2009 Writing Contest

We are going to stray from the norm this year and ask you to be creative. We have chosen four pictures (below) for you to use as a springboard for writing. Choose one of the following picture prompts and express yourself in writing. How does the photo make you feel? Write a poem. Write a fiction story about the subjects of the photos. Research the background of the objects in the photos. Or think of an experience you may have had similar to the one portrayed in the photo. Be creative! We look forward to seeing your work.

Project Read will divide all entries into three categories: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Each student may submit up to one entry per category (maximum: 3 submissions). Please include your name and the category (fiction, nonfiction, or poetry) on each submission. Prizes will be given for the most outstanding entries in each category. Prizes will be awarded at the Project Read Summer Party on Friday, 5 June 2009. Please submit your entry to the Project Read office by Thursday, 21 May 2009 to be considered for the contest.

Free Tax Filing

We want to share a great opportunity for individuals and families to come and do their taxes for free! Volunteers are on-site to help navigate the website and answer any tax questions.

This is a great service for those making less than $56,000 (combined household incomes). The great thing about this program is that both the federal and state returns are free. It is a great program and would be a great help to a lot of people. This program has been successful for the last couple of weeks and has been extended through the remainder of this week.

Please encourage people you know to take advantage of this free tax preparation program. Those interested in participating are invited to call 2-1-1 (or 377-6600) for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Third Annual Adult Spelling Bee!

The time has come to begin getting the word out again about the Third Annual Adult Spelling Bee hosted by Project Read. The bee will be held Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The event will include:


--Teams
--Lifelines
--Contests for Best Costume and Best Team Name
--Dinner for two at Carraba's for each of the winning team members!

To receive more info, visit Project-Read.com/SpellingBeeSignup2009.html. You may also send an email to UtahAdultSpellingBee@gmail.com and we will respond with an informational email about the event.

Add Color to the World!

The Mexican consulate is inviting all children between the ages 7 and 11 of any nationality to participate in their 2009 art contest "This is my Mexico". The artwork will show what Mexico means to the child. The recommended theme is Mexican independence and the Mexican Revolution, however, other subjects such as Mexican history, culture, people, and traditions are encouraged.

The submission may be done in pencil, crayon, acrylic, paint, or any other medium the child chooses and should be on a 30cm by 30 cm or 12 in. by 12 in. sheet of paper.

Each participant will receive a certificate, and the best 15 submissions will be included in a 2010 Mexican calendar.

If interested, let us know. So get your creative caps on and add some color to our world!