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Ornaments going fast, holiday plans set

Those wanting a copy of the fourth edition of the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerces Christmas ornaments need to hurry.

There are less than 100 of the ornaments available, and they are going fast.

This years ornament depicts the old Prescott High School building, and is available for $10. A stand can be purchased separately for an additional $2.50.

According to a release from the Chamber, the goal is to create a series of tree ornaments depicting a new theme each year. By doing this, the Chambers idea is to preserve a different aspect of Prescott.

The old high school building was originally constructed in 1910 and torn down in 1976. The ornament is a pearlescent white.

The ornaments are produced on a limited basis and sold first come, first serve. Mary Godwin, executive director of the Chamber, said the ornaments make perfect gifts for friends and family members who have moved out of the area.

For more information call the Chamber at 887-2101.

Additionally, the time is rapidly approaching for the Chambers holiday events.

The season kicks off with the best decorated business window contest, along with the parade of home competition for residents of the city and county. Godwin said the businesses will be judged Monday, Dec. 5, as will the homes.

For the parade of homes, there are three categories: best lighted display, best unlighted display and best theme.

The winners will be announced at Christmas on the Square, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8, following the annual Chamber Christmas Parade.

The parade will kick off at 6 oclock with this years theme being The Sights and Sounds of Christmas, Godwin said. There will be cash prizes for the best floats, mini float, decorated car/truck, decorated bicycle, all-terrain vehicle, golf cart, best animal costume and best marching group. There will be an overall theme winner, which will receive a traveling trophy.

At the conclusion of the parade, which ends up at the Courthouse Square, Christmas on the Square begins. There will be entertainment from local day care providers, schools and churches. The winners of the different events will also be named at this time.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be inside the courthouse finding out what the little boys and girls want for Christmas this year. Children can have their pictures taken with Santa for $2, Godwin said.

The 4-H groups will be selling hot chocolate and cookies during Christmas on the Square.

In addition, the Prescott Lions Clubs annual auction will begin on Dec. 8, finishing up on Dec. 9.

Christmas on the Square will be concluded once again with the snowball avalanche, Godwin said. The avalanche has ping pong balls with discounts to local businesses written on them. Those who get the balls can turn them in to the proper business for the discounts.