An early opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit is just around the corner in Taylorville.  It’s called the Candy Cane Lane Christmas Party, and it’s this year’s themed title for the Taylorville Township’s annual Festival Of Lights.  The festivities are scheduled for Saturday from 1-7pm at the Township’s headquarters on West Spresser Street, next to the fairgrounds.  The occasion will bring the community together with sweet treats, performances, and a way to help those in need. 

Billie Heberling is a supervisor with the Taylorville Township.  She says this year’s theme should make for a different-looking festival compared to that of last year’s.

Throughout the event, there will be a silent auction.  This year, the Township is donating all proceeds to the Taylorville Food Pantry.

Heberling says she hopes to surpass last year’s donation to the food pantry, despite the Taylorville Township having less to work with this time around. 

Separate from the festival, the Taylorville Township – among other services – provides financial assistance to community members in times of need.  Heberling says the contribution to the food pantry is just one example of their services throughout the year to the community. 

More information on Taylorville Township and the Candy Cane Lane Christmas Party is on their Facebook page.

Billie Heberling appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.