2014 LEGO Contest March 1 In Chester

The 2014 LEGO Contest, sponsored for the third year by St. Luke's Church, will take place this year at the NewsBank Conference Center, 352 Main Street, Chester, VT 05143.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM (.pdf)

Over 150 enthusiastic children and adults at last year's contest made a larger space desirable. NewsBank, Inc., responded by generously donating the space for this year's event, so there is room for many more entries. This event is open to the public and will be held 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday, March 1 at NewsBank. The $10 early bird pre-registration deadline is February 25.

LEGOmaniacs Pre-K through Grade 8 and families are invited to enter and display their original creations (no kits are allowed) for others to admire. Entries should be constructed at home, brought to the NewsBank Conference Center, and set up in a space of approximately 18 inches x 30 inches from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on the day of the contest.

Entries will be judged in different grade categories from 10:00 AM to noon for their originality, imagination, and presentation. If a structure is a team entry, the age of the oldest member will determine the grade category. There is also a separate family team class when adults and children have collaborated.

At 12:15 LEGO prizes will be awarded to the winners and runners-up in the grade and family team divisions, with special awards for the Judges' choice for Best in Show and Most Vermont creations. While the judging is going on, participants will have the chance to check out the other fabulous entries and to share techniques and ideas with the other exhibitors. Refreshments will be on sale to encourage people to stay and view the different entries.

Participants should pre-register by February 25 to be assured of a space. Entry forms may be downloaded from Special Events at www.stlukesepiscopalvt.org and www.ourchester.org. Printed forms are available at the Whiting Library and at Chester-Andover Elementary School on Main Street in Chester.

A check for the pre-registration fee of $10 per entry should be made out to "St. Luke's Church" and mailed, along with the registration form, to the Registrar, Lillian Willis, PO Box 318, Chester, VT 05143. Both the entry form and fee must be received by February 25 in order to reserve a space. Entries after February 25 and on the day of the contest will be $15, if there is space; but to avoid disappointment, pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

This event benefits both the church and the Children's Section of Chester's Whiting Library. For additional information, please contact Lillian Willis at 802-875-1340 or [email protected].