The Larchmont, Mamaroneck and New Rochelle Lions Clubs are hosting a poster contest and the Larchmont Lions invited children to take part in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Alliance “Making in Community-For Community Event” at Derecktor Shipyards in Mamaroneck.
The Lions International Peace Poster Contest is an annual worldwide competition for 11- to 13-year-olds, encouraging them to express their vision of world peace through art. This year”™s theme is “The Future of Peace.” Last year”™s contest had more than 600,000 entries. This year”™s international winner will be announced at a United Nations event next spring, honoring the Lions on their centennial year.
The Larchmont, Mamaroneck and New Rochelle Lions Clubs are conducting the contest in cooperation with Sts. John & Paul School, Rye Neck School, The French-American School and Albert Leonard Middle School.
A winning poster from each school will be selected by a panel of judges. The winning posters will advance to the international competition.
