The Eagle is planning a home decorating story and would like to hear how you have recycled unlikely items for decoration inside the home. This could mean anything from making a planter from a car part to making a chair from things found in nature.

To share your unique decor with readers, contact Sandy Marwick at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252 or focus@butlereagle.com.

PENN TWP — Penn Christian Academy will host an informational breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. March 18 in the school's library to help businesses learn about the Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC). Registration is encouraged by calling 724-586-5200.

FRANKLIN TWP — Mount Chestnut Christian Preschool will hold an open house from 6 to 7 p.m. March 17. The school offers two- and three-day per week classes for 3- to 5-year olds. For information, call 724-287-8799.

Butler Montessori School will hold registration March 16 and 17 for 2011-12 preschool and kindergarten classes. The program is for 3 to 5 year olds. For information, call 724-283-1846 or visit www.butlermontessori.com.

BUTLER TWP — Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will hold a chili cook-off and baked goods auction at 1 p.m. March 20 in Oz Hall. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children and free for those age 3 and younger. For information, call 724-287-4462.

BUTLER TWP — Lifesteps' Early Education Center, 383 New Castle Road, is enrolling for the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program.Lifesteps was chosen by the state as a Pre-K Counts provider to offer a free pre-kindergarten education to 3- and 4-year-old children who qualify. For information, call Stacy Slater at 724-283-1010.

SUMMIT TWP — A special Alumni Mass will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Saint Wendelin Church, 210 Saint Wendelin Road. A reception and open house will follow. For information, call 724-285-4986.

The U.S.S. Clinton Crewmen's Reunion Association seeks crewmen and families for its 18th annual reunion set for Oct. 10 to 14 in Orlando, Fla. Contact Duncan Atkinson, 1510 19th Avenue North, Texas City, TX 77590; at 409-945-6148 or 409-739-1341 or at deape@aol.com.