ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST:
Entries are being accepted for the Arbor Day Foundation's statewide annual poster contest through March 5 at the state Division of Forestry, 2478 Fairview Drive, Carson City. Fifth-graders are eligible to enter at their schools, and one entry per school will be accepted. State winners compete nationally. Visit www.arborday.org for a list of rules. Details: 775-684-2506.
CREATIVE KIDS CONTEST SCHEDULED:
The Launch of PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest for children in kindergarten through third grades is scheduled through March 22.
Prizes awarded for top finishers include laptop computers, digital cameras and MP3 players.
To sign up for a spot at the kick-off event, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 775-853-7884.
Details: www.knpb.org, 775-682-7801 or 775-682-7830.
COMPETE FOR TOP ANTI-LITTER PSA:
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is holding an anti-litter public service announcement contest for students in six categories through April 9. Categories are as follows: Kindergarten through third grade poster, fourth through sixth grade poster, seventh and eighth grade poster, high school poster, 30-second high school/college video and 30-second radio spot high school/college. Finalists in each category will be selected by a KTMB judging panel and winners will be determined by an online voting contest. Prizes include items from Patagonia and concert/golf packages.
For more information and list of rules, visit www.ktmb.org or call 775-851-5185. Entry form
