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First Neighborhood Park Picnic!

On Saturday June 24th, Cheshire Lights of Hope is going to be hosting the first Neighborhood Park Picnic at Mixville Park from 3-7pm, and we are looking for volunteers. It’s a great opportunity for students to gain community service hours, help the community, and also have some fun! At the Neighborhood Park Picnic, there is going to…
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A Behind the Scenes Look at Cheshire’s Lights of Hope

Every November, most of the people reading this pick up their kit either from ACE Hardware or their street captain to prepare for the annual Cheshire's Lights of Hope. The 30-60 minutes it takes to set up the luminaries in front of one’s house pales in comparison to what happens as early as mid-October, as…
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My First Experience Volunteering For Cheshire’s Lights of Hope

My first experience volunteering for Cheshire Lights of Hope By: Mike Lewis When I first walked into Paws on October 25th, 2016, I walked into the wrong door. I went into the actual pet resort, a door we have walked in with my terrorized dog a few times, and waited for five minutes before my…
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Cheshire Herald: Lights Of Hope Kicks Off On Saturday

More than 50,000 luminaries will light the streets and neighborhoods of town on Saturday with the return of Cheshire’s Lights of Hope, a signature event that raises money for scholarships and to help residents in need. This year’s event has raised a total of $70,000 for local charities and organizations, including the Cheshire Community Food…
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Cheshire Herald: Final Push Planned For Lights Of Hope

Dozens of volunteers will gather at PAWS Pet Resort next week in the final push to prepare for this year’s Cheshire’s Lights of Hope on Nov. 12. The first volunteer nights will take place on Tuesday, Nov.1, and Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at PAWS, 312 East Johnson Ave. Over the course…
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