The Butler Salvation Army, 313 W. Cunningham St., will host registration for its Angel Tree Christmas gift program from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The program is open to families with children 12 and younger that can't afford Christmas gifts.

To register, participants must provide proof of income, a photo identification, social security numbers for all family members, a current rent receipt, current utility bills, monthly prescription costs, clothing sizes and wish lists for children 12 and younger.

Those registering must reside in the following zip codes: 16001, 16002, 16027, 16029, 16039, 16045, 16052 and 16053.

For more information, call 724-287-5532.

CENTER TWP - The Butler County Farm Bureau's annual fall meeting is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Unionville Grange on Benbrook Road.The agenda includes election of directors, approval of policies, committee reports and Ag in the Classroom teacher presentations.A braised steak dinner will be served for $10. To register, call Evelyn Minteer at 724-283-6719

BUTLER TWP - The Butler High School Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at Butler Senior High School.The association works to celebrate the high school's history, to provide a network for former students and to keep track of friends, and to provide reunion information for members. The association also awards $1,000 in scholarships to graduating Butler seniors.Lifetime memberships are available for Butler graduates and friends. For more information, call 724-214-3112.

SLIPPERY ROCK - The Slippery Rock University Institute for Learning in Retirement will host a trip to see a performance of "Rigoletto" Sunday at the Benedum Center.For more information, call Lois Larson at 724-637-2982.

MARS - The Mars Applefest will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Mars.The event will include crafts, food, music, contests and train station tours.For more information, visit www.marspa.org.

HARMONY - Friends and family of Jim McKnight, who was injured in an accident, will hold a benefit to offset his medical costs from 6 p.m. Saturday to 12:30 a.m. Sunday at the Harmony Moose Lodge, 270 Mercer St.Tickets are $10 per person. The event will include live music and food. Tickets are available at the door or by calling Cheryl Goebel at 724-234-2409.

The Grapevine Drop-In Center of Butler will observe Mental Illness Awareness week from Sunday through Oct. 8.To promote awareness of mental illnesses, the center is now accepting requests for presentations to local agencies, companies and community groups.For information, contact Pam Smith, anti-stigma coordinator, or Bette Peoples, Grapevine director, at 724-283-1704.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.