Thank you for joining OBCA for Onancock’s “Lights on the Lawn” Christmas Tree festival at Ker Place. Within the week, there will be 20 trees displayed on the front lawn of Ker Place in downtown Onancock and I’m happy to report all 20 have been adopted. This puts you all in select company as supporters who can claim: “I was there when they first lit the Christmas Trees at Ker Place in 2020!”

Now a few details and dates to keep in mind:
– Trees are scheduled for delivery on Sunday, Nov. 22 to Ker Place. Trees are 7-8 feet tall Douglas Firs and cut (not balled or potted). Volunteers are welcome to help off-load and place them on the lawn. Contact me at this email or phone if you would like to volunteer someone to assist us.
– Adopters decorate their own trees and should provide their own extension cords to light their trees. OBCA will provide tree stands and Ker Place is assisting with electrical panels.
– OBCA is making signs that designate your business, family or civic group as a tree sponsor. If you have not submitted a tree adoption form or told us how you would like your tree recognized, please do so by Saturday, Nov. 21. The signs will be simple white board with black lettering, leaving you to decorate it as you see fit.
– Lights on the Lawn debuts on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. This will be an event, folks — one in which we encourage you to bring your co-workers, family and friends to acknowledge your Holiday Spirit.
– In the spirit of competition, we will let visitors to the Lights on the Lawn vote for their favorite tree. So be creative and let your tree shine! (Prizes TBD…)
I hope I’ve covered all the bases here. Look forward to working with you to make this a “Tree-mendous” event!