The Butler County Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a pet first aid class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 8 at the chapter office, 312 Mercer St.

Participants will learn the basic skills necessary to care for animals during life-threatening conditions.

This will be the only pet first aid class held on a Saturday during the new year.

Each participant will also receive a pet first aid guide and instruction on skills such as rescue breathing and how to react to choking.

Pre-registration is required. For information and registration, call 724-283-2810.

The Butler After Five Women's Club will host "A fresh new look" dinner at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Butler YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St.The event will include the program "Don't tell me it's impossible," presented by Billie Hughes Locke.The event will also include presentations by cosmetic and hair design representatives from Mary Kay Cosmetics and Contemporary Hair Design.Cost for the dinner is $10 and reservations are due Thursday. For information or reservations, call 724-482-4700.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, will host a Ring in the New Year workshop led by members of the Bell a deuxhandbellartists of Lancaster beginning at noon Jan. 15.The event will include instruction and practice for both low and high bells. The workshop will conclude with a performance by the participants at 4:30 p.m.Cost for the workshop is $20 and registration is due Wednesday. For information or to register, call Patsy Ann Johnson at 724-283-6239 or send an e-mail to patsy.johnson@sru.edu.

FREEPORT - The Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St., will host a clearance sale of leftover garage sale items from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m. Thursday and Jan. 7 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 8.Books will also be available at regular prices.

HARMONY - The Harmony Museum will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at the museum's Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St.Interested vendors should call 724-452-5860 for information or to reserve a table.Vendors may set up their tables during the afternoon of Jan. 7.The event will benefit the Harmony Museum.

PLAIN GROVE, Lawrence County - The Plain Grove Grange will begin it's 16th year of public square and round dances with a dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. 8 at the East Lawrence Elementary School, Plain Grove Road.Music will be provided by the band Country Tradition and the caller will be Ken Meals.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.