The Salvation Army will host a morning with Santa from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 11 at the Salvation Army Building, 313 W. Cunningham St.

The event will include pictures with Santa, music, gifts and cookies for children ages 3 to 10.

BRADY TWP - A recreation of Christmas during the Civil War will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Old Stone House, routes 8 and 173.The event will show how soldiers ceased operations and went into winter quarters during the holiday.For information, call 724-738-4964 and leave a message.

CONNOQUENESSING TWP - A craft show will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 12 at Hindman Hall, Evans City Road.For information, call 724-794-3835.

CRANBERRY TWP - Amaryllis Flowers with Flourish, Route 19, is now accepting orders for cranberry plant centerpieces for the holidays.The centerpieces include a fruiting cranberry plant with red or white candles.Cost is $39.50 for each centerpiece and proceeds will benefit the Cranberry Township Historical Society.For information, call 724-776-7222. Photographs and descriptions of the centerpieces are available at www.cranberrycreations.com.

NORTH HILLS - A casino night and Frank Sinatra Tribute will be held on Dec. 10 and 11 at the Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road, North Hills.The casino night event begins at 6 p.m. and admission is free. Gaming chips will be available for $1 each and there will be a cash bar.The concert will follow at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $36 and are available by calling 724-444-5326 or at www.keantheatre.com.Proceeds for the event will benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund.

ELLWOOD CITY - The Ellwood City AARP will host a trip to the Taj Majal in Atlantic City on Dec. 31.Cost is $60 and includes transportation and a $25 coin bonus. The bus will depart at 7:30 a.m. from Zelienople and Ellwood City and will return at around 2 a.m. Jan. 1.For information or reservations, call 724-452-9314, 724-752-1690, 724-452-6927, 724-452-9648 or 724-658-1607.

Preparing annual holiday feasts often brings back memories of past celebrations.Do you have a particular holiday recipe that reminds you of years past? If you would like to share your recipe, along with a memory or two, send it to the Focus Department, P.O. Box 271, Butler PA 16003.For information, call 724-282-8000, Ext. 253.

Notices, in writing, of festivals, fund-raising 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 telephone number of the person providing the information and be sent to Focus, Butler Eagle, P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003.