The Butler Public Library will host a story time for children ages 24 to 36 months from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning this week.

The story times include stories, finger plays and music.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required. For information or to register, call 724-287-1715, e-mail lcampbell@bcfls.org or visit the library during regular business hours.

The Butler National Alliance for the Mentally Ill will host a Family to Family Education Course for families and friends of those with mental health disorders beginning at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22.The free 12-week course will be held in Building 4 at Sunnyview Nursing Home.For information or to register, call Rita Lane at 724-283-2194.

NORTH WASHINGTON - Members of the Moniteau High School Class of 1980 will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Beer Garden, Route 38, to discuss plans for its 25th high school reunion.The meeting is open to all class members.For information or to submit a change of address, call Beth Butcherine at 724-894-2387 or 724-735-2566.

SARVER - A Valentine's Day dinner and square dance will be held on Feb. 18 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 210 Westminster Road.Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by square dancing from 8 to 11 p.m.Music will be by the Country Players, and the caller will be Ken Meals.Cost is $25 for a couple, $12.50 for individuals and $5 per person for the dance only.For information, call Wayne and Lois Harvey at 724-352-9184.

FREEPORT - Vendors are now being sought for the Freeport Area Library's Spring Craft Show to be held March 13 at Laube Hall.For information, call 724-295-3616 on weekday afternoons.

MIDDLESEX TWP - The Preschool Place of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, is now accepting registration for fall 2005 preschool classes.Classes are open to children ages 3 to 5.For information or to schedule a visit to the school, call 724-898-2602.

MARS - The Mars Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., will host its winter book sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 19 and noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 20.Donations of used books will be accepted during normal library hours through Tuesday.For information, call the library at 724-625-9048.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fund-raising 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.