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More from CommunitiesThe Ventura County Certified Farmers Market Association, American Cancer Society and the Network for a Healthy California (Gold Coast Region Children's Power Play! Campaign) have joined forces to present a Champion for Change Poster Contest on Saturday at the Ventura Farmers Market, Santa Clara and Palm streets.
The contest is open to youths 6 to 15, with prizes awarded in three age categories: 6-8, 9-11 and 12-15. The poster should be 8 1/2 by 11 inches and must be themed around healthy eating containing the slogan "Be a Champion for Change: Eat Fruits & Vegetables and Be Physically Active Every Day." Name, age, address and phone number needs to be on the back.
One grand prize winner will be awarded in each age category, and all entries will receive Downtown Ventura Certified Farmers Market Bucks to be used at any vendor booth the day of the contest. Winners will be announced at 11:30 a.m. Youths can also participate in a scavenger hunt, and games.
Posters may be dropped off at the Children's Power Play! Campaign & American Cancer Society booth from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
The Ventura Farmers Market in downtown Ventura is every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
For more information on the contest, call 529-6266.
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