Orange Beach Garden Club Light Up Orange Beach

Submitted by Angela Bateman

December 8, 2009- Orange Beach— It is that time of year again, time to drag out the ladder and untangle the light strands. It is time to “Light Up Orange Beach” and win a prize from the Orange Beach Garden Club. This annual contest is a hometown favorite. The 2008 residential winners were Todd and Cynthia White (first place), John and Kathy Giannini, Phillip and Connie Baker and Dr. Russel and Mary Proctor. Will these favorites win again in 2009?

Judging is based on several criteria: overall appearance from the street, creative use of decorations, lighting (all working), blow ups (fully inflated) and effective use of area.

There are two classifications: Residential, first prize, $100; second prize, $50; third prize, $25; and honorable mention. The second category is Commercial, condominium and businesses. Winners in this group are eligible to receive a first place award and a certificate of merit. Signs will also be placed on the winners’ property.

Members of the Garden Club will be judging on the evening of December 21, 2009. If you would like to enter or would like more information, please call Linda Tucker, 981-1942 or Merle Carroll, 981-3188.