KARNS CITY — Applications and directions for the Griffith D. Morgan Scholarship are now available in the guidance offices of Karns City and Kittanning High Schools.

Applicants must reside in East Brady, Sugarcreek Township, Brady's Bend Township or Washington Township in Armstrong County, and be enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year college or university program for the 2006-07 school year.

First-time applicants must provide an official high school transcript, evidence of admission to a college or university and a current transcript of college grades (if applicable).

Students must apply each year to be eligible for the scholarship.

KARNS CITY — The Karns City French Club will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. March 11 to raise money for the club's upcoming trip to Europe.Tickets are now available for $6 for adults and $3 for children age 12 and younger. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $7 and $3.50 respectively.For information or to purchase tickets, call 724-445-2480.

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 through March 15 at the Seneca Valley Senior High School Guidance Department. Completed applications must be returned to the office by March 27.

GROVE CITY — The Pine Grove Council of Republican Women will hold a luncheon meeting at 12:30 p.m. March 18 at the Legacy Banquet Center to instate new officers and plan events for the new club year.For reservations, call Terry Pokrant at 724-458-0324 by Friday.

BUTLER TWP — St. Fidelis Children's Hour will accept registration for the 2006-07 school year from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays during March in Bauman Hall, St. Fidelis Roman Catholic Church, 125 Buttercup Road.The program is open to toilet-trained children ages 3 to 5.The program includes crafts, gym, music, Bible stories, snacks and prayers. A registration fee of $10 and activity fee of $30 will be charged.Caregivers must work once a month for each child enrolled in the program.

PLAIN GROVE, Lawrence County — The Plain Grove Grange will host a public square and round dance from 8 to 11 p.m. March 11 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, 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.