This home at 23515 Timberline Way, Bear Valley Springs, is entered in the Tehachapi Festival of Lights.
When the sun goes down, the lights go on!
Once again, The Semerenko Team is sponsoring the Tehachapi Festival of Lights.
A special Facebook page invites area residents to post photos and videos of their decorated homes -- with addresses so people can see the fabulous decorative scenes in person.
This is the fifth year the real estate company has sponsored the Festival of Lights. This year's event includes $1,750 in prizes, with $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place.
Entries opened on Nov. 22. All entries must be received by midnight on Dec. 13. Voting opens on Dec. 16 and runs through Dec. 24. All voting must be done by drive-by viewing before casting votes.
It's free to enter your home. Entrants are expected to have their home illuminated/displayed for public viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. each night between Dec. 13 and Dec. 24.
The special Facebook page explains that The Semerenko Team RE-MAX All Pro has a passion for everything a home represents -- a welcoming space for friends and family to gather, a feeling of contentment and comfort, and the American Dream.
The inspiration for the Tehachapi Festival of Lights is to encourage community participation, the love of home, and the spirit of sharing.
You can join the Facebook group, read the rules and more at facebook.com/groups/308197690222431.
Discover Tehachapi light tour
Chris and Clare Scotti's Discover Tehachapi will offer free Christmas light tours again this year.
"The tour is still free, but reservations are required this year," Chris Scotti said. Tours will take place on the evenings of Dec. 13 and 14. Simply Perfect Gifts and Decor, 414 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Ste B, will host the waiting area where hot chocolate will be available, and the store will remain open late for shoppers.
"Please be sure to sign up ahead of time so we don't have to turn anyone away at the door," he added.
To make a reservation, go to discovertehachapi.com, click the "Book Now" button on the home page, select the Christmas Light Tour, enter the number of people in your party (excluding children under 2), then select your desired time slot. After that, you can enter your information and click reserve.
-- Claudia Elliott