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 Hom...