PLYMOUTH
Commission holds annual essay contestThe Plymouth Human Rights Commission is holding its annual essay contest for students in grades 6-8 on the topic, "How do human rights apply to you and your peers in your school and community?"
Essays should be no longer than three pages. They may be single- or double-spaced and must be printed in at least 12-point type in an easily readable font. Entrants should include their name, grade and school at the top of the first page, along with a title.
Essays must be submitted by Feb. 15, along with an entry form signed by a parent, to Plymouth Human Rights Essay Contest, Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, Minn., 55447.
A small cash prize will be awarded to the local winners. The winning essay will be entered in a state competition that's sponsored by the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions.
BLOOMINGTON
Show choirs host performancesKennedy High School's seven choirs and show choir bands are hosting a holiday show this week.
Students will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the school's auditorium. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the choirs' Toys for Tots gift drive.
Tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors citizens, and go on sale one hour before the start of each performance. For more information, call 952-681-5000.
ROBBINSDALE
Students to play with Minnesota OrchestraMore than 100 Robbinsdale fifth-graders will perform with the Minnesota Orchestra on Thursday, marking the third time in four years that the orchestra students have had a chance to join the professionals on stage.