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05/28/08 Silent Auction Largest Ever(read release) 05/22/08 $5 Off Wine Tasting Tickets Memorial Weekend(read release) 05/05/08 Charity Golf Tourney Early Bird Deadline is May 9(read release) 04/18/08 FOL to Employ Safe Rides at Wine & Beer Tasting Festival in June(read release) 01/21/08 Partner Charity Applications Due Feburary 15, 2008(read release) 01/16/08 "We Will Survive!" New Committee Members Save FOL(read release) 01/08/08 FOL to Hold Community Meeting to Discuss Future(read release) 12/12/07 Hayrides Through the Foothills(read release) 11/30/07 Grinch Strikes Again(read release) 11/21/07 Foot Klan Added to Entertainment Lineup(read release) 11/20/07 Grinch Can't Keep Ahwatukee Down(read release) 11/16/07 Nearly 100 Vendors at FOL Kick-Over Party(read release) 11/15/07 FOL Has Outstanding Entertainment Lined Up(read release) 11/14/07 FOL Needs 100 Volunteers for Ahwatukee's Biggest Event(read release) 11/13/07 FOL Kick-Off Party 11 Days Away(read release) 11/06/07 FOL Helps Local Charities with Wreath Auction and Holiday Wish Trees (read release) 10/29/07 Metal Band of DVHS Students to Play at Festival of Lights (read release) 10/23/07 Ahwatukee's Biggest Event Set for November 24 (read release) 10/22/07 FOL Supports Safeway's Breast Cancer Fundraising (read release) 10/18/07 Sponsorships Down Due to Real Estate Market (read release) 10/02/07 Holiday White Lights to Go Green (read release)
About the Festival of Lights Association
The Festival of Lights has evolved from a corporate marketing vehicle funded by the Del Webb Corporation (developer of the master planned community called The Foothills) to year-round activities driven by a dedicated group of volunteers known as the Festival of Lights Association, a 501 c (3) corporation.
Del Webb funded the initial display along Chandler Boulevard from 1986-1993 while it was developing the areas from 24th Street to Desert Foothills Parkway. By 1993, Del Webb determined it was no longer necessary to utilize the light display to market the area.
Two dim seasons passed without a light display. In late 1995, a small group of homeowners from The Foothills and Club West determined to revive the tradition and expand the purpose to include community events and benefiting the needy in the immediate Foothills area and beyond.
Our Events
The Festival of Lights operates events during the Holiday Season and at the end of Spring. Holiday Events: Lights Display - The "Mile of a Million Lights" runs from Thanksgiving through New Years Day along Chandler Blvd. from 24th Street to Desert Foothills Parkway. Lights Kick-Off Party - A one-day family carnival in Desert Foothills Pary usually held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. About 20,000 attendees, Crafter Fair with approx. 100 booths, inflatables and games, community entertainment stages, restuarant food vendors, concludes with the Harley-Davidson parade of approx. 100 riders. Hayride Light Tours - Horse drawn hayrides through the Foothills held for two Saturdays preceeding Christmas. Cart stop for a Luminary Hike in the South Mountain Park.
Spring Events: Charity Golf Tournament - A four-person scramble with shotgun start usually held the first Saturday in June at the Foothills Golf Club. Wine and Beer Tasting Festival - A social evening of wine/beer tasting with hors'dourves provided by local restaurants. Includes a Silent Auction with over 100 items. Approximately 1000 in attendance, held at the Foothills Golf Club the first Saturday in June.
Our People
For nearly ten years, the FOL Association was run completely by volunteers. In late 2005, the Board voted to fund a part-time administrative position to help alleviate volunteer burnout. In addition to the core of about 15 dedicated committee members, our Board of Directors consists of:
President - Kristine Kemper
Vice President - Christian Acosta
Secretary - Vicki Witt
Treasurers - Bill and Janyce Hazlett
Administrative Director - Dixie Prosser
To reach any of these people, please email admin at folaz-dot-org or call Dixie at 480-706-0125.
Photos
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Contact Info:
Dixie Prosser, 480-706-0125 admin at folaz-dot-org
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