Contestants to get quackin' at Griffin

Some of the entries that caught my eye in the first 'Paint-a-Duck' Contest in 2011.

DERBY -  Griffin Pharmacy & Gifts’ third Annual “Paint-A-Duck” Contest is under way. 

This art contest invites members of the community to show off their painting skills and help support The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.

Participants can purchase Paint-A-Duck” kit at Griffin Pharmacy & Gifts, located within Griffin Hospital at 130 Division St., or at the Boutique at The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave. 
The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness receives $1 for every paint kit sold.

Participants can decorate their duck using the eight different color paints included in the kit or improvise with their own. Props and accessories are also allowed.
All entries must be dropped off at Griffin Pharmacy & Gifts by April 12.

Winners to get gift certificates

Each entry will be displayed inside Griffin Pharmacy & Gifts as they are submitted. 
A panel of judges will decide the winning duck in each of the following categories: 
Best Children’s Entry (Age 5 and under); Best Children’s Entry (Age 6-10); Best Children’s Entry (Age 11-14); Best Adult Entry (Age 15-59); and Best Senior Entry (Age 60 and over).

Each winning category will receive a $25 gift certificate to Griffin Pharmacy & Gifts.

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I covered the judging of the first contest in March 2011. Some folks are so creative!
The judges really took their time examining each entry before deciding on the winners. It's a fun competition, that's for sure.