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"Fantastic Fish" Exhibition: Persian Place invites young artists in grades K-12 to participate in the "Fantastic Fish" art contest! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and have their artwork featured at the Museum of California Center for the Arts during our Nowruz celebration on March 15, 2025. This exhibition is presented by Persian Place and the Museum of California Center for the Arts in collaboration with Little Persian. Theme: "Fantastic Fish" From goldfish to koi fish, tropical fish, or even imaginary fish-let your creativity swim free! Any art medium is allowed (drawing, painting, mixed media, etc.). Grade groups & awards First, second, and third place winners will be selected from each grade group: - Grades K-5 - Grades 6-12 Judging criteria Entries will be judged based on originality, creativity, and theme representation. Prizes & recognition - Selected artworks will be displayed at the Museum of California Center for the Arts during our Nowruz celebration in March. - Winners will receive special prizes and recognition for their artistic achievement. How to enter 1. Take a clear photo of your artwork. 2. Email the photo along with the artist's name, grade, and a short description of the artwork to info@persianplace.org. 3. Deadline: March 3, 2025 - All entries must be submitted by the end of the day. Get ready to dive into creativity and celebrate the beauty of fish through art! The image on this poster comes from a Nowruz stamp issued by the post office in Iran 60 years ago.

The grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday, May 17, in Basel, Switzerland. It's an annual celebration of melody, rhythm, fabulousness and glitter.

An NPR listener writes: "We live in a nice neighborhood that has homeowner association rules, and our neighbor is violating them." Social etiquette experts weigh in.

Shlissel challah is a special loaf baked the first sabbath after Passover. We trace the modern route by which the bread has spread beyond the ultra-orthodox world to everyday Jewish bakers.

A jury found the three men not guilty of all charges in connection with the 2023 fatal beating, including the most serious charge of second-degree murder.

Cory Bowman, who shares a father with Vance, says he was inspired to enter the race after his half-brother's inauguration. A Republican last ran for Cincinnati mayor, unsuccessfully, in 2009.

Lawyers for survivors said they won't support the agreement, which they say was negotiated behind closed doors.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission works to protect Americans from dangerous products and issuing recalls and warnings. It's the latest attempt by Trump to exact control over independent agencies.

Faithful from around the world are pouring into the Vatican, where Pope Francis' body will go on display Wednesday, ahead of a funeral Saturday.