Around town

Lighting contest judging is next Thursday

Judging for the 30th annual holiday lighting/decorating contest is set for Thursday, Dec. 16. To be included for judging, residents should simply have their lights on and/or decorations up by 6 p.m. Any display within Holyoke city limits or in a half-mile radius is eligible (except 2020 winners).

Judging will be based on originality, decorative effect and overall effect. Cash prizes include $100 for first place, $50 for second and $25 for third. To make sure the judges don’t miss a display you’ve admired, call the one of the two contest sponsors: The Holyoke Enterprise at 970-854-2811 or city of Holyoke at 970-854-2266.

Bands, choirs to perform

A winter band concert is set for Monday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Holyoke JR/SR High School auditorium. The performance will include instrumentalists in grades 5-12.

The junior high, high school and select choirs will take the stage Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Holiday Extravaganza is Sunday at library

Heginbotham Library’s Holiday Extravaganza is set for Sunday, Dec. 12, from 1-4 p.m. Attendees can enjoy tea, punch and a sale of homemade holiday gift items all while browsing through the beautifully decorated library.