Mars library day events set SaturdayMARS — The Mars Public Library Day will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library, 107 Grand Ave. It will offer food and these events:10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Model train display by the Western Pennsylvania Railroad Museum10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Children’s craft11 a.m. to noon — “Explore the Library’s Garden” presented by Master Gardener Jill BargerNoon to 1 p.m. — Petting zoo with miniature goats, a llama, a horse and other animals. Presented by Party Pets and PoniesNoon to 1 p.m. — “Mars, Then and Now” presented by Mars Area History and Landmark Society1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — “Learn How to Use a Telescope” presented by the Kiski Astronomers12:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Balloon artist.All ages are welcome for this free event.

Talks feature outdoor dog safetySLIPPERY ROCK — The Butler Dog Training Association will present “Your Dog and the Great Outdoors — Safety First” from 2 to 4 p.m. May 22 at Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road.Three speakers will discuss water safety, bites, stings, bugs, injuries, heat stroke, poisonous plants and wild animals.Limited seating is available. For more information, call 724-421-7381 or e-mail lhaus@zoominternet.net. No dogs will be permitted at the presentation.

Butterflies will be topic of programCRANBERRY TWP — The Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Road, will host “Monarch Monitoring” presented by the Succop Nature Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 24.The presentation will describe a program to help save the Monarch butterfly population.Visit www.cranberrylibrary.org to register.Preschool slates graduation daysChrist Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will have graduation ceremonies for its Super Sprouts Preschool at 9 a.m. May 26 and May 27.

Center to host Recovery FestThe Grapevine Center, 140 N. Elm St., will host a Recovery Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 27.The fest will include demonstrations of alternative treatments and wellness options including nutrition and meditation.For more information, visit www.grapevinecenter.org.

Church will hold bicycle giveawayChrist Community Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will host Bikes to Hope from 1 to 5 p.m. June 4 at the church.The tricycle, bicycle and helmet giveaways are for Butler community families who cannot afford to purchase a bicycle for their child.Participants must register by May 27 and provide the child’s weight, height and school grade.For more information, call the church office at 724-287-4462 Monday through Friday until 3 p.m. or e-mail churchoffice@zoominternet.net.