Bluffton chamber's Blaze of Lights Committee invites residents planning outdoor Christmas displays to place their residence on the 2011 Bluffton Christmas lights map.

NOTE: THE MAP IN THIS EXAMPLE IS FROM 2010. EACH OF THOSE LOCATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE ON THE 2011 MAP.

The map will be posted on the Bluffton chamber website (www.explorebluffton.com). That map is printer friendly. Printed copies of the map will be avialable in the Ream display red mail box on the Presbyterian lawn.

Printed copies will also be aviailable at the Bluffton Marathon and other businesses.

The maps are a way to show out-of-town visitors to Bluffton where light displays exist in Bluffton. The chamber has offered the free maps for several years. All Blaze sponsors are listed on the maps.

Generally about 300 to 400 maps are distributed, which indicates the number of out-of-town visitors Bluffton has during November and December.

To place your residence on the map, simply e-mail your street address to: [email protected]. In the annoucement, state that you wish to be placed on the holiday lights map.

Maps will be updated continually during this holiday season.

Bluffton residential lighting contest

In addition, community members are encouraged to enter the chamber's residential outdoor Christmas lighting contest.

Judging takes place Friday evening, Dec. 2. To have your home entered in the judging, send an e-mail to the chamber indicating you wish to be on the judge's list.

An entry form, listing the judging criteria will be available soon.