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Neighborhoods are uniting

Currently, we have the following neighborhoods pledging participation in the "Share Your Light Night" being held December 16th, 2007, with alternative dates of December 22nd and 23rd. An asterisk (*) depicts a new neighborhood coming on board:
  • Arrowhead
  • Baycliff (Dec 16th)
  • Bellamy Plantation (Dec 15th)
  • Bellwood Estates
  • Bellwood Meadows
  • Carolanne Farms
  • Carolanne Point
  • Chesopeian Colony*
  • Fairfield*
  • Green Run Homes Association
  • Homestead (Dec 16th)
  • Huntington
  • Huntington Estates
  • Linkhorn Cove*
  • Plantation Cove
  • Wolfsnare Plantation*
  • Woodstock
There are many other leagues distributing direct order forms so their neighbors will have the opportunity to participate as well.

If you do not have representation in your neighborhood, pledge your order online today and I will let you know where you can go to pick up your luminaries when they are delivered late November or early December.

This is the first year and is an announcement of what is to come. As I mentioned, last year my area of town had neighbors out front roasting marshmallows in their fire pits, handing out warm cider and cocoa, playing holiday music, organizing carolling events, and socializing with neighbors.

Please write in and tell us what you are planning for the holiday display December 16th. I can't wait to hear about what memories will be made by our united citizens.
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One battery tea light, base and bag = one luminary = $2











  • If you do not have a civic organization in your neighborhood or your league would like to participate, it's not too late
  • Every citizen is warmly encouraged to participate
  • To get involved, fill out the form below or email us at shareyourlightnight@yahoo.com and we'll cooridinate your order
  • Get them while we have them, don't miss out!
  • These are safe and reusable products - these battery operated tea lights are rated for 25 hours - they can be used for any party, event or social gathering
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DO YOU WANT TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Illuminate that golden thread that unites us all... be part of Share Your Light Night each year.

WHAT: Luminaries are illuminated bags set in a line creating a ribbon of light symbolizing neighborhood unity.

WHEN: EVERY YEAR - Generally held on the second Saturday in December each year starting between 6-7PM. It could also be organized for National Night Out in August, or every year for 9-11.

The official time and date is set by each neighborhood organization (civic league, neighborhood watch, unite community neighbor leaders). Each participating group from this time forward are invited to be part of this blog so that they can share their stories, photos, and success.

WHERE: Along the edge of property lines or common areas when permission is granted.

HOW: Coordinate through your Civic League, HOA/Condo Association, Neighborhood Watch group, House of Worship or other community based group. However, as an individual, you can seed this event on your own by getting 3 or so of your neighbors to participate with you.

WHY: SEE LIST BELOW - BENEFITS

THE COST: It depends upon you and your neighborhood organization. For more information, contact Illuminate A Cause, LLC at 757-714-2772.

BENEFITS - What difference can this event make?

One word:
EMPOWERMENT...

FOR THE CITY:
By empowering citizens to show solidarity, citizens will work as partners with each other, local Police Departments, Parks and Rec and youth to create solutions to crime and other social issues.

FOR UNITED NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Empowerment and improved safety and security for the neighborhood. Validation of the value of civic leagues and homeowner associations.

FOR NEIGHBORHOODS:
Neighborhood unity and camaraderie, a safer community less prone to vandalism.

FOR THE CITIZENS:
Better communications and closer relationships between the citizens, civic leagues, city representatives and law enforcement agencies is a good thing. It reduces cost and improves efficiency.

Video of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania sharing their light.

Will you participate?

Pledge Form

Grassroots SYLNight Video