The Community Health Challenge of Southwestern Pennsylvania will host a Smokestoppers course beginning Aug. 29 for those who wish to quit smoking.

Sessions will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Sept. 4, 7, 11, 13 and 18 in classroom 6 at Butler Memorial Hospital, 911 E. Brady St.—— For information, call 724-283-9955.

ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Public Library will host a fall story hour beginning in September. Sessions are available for children age 3 through kindergarten students.For a complete schedule, contact the library at 724-452-9330.

BRADY TWP — The Bartramian Audubon Society will host a workshop titled: "Birds, Butterflies and Plants: How to Create Your Own Wildlife Sanctuary" on Sept. 15 and Oct. 6 at Jennings Environmental Education Center, Route 52.Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to noon and are led by ecologist Gene Wilhelm and Sarah Sargent, invasive plant specialist.Registration is required by mailing your name, home address, telephone number and e-mail address to Dr. Gene Wilhelm, 513 Kelly Blvd., Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1145 before Sept. 9.Bring writing material, binoculars, bottled water and dress for the weather. Questions: Call 724-794-2434.

The Children's Hour program at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, West Jefferson Street, is now accepting registration for the 2007-2008 session.Classes begin Sept. 5 and run through May 14 and are open to children ages 2 to 6. Parents are also needed to serve as teachers.An open house will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information or to register, cal 724-287-7190 or 724-287-6741.

HARMONY — The Harmony Lodge 429 F&AM will host an Ox Roast dinner from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 3 at Zelienople Community Park. Takeouts are available.

WEST SUNBURY — Crafters are now being sought for a craft show to be hosted by the West Sunbury Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary on Sept. 29.For details or to reserve a sale space, call 724-637-2856.

ZELIENOPLE — The ZIPPCO parent cooperative preschool will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at English Lutheran Church, 200 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.Registration is now being accepted for the 2007-08 school year. For details, call 724-452-0344 or visit www.zippcopreschool.com.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.