Spoken Word
Contest
Celebrate the Coast 2017
Hearts Desire Beach, Marin County
WHEN /
Sept 23, 2017 10-7 PM
WHERE /
Tomales Bay State Park-Hearts Desire Beach, Marin County
ABOUT THE EVENT /
Greetings Community Members, Nature Lovers, Tree Huggers and Fresh-air Friends,
Come and enjoy the day and take part in various events in honor of our amazing California coast. A highlight of this years celebration is our nature themed Youth Spoken Word/Poetry Slam event. The Spoken word event is one of many that will take place at Hearts Desire Beach located in Tomales Bay State Park, Marin County, CA.
Events:
-
Youth Spoken word/Poetry slam
-
Kayaking Tours of Tomales Bay
-
Nature Loteria "Bingo"
-
Nature Hikes
-
Beach Clean-up
-
Art Displays
-
Jr. Ranger program
-
and more
Bring your picnic and come celebrate with us!
Spoken word Contestants
Rules:
All Bay area and Sacramento area high school students are invited to participate in our nature-themed spoken word/slam poetry contest with the intention of bringing together inspiring young people who will be the next generation's champions of the environment, and give them a platform for voicing their hopes, concerns, fears, and frustrations.
Themes:
-
The Natural Environment / Stewardship / Climate Change
Submittion Criteria:
-
Name, grade level, age
-
Contact info-email & ph. number
-
Two pages typed (max)
-
Left aligned
-
File formatt-google doc, .doc, .pdf
-
Email/send -- To: ctcslam2017@gmail.com
Subject line: Spoken word
This event is open to all Bay/Sacramento Area current freshman-senior high school age students (14-18yrs).
Deadline to submit- September 15 midnight. Any submissions after the deadline will not be entered/accepted
All selected finalist will get to read their piece at Hearts Desire Beach.
Transportation to and from event will be provided for finalist and their family if needed.
Partners /
Sponsors /