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Turn Around Don't Drown
The City of Arlington’s Department of Public Works announces its annual “Turn Around Don’t Drown®” art contest opens on Monday, March 3, 2025 and ends on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The contest is open to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. And provides an opportunity for students to show their creativity and artistic skill by illustrating the dangers of driving, riding a bike or walking through flooded roadways. There will be a Grand Prize winner selected as well as a winner for each grade group.
Students are asked to submit original artwork on 8.5 inch by 11-inch paper with the title “Turn Around Don’t Drown®”. Artwork must be created with crayons, map pencils or markers. Be sure to include the child’s name, age, parent or legal guardians’ name and phone number. If a teacher is submitting artwork for their class, please include the child’s school, teacher’s name and phone number.
Entries may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Department of Public Works’ receptionist desk, located on the second floor of Arlington City Hall, 101 W. Abram St. Artwork can also be mailed to: Department of Public Works, Attn: Melissa Walker, 101 W. Abram St., Mail Stop 01-0220, Arlington, TX 76010.
Parents, teachers, homeschool groups and other school administrators who are interested in participating in this contest or who would like a Be Flood Prepared or “Turn Around Don’t Drown®” presentation can contact Melissa Walker, Stormwater Education Specialist, at 817-459-6572 or [email protected].
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