Date:31/10/2005 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2005/10/31/stories/2005103117570300.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Around the City

Painting competition

Rotary Bangalore East in coordination with the City Traffic Police will conduct an on-the-spot painting competition on "Road safety" for schoolchildren in the age group of 8 and 15 on December 11 at the Cubbon Park. Interested schools can contact Ph: 25353999 for details before November 15.

Speech therapy

Karan's Hypnosis Centre will conduct a five-day workshop on "Speech therapy and stammering" from November 7. Interested persons can contact the centre at 38/4, 7th `A' Cross, Magadi Road. Details can be had on Ph: 23403875, 9844386213.

Seminar

Sree Lakshmi Speciality Services will organise a free su-jok acupressure seminar covering standard correspondence system for natural treatment between 5.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. on November 2. Details can be had on Ph: 9448853545, 23408601.

For the disabled

Dove Man's Magic Academy in association with Bharath Institute of Disabled Welfare will conduct a 15-day short-term job-oriented course for disabled and unemployed youth. Interested persons can contact No. 97, 1st floor, between 10th and 11th crosses, Pipeline Road, Coconut Avenue Road, Malleswaram, or Ph: 30964604.

Health camp

Special Olympics Bharat-Karnataka will organise a three-day health check-up camp for children with intellectual disabilities from November 5 at Shree Kanteerva Stadium. Children studying in special schools in and around Bangalore can attend. Details can be had on Ph: 25713974.

Geo-Quiz 2005

Geo-Educational Trust will conduct a geography knowledge test "Geo-quiz 2005" for SSLC students of State/CBSE and ICSE schools in Bangalore from November 14. The test will include a written quiz at the school-level after which there participants will be short-listed. In the final round on December 31, five toppers will be selected. The last date to apply is November 10. Details can be had on Ph: 9448883643, 9448853707.