Stony Brook Shines for Others is a neighborhood event that takes place each winter. It usually begins the weekend after Thanksgiving and lasts until the 2nd of January. Our neighborhood, consisting of 9 streets, decorate their trees with white lights. The neighborhood literally turns into a “winter wonderland” of sorts. Neighbors then donate their own money to a children’s based charity each year.To date ( including this year), our neighborhood and business sponsors raised over $97,000 for children’s charities in WNY!
Neighbors are then invited to gather and present the charity of choice all of the money that was raised. Each year participation and the amount of money seems to increase. We have been very pleased to have many businesses also join our fundraising effort. The very first event was such a hit that our “sister neighborhood” of Quail Run also wanted to join in. Year #3 had a neighborhood in Kenmore also join us! They too line their street with white lights and add to our final amount raised for charity.
We encourage visitors to drive through our neighborhood or simply take a walk to enjoy the lights. If you decide to drive through the neighborhood, be sure to turn on your car radio and enjoy some holiday songs! We have been very happy to see that many people…have been making this an annual event and have also been donating.
Please take a moment and watch as Eyewitness News take a drive through the neighborhood!
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Stony Brook Drive in Lancaster is all lit up for the holiday season! Join us on a tour of the neighborhood – lit up for a good cause. Watch until the end for a remarkable display!
Posted by 7 Eyewitness News WKBW on Thursday, December 21, 2017
Please click below to see Stony Brook Shines for Others Check Presentation 2016 as Santa and Mrs. Claus make their way to their final destination 2016 check presentation night
*Thank you to WGRZ and Melissa Holmes for checking out Stony Brook Shines for Others on DayBreak’s Unique Places Segment! Click here: WGRZ
TWC News supports Stony Brook Shines for Others too! Click here: TWC news
Please follow the drone throughout our neighborhood…and you will get a sense of just how bright our neighborhood shines!!!!
Special thanks to the Cimino Family…YOU ROCK!!!!!