Junior artists needed for the Second Annual 'Honoring Our American Heroes' competition

FALLBROOK – The Second Annual, "Honoring Our American Heroes" art competition is calling all junior artists in the community to create a "patriotic themed work of art honoring our military, first responders and our country." Fallbrook Propane Gas Company is the sponsor.

The junior art competition is open to kindergarten through eighth-grade students. K through fourth-grade students will compete against each other and fifth through eighth-grade students will also compete against each other. Grades 9 through 12 can still participate in the "Remembering 9/11" art competition.

Artists may select their medium of choice. Drawings or paintings must not be larger than 12-inches in any direction. See entry rules for more detailed information.

The awards will be gift cards: First Place – $75, Second Place – $50, and Third Place – $25. Additional awards of $75 each will be presented by Phyllis Sweeney: The Encouragement Factor and the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. Also, Fallbrook Propane Gas Company will be choosing the "Sponsor Award" and a prize of $75.

Artwork must be delivered to the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce office Thursday, Sept. 6, between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce office is located at 111 South Main Avenue.

The entries in the "Honoring Our American Heroes" competition will be on display at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce office, Sept. 10 – 20. A reception will be held Thursday, Sept. 20, where the winners will be announced and the awards presented.

At that time, Fallbrook Propane Gas Company will be making a special contribution to the Harrington Family of the Fallbrook Firefighters Association.

To register, contact Anita Kimzey, (714) 222-2462 (cell), (760) 731-0277 (home) or email: [email protected].

Rules and Entry Forms can be picked up at Fallbrook Propane Gas Company,

Chamber of Commerce office, and can also be downloaded from Chamber of Commerce website: http://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org