The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will offer the following American Red Cross baby sitter training classes.

• 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Karns City Municipal Building

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Slippery Rock Area Park Building

• 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Adams Township Municipal Building

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Butler Township Park Building.

Advanced registration is required by calling 724-284-5383.

Halloween events planned by parksThe Butler County Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Haunted Bonfire with storyteller Ron Lockwood will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Masonic Shelter in Alameda Park.There will be food, crafts, games and a candy hunt.The department is also planning a Haunted Road Trip from 4 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 27.The trip will include a buffet dinner, haunted barn, corn maze, hayride, Carn-Evil, bonfire and fireworks.Registration is required for both events and can be made by calling 724-284-5383.

Pumpkin fest slated for parkBRUIN — The Bruin Pumpkin Fest sponsored by Faith Community Church will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday in Bruin Community Park.There will be food, vendors, games, crafts, a petting zoo and wagon rides.For more information, call Faith Community Church at 724-753-2270.

Spelling bee aids Rotary charitiesLYNDORA — An adult spelling bee is set for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at American Legion Post 778, 150 Legion Memorial Lane.Twenty individual or corporate teams of four members each will compete.Proceeds will benefit Butler AM Rotary Charities.For more information, call Peggy Weckerly at 724-431-4004 or Dick Musko at 724-282-7230.

Legal matters of elderly examinedEVANS CITY — A free community seminar discussing legal needs for the elderly and their families will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St.It will be presented by elder law attorney Laurel Hartshorn.The event is sponsored by St. John’s Called to Care Ministries.

Vendors needed for holiday showFRANKLIN TWP — Vendors are needed for the Prospect borough/Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department’s holiday craft and gift show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Prospect Fire Hall.For more information, call Jody at 724-865-9570.