ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Public Library, 227 S. High St., will participate in World Book Night — Shakespeare's birthday — on April 23.

For this national event, volunteers distribute free books in the community for those who may not have access to books. There also will be a reception for book givers.

A blackout poetry workshop for teens and adults will be at 4:30 p.m. April 23 at the library.

For more information, call 724-452-9330.

PENN TWP — Nixon Preschool, 334 Airport Road, will sponsor a non-competitive 5K run, walk or stroll fundraiser at 9 a.m. April 26, on the church grounds.A Tot Trot for children age 6 and under will follow at 10:15 a.m. There also will be a Chinese auction.For registration forms and more information, visit www.nixonumchurch.org, or call 724-586-7372.

GIBSONIA — Bakerstown United Methodist Church, 5760 William Flynn Highway, will have a junque sale with a flea market and “grab and go” breakfasts from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26.Proceeds will benefit the church's mission projects.For more information, call 724-443-3184.

Nominations are open for Butler-area residents to be considered for the sixth annual Steel Magnolia Award sponsored by the AK Steel Foundation.Women who have overcome obstacles to positively affect the greater Butler community have the opportunity to earn recognition as Steel Magnolia Award recipients.Each recipient designates a $1,000 donation to an eligible charity of her choice.For complete requirements, nomination forms and other information, visit www.mcfoundation.org/steelmagnolia or call 513-424-7369.The deadline for nominations is July 31.Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Focus Department one week in advance of the event. Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or focus@butlereagle.com.