Sterling is the place to be this holiday season

***Press Release***

                Sterling is the place to be this holiday season.

                That’s the message of the Logan County Marketing Committee which is gearing up for a sparkling celebration this year. Members are asking all businesses to join the committee’s efforts to make Sterling shine for the holidays.

                Every business in Logan County is eligible to enter a business lighting contest which will award chamber bucks prizes for first, second and third place. Participating businesses are encouraged to use clear (white) lights to decorate their business interior, exterior and/or landscaping to follow the theme, “Let’s Make it Clear – Sterling Sparkles!”

                The business lighting contest ties into an array of events and activities planned for the upcoming holiday season which coincides with the “Light the Lights” fundraising effort to purchase additional lights for the Logan County Courthouse. Donations may be made at the Sterling Federal Credit Union for the “Light the Lights” Fund.

                A special “Light the Night” festivity takes place on Fri., Nov. 29 – also known as Black Friday – which is the official kick-off for holiday shopping. Along with entertainment, a chili-cook off and other fun activities, the evening will be lit up as the new lights at the Courthouse are turned on in a special lighting ceremony.

                Watch for more details on other sparkling ideas, including a new Sterling-based mystery book  titled “Sleighed at the Logan County Courthouse” written by several local authors, a special “Light the Lights” ornament, and watch for Sparkles the Snowman at local businesses. Calendars should also be marked for the Sterling Sparkles Parade of Lights on Thurs., Dec. 5.

                To obtain an entry form for the business lighting contest, please contact the Logan County Chamber of Commerce at 522-5070.