Ages: 6 to 17                                                Open to: UK and Ireland applicants

Mediums: Drawing, photography                      Cost to enter: $8

This art competition for kids runs all year long-and has no theme! The organization for wants the blossoming artists to draw whatever they feel like drawing, or paint whatever they feel like painting. Their one request is that the piece demonstrates the artist's originality and style.

Ages: 12 to 19                                               Open to: US and Canadian applicants

Mediums: Photography                                   Cost to enter: $6

The objective of this art contest for teens is to help beginner photographers take the new step in their careers. The WPO is looking for applicants to grasp the spirit of the theme word in single image, whether it's a culture or an environment. One past theme? "Diversity." So there's lots of room for interpretation!

Ages: 13 to 19                                               Open to: All international applicants

Mediums: Painting, photography, sculpture        Cost to enter: $5

PYAA is all about expressing and celebrating progressive values. So, if there is a creative teen in your life who wants to do good in the world, sign them up for this art contest for teens. The prize is an art scholarship which they can put toward their post-secondary schooling.

Ages: 5 to 19                                                Open to: US applicants

Mediums: Drawing or photography                  Cost to enter: $7

Is the developing artist in your life also an animal lover? Encourage them to submit to the Ned Smith Center's Youth Art Contest, which wants to cultivate the next generation of wildlife artists. There are a fair number of rules for this contest, so make sure to review them with your applicant before they start creating.

5 . When planning a travel recently, are you still considering the standard tourist destina-tions like Machu Picchu, Mt Qomolangma, which are always overvisited? Get off the beaten path and explore parts of the world you’ve never dared to experience before!

Hiking Paradise in Oceania

Made up of 10 islands, two large and eight smaller ones, it is packed with natural wonders long deep narrow boles in the ocean floor, grand waterfalls and amazing beaches. It’s essential for outdoor enthusiasts There’s enough hiking too, from World War Ⅱ heritage(文化遗产) tracks to a “cloud rainforest” hike and a hike up to the peak of Mount Alava.

Watching Red Crabs(螃蟹) in Australia

Technically a part of Australia, Christmas Island is occupied by around 50 million red crabs. Head to this remote island, and you will witness the incredible scenes of their annual migration(迁移), Plus remember to keep an eye out for dolphins and whale sharks that wan-der around the coastline. It’s not an easy place to get to, but the near-deserted beaches and friendly community make it worth the adventure.

Camping in Volcano Craters in Africa

Camping on the edge of an extinct wolcano crater is pretty excited when it comes to wild adventures. Not only are the sunsets and sunrises unbelievably beautiful at Tanzania’s Ngor-ongoro Crater, but visitors can spot a huge variety of wildlife: hippo, elephants, buffalo, zebra, leopard… There’s no fencing at the Simba Campsite, so there may be a visitor or two during the night.

Wondering what to read next? Curious to learn about some popular titles? Watch Connie, Youth Services Assistant, as she offers a quick taste of a book which you may decide you want to read. Ages 10 and up.

When: July 6 through August 17

Where: Online

Tuesday, May 18, 6：30 pm via Zoom

All ages with an adult.

Michael Rafkin, founding Artistic Director of Mad Horse Theater and artist of The Portland Stage Company will delight young children and their families with his theatrical reading of picture books.

Mindfulness Moments is a virtual program for children in preschool through age 6. Jaclyn, Youth Service Assistant, will share books, songs, rhymes, and activities focusing on different aspects of mindfulness. Come spend time connecting your mind, body, and emotions.

When: Anytime

Where: Online

In her latest part of Listen Up!, our Youth Services Assistant, Jamey Burns, reads No Talking written by Andrew Clements and published by Simon &. Shuster. The read-aloud is being released in four weekly installments（部分）, beginning the week of December 7 and continuing throughout December. Jamey previously read aloud The Hundred Dresses, written by Eleanor Estes and published by Harcourt, Inc.

9 . Waste Not

This eco-conscious shoulder bag is cut from old truck cloth, so each handmade bag features a unique look. The rest of the bag is constructed out of strong nylon from recycled water bottles. Sorry, pack addicts: students only. (Seriously, you need a student ID to buy one. ) Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack $170

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Most calendars have a systematized accounting of time boring. The Every Day Calendar is a touch-sensitive device that encourages you to keep up with a daily routine. Each day you follow through on a promise to yourself tap the corresponding (相关的) number on the face and an LED lights it up. You don’t have to use it every days—it’s there when you need it and functions as glorious wall art when you don’t. Every Day Calendar $300

Night Rider

Lumenus pill-shaped bike light smartly helps cyclists see and be seen in the park. Pair it with the companion app and it taps into your phone’s GPS for some location-aware tricks. It can increase visibility at night. The 30-hour battery is good for weeks. Lumenus ioLight $100

Light Cycle

At 35 pounds, the Turbo Vado SL is light for an ebike. It’s also slim enough to swing over a shoulder, with the 320-watt-hour battery and powerful motor all hidden in the frame.

Still, the bike’s range is 80 miles, and its speed reaches 28 mph. Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ $4,500

10 . Whether you call Germany home or are just visiting, going to festivals is a great way to experience the country’s culture. Here are the best events to attend.

Karneval is a 40-day party season which takes place between February and March. The largest and most well-known one of these celebrations in Germany takes place in Cologne. The period sees street parties pop up all across the city. The tradition dates back to medieval (中世纪的) times when people lived under strict rules. However, the Germans are certainly making up for it now.

Held for five days at the Frankfurt Trade Fair grounds in Frankfurt, the event dates back to the 15th century. Today, it is the world’s largest trade fair for books and is considered to be the most important one for international deals and trading. While the first three days are restricted (限制) only to professional visitors, the general public can attend on the weekend.

Taking place during the Easter period, this is the largest music festival in Thuringia and has more than 60 concerts in the historic Bach sites. These show the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Each year, the festival opens with a long night of house music. For one evening, more than a hundred public house concerts take place in private living rooms across the state.

The evening sees between 70 and 80 of the city’s museums open late for the public to visit. Visitors are given an entrance pass to all the exhibits (展览品) within the area. They can meet interesting guests, and dance the night away to live music, and more. With foods and drinks on offer in many places, it’s no wonder this is one of the most popular German festivals.