Bigfoot, poetry set for librarySAXONBURG — The Center for Cryptozoological Studies will share tales of bigfoot, gargoyles and other cryptids in the Butler area from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St.The program is open to all ages and will include information about local sightings of these creatures.The library will host a poetry reading, “The Singing Bridge,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 26.Award-winning local poets Angele Ellis and Robert Walicki will read from their published works with special attention to bridge building and John Roebling.Both events are free. For more information, call 724-352-4810.

Child advocacy workshops slatedThe staff of the Intermediate Unit IV and Butler County Children’s Center will provide parent advocacy training at two workshops:6:30 to 8 p.m. March 25, Mount Chestnut Early Learning Center, 139 Reiger Road10 to 11:30 a.m. March 30, Mars Early Intervention Education Center, 525 Pittsburgh St., MarsParents will learn how to advocate more successfully for solutions that help their children.To register, call 724-287-2761.

Church schedules free egg huntVALENCIA — Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., will hold its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. March 28.The event is free for infants and children up to age 10.Advance registration is recommended using the church website, www.valenciapresbyterian.com.

Preschool registration openBUTLER TWP — Registration is under way for fall 2015 at Super Sprouts Preschool at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.Applications are for 3-year-olds and 4- and 5-year-olds.The preschool will host a monthlong open house at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday to Friday during April. Teachers will be available for questions and to lead classroom tours.For more information or to make an appointment at a different time, call 724-287-4462.