LUDLOW — The Mount Holly Community Historical Museum will hold its fifth annual Festival of Lights benefit dinner and auction from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5 in Jackson Gore's Roundhouse.

The evening will begin with a silent auction, followed by a buffet dinner, entertainment by Andy Scott and a live auction led by Mount Holly's own Ron Unterman.

Items to be auctioned include one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths, decorated trees, original local art and gift certificates to local restaurants.

Tickets are $45 per person and are available by sending a check payable to MHCHM to Mount Holly Community Historical Museum, PO Box 17, Belmont, VT 05730. For more information, call Doris Reiser at 259-2722. Donations are accepted from those unable to attend.

— Staff reports