The Butler Eagle is seeking mothers and daughters who look alike or act alike for a special Mother's Day story.

To share your similarities with our readers, contact the Focus department at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252.

HARRISVILLE — The Harrisville Community Band will hold its annual spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday at the Harrisville Fire Hall, East Mercer Street.The nearly 40 member band was created in 1965 and is directed by Becky Sopher of Harrisville.Admission is free.

SLIPPERY ROCK — The Bailey Library at Slippery Rock University will host an open house Thursday to celebrate National Library Week.The event will include the presentation "The Great War for Empire in Western Pennsylvania" by David Dixon at 7 p.m. Refreshments will follow at 8 p.m. in the Reading Room.Free library cards are available to residents of the 16057 postal code.Parking at the library is free after 5 p.m.

BUTLER TWP — A Families Forever Seminar, hosted by Lifesteps and Family Services of Butler Memorial Hospital, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Family First Resource Center, 216 N. Washington St., Butler.The seminar will focus on minimizing the effects of divorce on children.A program for children in grades one through six will be held simultaneously.Cost is $50 for adults and free for children. Child care is available for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old.To register, call Lifesteps at 724-283-1010.

LYNDORA — Aspaghetti dinner will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave., to benefit the American Cancer Society.Admission is $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 4 to 12. The event is sponsored by the Realtors for a Cure Relay for Life team from Coldwell Banker.

PENN TWP — Tickets are now available for the 2007 Chef Tasting Party and Auction, presented by Prudential Preferred Realty to benefit Community Care Connections.The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Mansion, 141 Mansion Lane. Admission is $40 and includes samples of food and wine from area restaurants and vendors.Asilent auction will also be held.Tickets are $40 per person and are available at the Stirling Village and Cranberry Township offices of Prudential Preferred Realty; at the Runway Restaurant, Airport Road, Penn Township; or by calling 724-283-3198.

A book signing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean St., for the recently published "An Historical Gazetteer of Butler County, Pennsylvania:AGeographic Dictionary with an Historical Perspective."Authors Luanne Eisler and Glee McKnight and cartographer Janet Smith will be available to sign copies of the book, now available for purchase at the library.

MARS — A replenishment blood drive for Dan Mitchell of Valencia is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Mars Fire Department.Mitchell, 54, is receiving treatment for acute myelogenous leukemia.He is the former scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 58 in Valencia and a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter D in Cranberry Township.To schedule a donation time or for more information, call Craig Spink at 724-898-1574.

CHERRY TWP — The psychology class at Moniteau High School will host a benefit breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at Epiphany Hall, Middendorf Street, Boyers.Proceeds will benefit the local food pantry and a family in need.Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children between 6 and 12 years old. Youths under 2 will eat for free.For information, call 724-637-2091.

SAXONBURG — The Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company is conducting its annual fund drive. Those who did not receive mailed donation requests can send a donation to Saxonburg VFC, P.O. Box 581, Saxonburg, PA 16056.

The following used book sales have been planned for National Library Week:<B>Friends of the Saxonburg Area Library used book sale</B>, Thursday through Saturday, Saxonburg Area Library, 240 W. Main St., Saxonburg. Sale held during library hours. Information: 724-352-4810.<B>Friends of the Butler Public Library used book sale</B>, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Books will be sold buy one, get one free on Friday and for $3 a bag Saturday. Information:724-287-1715.

LYNDORA — Exhibitors are being sought for the spring craft show and food festival hosted by SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church.The show is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 at Ukrainian Hall, Harbor Street, off Hansen Avenue.For reservations, call 724-789-7751.

MUDDY CREEK TWP — The following programs have been planned at Moraine State Park:<B>Bats Not Vampires</B>, an informational program about bats in Pennsylvania, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Shelter 4, North Shore.<B>Recycling and Precycling</B> will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Shelter 7, North Shore.<B>All Natural Alternatives, </B>a program about alternatives to household chemicals, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Shelter 7, North Shore.

FREEPORT — Freeport Library will host its New to You sale of used household goods from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Library, 428 Market St.Reservations sought for dinner meetingThe Butler County Historical Society is now accepting reservations for its annual dinner meeting April 30 in the Convocation Center at Butler County Community College.Doors open at 6 p.m. and a buffet dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. The event will include a business meeting and an election of the board of directors. The speaker for the event will be Butler Mayor Maggie Stock.Admission is $20 per person. Reservations are due Monday by calling 724-283-8116. The historical society is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

EVANS CITY — A dance for youth in grades four through six will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at the Evans City Fire Hall, Jackson St.Admission is $5 for each student.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.