Momence Park District to hold second annual Island Park tree decorating competition

Is your thing decorating Christmas trees? Then Momence might be calling your name.The Momence Park District is holding its 2nd Annual Island Park Trees competition Nov. 28 through Dec. 28.Local businesses and residents will be able to reserve a spot to decorate a tree to the best of their abilities for a chance to win prizes. Momence Park District Director Samuel Jordan said there are 20 spots available for the competition at Island Park. Participants will be assigned a post in the ground and will decorate their tree on site.If the weather is too cold, Jordan said participants will decorate their trees in the park district meeting room, and then take it outside for viewing.Jordan said the park district will also help provide string lights for participants.The event will also provide an advertising opportunity for local businesses. Participating businesses can reserve a spot and place a sign in front of their decorated tree to promote their operation.Jordan said local businesses that to