Artists are now being sought for the second annual Age of Aquarius Art and Music Festival to be held from Jan. 27 to Feb. 24.

All work must be original, suitable for viewing by families and represent the 1960s.

Cost to enter is $30 for one or two pieces. More than $5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded.

Entry forms are available on the show's Web site, www.ageofaquarius.org, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to The Art Center, P.O. Box 245, Butler, PA 16001. Deadline for entries is Jan. 11.

For more information, call the Art Center at 724-283-6922.

HARMONY — Historic Harmony will accept written nominations until Dec. 31 for Heritage Awards to be presented at its annual Harmoniefest Dinner Feb. 11 at the Harmony Museum. The award program recognizes preservation, restoration and renovation of buildings and sites, as well as efforts that encourage appreciation for local history.Preservation/restoration/renovation nominations should describe what makes the project worthy of recognition, with appropriateness of design and materials used a critical consideration. Include the site's street address, the name of its owner, and the owner's address (if different) and phone number.Local history nominations must identify the individual or organization involved and describe the significance of the activity. Include the nominee's address and phone number.Each nomination should also include the name, address and phone number of the person submitting it. Mail nominations to: Awards Committee, Historic Harmony, Box 524, Harmony, PA 16037.

The Butler County Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a standard first aid, with automated external defibrillator, training course Jan. 7 and 8, and Feb. 1 and 2.The course teaches adult CPR, AED, and basic first aid skills.The cost is $40. Participants must pre-register.For information and to register by phone, call 724-283-2810. Class size is limited.The Butler chapter is at 312 Mercer St.

Community Health Challenge of Southwestern Pennsylvania is offering a free program to help people stop using tobacco.The health challenge, along with Adagio Health's Butler County Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, is offering SmokeStoppers, a group program to help people gain the strength and reinforcement they need to quit using tobacco products.Starting at 7 p.m. Jan. 4, the group will hold eight sessions at Butler Memorial Hospital in classroom 5.The classes, which also meet Jan. 9 through 12, 17, 19 and 24, are free.For more information of the SmokeStoppers program, call Community Health Challenge at 724-283-9955. People trying to kick tobacco are also encouraged to call the PA Free Quit Line at 877-724-1090.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.