SLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock University Institute for Learning in Retirement will host a preview day of its spring classes from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 4 in the multi-purpose room at the university's student union.

Information on upcoming classes will be available and the event will include demonstrations and samples of previous class work.

Membership in the ILR is $60 for each semester. Members are permitted to take unlimited classes.

PENN TWP — A meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Kelly Chevrolet, Route 8, for area residents interested in forming a Butler County Classic Chevelle Club.For information, call Miles Jackson at 724-283-0144 or e-mail lindajackson@zoominternet.net.

GROVE CITY — The Grove City Theatre Arts Guild will host auditions for its Kid's Mystery Theatre program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 7 at the Legacy Banquet and Conference Center, 1946 Mercer Road.The program, open to students age 8 to 15, will be performed April 1. The event will include a performance by the Clue Club, for participants ages 8 to 12 and the Teen Sleuths for those ages 13 to 15.Parents must be present during their child's audition to receive information.

Applications are now being accepted for the Under Our Wing senior living apartments with supportive services at the Butler YWCA, 124 W. Cunningham St.Eligibility, based on income, is determined by the Housing Authority of Butler County.For more information or an application, call 724-287-6797.

SAXONBURG — An open house will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Saxonburg Library, 240 W. Main St. for the library's Nature Zone program.The program features activities for children, including fossils, animal bones, pinecones and coloring pages.Registration is requested, but not required. To register, visit www.TheNatureZone.net or call 724-352-8988.

CABOT — An open house will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Luke's Lutheran School, 330 Hannahstown Road.Registration will be available for children ages 3 to 5 and students in kindergarten through grade eight.Full-day and half-day kindergarten programs are available.For information, call 724-352-2221, or visit www.stlukecabot.org.

FRANKLIN TWP — The Lutherlyn Environmental Education Program will host a Maple Syrup Time program from 9:30 a.m. to noon March 4 at Camp Lutherlyn, off Dick Road.As part of the camp's Saturday Safari series, the program will demonstrate how to identify trees in winter, tapping maple trees and the evaporation process.Participants should dress to be outdoors. For information or to register, call 724-865-9079 or e-mail leep@lutherlyn.com.

ZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Rotary Club is offering four $1,000 college scholarships and one $1,000 vocational scholarship to seniors in the Seneca Valley School District.To be eligible, the seniors must live within the 16063 or 16037 ZIP codes. The club puts emphasis on students who demonstrate financial need and have exhibited a spirit of community volunteerism.Applicants are asked to write a 500-word essay.Applications will be available Wednesday through March 15 at the Seneca Valley Senior High School Guidance Department. Completed applications must be returned to the office by March 27.

BUTLER TWP — Lifesteps will host free Child Check developmental screenings for children age 5 and younger from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean St.Each screening takes about 30 minutes and results will be discussed with parents immediately.Appointments are recommended. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 724-283-2154, Ext. 313, or 800-225-2010.

NEW CASTLE — Reservations are now being accepted for the Wimodausis meeting to be held at 12:30 p.m. March 8 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.Entertainment for the meeting will be provided by the New Castle Cloggers.Lunch will be served in the cathedral's lobby.For reservations, contact Dorothy Bort of Fairmont Avenue or Judy Barron of Maitland Lane by March 4.

Entries for the William A. DiCuccio Memorial Essay Contest are now being accepted for students in grades nine through 12 at Butler Knoch and Moniteau high schools.The essay question is "What are the qualities that a voter should look for in a candidate for political office?"Each entry must be typed or computer generated on standard paper and must not exceed 500 words. Spelling, punctuation, grammar and content will be judged.Essays are due to the Butler Rotary Club by May 1. The club's scholarship committee will select the top three.No essays will be returned. The winning entry will be published in the Butler Eagle on May 20, Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania.Cash awards will be presented to the students who submit the three best essays overall. Relatives of members of either Rotary Club of Butler are not eligible to enter this contest. Entry instructions are available in each school's guidance office. All entries must be mailed to: The Butler Rotary Club, P.O. Box 1081, Butler, PA 16003-1081Notices, in writing, of festivals, fundraising events, newly elected officers and other news from clubs and nonprofit 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.