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LYONS COMMITS TO ITS CHARITIES IN A BIG WAY
by Kathleen Spring
It's the big event of the year, when locals dress to the nines. The tickets sold out in days to the annual
Lyons Community Foundation Gala in November at the Lionscrest Manor. Twenty-two grants were awarded to
local non-profit organizations who help make life better for Lyons citizens. LCF gave grants to promote
non-profits to support their goals in the areas of public gardening, history preservation, senior meals,
arts and cultural events, school-children projects and wellness. The LCF raised money through individual
donations and multiple fundraisers throughout the year. The 60 items in the silent auction at the gala brought
in approximately $11,000, plus the profits from $50 ticket sales.
This year's board consisted of Mystie Brackett, Roger Flynn, Pat Journeay, Nancy Hammans, Clark Hodge, Jocelyn
Fankhauser, Bill Palmer, Monica McGuckin, Monique Sawyer-Long, Kurt Udovich and Jayne Rhodes. Representatives
of each charitable group came to accept checks
(see photo) are Stephanie Busby, Sandra Cottrell, Andy Doering, Rev. Claire Drewes, Garmina Fairfax, Joscelyn Fankhauser,
Sam Holloway, LaVern Johnson, Jenn Moore, Anne O'Brien, John O'Brien, Cathy Rivers, Kim Doering, Bronwyn Muldoon,
Anne M. Mikoni, Kathleen Spring, Steve Simms, Jonelle Tucker.
The organization representatives said that they would not have been able to partially or fully execute their project if
it had not been for the assistance of the community fund.
2011 LYONS HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS
"Silver Bells, Electric Lights"
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2011
The bright glow of the holidays is once again coming to the Town of Lyons in early December this year! We will
once again be having Lyons Lights in Sandstone Park. Bring family and friends to enjoy a colorful,
exciting dancing light display synchronized to music. Lyons Lights will take place on Thursday
December 1st from 5p.m. to 8:30p.m., Friday, December 2nd, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday,
December 3rd, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. New this year-Holiday Spec glasses that
transform Christmas Lights in to a magical message. Glasses will be sold for $2.00 each.
On Saturday, December 3rd, don't miss the 38th Annual Lyons Christmas Bazaar. The Bazaar will run
from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 4th at the Lyons Elementary
School Gym. The event is sure to provide hours of great holiday shopping with many unique hand-crafted
items to browse. Don't miss out! The highlight of the weekend is sure to be the Holiday Parade of
Lights on Saturday, December 3rd. The parade will start at 6:30 p.m. and will be filled with
illuminated, colorful floats, many of which will be decorated in the theme of this year's parade-"Silver Bells,
Electric Light." Sign up today!
Be sure to catch live music and entertainment following the parade at approximately 7:15 p.m. in Sandstone
Park on the Raul Vasquez Community Stage before the fireworks. Among those performing this year will be
the Lyons High School Choir. At approximately 7:40 there will be a wonderful fireworks display made possible
by donations received from local supporters. The parade awards ceremony will take place at approximately
8:05 p.m. on the Raul Vasquez Community Stage awarding the outstanding parade entries of 2011.
The evening will wrap up with Lyons Lights in Sandstone park from 8pm-9pm.
If you are interested in entering this year's parade, or donating to the Parade you can access forms
at www.townoflyons.com. If you have any questions please call 303-823-8250 or
email recreation@townoflyons.com.
Be sure to watch local papers and Town website for additional holiday activities from the department.
Thanks,
Marissa Davis
Recreation Assistant
Town of Lyons
PO Box 49
432 5th Avenue
Lyons, CO 80540
303-823-8250
37th Annual Holiday Bazaar
The Lyons Depot Library would like to post an event announcement. The event is the 37th Annual Holiday Bazaar.
This event will have several live musical performances.
Debi Stevenson will play keyboards on Saturday, December 3rd. Debi is the creator of a musical
currently in production at the Longmont Theater.
On Sunday, the Quarry girls, an a cappella women's singing group, will perform from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.
The event is an arts and crafts fair providing unique, affordable quality gifts for the holidays.
This includes glass, metal, paper, wood and fabric arts. Ornaments, pottery, beauty, bath and kitchen products.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be appearing as well as local authors.
The 37th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held Sat. and Sun. December 3rd and 4th,
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, and 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. It
takes place at the Lyons Elementary School Gym. Please call 303-823-5165 with questions.
Please let us know if you are able to advertise this event.
Thank you!
Stephanie Kurland
library volunteer
