'Gingerbread & Candlelight' competition announces winners
More than 100 visitors enjoyed the sixth annual "Gingerbread & Candlelight: A Holiday Celebration for the Whole Family" hosted by the Glen Ellyn Historical Society.
Kids participated in the many holiday crafts, families toured candlelit Stacy's Tavern Museum, and the gingerbread creations were a huge success.
The winners in each category for the Saturday, Dec. 4 event were:
• Best House for Dogs: Sara Grabenofer, "The Dog Cabin"
• Best Individual Youth Entry: Anne Manot, "The Sweet House"
• Best Use of Theme: Glen Ellyn Public Library, "Pop Open - A Sweet Story"
• Best Community Collaboration: Grace Lutheran Church and First Congregational Church, "You Are Welcome Here"
• Grand Prize Winner - Best Description of Glen Ellyn Landmark: Erin and Holly, "Christmas By the Lake"
• Best Creative: The O'Hallorans, "Christmas in the Jungle "
• Best Individual Adult Entry, Angelina Tsakopoulos, "A Snowy Christmas"
• Best Family Youth Entry: Kregor siblings, "Taking the Train"
• Best Community Entry: BR Ryall YMCA, "Joy Street."
The Glen Ellyn Historical Society thanks the community for their participation in this "Sweet Competition."
For information, call (630) 469-1867 or check the website at www.gehs.org.
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Stop by Stacy's Corners Store at 800 N. Main St. for your holiday gift shopping.
There are gifts for all occasions, including handcrafted items, specialty foods, greeting cards and books, Glen Ellyn themed merchandise, Glenbard West and South Booster items, and more.
Stacy's Corners Store support many local artists and have one-of-a-kind items as well as a wide variety of gifts and greeting cards.
The store is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It will be closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day, and close early on Christmas Eve.
There is plenty of free parking and the building is wheelchair accessible.
Your purchases help support the mission of the Glen Ellyn Historical Society to research, preserve and present the history of Glen Ellyn and surrounding areas.