HARMONY — Tickets are now available for the annual Harmoniefest dinner at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Stewart Hall, Mercer Street.

The event will feature the program "Stolen Away," presented by storyteller Alan Irvine.

The program features the stories of two Native American women abducted at different times and compares the conclusions of each incident.

Admission is $25 per person and reservations are required by Feb. 3. Entrée choices include stuffed chicken breast, roast beef or vegetarian lasagna.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Harmony Museum.

For information or reservations, call the Harmony Museum at 724-452-7341 or 888-821-4822, or send an e-mail to hmuseum@fyi.net.

The Continuing Medical Education Committee of Butler Memorial Hospital will present the symposium "Advances in Cancer Diagnosis and its Impact on Disease Management" on Feb. 11 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township.The symposium is open to physicians, nurses and other clinical health care providers. The program is free and five Category I Continuing Medical Education credits will be awarded to those in attendance.The event includes a continental breakfast, buffet lunch and educational materials.For information or to register, call JoBeth Ward at 724-284-4234

CHICORA — Crafters are now being sought for a spring craft show to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 25 at the Chicora Volunteer Fire Department, 202 W. Slippery Rock St., Chicora.Cost is $20 per table. For information or to reserve a table, call 724-445-2930.

EVANS CITY — The Evans City Public Library will host weekly story hours beginning Feb. 7 and continuing through May 10.Story sessions for children ages 3 to 6 will be held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesdays.Each session includes stories, songs and a craft project.To register, call the library at 724-538-8695 or visit the library at 204 S. Jackson St.

Volunteersare neededto provide companionship for patients of the VNA Hospice and their families.Volunteers must be age 18 or older.Mandatory training and materials will be provided at no cost.For information or to volunteer, contact Cassie Naron at 724-431-3502 or 877-VNA-ONLY, Ext. 502.

MIDDLESEX TWP — The Preschool Place of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, Route 8, will accept registration for fall 2006 classes from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the school.The classes are open to children ages 3 to 5.For information or to schedule a visit, call 724-898-2602.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fund-raising events, newly elected officers and other news from clubs and non-profit 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.