By Mary Sisk
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara will have a blue, blue Christmas if you don’t enter his card contest.
McNamara is encouraging elementary and middle school aged children to enter their designs for his annual holiday card.
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The winner will receive 10 copies of their holiday card design with their name on it and a $25 gift card to both Lino’s Restaurant and Rockford Art Deli.
Submissions will be accepted until Nov. 4 and must be secular, specifically capturing the spirit of the holidays in Rockford.
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Submission requirements
- Original, secular and inclusive design
- No larger than 8.5” x 11”
- Design must be easily replicated and made with mediums like crayons, water colors, paints, pencil, ink, markers or colored pencil
- Submit your original design in person or by mail to: City of Rockford Mayor’s Office, 425 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104
This article is by Mary Sisk. Email her at msisk@rockrivercurrent.com or follow her on Instagram at @maryrrcurrent