Events, Contest in Richmond Indiana

The Palladium-Item has an article that talks about a rather large mall-wide launch party at the Richmond Square Mall starting at 9pm and closing after all books are sold (around 12:30am).

The newspaper is also having a contest.

What’s one trait of your favorite Harry Potter character you wish you had?

To preview the newest Harry Potter book release, the Palladium-Item is asking area adults and children to submit responses of 100 words or fewer. Some will be published in the newspaper as part of a story.

The submission deadline is June 9.

The Palladium-Item prefers to receive submissions via e-mail at [email protected]. Essays also may be delivered to the attention of Rachel Sheeley at the newspaper at P.O. Box 308, 1175 N. A St., Richmond, IN 47375 or faxed to (765) 973-4570.

Each essay must include the author’s name, address, age and telephone number.

Please mark submissions “Harry Potter essay.”