|
 Tammy Severino is the President of RPC Development, a business and development consulting firm for local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. She has more than 20 years of experience in writing, from business writing to journalism to creative writing. In her spare time, this fashionista follows and writes about fashion, travel, and other lifestyle topics. |
| A family favorite in our house at holiday season is loading up the kids in the car for a trip to see the Holiday Light Show produced by Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. Seeing the awe and smiles on everyone’s faces makes the visit worthwhile. This year, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone have announced that Girl Scouts’ Holiday Light Show has moved to a new home at Smith Point County Park, in Shirley, NY. Now in its 13th year, the drive-through light show will have even more lights and more displays. I cannot wait to see the smiles from the new displays and the old fan-favorites! Nearly everyone can visit the Holiday Light Show with the magic running from December 1st through the 23rd. The show is open nightly from 5pm and is one of the few things a group can do together for a reasonable cost at $20 per car. Tickets will be sold at the gate only-no cash, no presales. Wind through the campgrounds of this lovely south shore beach in your car to view the beautiful light displays that will warm your heart through the cold weather as you take in the peace and joy of the season. In our family, old favorites are sure to bring a smile and we are all looking forward to seeing what is in store with new displays and a new trail to peruse. Proceeds from the Holiday Light Show directly benefit children and families. Funds raised from the show each year go directly to benefit Girl Scouts’ programs and services. There are programs for troops, scholarships for needy girls to attend summer camp, partnerships with school districts in STEM and Arts education, learning opportunities with other agencies, and programs for children and families in underserved communities. What could be better – visiting the Holiday Light Show [in its new home] while supporting girls and young women through Girl Scout programming? Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is the largest youth-serving agency on Long Island. It serves more than 40,000 girls between the ages of 5 and 17, with the dedicated support of more than 7,000 volunteers. For more information on the Holiday Light Show or Girl Scouts, visit www.holidaylightshow.org or www.gssc.us or call (631) 543-6622. Wishing you and yours peace, good health and happiness during the holiday season and all year long. |
|
20 lucky winners will win $500 each in prizes totaling $10,000. 