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REGISTRANT BOOKLET Everything you need to know to dazzle your town.

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MAYOR SHOUTOUT SAFETY TIPS DESIGN ADVICE CATEGORY PRIZES SPONSORSHIPS

Thank you for signing up to be part of Light Up Central Highlands!

Light Up Central Highlands has always been one of my favourite activities of the year because it truly brings our region together in holiday spirit.

It is community members like yourself that remind me why I love living in the Central Highlands so much. We are a friendly bunch with strong values and traditions that make our region unlike any other.

I hope you find this booklet useful in providing inspiration as well as safety trips you can implement while decorating your house. There are really no limits to what wild creations you may come up with— although, a snow machine might not be the most practical for our region.

Just as a reminder, here are a few important dates to lock down on your calendars so that you can be ready in time to compete.

Entries close 11.59 pm 10 December 2023.

Judging will take place the 12, 13 and 14 December 2023.

Lights must be displayed between 7.00 pm and 11.00 pm on the judging days in order to be judged correctly.

Enter a photo of your house for the People's Choice Award and vote by Monday 18 December.

Have fun!

Wishing you and your families a safe and happy holiday season.

Sincerely,

Mayor Kerry Hayes

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! t s r i f y t e f a S Do's Make electrical safety your first priority Check old lights for faults of frayed cords Purchase Australian compliant lights and follow the instructions Use low voltage lights and quality power boards for multiple plugs Keep lights, power boards, adapters our of reach of children Set your lights on a timer to save energy

Dont's String lights on or near overhead powerlines Overcrowd power boards or use double adaptors Alter or modify light kits Use light kids with missing globes, faults or frayed cords Strong lights around pools or wet areas Climb objects or set your ladder on unstable surfaces

MAKE A PLAN Begin by walking around your house and scoping out all the electrical points and potential areas you may want to hang your lights. Measure the areas and keep notes. Then, take a trip to your local store and purchase lights at the appropriate lengths, clips, cable ties or electrical tape you may need to secure your light design safely and securely.

ASK FOR HELP Ask for help if you're nervous about climbing ladders or being on your roof. If this is your first year hanging lights, seek advice from family, friends or neighbours.

GET INSPIRED Once you have a plan of the type of look you would like to achieve, look for areas around the exterior that will best work as focal points for feature lighting. Note any structural items around the front of your home that could be used to feature lighting– arches, columns, balustrades and fence lines.

Add extra sparkle and find inspiration in unexpected places. Do something different and create a bit of fun by lighting the garden bench seat, letterbox, privacy screens, flower pots or an old bicycle. Look at ways of recycling/reimagining old props, garden furniture and ornaments.

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02 EAST Blackwater Dingo Duaringa Bluff Bauhinia

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03 SOUTH Rolleston Springsure Arcadia Valley

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04 WEST/CENTRAL 1163 Yan Yan Rd. Capella

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05 BUSINESS Participating businesses from all above category areas.

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06 RURAL SURROUNDS Participating rural fences/gates from all above category areas.

s e z Pri FIRST PLACE $250 One winner from each category (1-4) (Vouchers from Mitre 10, Fairbairn Bakery and Pre-Paid Visa Card)

SECOND PLACE $150 One winner from each category (1-4) $150 (Vouchers from Mitre 10 and Fairbairn Bakery)

BUSINESS WINNERS First place $700 (Team lunch on Sojitz and voucher for a radio ad on Hit FM) Second place $350 (Team lunch on Ergon)

RURAL SURROUNDS First place $250 (Vouchers from Mitre 10, Fairbairn Bakery and Pre-Paid Visa Card) Second place $150 (Vouchers from Mitre 10 and Woolworths)

BERYL CALLAGHAN SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS $400 A memorial prize in honour of the late Beryl Callaghan, holiday decorator extraordinaire.

(Vouchers from Mitre 10, Fairbairn Bakery, Coles and Pre-Paid Visa Card)

PEOPLES CHOICE $400 One winner from categories 1-4 (inclusive).

(Vouchers from Sojitz Visa and Woolworths)

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