Globe North Community Bulletin Board

March 30, 2008

Beverly Rotary Club scholarships: Applications are being accepted for Beverly Rotary Club Foundation scholarships totaling approximately $20,000, with individual awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Scholarships are available to Beverly residents who are graduating from high school or preparatory school and will be enrolling as full-time students in four-year or two-year degree granting programs. Application materials online at beverlyrotary.com. Applications must be received by April 28. 978-720-1224, james-.rich@beverlynational.com.

North Shore business forum: All small-business owners are welcome to attend North Shore Business Forum meetings. Informal lectures given by business owners on a wide variety of topics, Fridays, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Danversport Yacht Club, Route 62 east. $8, includes continental breakfast. April 4, "Business Etiquette," an open discussion moderated by host. nsbforum.org.

US Family Health Plan: As part of US Family Health Plan’s efforts to aid and serve military families, the not-for-profit organization will host two information sessions to explain the benefits of the plan. Representatives will be available for questions April 1 and 16, 2-6 p.m., at Marriott Boston Peabody, 8A Centennial Drive. Free. 888-815-5510.

Food allergies: The Food Allergy Group of the North Shore invites parents to a roundtable discussion about managing food allergies at school, April 3, 7 p.m., in Davenport Conference Area, Room 103, at Salem Hospital, 81 Highland Ave. Topics include lunches and birthday parties, field trips, emergency plans. 877-227-8462 (toll free). asthmaandallergies.org.

Items may be sent to carson@-globe.com or mailed to Sharon Carson, Boston Globe North, 1 Corporate Place, Suite 200, 55 Ferncroft Road, Danvers 01923. Listings are not accepted over the telephone.