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Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Albany Public Schools

Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 for Albany schools. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift for the Albany Unified School District.

Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best-dressed home in its communities, and the winner’s school district will receive $100,000, no strings attached.

Here’s how the contest works: Beginning Dec. 8, and continuing through Dec. 26, you can nominate your home by uploading a photo to this contest entry form.

During that same period, you and your neighbors will be able to vote for your favorite festive home.

The winning entry from each community will be forwarded to a national Patch judge, who will select 24 finalists.

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Each finalist will receive $500 to apply to December's electric bill.

From Dec. 30 through Jan. 8 you will be able to vote for the Best Decked House in all of Patch. The grand prize winner’s school district will receive a $100,000 check from Patch.

So get out your lights and ladders (and your competitive spirit)! Whether your style is sophisticated or silly, dress up your house in the name of good cheer and our kids.

Enter now at deckthehouse.patch.com/contest/albany.

If you’ve have questions, post them below and we’ll share the answers with everyone in town. Click here for full .

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