Arlington Heights launches children's coloring contest

Children are invited to submit artwork for the first Arlington Heights National "Knight" Out Coloring Contest.

Contest sheets are available at ahpd.org, vah.com, at all park district facilities, village hall and the police department. Completed submissions must be dropped off by July 25 at the Olympic Indoor Swim Center, park district administration building or police department.

Children may use crayons, watercolor, pen and ink or markers. Winners will be selected based on creativity and originality in age categories pre K-grade 1, grades 2-4, and grades 5-6.

Winners will be announced during National Night Out opening ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at North School Park.