ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Library, 227 S. High St., will host a Polar Express party at 1 p.m. Dec. 5. There will be crafts, snacks, a reading of "The Polar Express" and a visit from Santa Claus. Children are welcome to come in their pajamas. Register by calling the library at 724-452-9330.

ADAMS TWP — Opus I Music Society will meet at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at Mars Alliance Church, 997 Route 228. The program will feature "Sacred Christmas Music."For information, call Linda Johnson at 724-776-9169 or visit http://opusone.webs.com. Opus I Music Society is affiliated with both the Pennsylvania and National Federations of Music Clubs.

Lifesteps will hold Child Check screening services for children from birth to age 5 on the following dates:• 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7, YMCA, 339 W. Washington St., Butler• 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Early Education Center, VA Medical Center Grounds, Building 68, ButlerVisits take about 30 minutes, and results are discussed immediately. The screening looks at development in the areas of playing, talking, seeing, hearing, moving and thinking.Appointments are recommended but not required.For information or to schedule, call 724-283-2154, Ext. 313 or 1-800-225-2010.

MIDDLESEX TWP — Holy Sepulcher Catholic Church, 1304 East Cruikshank Road, will host a fair trade market from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 12 in the school cafeteria.Fair trade vendor Ten Thousand Villages will sell items such as jewelry, household items, toys and games, coffees, teas and chocolates.The market will raise funds to support the mission school in Patzun, Guatemala.For information, call Helen Ward at 724-713-7958 or Pat Shaffer at 724-898-2424.

BUTLER TWP — VNA is seeking volunteers for the hospice program. Every patient or family has different needs, and volunteers help make a difficult time easier for them. Tasks could include listening and offering support and providing companionship.Training is provided. For information, call the volunteer coordinator at 724-431-3502 or 1-877-862-6659.

American Red Cross blood drives will be held in December at the following locations:• Noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 3, Grace Church of Harmony, 538 Main Street, Harmony.• 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2217 Chicora Road, Chicora.Drives are open to the community and walk-ins are welcome.

EVANS CITY — The Providence Plantation Living History Center, 300 Textor Hill Road, will present "Three Events Above the Three Rivers in 1753" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 26.The program includes a walk on the path where George Washington's first mission took place in 1753.For information or reservations, call 724- 538-8818.