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We're looking for Whiz Kids!

Send in your nominations so that Walnut Creek Patch can feature your favorite Whiz Kid.

Hear ye, hear ye!

Walnut Creek Patch seeks suggestions from readers for kids, youth groups, teens and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.

Did a kid or teen you know recently become an Eagle Scout or earn an academic award? Maybe he or she has a passion for community service, film making or even basketball free-throws? Nominate a youngster today.

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Here's what you do:

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Provide the child's name, school, grade, accomplishment, and contact information. 

Submit your nomination in the comment box below, email Editor Martha Ross (martha@patch.com), or contact me in the link next to my name above.

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