Church offers winter clothesPORTERSVILLE — The Presbyterian Church of Portersville, 1297 Perry Highway, will give away gently used winter coats, scarves, hats and gloves to children, men and women of the community from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 3.For more information, call 724-368-8050.

Craft show supports libraryNORTH WASHINGTON — A Christmas craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at the North Washington Social Hall, 2231 Oneida Valley Road, will benefit the North Trails Library, 1553 W. Sunbury Road, West Sunbury.For more information, call Terry and Sherri Moore at 724-894-9113.

Vo-tech sells holiday cookiesButler County Area Vocational-Technical School is taking orders for its annual Christmas cookie sale.To order cookies, visit the school, 210 Campus Lane, or call Katie Collins at 724-282-0735, Ext. 255. The deadline for orders and payment is Dec. 7. Only cash and checks will be accepted. Mail payment to the Vo-Tech at 210 Campus Lane, Butler, PA 16001.Cookies also will be for sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12 to 22 at the school. Visit www.bcvt.tec.pa.us.

District hosts event for seniorsJACKSON TWP — The Seneca Valley School District will have the 19th annual Senior Holiday Event at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 16 at the senior high school, 128 Seneca School Road.This presentation is for senior citizens living in the Seneca Valley School District community and will feature performances from secondary school student groups and a holiday luncheon.The event is free, but reservations are required. Call 724-452-6040, Ext. 0, by Dec. 9 to make a reservation.

Families Forever seminar slatedA Families Forever seminar, offered by Lifesteps, will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Lifesteps, 100 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.

Child Check dates scheduledThe Lifesteps’ Child Check team will offer free screenings in December for children from birth to age 5:9 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 5, Butler YMCA, 339 N. Washington St.9 a.m. to noon Dec. 19, Lifesteps Butler County Program Center, 383 New Castle Road.A Child Check visit takes about 30 minutes and the results are discussed with the parents.The screening evaluates the child’s development in playing, talking, seeing, hearing, moving and thinking.Appointments are recommended. Call 724-283-1010, Ext. 318, or 800-225-2010.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.