Sparkling Lights, Warm Hearts: Kids Fundraiser (3rd – 31st)

The much-anticipated NONA Lights for Kids Fundraiser, proudly presented by Match Eatery & Public House, is back to illuminate the holiday season. From December 3rd to December 31st, gather your loved ones, hop in the car, and embark on a magical journey to witness the enchanting Christmas decorations at NONA.
Part of the esteemed John Christmas Light Tour 2023, NONA has secured its place among the 20 homes featured in the Vernon Tour.
“NONA is an amazing organization, and I am grateful the John Christmas Light Tour can help support their valuable programs. This year I am proud to announce we are expanding the tour! In addition to the traditional tour, I will be releasing short tours for those in Coldstream and Armstrong, brought to you by Kal Tire. I hope everyone enjoys the NONA Lights for Kids with the John Christmas Light Tour 2023!” Says John Christmas.NONA’s downtown buildings will be transformed into a winter wonderland, adorned with bespoke festive decor crafted by local artist and sign designer, Nancy Wilde. The lights and decorations will be on display every evening from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Executive Director Helen Armstrong shares her excitement:
“The event has captured the community’s heart in the past two years, and we’re thrilled to bring it back with even more magic. With the expanded tour, an engaging online silent auction, and partnerships with local businesses, we invite everyone to shop local and raise funds for NONA.”Supporting this cause is simple; donations to NONA Child Development Centre can be made on their website, www.nona-cdc.com. Every dollar raised stays within our community, directly benefiting the programs and children served at NONA.
As an added delight, NONA invites the community to a drive-through event on Saturday, December 16th, from 5 pm to 7 pm. This festive evening will feature a chance to meet Santa and his helpers, who will be spreading joy by distributing goodie bags to all the kids and offering exciting prize giveaways.
— The services provided at NONA include speech therapy, infant development, autism services and many more. Every year over 850 children and families receive services from NONA. The NONA Lights for Kids Fundraiser is made possible by our sponsors and supporters. Thank you to John Christmas with Royal LaPage and Match Eatery & Public House in Vernon, KalTire, Armstrong Co-op, Bannister GM, Central Animal Hospital, National Bank Canada, Nixon Wenger, Invis mortgage-Jeremy Schaffner, Kal Tire, KT Fairglass, RE Postill & Sons, Secret Garden Daycare, SilverRock, Tolko Industries, Total Restoration, Vantage One, Vernon Dodge Jeep, Watkin Motors, Westland Insurance