Around Town

Mark calendar for lighting contest
    The 26th annual holiday lighting/decorating contest is set for Tuesday, Dec. 12. It’s simple: To be included for judging, turn on lights and/or have decorations up at 6 p.m. that evening. Judging will be based on originality, decorative effect and overall effect.
    Any display within Holyoke city limits or within a half-mile radius is eligible. (Last year’s winners are not eligible this year.)
    To make sure judges don’t miss you or something you’ve admired, call contest sponsors at the Holyoke City office at 970-854-2266 or The Holyoke Enterprise at 970-854-2811 by Monday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three displays.
    
Holiday packages to be sent to active duty servicepersons; addresses needed
    Operation PC Cares, now coordinated through Bank of the West, has been sending monthly care packages to deployed servicepersons from Phillips County. For the holidays, organizers would like to expand the project and would like addresses for all active duty servicepersons. Email names and addresses to deb.williamson@bankofthewest.com or call 970-854-2297.

Elementary students plan Christmas program
    Holyoke Elementary School is presenting its annual Christmas program Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. at the HHS auditorium. Kindergartners and second-graders will be performing holiday songs, and fourth-graders are excited to bring a musical called “Fa La La Land” to the stage for family and friends.
    
Get a head start on holiday shopping
    Need ideas for Christmas presents? Flip to Pages 6-7 to check out the Holiday Gift Guide. It’s got over 50 ideas from local businesses!