"Light Up the Holidays Contest"

Blossburg VIBE is pleased to announce their "Light up the Holidays!" event and contest.

The "Light up the Holidays!" event will begin with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 4, 2005 at 5:00 pm near the town's unique green bridge and will be hosted by Blossburg VIBE. It continues with a visit from Santa who is expected to be there to celebrate with us as we light up our town for the holidays. Food and drinks will be available. We are also hoping to hear our local churches choirs' voices to honor the Christmas spirit. Also everyone is encouraged to bring a donation of canned food to assist the local food bank this holiday season. A door prize will be given to one lucky adult and to one lucky child. Beautiful luminaries will be made by the children at Toddler University Daycare and Preschool, Inc. to be held by everyone at the tree lighting ceremony to “Light up the Holidays” in Blossburg. Anyone who would like to help us with decorating, assisting at the Tree Lighting Ceremony with snacks and drinks or interested in donating items or helping in any other way are asked to contact Lonny Frost at 638-2861. Let Blossburg "Light Up the Holidays!"

The "Light up the Holidays!" contest is free of charge and open to every resident of Blossburg. Residents are encouraged to decorate to the following themes:

1. Victorian Theme (which would include the Old Style Country Christmas Decorations.)
2. Modern Theme (which includes all the new modern items, inflatable characters and lighting.)
3. Whimsical Theme (which includes the ginger bread or candy cane lanes, elves and so on.)
4. Most Christmas Spirit Theme is obviously the place that just stands out with the greatest feeling of Christmas magic and warmth.
5. There will also be a theme for the Best Christmas Store Front Window Display. A prize will be awarded for each of the listed themes above. Judging is scheduled for December 18 at 7pm.

Blossburg Holiday Light Contest Winners Announced

BLOSSBURG, Dec. 18 -- Blossburg V.I.B.E. (Visions in Business & Entertainment) announced the winners of the Light Up the Holidays house decorating contest after judging in five displays in categories Sunday night.

1. Most Christmas spirit: Jill & Mike Choplosky and Brenda Overpeck, Davis Street
2. Victorian: Ray & Mary Anne Kendrick, Ruah Street
3. Whimsical: Percy & Paula Johnson, Davis Street
4. Modern: Gordie & Chris Covey, Nevins Street
5. Best business display: St. Mary's Church, Davis Street