A holiday catalog of local history books is now available at the Butler County Historical Society.

The catalogs, featuring more than 70 books, are available by calling the historical society office at 724-283-8116.

Proceeds from book sales benefit the society.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History are seeking volunteers to assist in the creation of the 2008 Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas.Volunteers will be responsible for watching and recording information about nesting and breeding birds in a designated area over the next five years.For information or to register, visit www.pabirdatlas.org, or call 724-593-6022.

A new support group, for parents of children with sensory processing disorder, formerly known as dysfunction of sensory integration, is now being organized.For information about the disorder or to participate, send an e-mail to zachzoo@nauticom.com.

Hill United Presbyterian Church will host its Holiday Festival of Crafts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27 at the church, 501 Second St.The event will feature 30 local artisans and historical tours of the church.Luncheon items will be available for purchase. The youth group will be selling notecards and calendars to benefit summer mission trips.Admission is free and lunches can be ordered in advance for large groups. For information, call the church at 724-287-5427.

Donations of cranberry sauce, green beans, boxed stuffing or desserts will be accepted on Tuesday and Wednesday at Sizzles Tans, 1138 N. Main St.The donations will benefit the free Thanksgiving dinner at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church.Those donating food items will receive a free tan at the time of drop-off.

The St. Peter Roman Catholic Church Parish and other area churches are seeking volunteers to assist with a Thanksgiving day dinner.Volunteers will be needed to deliver meals from 11 a.m. to noon and to serve dinners from noon to 1 p.m. at the church, 127 Franklin St.Donations of food will also be accepted. For information or to volunteer, call 724-287-2743, Ext. 4.

Members of the former Women's Club of Meridian are being sought for a meeting and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30, at Creative Catering.For information or reservations, call Ruth Monnie at 724-482-4015.

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.