The community is invited to the 13th annual Eldridge Hotel Gingerbread Festival and Auction at 7 p.m. Tuesday to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County.

The $35 admission includes wine and hors d’oeuvres. The auction will be at Eldridge Extended, 201 W. Eighth St.

The locally created and donated houses will also be available for viewing before the event at the following times:

¢ 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday.

¢ 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

¢ 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

¢ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.

A $2 donation is requested for viewing. All funds raised go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County.

For more information, call 843-7359.