Arm knitting class scheduled Feb. 25The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will offer Arm Knitting 101 with Yvonne Bartmas at 6 p.m. Thursday at the park office, 184 Alameda Park Road.During this introductory knitting class, participants will complete a scarf to take home. Previous knitting experience is not necessary.The registration deadline is Tuesday. To register or for more information, call the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department at 724-284-5383.

Baby sitters training setThe Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will offer the Safe Sitter baby sitter’s training four times at locations in the county:9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 27, Slippery Rock Park Building, 320 N. Main St., Slippery Rock9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 12, Karns City Municipal Building, 116 Main St., Karns City9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9, Slippery Rock Park Building, 320 N. Main St., Slippery Rock9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23, Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia RoadThe class is for children ages 11 to 15 and will emphasize prevention, safety, responsibility, leadership and professionalism.Registration is required. The cost will include books and materials. Successful students will receive a course certificate.To register or for more information, call the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department at 724-284-5383.

Fire company slates fundraiserMIDDLESEX TWP — The Middlesex Township Volunteer Fire Company will host the third annual Night at the Races benefit March 5 at the fire station, 130 Browns Hill Road Valencia.Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The admission price will include beer, pop, hot dogs, chips and dip.For more information, call Kimberly Blystone at 724-504-7027.

Bowling to raise money for librarySAXONBURG — The South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St., will have Bowling for the Library, a fundraiser, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 6 at Mystic Lanes, 1318 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.Adults, youths and families can bowl as individuals and teams. Trophies will be awarded, and there will be a basket raffle and other raffles.The registration deadline is Feb. 29. The admission fee will include bowling shoes, two games, pizza and a beverage.For more information, call the library at 724-352-4810.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.