Socket launches citywide coloring contest

COLUMBIA, Mo.— Community children have the opportunity to enter a coloring contest throughout the month of June. Socket, a Columbia-based telephone and Internet provider, debuted its second annual Hello Neighbor Coloring Contest last weekend at Art in the Park, where 300 children participated for the chance to win family-friendly prizes.

Each entry receives a free day-pass to Going Bonkers, a local arcade and indoor playground. Entries are separated into two age groups, three to seven years old and eight to 12 years old. Three winners will be selected from each age group. Second place winners will receive passes to the YouZeum, Columbia’s own interactive science center. First place winners receive a Shakespearience, turning them into a Shakespeare’s Pizza-maker for a day, and Grand prize winners will get a family season pass to Big Surf Waterpark.

Entries must be completed and returned to Socket by June 30. Socket employees will judge the entries for creativity and overall presentation. Coloring sheets can be downloaded at www.socket.net/coloringcontest or picked up at Socket’s office, located at 2703 Clark Lane in Columbia. Coloring sheets will also be available at Shakespeare’s Pizza, the YouZeum and Going Bonkers.

Founded in 1994, Socket is a Columbia-based telephone and Internet service provider with the largest service coverage in the state. Socket is a privately held company that provides Columbia families and businesses a choice for local and long-distance phone and Internet service. It combines the highest quality customer service with in-depth technical knowledge. Socket's simple billing and quick, friendly services are enjoyed by more than 20,000 customers in more than 400 cities across Missouri. For additional information, visit: www.socket.net.