Students approved for study abroad program

Rotary International District 7470 is seeking high school students for overseas study. Teens who will be high school students in 2011-2012 can broaden their worldview as a Rotary Youth exchange student in a study abroad. Many for-profit exchange programs cost tens of thousands of dollars, but Rotary provides the program at a minimal cost to students and their families.Rotary Club volunteers administer the program at the local level, which keeps costs low. These volunteers often offer years of experience with students and host families, ensuring a safe, nurturing and enriching environment.While students are overseas, they are treated like a member of the family. Their schooling, room and board are covered by the host family.

Rotary District 7470, composed of Essex, Morris, Sussex and Warren counties, has had exchanges with Spain, Germany, France, Japan, India, Brazil, Argentina and many other countries.There are two programs for high school students: an academic year exchange and a short-term exchange of three to four weeks during the summer. Applications from interested students will be accepted until Dec. 31. Interviews will be conducted during January and February, with final selections made by the end of February.

Holiday boutique set for Saturda
A holiday boutique and gold rush sale will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 88 Cheyenne Trail, between Green and Sawmill roads. Admission is free. Shop for great holiday gifts and bring your unwanted, old or damaged jewelry for cash on the spot.
For more information, call 973-729-1561.

Church to host fish, chips dinner
The Baleville Congregational Church will host a fish, chicken and chips dinner Saturday at the Church Hall, 6 Church Road.The menu includes fish, chicken and chips prepared by Argyle’s Restaurant, cole slaw, rolls, vegetables, beverage and homemade dessert. Eat-in serving will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Take-out orders will be filled throughout the evening.

Memorial sled show to feature antiques
The Clay Jennings Memorial Sled Show will be held Sunday at the Snowmobile Barn Museum, 928 Cedar Ridge Road, from noon to 3 p.m. Antique snowmobiles will be on display. Spectators are welcome and admission is free.

Gift shop collects items for needy
The Merry Go Round and Calico Rose Cafe, at 19 Route 23, is partnering with Project Self-Sufficiency to help provide basic necessities to those who are less fortunate. They are accepting donations of non-perishable foods, new toys suitable for babies to teens, and gently worn, clean clothing suitable for a working woman’s wardrobe.