TEEN CHANGEMAKERS CAMP

Calling all girls! Learn design thinking skills to solve social issues that matter to you and your community in the 2-day Teen Changemakers Camp. Those interested must be between 15-17 years old; able to speak, read and write in English; and are interested in creativity, leadership and community issues. No participation fee is required but spaces are limited, so hurry!

• Registration link: bit.ly/tccapply
• Date: December 19-20
• Time: 8am-5pm on both days
• Venue: Penang Institute, Jalan Brown, Georgetown, Penang (Please contact us if you are in need of transport)
• Contact: 014 909 2464 (Joyee) for enquiries.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Having put George Town on the map since 2010, the George Town Festival (GTF) remains committed in delivering yet another round of stellar showcases for its 2021 edition. The festival is currently accepting proposals from local and international creative talents who are passionate about high‐quality artistic expressions and entertainment. Venue owners are also encouraged to approach GTF to explore possibilities of hosting the physical programmes at their venues.

• Submission deadline: November 15
• Submission link: http://bit.ly/GTF2021
• Info: www.georgetownfestival.com

PHOTO CONTEST

Get snapping and stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM12,000! Organised by the Batu Maung assemblyman's service centre, the Batu Maung Photography & Videography Competition 2020 is looking to award truly eye-catching submissions that best capture its beauty.

The competition is divided into four categories: Photography, Videography, Drone and Social Media. But NOTE that participants can only take photos or videos in any or all of the following 10 places in Batu Maung: the coastal area of the second Penang Bridge; the coastal areas of Permatang Damar Laut and Permatang Tepi Laut; Taman Jajar Sungai Ara; Penang War Museum; Sam Poh Footprint Temple; The Loft; Old Teluk Tempoyak Jetty; Medan Ikan Bakar; Bukit Sungai Ara; and the coastal area of Teluk Tempoyak (near the quarry).

The contest is open to all Malaysians and Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) residents of all ages.

• Date: Until November 15
• Send your submissions to: batumaungfoto@gmail.com
• Contact: +6012 651 5237

SUDOKU COMPETITION

The puzzle Sudoku has deep roots in Asian history, and with many benefits to its name. Organised by the Penang Math Platform, the first ever Penang Sudoku Competition 2020 is aimed at inspiring interest among youngsters and students, and to encourage a culture of Sudoku-playing in the country. The best and fastest minds will be rewarded with prizes!

• Dates: November 28 (Preliminary Round) and December 12 (Championship Round)
• Venue: Penang Math Platform (Championship Round) 1, Jalan Kaki Bukit, Gelugor
• Time: 9am-5pm
• Fee: RM20
• Contact: +604 373 0796 (office), +6012 448 0023 (WhatsApp)
• Registration link: https://forms.gle/oXNthz8qXnV39xgDA

• Info: https://www.penangmathplatform.com/

BLOOD DONATION

Persatuan Penderma Darah will be organising a blood donation drive. Giving blood is a quick, simple way to give back to your community, so save this date to save lives this month!

• Date: November 8
• Time: 9am-2pm
• Venue: Dewan Ang Si Chong Soo, 30 Lorong Segar 9, Taman Segar Jaya, Butterworth
• Contact: +6012 422 8589 (Lee)

NATURE

From storytelling and tea drinking by the Bamboo Garden to live harps and coffee by the Water Garden, Tropical Spice Garden is hosting a sublime retreat for nature lovers of all ages. Among the socially-distanced activities lined up are nature storytelling and planting activities for kids, board games, pop-up cafes and live harp performances.

• Date: November 7
• Time: 9am-1pm and 9am-12.30pm
• Venue: Tropical Spice Garden
• Info: tsgspicefam.com/events