Tickets are now available for a concert featuring Chris Denem as Neil Diamond, to be held Oct. 8 at the Butler County Association for the Blind, 322 N. McKean St.

The event will begin with dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 8 p.m.

Participants should take their own beverages and drink mixes will be provided.

Tickets are $25 and must be purchased by Tuesday. For more information, call the association at 724-287-4059 or 724-282-4232.

JEFFERSON TWP - The His Kids School of Summit Presbyterian Church, Caldwell Drive, is now accepting registration for students in preschool through grade 2.For more information, call 724-352-8177.

CONNOQUENESSING TWP - The Victim Outreach Intervention Center will host its sixth annual sock hop from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at Hindman Hall, off Route 68.The Kruzin' Knights will sponsor music by disc jockey Charlie Apple.The event will include raffles, a dance contest and refreshments. Participants should take their own beverages.Cost is $10 per person. For more information or tickets, call 724-283-8700.

A drumming class focused on rhythmic motivation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Balance For Wellness, 267 Pittsburgh Road, Suite A.The class, led by Jim Donovan of Rusted Root, is open to beginners and other drummers 16 and older. Drums will be provided.Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For more information, call 724-477-3181.

SLIPPERY ROCK - The Institute for Learning in Retirement has announced its revised Lunch and Lecture series schedule. The schedule is as follows:Thursday: Arthritis myths, prevention and relief. Speaker: Dr. Eric Winder.Oct. 20: Indian dance performances and saris. Speaker: Jaya Mani.Nov. 3: Arthur Armour hand wrought aluminum. Speaker: Tom Armour.For more information or to attend, call Lois Larson at 724-637-2982.

SLIPPERY ROCK - A MOMs group will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Slippery Rock United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin St.The group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month.Child care will be provided and each meeting will include a speaker and discussion on parenting-related topics.The first speaker will be Dr. Kathleen Strickland, who will speak on reading skills and priorities in parenting.For more information, call 724-615-1431.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.