The Grace Youth and Family Foundation will host a Black History Month celebration from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at The Net Outreach center, 100 Center Ave.

The event will begin with a showing of the movie "Porgy and Bess."

At 3 p.m., samples of African-American cuisine will be available. Participants can also visit an art display by Willie Hobbs and informational displays created by students.

From 4 to 5:30 p.m. live music and poetry will be presented by local artists. The session will include a performance by Tim Smith and the COL Band from Center of Life in Pittsburgh. The guest speaker will be Dwight Greer.

For information, call 724-282-0507.

The Helping All Victims In Need (HAVIN) domestic violence and sexual assault center is seeking volunteers for its shelter, hotline and other programs.A 60-hour training seminar will begin March 6. Training times and days will be scheduled according to participant availability.For information or to register, call Laurie Johns at 724-543-1180, ext. 230.

GIBSONIA — An overview of swallowing disorders and treatments will be the focus of the February Doc Talks at the Village at St. Barnabas, 5850 Meridian Road.Led by speech language pathologists Nicole Vislay and Lynn Tobin, the event will be held at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in Hilltop Hall.The speakers will discuss dysphagia and treatments for the disorder.The presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 724-443-0700, ext. 242.

BUTLER TWP — The Paul Laurence Dunbar Community Center will launch its 70-year celebration with a reception at 6 p.m. Monday.The event will include light refreshments, music, video and scrapbook displays, and a declaration by Butler Mayor Maggie Stock.The event is free and open to the public.The center is at 501 Fairground Hill Road.For information, call 724-287-5648.

NEW CASTLE — The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County will host its 18th annual auction at 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.The event will include dinner, a silent auction, quilt and 50/50 raffle and a live auction.Tickets are $25 each. For information or to purchase tickets, call 724-652-9206.

NORTH HILLS — The Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, will offer free income tax preparation assistance for senior citizens and low-income families from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 13.Trained volunteers are available and will assist participants on a first-come, first-serve basis.Blank tax forms are available at the library.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fundraising 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.