The Hopkinton Lions Club is hosting its annual Youth Speech Contest on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the HCAM studios (77 Main Street). This year’s topic is “What can past America teach future America?” The contest is open to students in Grades 9-12 who live or attend school in Hopkinton. The first-place winner will be awarded $200, and the runner-up will receive $100. For more information and to register, visit hopkintonlions.org or email hopkintonlions@gmail.com.