Holiday Weekend plans underway

Plans are in full swing for the sixth annual Hometown Holiday Weekend December 8-11 sponsored by the Ipswich Commercial Club.

Local businesses and organizations are planning specials and treats for this four-day event.

Plans include:

• Gingerbread House Contest - open to all ages. Bring your completed display to the Edmunds County Courthouse Community Room by noon on Friday, Dec. 9.

• Christmas Decorating Contest - Make Santa happy by turning Ipswich into a Christmas town. Decorate your home or business for the holidays and show off your Christmas spirit. Judging will take place during the Hometown Holiday Weekend.

Watch for the Hometown Holiday Weekend flyer that will advertise all the events happening.