A local event this Friday will shine a light on those who have or are battling cancer.
The second annual Luminaries on the Square will be held Friday, April 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Heritage Square, hosted by the New Century Club and Immanuel Lutheran Church.
“The New Century Club of Taylor is dedicated to intellectual development and service to others by aiding the American Cancer Society,” said Darlene Rydell, club member. “We encourage the community to come out and join us in honoring and remembering.”
From 6 to 7 p.m., games, including bean bags toss and corn hole, will be available to accompany live entertainment by St. Mary’s Catholic School students. Hilltop Springs from Immanuel Lutheran Church will also perform on stage. Scott and Gloria Morales will have chopped beef sandwiches available for sale. Last year, luminaries were lined up along the sidewalk in the park, and were candles lit in the evening for a special ceremony. The ceremony will be held from 8 to 9 p.m. this year.
“It’s a quiet, reflective time,” said Stacy Rhinehart, Century Club coordinator through the American Cancer Society. “We’ll have some poems and things like that, and then walking around looking at the luminaries.”
As a part of the ceremony, the longest living survivor will then lead a walk around the path where the luminaries are set up. Last year, Irene Michna led the walk.
Luminaries on the Square is open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit in the park.
