Women’s holiday evening set

PROSPECT — The Butler After Five Women’s Connection will have a holiday gathering at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at The Atrium, 1031 New Castle Road. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

The evening will include dinner, a Chinese auction and a bake sale. Motivational speaker Leigh Grimm will give a presentation and there will be a fashion show of vintage to modern day bridal gowns.

Make reservations by Nov. 8 by calling Linda Skurka at 724-285-4615.

VFD hosts holiday craft, gift sale

PROSPECT — Prospect Borough/Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a fall craft and gift show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Prospect Fire Hall, 373 Main St.

The show will include a Chinese auction. Food will be available.

Admission will be free. Proceeds will benefit the Prospect Borough/Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Benefit fashion show planned

ZELIENOPLE — Defenders of Freedom will host a fundraising fashion show at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the American Legion, 308 W. New Castle St.

Defenders of Freedom sends care packages and gives financial assistance to troops, wounded soldiers and veterans.

The event will include hors d’oeuvres, specialty beer sampling, a cash bar, gift bags, guest speakers, a dance performance, live music, raffles and auctions.

For more information, call 724-822-1790.

New health plan website available

On Nov. 15, Pennsylvania residents without health insurance will have the opportunity to enroll in a health-care plan through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.

To help consumers use the Marketplace, Penn State Extension and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health launched a website, “Health Insurance and You” (http://extension.psu.edu/health/insurance) as a one-stop resource for information.

Created under the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the marketplace offers individuals, families and small businesses a way to learn about health coverage options; compare health insurance plans based on costs, benefits and other features; choose a plan; and enroll in coverage.

The next enrollment period will be from Nov. 15 to Feb. 15, with coverage beginning as early as Jan. 1.

Charity bowl-a-thon set for Nov. 16

A bowl-a-thon fundraiser for “A Night to Remember” will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 at Family Bowlaway Fun Center, 540 Fairground Hill Road.

“A Night to Remember” is a formal evening of dinner and dancing for teens that have mental and/or physical limitations.

The bowl-a-thon is the senior project of Gabby Mayer, a student at Seneca Valley High School.

Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Focus Department one week in advance of the event. Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or focus@butlereagle.com.