Donations of money, desserts and Chinese auction gifts are being collected for a fundraiser to benefit the family of Gino Pascazi.

Pascazi suffers from multiple myeloma, a cancer affecting the blood within the bone marrow. He is awaiting a stem cell transplant.

A Chinese auction and spaghetti dinner is being planned for Jan. 27. To donate items for the event, contact Mimi or Doug Augustine at 724-234-3790, 412-760-0199 or 724-355-9621.

ZELIENOPLE — The ZIPPCO Parent Co-operative Preschool will hold registration for the 2008-09 school year from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 23 and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at English Lutheran Church, 200 E. Grandview Ave.The cooperative program allows parents to assist in classroom activities.For details or information on openings, visit www.zippcopreschool.com or call 724-452-0344.

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.