Making Spirits Bright
Six months from now:
In just six months, it will be early December and time for many holiday celebrations in our community. So much is still unknown about the future, but this I do know, we will still shine in Monmouth. With the help of our city’s Public Works department, Making Spirits Bright promises to continue the LED light display in Main Street Park. We still hope to add more dazzling displays to the existing twenty in Santa’s Workshop and Gingerbread Village. Everything else is still a big question mark. Questions remain on the following events:
I envision the role of Making Spirits Bright as becoming that of promotion and coordination. We have a website (Monmouth Bright), Facebook page, and a small amount of funds remaining in the account for advertising to promote the events happening throughout Monmouth. Our community needs to look forward to a something positive. My hope is that we can be part of the LIGHT at the end of this long, dark tunnel.
Questions? Visit our Facebook page or email monmouthmakingspiritsbright@gmail.com.
- Parade? When will we be able to assemble safely in large groups?
- WOU’s Tree Lighting? This long-held tradition is also a large assembly and will the students be on campus at that time?
- Passport to Prizes? MBA will be taking this on as part of Small Business Saturday (thanks MBA). Prizes will be awarded.
- Griswold Competition? This entertaining event should continue, as it connects us all—businesses, residents, and visitors. Prizes will be awarded.
- Holiday Bazaar? Will the Senior Center continue to host their event? Will MaMere’s repeat last year’s success? These would be exclusively indoor events where it’s warm and dry. MSB would like to help by promoting these events if they continue.
- Entertainment? Will Central High School have a Holiday Concert? Will WOU musical groups have their end of term recitals? All would be performed at warm and dry inside venues. MSB would like to help by promoting these events.
- Reindeer Fun Run? We’ve been awarded $500 from Monmouth Park and Recreation to make it happen. Will we be able to cash their check? Stay tuned for the answer to that question.
I envision the role of Making Spirits Bright as becoming that of promotion and coordination. We have a website (Monmouth Bright), Facebook page, and a small amount of funds remaining in the account for advertising to promote the events happening throughout Monmouth. Our community needs to look forward to a something positive. My hope is that we can be part of the LIGHT at the end of this long, dark tunnel.
Questions? Visit our Facebook page or email monmouthmakingspiritsbright@gmail.com.
