The Butler Eagle is seeking stories on holiday traditions. The traditions can be ethnic practices passed from earlier generations or new traditions recently started.

If you would like to contribute to this holiday story, call Sandy at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252.

PENN TWP — Nixon Preschool, 334 Airport Road, will host a new afternoon class for 3-year-olds beginning Jan. 3.For information, call 724-586-7372 or visit www.nixonumchurch.org.Openings will also be available in the 4- and 5-year-old class held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The 49th annual Operation Reindeer program is under way at the Mental Health Association, 140 N. Elm St.Gifts are being gathered for Butler County residents living at Torrance State Hospital and in area personal care homes.Among the gifts sought are new and used, large-sized winter coats and gloves.Gifts will be distributed Dec. 25.For details about the gift program or for reservations for the Dec. 15 bus trip to Torrance for a resident Christmas party, call the mental health association at 724-287-1965.

Actor J. Eddie Peck, who has appeared in soap operas, television shows and movies, will lead two soap opera and television acting seminars Saturday at the Marilyn E. Kane Agency, Suite 110, Morgan Center, located at the corner of Main and East Diamond streets.A session for actors ages 12 and younger will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Asecond session, open to participants ages 13 and older, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.The sessions will include character/script analysis and coaching, industry information, acting practices and a question and answer segment.For details or to register, call the Kane agency at 724-287-0576 or 724-287-3576.

Family Hospice and Palliative Care has placed a Memorial Tree of Love in the Clearview Mall for the holiday season.As a fundraiser, white doves can be purchased in honor or memory of a loved one to decorate the tree.For information or to purchase a dove, call 800-513-2148.

BUTLER TWP — Sing Hosanna! will host its annual holiday celebration dinners and performances Dec. 8 at the South Butler Fire Hall, 98 Old Plank Road.Sessions will be held at noon and 6 p.m., with doors opening 30 minutes early.Each session will include a dinner, a performance by the Sing Hosanna! adult and children singers and a raffling of themed baskets.Reservations are due Monday. Tickets are available at May's Music Shop, 247 E. Jefferson St., or by calling 724-287-8362.