The Greater Hughesville Business Association is excited to announce the 16th annual “Holiday Giveaway,” running through December 7. This long-standing community tradition was created to encourage residents to shop local and support the many small businesses that make Hughesville and the surrounding area unique.
Joining the “Holiday Giveaway” is easy and fun. Start by picking up a stamp card at any of the 39 validating businesses. Look for the posters displayed in participating storefronts. Each business sets its own requirement for earning a stamp, such as making a purchase or donation. When you meet the requirement, the business will place its unique stamp on your card. To be eligible for the drawing, collect five stamps from five different businesses.
(Drop-off locations for completed cards are listed directly on the stamp card.) Participants may enter multiple cards, but each individual card must contain stamps from five different businesses to be eligible to win.
This year’s theme is “Fill the Freezer.” Thanks to Spotts Appliance, the grand prize is a brand-new chest freezer! Even better, every validating business has contributed an item valued at $25 or more to help “fill the freezer” with fantastic products/gift cards. These items are currently on display at Spotts Appliance on Main Street, Hughesville.
In addition to the grand prize, each validating business has donated a second prize (also valued at $25 or more), which will be awarded during the drawing on December 7. These items are displayed inside each business, so be sure to stop in and take a look as you shop around town. The prize drawing will take place on December 7 at 4 p.m. in the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, with more than 40 businesses offering unique prizes. You do not need to be present to win.
December 7 is a day filled with festive family activities for the young and young at heart. Starting with our Annual Christmas Parade. The Parade begins at 1:30 p.m. and travels from Hughesville High School to Main Street and ends at the Hughesville Fire Hall. Come out and help welcome Santa to Hughesville. In the social hall, there will be plenty of fun activities for families and residents to enjoy until the drawing. Children can visit Santa and share their Christmas list. Scouts of America Troop 26 will be selling food as a fundraiser. Kids can enjoy cookie and donut decorating thanks to generous donations from Muncy Dunkin’ and Becky’s Cookie Jar.
The Greater Hughesville Business Association extends a special thanks to The Hoppy Unicorn for providing the artwork used in this year’s coloring contest, which you can see on our brochures available at validating businesses. A heartfelt thanks goes to the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department for the use of their social hall, as well as to the sponsors of this year’s Christmas Parade and Party: White Horse Graphics, Hans CedarDale Satellite, Fry’s Gas & Oil, Little Bears Childcare & Preschool, IBG, Re/Max Bridges, and Robin’s Personalized Gifts. The GHBA also expresses deep gratitude to all the Greater Hughesville Business Association members, participating businesses, and volunteers who have helped make the“Holiday Giveaway” a success for 16 wonderful years. Happy Holidays!
