WESTWOOD—Spots are open to register for the Celebrate Westwood ArtsHub Gingerbread House Contest on Dec. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Westwood Community Center. Registration is required to hold your space.
Whether you’re a seasoned gingerbread house builder or a first-timer, organizers encourage you to participate. “This is a fun event for the whole family, and we can’t wait to see your creations!”
For this contest, anything goes. “Contestants are welcome to build with gingerbread, cardboard, paper, foam, or any other building material. We won’t be taste testing! Kits are also welcome and widely available.”
Register at Celebratewestwood.org/Gingerbread ($5 registration fee). Participants are invited to set up their display at the Westwood Community Center (55 Jefferson Ave.) on Dec. 11 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and stay with their displays throughout the duration of the event. Gingerbread houses should be made off-site in advance, with only mild tweaks necessary for display the night of the event.
Contestants and spectators are invited to view and vote from 6 to 7:30 p.m. by stopping by the Community Center. This is the same evening as the Recreation Department winter crafting event (registration for that will be available via Community Pass) so organizers expect a solid stream of festive voters.
Onsite awards and prizes will be presented at 7:45 p.m., Dec. 11. All entries will be posted on Celebrate Westwood social media and eligible for consideration in the “Internet’s Favorite” prize category to be awarded the following day. Winning houses will be displayed at the Westwood Free Public Library Dec. 12–22. All participants will take home a small treat for their efforts.
CelebrateWestwood.org has resources on house kits and local candy shops. Direct questions to westwoodartshub@gmail.com.