Community Corner
Enter to Win Bowie's Annual House Decorating Contest
Is your house festive enough to take home one of two cash prizes?
Deck the halls and your home, and enter to win Bowie's 32nd Annual Holiday House Decorating Contest.
There is no entry fee associated with the contest, which is open to all residents living within Bowie's city limits. Two winners will be selected to receive the $100 Family Award. Ten Best of Bowie Award winners and ten Spirit Award Award winners will receive a tree ornament.
The entry form can be found online here, and must be submitted to City Hall by 5 p.m. on Dec. 9. Enter your home, your neighbor's home or the home of the a friend. Check the city website here for full rules and contest guidelines.
Judging will take place from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Dec. 11. Entrants should make sure lights and decorations are on and visible during this time. Anyone interested in volunteering to be a judge should contact City Hall.
Winners will be announced at the Holiday Awards Reception at City Hall at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16. All contest entrants are invited to attend.
For additional information, call City Hall at 301-809-3078 or email
mcorley@cityofbowie.org.
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