AVON – The luminaries are returning to sidewalks in the Village of Avon in the hopes of continuing a once-lost tradition. According to Michael Miron, who organizes the luminaries, the luminaries go on Sunday Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. Miron said that he will be handing out luminary packages for the next two Sundays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lions Club Barns by the Genesee River. The kits cost $2 for a kit of 10. Kits include 10 white paper bags, … [Read more...]
Traditional Avon Luminaries Illuminate the Best in Neighbors
AVON – The return of the luminaries to the sidewalks of Avon is shedding light on the Village's best side. The luminaries, which are white paper bags, jars, milk jugs and anything else that will safely emit a soft glow with a candle inside, can be homemade, picked up at the Allstate Office, 65 East Main Street, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Friday or delivered for a $2 donation, half of which goes to the Avon Food Pantry. However, some … [Read more...]
Candle Luminary Tradition Returns to Warm Hearts in Avon
AVON – The Village was a winter wonderland on Sunday as local families brought back a dwindling Avon tradition by lighting candle luminaries on their sidewalks, curbs and streets. The night was a resounding success, ending with 50 carolers happily chiming Christmas songs and enjoying locally made desserts at the village circle. "The Village was well lit," said organizer Michael Miron. "We want to build on the momentum and enthusiasm. The … [Read more...]
Prance, Dance and Dash to Avon’s Reindeer Games 5K and Luminaries on Sunday
AVON – Red noses or not, all are welcome to join in the Reindeer Games this year to run the 5K, to be followed by the resurgence of the traditional candle luminaries on sidewalks and curbs throughout the village. According to event organizer Michael Miron, the second annual Reindeer Games 5K will kick off at the Avon Driving Park at 1 p.m. on Dec 20, and run through the fitness trails at the Downs. "I'm hoping for snow so … [Read more...]
Glowing Christmas Luminaries to Officially Rekindle in Avon
AVON – This year's Christmas will be a little brighter with the official return of the candle luminaries to the Village, which are to sparkle on the sidewalks and curbs on Dec. 20. Neighbors and community organizations are coming together to sell luminary kits for $2, which include 10 white paper bags, 10 tea lights, and a bag of stone dust, but village residents are also encouraged to make their own out of jars, milk jugs, or anything that … [Read more...]