BUTLER TWP — Kindergarten orientations for the Butler School District begin March 1 for Sept. 2011 classes.

Each elementary school has its own orientation and registration dates. At orientation, which takes less than an hour, parents will learn about the kindergarten program, school services and the documents needed for registration.

Here is the district's schedule. Kindergarten registration is by appointment.

• Broad Street orientation is at 10 a.m. March 1. Registration is on March 8.

• Center Avenue orientation is at 10 a.m. March 3. Registration is on March 11.

• Center Township orientation is at 7 p.m. March 2. Registration is on March 9 and 10.

• Clearfield orientation is at 10 a.m. March 8. Registration is on March 15.

• Connoquenessing orientation is at 1 p.m. March 7. Registration is on March 28.

• Emily Brittain orientation is at 9:30 a.m. March 28. Registration is April 4 and 8.

• McQuistion orientation is at 7 p.m. March 3. Registration is March 24.

• Meridian orientation is at 9:30 a.m. April 11. Registration is April 13 and 20.

• Northwest orientation 10 a.m. March 3. Registration is March 11 and 18.

• Oakland orientation is at 10 a.m. March 7. Registration is March 21.

• Summit registration is at 10 a.m. March 8. Registration is March 29.

For information, call 724-287-8721 and ask for the elementary school.

The Butler County Farm Bureau will be celebrating Food Check-Out Day on Tuesday.The day is set to recognize that the average American will have earned enough income to pay for their family’s entire 2011 food supply during the first five weeks of the year.To observe the event, people are encouraged to donate food and money to the region’s Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh. The charitable organization provides a home away from home for parents and children waiting for a love one having treatment at the hospital.American families and individuals currently spend, on average, just less than 10 percent of their disposable income on food. Americans also enjoy the safest, most abundant and affordable food supply on Earth.Food contribution drop off sites are: Boldy’s Bakery, 667 Pittsburgh Road, Butler; Rep. Daryl Metcalfe’s office, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township; and Soergel’s Market, Wexford.To make a monetary donation or for more information, contact Larry Voll at 724-789-9219.