Thanks to everyone who participated in 2012. The weather was wonderful and the Hot Spots reported many visitors to partake of Hot Chocolate, Cookies and other goodies. I didn't make it off my street this year, but we had lots of luminaries in view from the street's Hot Spot. -- Look here next year in mid-December for news on the 2013 event. -- If you have questions, comments or want to get involved next year, send an email to the link at the bottom of this page.
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Luminary Evening is a tradition started in the 19th Ward during the Winter of 2006. Some neighbors got the idea that it would be great to have an occasion in the middle of Winter for neighbors to get out and enjoy the Community Spirit and Friendship that exists during the Summer when lots of neighbors are out and about. Martin Luther King Day was chosen, since it occurs at the right time and one of his life goals was connecting all peoples in the US in community spirit, friendship and mutual respect.
The first Winter, many homes in the neighborhood lined their front yard with Luminaries purchased at Hunts Hardware on Thurston Road or from the 19th Ward Community Association. Hunts Hardware sells the Luminary Kit packages and 25% of all proceeds go to the 19th Ward Community Association. A much larger segment of the 19th Ward participated in 2007 and several neighbors setup hot dog and hot chocolate stands to feed and warm the neighbors strolling the beautiful streets. Each of the following years has seen participation continue to grow.
This year, we are using Luminary Evening to connect all segments of the South west Quadrant. Residents of the neighborhood and visitors from all around Rochester are invited to stroll the streets, enjoy the warm glow, meet neighbors and enjoy the hot chocolate and treats that will be set up on many streets.
Luminary Kits will be sold by local merchants (so far Hunts Hardware, Menezes Pizza and Bolder Cafe) and also available at the 19th Ward Community Association office. If you have any questions, call the 19th Ward Community Association office (328-6571) or LaShay Harris (217-2636).
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