The Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean St., will host a library orientation program at 10 a.m. Feb. 25.

Designed to introduce families with school-age children to the library's resources, the one-hour program will include a building tour, demonstration of the card catalog and a scavenger hunt.

For information or to register, call 724-287-1715, Ext. 717, or e-mail lcampbell@bcfls.org.

PENN TWP — The Penn Christian Academy Preschool, with locations at 1201 N. Main St. Ext., Butler Township, and 199 W. Airport Road, is now accepting registration for fall classes.The program is open to preschool students ages 2 years, 7 months through 5 years old.For information or to enroll, call 724-287-7265.

BUTLER TWP — The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting summer shelter reservations from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Butler County Government Center.Beginning at 1:30 p.m. Friday, reservations will be accepted during regular office hours at the Park Office, 184 Alameda Park Road.The availability of restroom and kitchen facilities in the Masonic Shelter is not guaranteed for the 2006 season.For information, call 724-284-5383.

The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America, Butler Council 465 is now sponsoring a safety poster contest in conjunction with the UCT's international competition.Safety posters created by students ages 18 and younger will be accepted through April 30. A separate classification is available for students with special needs.Winning posters will be forwarded to a state competition in May.For information , contact Marilyn Stephenson at 724-237-7938.

CHERRY TWP — The Bands of Moniteau High School will host a free midwinter band concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the high school auditorium, 1810 W. Sunbury Road.The event will include performances by the jazz band, junior high band and senior high band, all under the direction of Rita Ferrere.

The YWCA of Butler is now accepting orders for 12-inch hoagies prepared by Friedman's Supermarkets.Hoagies will be sold for $5 each and can be picked up from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St.Orders are due Monday and can be placed by calling 724-287-5709.Individuals or organizations ordering 15 hoagies or more will receive free delivery.

BUTLER TWP — Lifesteps will host free Child Check developmental screenings for children age 5 and younger from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Dutilh United Methodist Church, Dutilh Road, Cranberry Township.Each screening takes about 30 minutes and results will be discussed with parents immediately.Appointments are recommended. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 724-283-2154, Ext. 313, or 800-225-2010.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fundraising 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.