The organizations will present the 10th Annual Miss and Little Miss Columbus Pageants at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Italian-American Club of Mahopac, 141 Buckshollow Rd.

The Miss Columbus Pageant is open to girls ages 10-15, while the Little Miss Columbus Pageant is reserved for girls ages 5-9. Both contests are open to girls of all talents from throughout Putnam County and the greater community.

Contestants compete in three categories, including talent, evening gown/party dress, and a question-and-answer session. All contestants ride in the Columbus Parade float. Winners receive $200 or $100 in monetary prizes, a tiara and a sash.

Cost to enter is $10 per contestant. Deadline to enter is Aug. 5. Admission fee for family and friends is $5 per person, children under 4 get in free.

Contact Juliet Cefaloni for more information at jucefaloni@yahoo.com or by calling (914) 497-7232. Applications and video clips of past pageants are available online ItalianAmericanClubofMahopac.org.

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