It's been a busy year for Habitat for Humanity Victoria.

It's getting close to finishing one major housing project, launching into planning for another, all while settling into new Langford digs for its ReStore recycled building supply shop.

Now they're gearing up for a fundraising night to help keep 2010 just as productive.

Habitat is putting out a call for chefs who want to be part of it's fourth Gingerbread House Build from November 23 to January 4 at the Laurel Point Inn.

The timing for the gingerbread house display should coincide with the completion of Habitat's largest local project to date, said executive director Patti Sullivan.

Flex Plex, a five townhouse project on Saanich's Bethune Avenue, is on schedule for completion by the end of the year, Sullivan said, though she was cautious of giving an exact date when the families will be able to move in.

"It's going very well, lots of volunteers, lots of business donating building material and their time," she said.

Though the final tally won't be done until the project is finished, Habitat has put $850,000 into the Flex Plex project, as well as a $300,000 land grant from B.C. Housing.

Next year, Habitat will turn its attention to a parcel of land on Ker Avenue, near Cuthbert Holmes park, bought from the province for $10 this spring.

"We're going to be doing some clean-up on that site and we're just starting the planning for that site and hoping to start in 2010," Sullivan said.

While volunteers to help with the building projects are always welcome, gingerbread house builders will need to apply for the 40 available spots. Visit www.habitatvictoria.com or call 250-480-7688 for more information. There is no cost to enter.

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