The Butler Public Library, North McKean Street, will welcome it's new mascot "Dewey" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Named in honor of Melville Dewey, founder of the Dewey Decimal System, the mascot is 4 feet tall.

The event will include a visit from Butler County Humane Society volunteers, who will bring a dog from the shelter.

The Butler Rodeo will be held Thursday through June 18 at the Butler Farm Show Grounds, Route 68.The event will include bull riding and other events sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Association.Gates open at 6 p.m. each night and shows will start at 8 p.m. Tickets, $10 for adults and $5 for children, are available at the farm show office.For information, call 724-865-9337.

The Buttercup Garden Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the home of Trish Abram, 806 Belmont Road.The meeting will include a one-stroke painting demonstration by Joyce Goephert.Participants are asked to car pool if possible.

CABOT - The Cooper Cabin Pioneer Homestead will be open for tours and programs from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday and June 26.A children's craft day will be held Sunday. Participants will create pioneer crafts.An old-fashioned ice cream social will be held June 26. Participants will hand-crank ice cream and create their own sundaes. Horseshoes will be played weather permitting.Tours of the cabin will be available during both events. Cost is $3 for adults and $1 for youth ages 5 to 17. Admission is free for children younger than 5 and Butler County Historical Society members.For information, call 724-283-8116.

Volunteers are now being sought to provide companionship for patients at the VNA Hospice and their families.Mandatory training and materials will be provided at no cost.For information or to volunteer, contact Cassie Naron at 724-431-3502 or 877-VNA-ONLY, ext. 502.

ZELIENOPLE - The American Legion Post 474 will host a flag retirement ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of the post home, West New Castle Street.Flags to be retired may be turned in at the legion hall or taken to the ceremony.

PITTSBURGH - The St. Margaret Foundation will host a 55 Alive Mature Driving Program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at St. Margaret Hospital.Participants will receive a reduction in automobile insurance costs.Cost for the course is $10. To register, call 412-784-4144.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.