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Coronado is reintroducing its popular Turkey Coloring Contest for elementary students, beginning on October 1 and running until November 6. Sponsored by the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club, this annual event invites students from kindergarten to fifth grade to showcase their creativity through Thanksgiving-themed artwork. Winners will be announced on November 18 and will have their artwork displayed in the Community Center until December 2. The contest aims to engage local youth and celebrate the festive spirit of Thanksgiving, encouraging community involvement and artistic expression.
Coronado is set to reintroduce its popular Turkey Coloring Contest for young artists in 2025, commencing on October 1. This annual event, hosted by the Recreation & Golf Services and sponsored by the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club, encourages local elementary school students from kindergarten through fifth grade to express their creativity and celebrate the Thanksgiving spirit through vibrant artwork.
Students are invited to submit their artistic creations using acceptable materials that include crayons, markers, and colored pencils. To facilitate submissions, a dedicated “contest dropbox oven” is located in the Community Center lobby. The window for entries will remain open from October 1 until November 6, providing ample opportunity for young artists to showcase their talents.
Winners of the contest will be recognized on November 18 during a City Council meeting, where their outstanding contributions will be celebrated. Contest rules, as well as participation forms, are available for viewing and printing online. For any inquiries, participants are encouraged to reach out to Recreation & Golf Services at 619-522-7342.
The Turkey Coloring Contest aims to engage local youth and inspire them to partake in the festive spirit of Thanksgiving. In 2024, the contest received an impressive total of 165 entries, illustrating the enthusiasm for this creative event. Each of the nine winners from previous years was rewarded with a plush turkey and Coronado Currency that can be used at local businesses.
Winning entries from the contest are showcased at the Coronado Community Center and will remain on display until December 2 of each year, allowing the community to appreciate the artistic talents of their young residents. The contest traditionally encourages a range of designs, from classic autumn themes to innovative expressions of modern pop culture.
This initiative not only fosters artistic expression but also strengthens community ties as families and friends gather to celebrate the festival season. With the event approaching, anticipation is building among students eager to participate and make their mark in the community with their colorful Thanksgiving artwork.
As the starting date draws near, students and parents are reminded to prepare and submit their entries before the deadline, ensuring their pieces can be included in this cherished local tradition. The Turkey Coloring Contest serves as a wonderful opportunity for children to engage in creativity while embracing the joyous spirit of Thanksgiving.
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- Coronado Times: Annual Turkey Coloring Contest Arrives
- Wikipedia: Thanksgiving
- Coronado Times: Turkey Coloring Contest 2023
- Google Search: Turkey Coloring Contest
- Coronado Times: Turkey Coloring Contest 2020
- Google Scholar: Artistic Expression in Children
- Coronado Times: Turkey Contest Winners Steal Show
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Thanksgiving Festivities
- Coronado Times: A Taste of Coronado 2024
- Google News: Thanksgiving Events in California
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