Lake County AmeriCorps in conjunction with the Lake County Office of Education is sponsoring a poetry contest for all ages. April is Child Abuse Awareness Month so Lake County AmeriCorps wants to recognize the role the parents play in the life of a child through poetry.
The winning poems will be read at the Children’s Festival and Advocacy Walk at Library Park in Lakeport on April 22. Two poems will be selected from each area of Lake County. Ribbons will be awarded and the winners will be publicly acknowledged at the event.
Poem themes are “Best Childhood Memories” and/or “Best Parenting Moment.” The poems are to be two minutes or less in length when read aloud. Child and parent collaboration is strongly encouraged. Parent or child is encouraged to read the winning poem at the Children’s Festival event but it is not a requirement.
Parents can submit multiple entries.
Winning poems will be displayed at the event. Your entry should include your name, title of poem, contact information, and town you live in. Deadline for submitting entries is April 7th, 2017. Email entries to hmiller@lakecoe.org or call Heather Miller at (707) 263-8796 x 240 for more information.
Lake County AmeriCorps is a literacy based program providing volunteer tutors, mentors, and specialized members to serve in the Lake County School system. Members are paid a stipend each month for their service and receive an Education Award at the completion of their service. Members gain valuable training, experience, and knowledge in a school environment. If you would like more information go to www.facebook.com/lakecountyamericorps or call (707) 263-8796 x 241.
