Heritage and Arts Center to host tree/wreath contest

The Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center will sponsor a Holiday Tree and/or Wreath decorating show.

Bring your own artificial tree or wreath and decorations and lights to the Carnegie at 110 E. Vincennes Street, Linton on Dec. 9-11 and a $5 donation per entry.

Individuals, groups, and organizations are encouraged to join in the fun. Be as creative as you or your group can possibly be. Traditional to artistic -- whatever seems right to you for the spirit of the holidays.

Trees must not exceed 10 feet in height; wreaths should not exceed 48 inches in diameter, and also must be of non-flammable material. Lighting hook-ups and timers will be furnished. The finished products will be on display to the public opening Dec. 12 from 5-10 p.m., and continue to be shown until Jan. 6.

Visitors may vote for Popular Choice. An award will be presented to the first, second and third choices.

Those who wish to may enter their tree or wreath in a silent auction starting opening day on Dec. 12 and ending on Dec. 19.

For further information, please call the Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center at 847-0165.