Wynne home gingerbread contest 11/14/2014 City of Huntsville,Texas Mail-Wynne Home to hold annual Gingerbread House contest-press release
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Wynne Home to hold annual Gingerbread House contest - press release
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Kristin Edwards <kedwards@huntsvilletx.gov> Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 3:02 PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
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Thank you!
The Wynne Home Arts Center is now accepting entries forms for its annual Gingerbread House contest. Each
gingerbread house entered must be dropped off at the Wynne Home on Wednesday, December 3 by 1 p.m.
An opening reception for the Gingerbread House exhibit and contest will be held at the Wynne Home on Friday,
December 5 at 7 p.m. with comments and prizes at 7:30 p.m.
According to Megan Chapa, Wynne Home intern, three winners will be named from each of the three categories
— entries made by children 12 and under, youth 13 to 17 years old, and adults 18 and over.
In addition, professional chefs/caterers and artists are welcomed to participate in the non-judged category. All
residents are encouraged to participate for a chance to win small prizes or free art classes.
"Our annual Gingerbread House contest is an incredibly fun event," Chapa said. "Families get to take part in a
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11/14/2014 City of Huntsville,Texas Mail-Wynne Home to hold annual Gingerbread House contest-press release
unique holiday event, and also get the experience of having their art displayed in our exhibit and contest.
"Every year, more houses are entered into the contest, and we are hoping to beat last year's turnout with even
more creative and beautiful designs."
Chapa said the entries will be judged on overall creativity, use of decorations, stability, overall appearance and
theme.
For entry forms and more information, contact the Wynne Home at (936) 291-5424 or visit the facility's Web site,
www.thewynnehome.com.
Sincerely,
Kristin Edwards, TRMC
Deputy City Secretary
City of Huntsville, TX
(936) 291-5413
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