CONNOQUENESSING TWP — The Butler County Humane Society will hold a microchip clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 5, 10 and 21 at 1015 Evans City Road.

A microchip is the only way to permanently identify dogs or cats in the event that pets go missing.

Microchipped dogs are also eligible for a lifetime dog license in Butler County and Allegheny County.

Applications for lifetime tags for Butler and Allegheny County will be available at the clinic.

For more information, contact the Butler County Humane Society at 724-789-1150.

The Tanglewood Center will host a bus trip to the Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center in Wheeling, W.Va., Jan. 11.To reserve a spot, call Dawn between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 724-287-0021.

ZELIENOPLE — A 12-week series of lectures for families of those with mental illness will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. starting Jan. 14 at Passavant Retirement Community, 401 S. Main St.The National Alliance on Mental Illness Family to Family educational course is for families and friends of individuals with serious mental illness.This course is taught by trained family members who have lived the experience and will include the biology of the brain, a medication review, a communication skills workshop, knowledge and self-care skills needed to deal with their loved one's mental illness and impact on the family or friend as well as advocacy and fighting stigma.Registration is required as space is limited and classes fill quickly.Call Joan Gill at 724-453-1090 or Joyce Saunders at 724-794-1757.

Gaiser Alumni Family and Friends is requesting donations of household and other items for its annual bazaar.GAFF is a fundraising group that sponsors alcohol and drug free activities for people in recovery, their families and friends.Call 724-445-3389 for a member to pick up items.