New Beginnings Free Methodist Church, 416 Center Ave., will hold a free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For information, call Sally Perkins at 724-290-2384.

CENTER TWP — A car wash will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Wendy's at Clearview Mall to benefit the American Red Cross. Volunteers should show up at 9 a.m.For information, call Scott Snyder at 724-283-2810 Ext. 223.

PORTERSVILLE —Portersville Christian School, 343 E. Portersville Road, is accepting applications for limited openings in grades 1 to 12, kindergarten and pre-kindergarten classes for the 2011-12 school year.Call 724-368-8787 for an application packet.

JEFFERSON TWP — In conjunction with the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, Concordia Lutheran Ministries will host a free Healthy Steps for Older Adults program from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 11 in the Haven 1 dining room, 112 Marwood Road.Registration is open to anyone older than 50 and topics include fall prevention and staying active.Participants will receive a fall risk assessment, gift certificate to a local retailer, complimentary breakfast, buffet lunch and refreshments. Registration is required. Call Haven I Building Coordinator Julie Spirnock at 724-352-9377.

BUTLER TWP —Lifesteps' Child Check team will conduct free screenings for children from birth to age 5 from 8 a.m. to noon May 16 at Lifesteps, 383 New Castle Road.Visits take about 30 minutes and results are discussed immediately. The screening looks at the child's development in the areas of playing, talking, seeing, hearing, moving and thinking. Appointments are recommended but not required.Call Lifesteps at 724-283-2154, Ext. 313, or 800-225-2010.

BUTLER TWP — His Kids Christian School, 650 Saxonburg Road, will hold a fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14. The event includes crafter tables, a Chinese auction, a bake sale, children’s activities and lunch. For information, call Summit Church at 724-287-2378.Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Focus Department one week in advance of the event. Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or focus@butlereagle.com.<U></U>