MARS - Registration is now being accepted for the Adams Ridge 5K and 8K Challenge and Kids Fun Run Sept. 18 at the Adams Ridge Community Center, off Route 228.

The 5K and 8K run will begin at 9 a.m. and the fun run for children will begin at 10 a.m.

Entry fee is $15 through Saturday or $18 Sunday through Sept. 18. Participants will be entered into a raffle.

Proceeds benefit the Mars Public Library, Adams Township Park and the Mars-Adams Township Fire Police.

For information or registration, visit www.adamsridge5k.com or call Dan Robinson at 724-779-7661.

The Associated Artists of Butler County will host a variety of after school arts classes at The Art Center, 344 S. Main St.Sponsored by Sprint, classes will include art history, batik, metalsmithing, ceramics and sculpture, drawing, writing, jewelry-making and photography. Several other classes are also available.Scholarships are available for students who meet income eligibility requirements.For information and a complete schedule, visit aabc.zoomshare.com or call Ralph D'Antonio at 724-283-6922.

The Butler Catholic Preschool has openings available for children ages 3 and 4.For information or to register, call 74-285-4276.

CABOT - The Cooper Cabin Pioneer Homestead, 199 Cooper Road, will host a Cider and Sauerkraut Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.The event will include cider pressing and demonstrations of how to make sauerkraut, apple butter and ice cream.Members of the Eastern Lenape Nation of Native Americans will display crafts and perform during the event.Refreshments will be available for purchase.Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for youth ages 5 to 17 and free for children younger than 5.For information, contact the Butler County Historical Society at 724-283-8116.

The Butler Kiwanis Club will be distributing peanuts at Wal-Mart and Friedman's supermarkets today.Donations will be accepted to fund community projects.

ALLISON PARK - The Depreciation Land Museum, South Pioneer Road, will host a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.For information, call 724-443-8023.

The following family reunions are being planned:The <b>McAnallen Family</b> will host a reunion Sunday at the home of Ken and Gloria McAnallen, 234 Mack Road, West Sunbury.Participants should take covered dishes to share. Dinner will begin at 1 p.m. Meat, beverages, table service and games will be provided.For information, call 724-287-8190

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.