MARS — Traveling storyteller Lethan Candlish will present the program Tales of Mystery at 3 p.m. Monday at the Mars Public Library, 107 Grand Ave.

The program is recommended for children ages 5 and older. Registration is required by calling 724-625-9048.

YWCA offers bus trip to Erie casino

The Butler YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St., will sponsor a bus trip Aug. 1 to the Presque Isle Downs and Casino.

The bus will depart at 7:45 a.m. from Moraine Pointe Plaza and is scheduled to return at 5 p.m.

Cost is $30 per person and includes $12 in bonus coupons, a $2 meal coupon and $5 in promotional dollars. Participants must take two forms of identification.

For reservations, contact Margaret Hoffman at 724-282-4454 or the YWCA at 724-287-5709.

Checks should be made payable to the YWCAof Butler and can be mailed to Hoffman at 140 Whippoorwill Road, Butler, PA16001.

JEFFERSON TWP — His Kids Christian School, Saxonburg Road, is now accepting registration for students entering preschool through grade 4 in the fall.For details, call 724-352-8177.

FOXBURG — The Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts will host an auction Saturday to benefit the ongoing refurbishment of Lincoln Hall.Admission is free and the event will be held at RiverStone Farm Horse Barns in Foxburg. Participants should take their own chairs.Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the auction will commence at 11 a.m. The event will include a Chinese Auction. Food will be available for purchase.The auction will include antique furniture, artwork, and event tickets.

MUDDY CREEK TWP — The Redneck Rockers will perform in a benefit concert for Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Aug. 18 at the Moraine Conservation and Sportsman's Club.The concert starts at 8 p.m. and is preceded by a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Other activities include a live birds of prey display and dancing.Tickets are $10 if purchased by Aug. 15 or $15 at the door.For information or tickets call Jessica Hartwick at 724-355-7250 or send an e-mail to jessi@skyes-spirit.com. Tickets are available online at www.skyes-spirit.com.

ELLWOOD CITY — Members of the Ellwood City chapter of Order of the Eastern Star are now accepting reservations for a narrated fall trip on the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad.The trip will include a narrated train ride through the valley, a visit to the Franklin Apple Festival, lunch, shopping and dinner at the Primo Barone's Restaurant in Franklin.Cost is $55 per person and a deposit of $20 is due by Aug. 4. For reservations call 724-758-3787 or 724-758-8134.

GROVE CITY — Aday of dance workshops and dancing will be held from noon to 11 p.m. July 28 at the Grove City YMCA, 543 E. Main St. Ext.Workshops in contradance, swing dance and waltz will begin at noon. Live music and dancing will follow from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.Apotluck dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Participants should take their own chairs and a cooler for their food.The evening will conclude with a contradance from 7:30 to 11 p.m.Registration is $20 if made by Saturday or $30 the day of the event. Discounts are available for youth, seniors, families and half-day participants.Those attending should wear cool clothing and soft-soled shoes for dancing.For details, call 724-450-1149, e-mail momthebirder@hotmail.com or visit http://grove citypadances.spaces.live.com.

CONNOQUENESSING TWP — In appreciation of the community's support of its animal welfare programs, the Butler Humane Society will host its second annual Community Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road.The carnival-style event will feature games, prizes and entertainment for children; raffles and workshops for adults; and pet psychic and pet contests.For details on activities, contests and pet participation rules, visit www.bchs.petfinder.org, or call the shelter at 724-789-1150.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.