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THIS SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS PLANNING CONTINUES

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ONLINE LANTERN ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE LATER THIS YEAR THROUGH THE FINAL THURSDAY BEFORE THE EVENT

Exchange an online donation for lanterns to display in front of your house

(Consider donating to cover the cost of lighting the public areas or get some for neighbors who will be away).

Bid on Virtual Auction items

(Consider donating an item or service to be auctioned; you don't have to own a business to donate.)

TO BE ANNOUNCED

ONLINE AUCTION BIDDING OPENS

Shop and bid on dozens of donated items from neighbors and area vendors
Bidding continues through Sunday after the event.

TO BE ANNOUNCED

CLUBHOUSE LANTERN PICKUP 3 PM — 5 PM

Pick up the lanterns you ordered online.

TO BE ANNOUNCED

CLUBHOUSE LANTERN PICKUP CONTINUES 10 AM — 12 PM

Pick up the lanterns you ordered online.
While you're there, join organizers assembling lanterns to set up in the public areas.

DAY OF THE EVENT

LANTERN ASSEMBLY AND SET UP 9 AM — Until finished. (RAIN DATE: Sunday immediately following original date)

CLUBHOUSE PARKING LOT, YOUR HOUSE, or CHOICE OF LOCATIONS

Help set up lanterns in public areas and light them at dusk.
In the event of rain, organizers will make a decision to postpone the event until Sunday. (We are monitoring local weather outlets and will announce on social media when a decision is made.)

. . . 5:00 PM

Virtual Auction continues.
Set up and light lanterns in front of your own home
Help light lanterns in the common areas
Go caroling with your family or friends
Host a drop-in, open house, or family celebration
See torches on the Germander Pond peninsula honoring neighbors who died since our last celebration
Take a long walk and enjoy the spectacle

. . . 7:00 PM

CONCERT IN THE CLUBHOUSE

Featuring Summerville High School Strings Attached symphonic ensemble. Drop in while you're out enjoying the evening.

SUNDAY AFTER THE EVENT

Help clean up public areas
Virtual Auction bidding closes, merchandise pick up begins for a limited time. (See auction page for details.)

Proceeds become a gift to confidentially-selected neighbors in need. To nominate someone for confidential consideration, complete the Nomination Form.

All nominations will be thoughtfully considered if received before the deadline.