The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks announced that nominations are open for the city's "Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights" holiday decoration contest through Dec. 5. Categories include best use of lights, best lawn display, best holiday theme, best overall and best business window display. To nominate an entry, submit the address, contact phone number, desired category and up to three photos to rpinfo@cityofsantamaria.org. More information is available by calling the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks department at (805) 925-0951, extension 2260.