The YWCA of Butler, 120 W. Cunningham St., is now accepting registration for preschool classes beginning Jan. 3.

Pre-k classes for children ages 4 and 5 will be held from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Montessori classes for children ages 3 and older will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon or from 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

For information, call 724-287-5709.

Lifesteps will host Child Check developmental screenings for children birth to 5 years of age at the following dates and locations.1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Meadowbrook Apartments, Meadowbrook Lane.9 a.m. to noon Dec. 29, Butler Public Library, North McKean St.Participants should plan about 30 minutes for screening and discussion of results. For information or to schedule an appointment, call Lifesteps at 724-283-2154, Ext. 313.

The YWCA of Butler, 120 W. Cunningham St. will host belly dancing classes from 8 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, from Jan. 6 to March 10.The course will include instruction of basic Arabic dance techniques, veil dance and finger cymbal rhythms.Cost is $40 for YWCA members and $55 for non-members.For information, call the YWCA at 724-287-5709.

HARMONY - The Harmony/Zelienople Long-Term Recovery Committee will host meetings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 6 and 11 in Room B of Grace Church of Harmony, Main and Mercer streets, to discuss long-term response plans for disasters such as the flooding caused by Hurricane Ivan in September.A training session will follow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 15 at Grace Church for volunteers who wish to participate in the long-term recovery of those affected by floods.The training will be led by the Rev. Rick Nelson. Lunch will be provided.For information about the meetings, training or the committee, call 724-368-3568.

PITTSBURGH - Registration is now open for the St. Margaret Foundation's 55 Alive Mature Driving Program, to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 10 and 12 in Conference Center A at St. Margaret Hospital, Freeport Road.The class, produced by the AARP, will offer instruction on safe and defensive driving techniques.Participants who complete the course will receive a reduction in the price of their automobile insurance.Cost for the course is $10. For information or to register, call 412-784-4144.

SEWICKLEY - The Sweetwater Center for the Arts, 200 Broad St., is now accepting registration for its winter and spring classes, workshops and events.For a schedule of classes and activities, call 412-741-4405.Notices, in writing, of festivals, fund-raising events, newly elected officers and other news from clubs and non-profit groups should be sent to the Focus department one week in advance of the event. Items should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to Focus, Butler Eagle, P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003.