Calling All Castro Valley Artists and Writers/Poets in Grades K-5
photo by Mike Kady
2022 Art and Essay Contest Winners with Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade Chair Dawn Ortiz and other parade volunteers.
The 2023 Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade Art & Essay/Poem Contest is open to all students who attend school in Castro Valley, including public, private, Catholic and Christian schools, competing in two categories (Art and Essay/Poem) and three levels of competition (Kindergarten-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grades, and 4th-5th grades).
After getting “Back in the Saddle” for 2022, the theme for 2023 is “Let’s Ride!” The Rotary Club of Castro Valley continues it’s long-standing to commitment to the student population of Castro Valley by sponsoring this contest to celebrate the Rowell Ranch Rodeo and Parade. That is why our 2023 parade theme is “Let’s Ride!”
This year’s competition is being Co-chaired by three members of the Rotary Club of Castro Valley: April Chan (EBMUD Director), Dan Jacowitz (CHP Officer/CV Office Public Information Officer), and Ceta Dochterman (Retired Probation Officer).
All entries can be submitted to their school offices; mailed to Art and Essay/Poem Contest Rotary Club of Castro Valley, PO Box 2117, Castro Valley, CA 94546; or dropped off at CV Rotarian Dan Willits’ business (Direct Sales Floors Carpet One, 2973 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley) between 10am-5pm. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 25, 2023.
Complete information and writing prompts about this year’s Art & Essay/Poem Contest are posted at http://www.rowellranchrodeoparade.com/art-essay-poem-contest/ and questions may be emailed to rrrparade@gmail.com.