BUFFALO TWP - Registration for adult education classes at Freeport Junior High School will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Jan. 19 in the front hallway of the junior high school, 325 Fourth St.

The courses, slated to begin in January and February, include aerobics, yoga, ball workout, volleyball, woodshop, beginning computers, computer for seniors, digital photography and mastering the Internet.

For information, call the school at 724-295-9020.

HARRISVILLE - The Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department will host a square dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Fire Hall, East Mercer Street.The dance will feature the band Country Tradition. The caller will be Bob Minor.Cost is $5 and refreshments will be available. Dances will also be held on the third Saturday of February, March and April.

MARS - The Mars Public Library has set times for its 2005 winter story hour for children ages three to six.Story sessions will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 20 through Feb. 24.Story time for infants through children age 3 will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays in February.To register, call the library at 724-625-9048.

RICHLAND TWP - The Greater Harmony Chapter of Sweet Adelines International will host a guest night at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Richland Elementary School, 3811 Bakerstown Road.The chorus is seeking female singers, age 18 and older.For information or to confirm attendance, call 412-187-1765, or e-mail pjax29@comcast.net.

GROVE CITY - The Beloved Disciple Church and its bereavement committee will host a gathering for families who have lost a loved one at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the church's religious education building, 309 N. Broad St.Mary Jo Palmer will speak on "Healing the Heart." Refreshments will be served.

SEWICKLEY - The Masonic Village at Sewickley, 1000 Masonic Drive, will host an open house tour beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday.The event will provide information on the accommodations available at the Village.For reservations, call 412-741-1400, Ext. 3530 by Friday.

NEW CASTLE - The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is seeking volunteers to assist with its annual auction on Feb. 26 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.Volunteers will help to solicit and advertise auction items and will be needed on the day of the auction.For information or to volunteer, call the Crisis Shelter at 724-652-9036.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.