Butler County Community College’s Community Initiatives Department is offering its final Hope is Dope class this year.

For this occasion, the first 10 participants to register will receive a free copy of the book “Hope is Dope: Achieving Chemical Balance,” by author and facilitator Steve Treu.

This free class is open to the public and will take place in-person at the Butler Art Center & Gallery, 344 S. Main St. in Butler. The classes will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 2, 9 and 16.

To register, visit bc3.edu/hope, or contact Ken Clowes at kenneth.clowes@nc3.edu or by calling 724-287-8711, ext. 8421.