ODU Invites Community to Ninth Annual 'Illumination: A Holiday Tradition' Dec. 9

A Holiday Cards for the Troops Contest and musical performances will be among the highlights of Old Dominion University's ninth annual "Illumination: A Holiday Tradition," Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Free and open to the public, the festival will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the North Mall of Webb University Center with a holiday card decorating contest. The cards will be sent to military members who are deployed over the holidays. The Illumination program will begin at 5:15 p.m. on Kaufman Mall and a reception with music and light refreshments will follow.

In the event of inclement weather, check back here for location change information for the Illumination ceremony.

The event is also a charitable donation drive. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. The Foodbank's top needs include peanut butter, chunky soups, canned meats, canned tuna, canned vegetables, juice, cereal, macaroni and cheese, pasta and pasta sauces.

Please RSVP to 683-3116 or online at www.odu.edu/ao/univevents/illumination.  Please be sure to indicate the number of guests, including how many will be decorating in the Holiday Cards for the Troops Contest.