HOISINGTON — Hoisington will celebrate its kick-off for holiday shopping by holding the Shop Chimney Hop and Ladies Night Out at 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, providing food and fun for bargain hunters.

This year’s Shop Chimney Hop will begin on Friday and will be ongoing until Dec. 9.

Stop by any of the participating merchants, make a purchase and have one of the little "shops" stamped. After you have ten "shops" stamped mail or drop off your entry form to the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce, 123 N. Main. Entry forms are available at participating businesses and the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber of Commerce Promotion Committee is giving away three prizes. The first place winner will receive $100 in Hoisington Chamber Gift Certificates, second place winner will receive $75 in Hoisington Chamber Gift Certificates and the third place winner will receive $50 in Hoisington Chamber Gift Certificates. The drawing will take place on Dec. 9.

Ladies Night Out will feature seventeen vendors located at the HMSI building and the chamber, as well as local businesses.

"It’s fun," said Denise Schreiber, director of HMSI. "It’s a great night to gather a group and shop Hoisington."

Finger foods will be served along with beverages as well as individual promotions with new winter merchandise in the businesses.