Events

Gingerbread House Competition

The Gingerbread Cottages Competition has ended!

South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity’s 2011 Gingerbread Holiday Cottages Competition sponsored by Timberland Bank was a huge success. This event was a fun way to learn about Habitat and how it impacts the community and families who become Partners.  What a very family-friendly kickoff to the holidays!  This year’s competition was held on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26-27, from noon to 5PM at the Olympia Ballroom above the Urban Onion, 116 Legion Way SE, Olympia.

We had 25 cottages entered and countless people visited this event.  Start planning for next year, 2012–we expect larger crowds and hope to see your entry.

1st place prize went to Melissa Sanders’ A Who House, sponsored by Chef Deb Smith, SPSCC Culinary Arts Program/Pastry Division.

2nd place prize went to Leslie Gilliland’s (Holly Hodgson and Jenifer Gilliland) Christmas in Russia.

3rd place prize AND “People’s Choice” winner went to Jeni Houghton’s Santa’s Workshop, sponsored by Centerpiece Cakes.

Youth Award went to Girl Scout Troop 40213: Juniors and Cadettes’ Camping Girl Scout Style.

Our esteemed delegate of volunteer judges for this year’s event were:

• André LeRest ~ The Bread Peddler Artisan Bakeshop & Café
• Jeanne Carras ~ Bonaventure Shoes
• Sam Pellegrino ~ Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen & Custom Catering

 

SPS Habitat for Humanity,415 Olympia Avenue NE, Olympia WA 98501, is a non-profit 501(c)3, building decent and affordable homes.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone!