HOISINGTON — The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Promotion Committee presents the annual Shop Hoisington Chimney Hop beginning Oct. 28- Dec. 9 in conjunction with Hoisington Main Streets "Ladies Night Out". Gift certificates will be drawn for up to $100 on Dec.9 when the promotion ends.

Shop Hoisington Chimney Hop registration forms can be picked up at the Hoisington Main Street Welcome Center from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, . Forms can also be found at participating retail businesses and the Hoisington COC, 123 N. Main, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Retail stores will be open, and many vendors will have booths set up in the HMSI Welcome Center. Each business will have promotions and specials. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Shop at the businesses listed on the registration form and have each of the ten "shops" stamped by the business for your entry to be eligible for gift certificates. Mail or bring your entry to the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce. Chamber of Commerce gift certificates will be awarded. First prize, $100 in gift certificates, second prize, $75 in gift certificates and third prize, $50 in gift certificates. Drawing will take place on Thursday, Dec. 9. You must be at least 18 years of age to enter.

"If you are a member of the general public, you can support your local businesses just by buying from them and telling your friends and family about the good they can do by also buying from local businesses," said Stacey Bressler, executive director HCOC.