By Mari Radtke
Hometown Christmas in Sutherland is a 2-day event this year, plus the lighting contest. Activities are scheduled for Friday December 17 and Saturday December 18.
Any Sutherland resident can enter the lighting contest by calling 446-3325 and leaving name and address of entry or leave a message on the Facebook page of Security State Bank. Judging is December 13th from 5:00-7:00pm. “Sutherland Bucks” are awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners.
Mini golf holes will be set up at a variety of places throughout Sutherland on Friday December 17. The golf hole will be open to the public from 6:00-9:00pm. Hole 1 is at Sutherland Church of Christ. There you will also pick up your $10 score card. Additional holes are at “Sweeney’s Clubhouse,” “General N. B. Baker Library,” “Security State Bank,” “Flinders Tax & Accounting,” “Rumors on Main,” “Keep Aim,” “Main Market,” “J&K Insurance,” “Mercy One,” “Willoway,” and the ending hole is at R.L. Johannsen Center. Score cards with scores from at least 9 holes can be turned it a Johannsen Center for a chance to win a 50/50 cash prize! Prizes will be awarded for “worst sweater,” “best hole,” and a cash raffle. While you are enjoying your visits throughout the Sutherland commercial community take time to Christmas shop, dine, or enjoy a cocktail.
Hometown Christmas in Sutherland continues on Saturday December 18 starting at 1:00pm. Willoway indoor pool is open for swimming at 1:00pm until 3:00pm. Santa is in town later in the afternoon. He will be escorted to the Johannsen Center with a parade. The side-by-side lineup is at the fire station at 4:30 (open for anyone). He arrives at 5:00 to light the tree. The Johannsen Center is the place featuring family fun and a chili cookoff while visiting with Santa, taking photos and get a candy cane. Other inside activities include crafts, hot cocoa, cider and cookies. Be entertained outside by enjoying s’mores with firemen. There are 3 locations around downtown to do that! Saddle Club is doing horse drawn carriage rides.
For the chili chefs out there looking for a plaque or just love to share their favorite chili recipe, you may enter the December 18 contest by stopping at Security State Bank and visiting with Andrew, or call 712-446-3324 or 712-730-8238. Entries can be dropped off at Johannsen Center no later than 5:00pm.
Don’t miss a minute of the fun and tradition.