The Butler Notables Barbershop Chorus is now accepting orders for singing Valentines.

Valentines, sung by a Barbershop Quartet will be delivered Feb. 13 and 14 to sites north of the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers. Each song is accompanied by a card, balloon and gift.

Cost is $40 each. To order, call 724-287-7404.

SARASOTA, Fla. — Retirees of Armco/AK Steel are now being sought for the annual Florida Reunion to be held March 5 at Payne Park Auditorium.The event will begin with a social time from 9 to 11 a.m. Aluncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m.Retirees, former employees, their friends and relatives are welcome. Cost is $14 per person.Reservations and payments should be mailed to Ted Heberling, 8710 Pebble Creek Lane, Sarasota, FL 34238.For information, contact Heberling at 941-918-9840 or tphinat@msn.com, or Glenn Blackmore at 941-377-6796 or gblackm86@aol.com.

National City Bank is now accepting essay submissions for its 15th annual African American History Essay Contest.Open to students age 6 to 18, essays will focus on African American musicians and their impact.Contestants may also submit original music for possible production and radio airing.For information or to apply, visit www.nationalcity.com/essaycontest. Information is also available by calling 412-644-6254. Entries must by postmarked by Feb. 28.

CRANBERRY TWP — The 13th Annual Blues for Food event, benefitting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at Domenico's Ristorante and Pizzeria, Piazza Plaza, Route 19.The event will feature several blues performers.Admission is $10 or free for children younger than 12. Nonperishable food items will be collected during the event.For information, visit www.pittsburghfoodbank.org or call Domenico's at 724-776-6455.

PLAIN GROVE, Lawrence County — The Plain Grove Grange will host a public square and round dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Feb. 10 at the East Lawrence Elementary School, Plain Grove Road.

NEW CASTLE — Tickets are now available for the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County's annual auction to be held Feb. 24 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.Donations of auction items such as sporting event tickets, collectibles, jewelry and trips are still being accepted at 1218 W. State St.Tickets are $25 each and are available by calling 724-652-9036.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.