MARS — Apublic dance featuring music by The Jentz benefitting Drew Starr will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday at the Mars VFW, Mars-Valencia Road.

Cost is $25 per person and includes admission, food, soda and beer. The event will also feature a Chinese auction and cash bar.

For information, call Jim Starr at 724-822-4157, Lynda Nicoll at 724-789-9324 or Tina Cafasso, 724-586-2069.

SAXONBURG — The Spartans Dance Team is now looking for new female members in grades two through seven.No dance experience is necessary. For information, call 724-352-7102 by Friday.

EVANS CITY — St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church, 417 E. Main St., will host its annual Giant Yard Sale and Strawberry Festival Thursday through Saturday.The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Ritzert Hall at the church.The event will include games and raffles. Food will be available for purchase.

SARVER — The Herbal Thymes Club will host its 16th annual May Plant Sale and Herb Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Heide Hall at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Route 228.Herb, vegetable and flower plants will be available for purchase. Baked goods, herbal mixes and garden accessories will also be available.Proceeds from the event will aid in the maintenance of The Biblical Garden at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, The Shakespearean Garden at Saxonburg Library, The Fragrance Garden at Roebling Park, The Kitchen Garden at Burtner House and The Herb Garden atCooper Cabin.For information visit www.herbalthymesclub.org.

LYNDORA — The Butler County Philatelic Society will host its 60th annual ButlerPEX exhibition from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave.The show will feature displays from 14 stamp dealers.Achildren's area, snack bar and counter auction will also be available.Admission and parking for the event are free. For information, contact Ed Wilbert at ejwilbert@zoominternet.net.

LYNDORA — The American Legion Post 778 Auxiliary will host a fashion show and salad luncheon at 6:30 p.m. May 25 at the post home, 150 Legion Memorial Lane, off Kohler Avenue.Tickets will be sold for $7 in advance or $8 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the post home or by calling 724-282-4172 or 724-283-6511.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fundraising events 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.