THE GOssip began in the Klang Valley and now, it has gone to Penang. No, we're not talking about rumours, but the a series of youth events under Project GOssip that is taking place in the northern state now.

Last Sunday, Project GOssip treated 120 under privileged children to a fun day filled with exciting events like a treasure hunt and skating, and loads of pizzas, at Queensbay Mall. On Wednesday, the team visited Penang Free School with Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) to run an interactive training on HIV and AIDS through music and dance.

With its three-prong approach dubbed Go Safe, Go Away and Go Celebrate, Project GOssip was started by a bunch of youths from Summer Sands Productions to educate youths and inspire advocacy on the issues like domestic violence and HIV and AIDS prevention.

It also highlights the contribution of women to the society, passing the message with the help of its NGO partners All Women's Action Society, Women's Aid Organisation, MAC and Empower.

Tomorrow (Saturday, Feb 28), Project GOssip's Party in the Park will be happening at the Esplanade, and it promises a host of interesting activites for everyone.

"This is the first Project GOssip in Penang but it won't be the last. We hope to come back every three months to give more exposure to youths here on what we do, the opportunities available to them, and empower them to make good choices in life," says organiser and Summer Sands CEO Bernard Hor.

Joined by youth volunteers from the Interact Clubs of Penang, the team is currently working on organising their next GOssip on the island in June with a performance platform for indie bands, campus outreach programmes and activities to promote active lifestyle throughout the year.

As for tomorrow, Party in the Park has something for everybody: music, shopping, games, exhibitions and contests!

Admission to all Party at the Park is free. Spread the GOssip around!

Party in the Park is endorsed by the Penang State Government and the State Youth and Sports, Women, Family and Community Development EXCO. R.AGE is the official media partner.

Here's a run down of what's happening:

10am: Youth Carnival

Drop by between 10am and 10pm to shop for fashion items, crafts and much more.

11am: Spalding 3-on-3 Basketball Challenge

Cash and prizes worth more than RM2,400 are up for grabs. Registration closes tomorrow so download the form from Project GOssip blog quickly before it's time out.

Noon: The Biggest PlayStation 3 Challenge

Avid gamers won't want to miss the chance to win RM100 in this challenge. Collect the highest points in Soul Caliber, Need for Speed or Fifa '09 to win the prize. Registration fee is RM10.

1.30pm: Open Stage

Eight hours, 18 bands, one exclusive invitation. Come watch 18 indie bands showcase their talents in 15-minute sessions to vie for a chance to perform and present awards in the Asia Voice Independent Music Awards (AVIMA) 2009.

2.30pm: CS Live Laser Tag Challenge

Counter Strike comes alive as participating teams armed with handheld infrared-emitting devices will be ''shooting'' their opponents without mercy. Free registration.

3pm: X-Flow BMX and Shuffling

Witness daring BMX stunts and smooth shuffling moves in this demo. Feel free to show off your skills in the freestyle session.

3.30pm: Spin it Wild DJ workshop

Pioneer DJ Battle 2008 Champion DJ Mic Hoh will be sharing his music spinning tips and tricks with the workshop participants. There are 10 DJ consoles for you to get a hands-on experience. If you are really good, the organisers will let you spin on stage during the Party in the Park concert the same day.

4.30pm: Beat It self-defence demo

Safety first! Come and watch a special demo on combat-style Chinese kung fu by the APEC Martial Science Centre. Girls are welcome to join the exclusive session on basic martial arts.

5pm: SuperPoke Party! by R.AGE by The Star

It's the last one hour for gamers in the PS3 challenge to collect points to win. At the same time, bloggers and Facebook users will be congregating to have some fun and win goodies from various sponsors. Red carpet arrival of celebrities start at 7pm.

8pm: Party in the Park Concert

One Buck Short, Altered Frequency, DJ Mic, Jym Chong, Jzelynn, Zax Lee, Pure Vibracion, Amy Wang will be entertaining you through the night. Hitz.fm Morning Crew JJ and Ean host.

* For more information, log on to http://projectgossip.blogspot.com.