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The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Cape Fear Valley Health are sponsoring a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest as part of Christmas at the Farmers Market. Individual, families and organizations are encouraged to reserve and decorate a live Christmas Tree by November 27.
The theme of this year’s contest is “Our Future Looks Bright”. Participants are encouraged to decorate their tree based on the theme. There is a limit of 10 trees. Sponsorship and reservation of a tree is $20, which will benefit the Empty Stocking Fund. Trees can be decorated between Tuesday, November 23 and Friday, November 26.
Over the kickoff weekend, visitors to the Farmers Market will be able to vote on their favorite tree for $1, which will also go to the Empty Stocking Fund. At 4:30 p.m. Sunday, November 28, the votes will be counted and the first, second and third place prizes will be announced at the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
“The idea is to bring a sense of hope to everyone this holiday season,” Chamber Executive Director Terri Dennison said. Christmas at the Farmer’s Market is part of the overall “Bladen County Christmas – 30 Days of Celebration”.
Pre-reservation of tree is required. The trees may be inside or outside the building. If the decorators wish to light the trees, an extra long extension cord should be brought along.
Reservation forms are available at the Chamber website – www.elizabethtownwhitelake.com/christmas. Interested people or organizations can call the Chamber at 910-862-4368 or stop by the office at 207 E. Broad St, Elizabethtown.
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