Let’s Light up NK tonight! We have sold a little over 100 luminary kits to whole neighborhoods and individuals of NK and they are ready to share a little hope for the holidays. Luminary bag displays will be out tonight from 5-9pm. Thank you to all who purchased kits and supported the NKEF. We are so happy to be part of the season and creating a new tradition for North Kingstown. Take a break from the hustle and bustle and drive around to view the peacefulness of the night and the lights. Enjoy!!!
The NKEF is selling Luminary kits to Light up NK on Sunday December 18th at 5pm
Please consider supporting the North Kingstown Educational Foundation and lighting up NK!
We are also hosting our annual House Decorating contest starting this Friday (12/9).
Price list includes:
10 Candles – $5.00
10 Bags – $10.00
10 Candles & bags – $15
Luminary Kit (10 candles, bags & sand) – $20.00
Delivery – $5.00
House Decorating Contest – $25.00
Click here LIGHT UP NK for sign ups, registration and purchasing kits
When paying with NKEF PAYPAL please be sure to include in the notes sections the specifics of your order.
Holiday Decorating Contest – December 9-23, 2022 Decorate your house, go all out, register your location and help spread the holiday spirit! A map & list (with house #s) will be available on 12/9 @ 12pm to view & vote for your favorite.
Holiday Decorating Contest Registration – $25 Residential categories: Prizes TBA Best in Show – (most votes overall) $100 cash prize Holly Jolly Inflatables – Holiday Inflatables display Deck The Halls – Traditional (Live greenery, window candles, wreaths, lights) Merry & Bright- (lights, lights and more lights) Business Storefront Display Category -Pizza Party for up to 10 employees Prize Register your location by choosing the voting category you would like to be in and complete the online form and payment at https://nkefoundation.org/light-up-nk/ Voting is open on 12/9/22 and closes 12/23/22 at 12am
Holiday Decorating Contest – December 9-23, 2022 Decorate your house, go all out, register your location and help spread the holiday spirit! A map & list (with house #s) will be available on 12/9 @ 12pm to view & vote for your favorite.
Register your location by choosing the voting category you would like to be in and complete the online form and payment at https://nkefoundation.org/light-up-nk/
Luminary event – Sunday: December 18, 2022 (5-10pm) One night event to end the contest with a luminary bag display uniting streets and neighborhoods of North Kingstown in a beautiful glowing exhibit for the holidays . A new map including Luminary areas will be available on 12/17 to follow & enjoy the sights. (In case of inclement weather : Rain date is Monday, 12/19/22 and will announced by 12/18/22 at 12pm)
The NKEF will be at The Festival of Lights in Wickford this Thursday – Sunday (12/1-12/4) and at the Fishing Cove PTO Craft Fair located at North Kingstown High School Saturday 12/3 10-3. Stop by, say Hi and purchase your Luminary kit. No pre-registration required. First come, first serve.
The North Kingstown Educational Foundation is getting ready for our Light up NK event with our annual Luminary kit sales. Volunteers are needed to help with sales. We will be selling the kits the first weekend in December during the Wickford Festival of Lights events and the Fishing Cove PTO Craft Fair at the NKHS. This is a great opportunity for service hours. Sign up on the sign up genius below:
The NKEF would like to announce that a Library Box has been installed at the NK Food Pantry. We appreciate the NK Food Pantry for hosting this box and we would like to thank the Shea Family – Jeff, Alison and Evan for sponsoring and building the box. The box is filled with books for all reading levels from board baby books to children’s story books, young reader chapter books and adult books. We welcome you to take a book and lead a book!! Happy Reading!
Pictured Above: Evan, Alison and Jeff Shea – Operations Manager, NK Food Pantry Stephen E. Souls Dawn Masterson and Robyn Albuquerque, NKEF
We had a spooktacular Halloween Bingo event last week. The evening was full of lots of luck and unique bingo games. Thank you to all who attended. And a special thank you to St. Paul’s Parish House for the venue and the Blue Bus Foundation for the opportunity. We had lots of spooky winners and an Eery good time. The NKEF appreciates all the support.