The Butler County Genealogical Society is now accepting advance orders for a limited edition reprinting of "Oil Reminisces," a history of the oil industry in Butler County and Western Pennsylvania.

Presale cost is $20 for a soft cover copy or $27.50 for a hard cover. Regular prices are $22.50 and $29.50 respectively. Sales tax and shipping charges apply.

Advance orders are due Monday and can be sent to bcgs@zoominternet.net. Order forms are available at www.rootsweb.com/~pabutle2.

For information, call Pat Collins at 724-282-1736.

The Intermediate League of Butler will sponsor the annual PARC fall party at 7 p.m. Friday at the sheltered workshop, Washington and Jefferson streets.

LYNDORA — The Tanglewood Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., will host its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in Founders Hall.Books will be sold by the bag on Saturday.

The Butler County Association for the Blind is now accepting orders for poinsettias at a cost of $8 each.Orders are due by Sunday, and the payment and pickup will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 3 at the Association office, 322 N. McKean St., rear entrance.To order, call 724-287-4059 or 724-282-4232.

The following events are planned in celebration of Halloween:HalloweenFest, Saturday, American Legion Post 778, Legion Memorial Lane, Lyndora. Doors open at 5 p.m., disc jockey begins at 6 p.m. and The Earthquakers will perform at 8 p.m.Tickets are $20 per person and includes beer and food. Cash prizes of $100 to $300 will be awarded for the best costumes. Valid identification required. Participants can take their own beverages.The event is sponsored by Support Operation Soldier of Butler and The Earthquakers. Proceeds benefit Company A, 1-112th Army National Guard.Halloween Dance, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Prospect Fire Hall, 373 Main St., Prospect. Music by Just Another D.J.Cost is $20 per couple and includes snacks and drink mixes. Participants should take their own beverages.For tickets, call 724-865-9505.Halloween Dance, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Sons of the American Legion Post 488, Brady's Bend. The event will include a costume contest and 50/50 raffle. Music is by Quarter-After.Cost is $5 per person and includes food. A cash bar will be available.

SAXONBURG — A Trick or Treat night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Outlook Pointe, 100 Bella Court.Residents will distribute treats to area children in costumes.For information, call 724-352-2827.

The following sales and craft shows are planned this weekend.Craft and food festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ukrainian Hall, Arbor Street, Lyndora.Pirohi, haluski with homemade noodles, halupky and homemade baked goods will be available for purchase.Sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church.Rummage and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.Rummage sale items will be sold for $1.50 a bag from 2 to 4 p.m.Thanksgiving and Christmas craft show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, St. Mary Roman Catholic Parish Hall, 363 N. Jefferson St., Kittanning. Food will be available for purchase.Car cruise and craft/vendor show, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park.For information, call 412-486-7006. Proceeds benefit the church youth's trip to the Hurricane Katrina Work Camp.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.