HARRISVILLE - Lifesteps will host a child check developmental screening session from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Harmony United Presbyterian Church, 234 N. Main St.

The screenings measure development in children birth to five years of age.

Each Child Check lasts approximately 30 minutes and results will be discussed immediately.

Appointments are suggested but not required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 724-283-2154, Ext. 313.

The Butler Notables Barbershop Group will host an installation dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Swinderman Road, Wexford.The dinner will include the installation of officers for 2005 and the presentation of the Barbershopper of the Year.

County residents age 62 and older may enroll for free on a space-available basis for credit classes at Butler County Community College.Registration must occur on the last day before classes begin. The 2005 spring semester begins Jan. 13.Seniors may audit classes or earn credit, but are responsible for additional expenses such as books and other required instructional materials.For more information, call 724-287-8711, Ext. 8253.

MIDDLESEX TWP - The Lighthouse Foundation will begin its second year of Faith Tech computer classes on Jan. 17. Classes are taught in at the foundation, Route 8, seven miles south of Butler.The free classes are taught 2 hours a week for six weeks. Courses are available for beginners or computer users with some experience.For information and a schedule of courses, call 724-898-HOPE or 724-586-5554, Ext. 26.

The VNA Hospice of Western Pennsylvania is seeking volunteers to provide companionship for patients and families at the hospice.Volunteers will receive free training and materials.For information, contact Cassie Naron at 724-431-3502, 1-800-245-3042, Ext. 502, or e-mail cnaron@vna.com.

MERCER, Mercer County - The Legacy Banquet and Conference Center will host a Wake Your Neighbors concert to benefit the Salvation Army at 6 p.m. Saturday at the center, 1946 Mercer-Grove City Road.The concert will feature performances by the School of Athens, J. Scott Franklin, Matt Texter, the Quick, Marla Voltz, This Band is Called the You, {Geography} and Righteous Fingers of Harmony.Tickets are $5 and food will be available for purchase. For information, visit www.wakeyourneighbors.org.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.