BAKERSTOWN — Bakerstown Presbyterian Children's Center, 5825 Heckert Road, is accepting registrations for the 2014-2015 school year.

The early childhood Christian learning center offers classes for children 2 to 5 years old in morning and afternoon sessions.

To schedule a visit or register a child, call Emily Willard, preschool director, at 724-443-5330.

St. Wendelin School will offer prekindergarten activities during Snow Much Fun from 11:15 a.m. to noon Sunday.Also, the kindergarten teacher will teach a class at 9 a.m. Monday for children entering kindergarten in 2014.Both events are for families interested in the school for the 2014-2015 school year.For more information, call 724-285-4986.

SAXONBURG — Local author Ellie Lyons will be at the South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St., from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18.Lyons is a romance author writing for Liquid Silver books. She will share her first published work, “Stealing Luca's Heart,” the first book in the Tetaris of New Zealand series.

The Milton Hershey School (MHS) will host a family information session at 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at Rachel's Roadhouse, 100 Fairfield Lane.Following a free meal and brief presentation, attendees will have time to ask questions. No reservations are required.To be considered for enrollment, a child must meet several criteria, including being from a low income family, being between 4 and 15 years old and demonstrating the capability to benefit from the school. For more information, call 800-322-3248.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.