Church will host Trunk or TreatMeridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will host “Trunk or Treat” from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the church parking lot.Community children will have an afternoon of fun with a “bouncy house,” a corn maze, a petting zoo and more, all while collecting treats.For more information, call the church office at 724-482-2630.

‘Downsizing 101’ planned at libraryThe Butler Public Library and Concordia Lutheran Ministries will co-sponsor “Downsizing 101” from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at the library, 218 N. McKean St.The seminar, led by Cathy Questiaux from Concordia Lutheran Ministries, and Roxann Tyger from Life Transitions, will cover the key aspects of downsizing, provide ideas on what to do with extra belongings and share tips and resources.The event is free. The deadline for registration is Oct. 27. For more information or to register, call Caitlyn Boland at the library at 724-287-1715 or send an e-mail to cboland@bcfls.org.

Safe driving courses offeredSeniors for Safe Driving will host the following classes for those age 55 and older:noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 1, Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8, Tower Presbyterian Church, Grove City9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9, Concordia, Haven II, Cabot5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Kelly Chevrolet, Butler8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Butler Memorial HospitalSeniors completing the course will receive a 5 percent reduction in their automobile insurance premiums for three years.To register, call 724-283-0245 or 800-559-4880 or visit www.seniorsforsafedriving.com.Notices of local upcoming news should be received by the Community Department one week in advance of the event. Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or community@butlereagle.com.