Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, will host a writer's talk at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the church's multipurpose room.

The free talk, lead by Terry McDowell, a former editorial director, will cover the publishing industry and the steps involved in writing and marketing a book.

Trinity Presbyterian Church will host a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church, 107 Staley Ave.

LYNDORA - The General Butler Vagabonds are seeking crafters for a craft show to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Vagabond Center on Whitestown Road.Cost is $10 for a table or $12 for a table with access to electricity. For reservations, call 724-586-9383.

LYNDORA - The Butler Cat Fanciers are still accepting registrations for a pet cat show on Nov. 6 and 7 at the Tanglewood Senior Center.Registration will be open until Monday or until 250 entries are received. To register, call Terry Whitesell at 724-482-4191.All entries must have current inoculations and a rabies vaccine. Declawed cats will not be accepted.

CENTER TWP - The ladies of Family Life Ministries will host a bake and craft sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday outside of the Boscov's Entrance at the Clearview Mall.

RENFREW - An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Lisa's Natural Path Natural Health Education Center and Herb/Vitamin Shoppe, 837 Evans City Road, Suite 203.The event will include therapeutic massage, blood cell analyses, free lifestyle analyses and free muscle testing.Local author Ken Musko will also be available for a book signing.

The Knoch High School Class of 1975 is seeking classmates to serve on a planning committee for the class's 30th reunion.The first planning meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Fieldhouse Restaurant, 911 N. Pike Road, Cabot.For more information, contact Dorothy Dunkle Jones by phone at 724-946-2415 or by fax at 724-946-3680. Reservations are due Monday.

CRANBERRY TWP - The After Baby Comes mothers group is seeking local businesses and vendors for its Night of Auctions at 7 p.m. Friday in Oldenski Hall at St. Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church, Rochester Road.For more information contact Susan Hammond at 724-453-1183 or Margie Beggy at 724-742-9049. Information is also available online at www.abcmoms.com.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.