Chamber Lights Contest returns

The deadline is nearing for the 2018 Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lights Contest.

Entries for the contest are due to the chamber by Friday, December 7 at 10 a.m. Houses must be fully decorated and lit for judging by December 8. Winners will be announced December 13 on the chamber Facebook page. First prize is $150 in chamber bucks, second place is $100 in chamber bucks, and third place is $50 in chamber bucks.

Chamber member Jill Dove said the community is the voting committee and ballots can be picked up Saturday, December 8 at the chamber booth at the Whitehall Christmas Stroll. Ballots must be turned into a designated box at the chamber by Dec. 10. A lucky ballot winner will receive $25 in chamber bucks.

Dove is hopeful for a great turnout.

"It would be amazing to see a huge turnout. I want families to have the same experience so many of us did growing up. I remember when I was younger we would pile in the car with hot chocolate and drive around looking at Christmas lights listening to Christmas music. I want our town to be festive and jolly. It is the time of year that brings families and friends together," she said.

Those interested can enter by emailing whitehallmtchamber@gmail.com, through Facebook, or leaving a message with address and phone number at 406-287-2260.