The Japanese American Association of Northern California (Hokka Nichi Bei Kai) and the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco will hold the 39th Japanese Speech Contest for elementary school students. The contest will run from 1 to 4:30 p.m at the Japan Information Center, Consulate General of Japan, 50 Fremont St., Suite 2200 (22nd floor), S.F. Contestants will be divided up into four categories; contestants are also free to choose the title and subject of their speeches. Each speech must be shorter than two minutes. Info: (415) 356-2461, or e-mail education@cgjsf.org