Child Check dates slated in MarchThe Lifesteps’ Child Check team will conduct two free screenings in March:9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Butler YMCA, 339 N. Washington St.9 a.m. to noon March 21 at Lifesteps Butler County Program Center, 383 New Castle RoadA Child Check visit takes about 30 minutes and the results are discussed immediately with the parents.The screening evaluates the child’s development in playing, talking, seeing, hearing, moving and thinking.Appointments are recommended. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Lifesteps at 724-283-1010, Ext. 318, or 800-225-2010.

Blood drive set at Harmony MooseHARMONY — A Red Cross community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Harmony Moose Lodge, 270 Mercer St.If possible, schedule an appointment by calling 800-RED-CROSS or visiting redcrossblood.org and entering HZcommunity.Families Forever seminar plannedA Families Forever seminar, offered by Lifesteps, will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 12 at Lifesteps, 300 Stirling Village.Families Forever teaches parents how to minimize the negative effects on children involved in divorce and custody.To register and provide payment, call Lifesteps at 724-283-1010.

Free computer classes offeredMIDDLESEX TWP — The Lighthouse Foundation, 1302 E. Cruikshank Road, will offer free computer classes starting March 16. Classes offered will include Microsoft Word and digital photography.For more information, call Dave Miller at 724-586-5554, Ext. 250.

Auxiliary will host spring bazaarGROVE CITY — The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 220 will have its spring bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 19 at the John R. Huff American Legion Post 220, 415 S. Broad St.There will be crafters, vendors, an auction, door prizes and a bake sale.Lunch will be available. The event will be smoke-free and handicapped accessible.

Jennings features maple sugaringSLIPPERY ROCK — Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, will offer a program on maple sugaring at 2 p.m. March 20 at the center.Participants will discover how sap taken from a maple tree becomes syrup on the breakfast table.This is an annual, free program. Registration is not required, but come on time to get a seat for this very popular program.Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Community 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 community@butlereagle.com.