LYNDORA — The Butler Orthodox Acting Together will host a Love B.O.A.T. Valentine's dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Ukrainian Hall.

The dance will feature music by Ralph Pinchak and the My Happiness band, raffles, appetizers, snacks and drink mixes. Participants should take their own beverages.

Tickets are $12.50 each and are available by calling 724-287-8597 or 724-287-8124. Alimited number of tickets will be at the door.

Proceeds from the dance benefit the B.O.A.T. organization's community outreach programs.

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 12:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Lifesteps, 383 New Castle Road.The seminar will focus on minimizing the effects of divorce on children.A program for children in grades one to six will be held at the same time.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 724-283-1010.

BRADY TWP — The Butler Outdoor Club will once again participate in the North Country Trail's annual Cherry Pie Hike Feb. 17 at the Old Stone House, Routes 8 and 173.The event will begin at 11 a.m. and will include a 2 to 3 mile hike and a 5 mile hike.The hike, held in celebration of George Washington's birthday, will conclude with a cherry pie dessert, donated by Bob McCafferty of North Country Brewing.The free dessert and coffee will be served in the Old Stone House.Historical information and tours of the Old Stone House will be available.Participants should call 724-538-8475 or send an e-mail to rice1@nauticom.net to confirm attendance.

MARS — The Mars Area Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., will host its annual winter book sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 17 and noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 18. For information, call 724-625-9048.

SLIPPERY ROCK — The Feb. 26 meeting of the Slippery Rock Women's Club will be held at the Slippery Rock Parks and Recreation Center.Speakers will include Jan Forest of the Slippery Rock Community Library and Lauren McCune of the American Heart Association. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. For information, call 724-738-0956.

SAXONBURG — Lungs at Work will provide free lung screenings for active and retired coal miners, their spouses and widows from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Saxonburg VFW, West Main Street.Information and benefit counseling will be available. For information, call 724-941-1650.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.