The Maridon Museum will host a discussion and demonstration, "Ikebana, Flower Art of Japan" from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the museum, North McKean Street.

A Japanese lunch will follow the event.

The class fee is $20 for Maridon members and $25 for nonmembers. For reservations, call 724-282-0123.

CONNOQUENESSING — Connoquenessing Methodist Church, Main Street, will host a fall festival Saturday.The event will include a consignment sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and festival games, crafts and food from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Proceeds from the festival benefit Operation Smile.

ZELIENOPLE — Friends of the Zelienople Public Library will host a September Splash home demonstrator show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the library, 227 S. High St.The event will include a Chinese auction. Refreshments will be available for purchase.Proceeds benefit the library.For information about the Friends of the Library, call 724-452-9330.

BUTLER TWP — The Smart Style Family Hair Salon, inside Wal-Mart, will host a Clip for the Cure Fundraiser Saturday.Haircuts will be offered for $10 with proceeds benefitting the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer.

The American Association of University Women is collecting used books for its annual book sale to be held Oct. 6, 7 and 8 at the Clearview Mall.Used books, videos, CDs and DVDs will be accepted through Saturday at BiLo in Point Plaza, the Butler Public Library, the Butler YMCA, Friedman's supermarkets on Brady Street and at the Greater Butler Mart and at Giant Eagle locations at the Clearview Mall, Moraine Pointe Plaza and Slippery Rock.Encyclopedias, textbooks and magazines will not be accepted.

WEST SUNBURY — The West Sunbury Ladies will host their annual Holiday Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 772 Hall Road.Food will be available for purchase.The location is accessible for people with disabilities.

PENN TWP — The Womens Club of Southern Butler County will host a luncheon and fashion show at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Butler Country Club.Tickets are $25.For information, call Karin Callithen at 724-898-2672.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.