THE BRIGHT SIDE
Grand Geneva is looking for the best Gingerbread House makers around.
Cash prizes will be awarded again this year for the Judge’s Choice Winners, 1st-3rd place, and judges from United Way of Walworth County and Grand Geneva will award prizes in five different age categories.
Masterpieces will be on display November 22 through December 31, 2026, during a Gingerbread House Walk on the upper level in the Brissago Foyer from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. daily. All are welcome to view these fabulous creations in person. Guests who enjoy the Gingerbread House Walk have the option to donate any monetary amount of their choosing to the United Way of Walworth County to help make the holidays brighter for other families in our community. Enter by 5 pm on Friday, November 13, for your chance to win!
It’s that time of year, and the cold is setting in.
The giving season has begun. The Lake Geneva Police Department has the holiday donation bin in the lobby ready to be filled. The Community Outreach Committee has teamed up with Christmas for Kids. This program benefits Walworth County families during the holidays. The donations accepted range from gift cards, games, toys, hygiene, clothing, cleaning supplies, household goods, food items, and so much more. Let’s all help fill the bin numerous times.
Also, the Big Bundle Up is back. This annual charity drive collects new and gently used winter clothing, including coats, hats, mittens, and more, and shares them with those in need. The Bundle Up Bins are placed around Lake Geneva in different businesses. Summer Moon Coffee is one, and the bin is ready to be filled.
The other very popular and very appreciated collection is the Marine Toys for Tots. The collection bins can be found at so many different locations. You can’t miss the well-displayed bins at the entrance of many shopping centers. Help fill the bin with new toys for kids this Christmas. Keeping everyone warm, fed, and full of hope is a group effort, so if you are able, any donations are very appreciated.
