Deck Your House in Patch's Holiday Contest, Win $100,000 for Schools

You say you've got the grandest display of lights and holiday decorations on your block? Well, this year creating a winter wonderland could result in your earning $100,000 for local schools.

Starting Thursday, you can enter Patch's Deck the House Contest by submitting photos for a chance to win $100,000 for your local public school system, $500 toward your electric bill or bragging rights in your neighborhood.

The contest will run until Dec. 26 and Patch readers will vote for the best-decked house in their town. From there, Patch judges will select 24 finalists nationwide, who will get their December electric bill paid by Patch (up to $500).

The grand prize winner will receive a $100,000 donation to his or her local school system.

And, lest you think the contest is too big for us to win on the Eastside, remember that Kirkland's Kate Kolesar won $1,031 for a local charity by participating in .

So deck those halls and eaves and exercise your camera finger—more details are coming later this week!