, call 724-285-3815.

MARS — The Mars Library will hold a keepsake raffle at 1 p.m. Dec. 5.Items will be on display at the library and at the fall craft show Nov. 21 at Mars Middle School. Proceeds benefit library operations.For information, call the library at 724-625-9048.