The Victim Outreach Intervention Center is seeking donations for door prizes and basket raffles for its Mardi Gras fundraiser, to be held March 24 at the Mansion on Route 8.

In addition, individuals and businesses can place program ads or become corporate sponsors of this event.

Volunteers also are needed.

For more information or to arrange pick up of donations, call 724-283-8700 and ask for Millie.

Preschool taking registrationPROSPECT — The Presbyterian Church of Prospect Preschool is taking registration for the 2012-13 school year.Classes are available for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds.For more information, call the school at 724-865-1108 or the church office at 724-865-2063.

Church hosts chili cook-offBUTLER TWP — Christ Community United Methodist Church will have a chili cook-off at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in Oz Hall, 205 N. Duffy Road.The three prizes to be awarded are people’s choice, judge’s choice and most creative chili.To register, contact Cherie Loomis at 724-285-6715.

Art classes availableThe Associated Artists of Butler County is beginning new art classes soon.Those interested should call 724-283-6922 or e-mail unclemikerehm@gmail.com with the class name in the subject line.Reservations are appreciated at least three days before the class, but will be taken at any time.• World art crafts for all ages from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 25 through March 14• Drawing for adults for those who have always wanted to be able to draw from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays Jan. 21 through March 17.n Make it in clay for all ages from noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays Jan. 21 through March 17.• Fabric Fun for ages 10 and older from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays Jan. 26 through March 15• Ceramics for young adults and older from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 25 through March 14.