Spaces are still available for vendors to sign up to participate in the West Side Expo, set for Wednesday, July 27.
The event, sponsored by Grand Times, Leader Publications’ magazine for seniors, will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill Road, near Hwy. 30 in Cedar Hill.
Businesses and individuals who have a product or service that might be of interest to those age 50 and up are encouraged to call the Leader to reserve a booth.
“After three years, we’re excited to finally be able to bring this event back to Cedar Hill,” Leader advertising manager Mark Grebe said. “We hope to create some excitement and get people out for it.”
Prospective vendors should call the Leader office at 636-931-7560 or email news@leaderpublications.biz.
In addition to vendors, the event will include free coffee and doughnuts, free bingo, speakers and other entertainment.
Picture Your Pet
The Picture Your Pet photo contest is being held in conjunction with the West Side Expo.
Cash prizes are ready and waiting for the winners of the contest, which is open to readers 50 and older. First prize is $100; second prize is $75; and third prize $50.
The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 13.
Photos will be judged on creativity, composition, charm and technical aspects such as crop, focus and lighting. The quality of the photograph will determine the winners.
Readers are limited to one entry per pet and three entries per person. A group photo counts as the entry for each pet.
In order to be eligible for the contest, entries must include the following:
■ Photographer’s name, address and phone number.
■ The pet’s name and age and its breed, if known.
■ Approximately when the photo was taken.
■ A brief explanation of why the photograph is special to you.
Winning photos and other entries will be published in the summer edition of Grand Times on July 21.
Submit entries by email to news@leaderpublications.biz; mail to Picture Your Pet, Leader Publications, P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028; or drop off at the Leader office at 503 N. Second St., in Festus.
For information about the contest or the Senior Expo, call the Leader at 636-931-7560.