The path through Westhills will be glowing under the light of hundreds of lanterns during the Light Up the Hills celebration next weekend.
As part of the second annual event held after dark, participants use hand-made lanterns and walk along the pathway from Belmont Secondary School to the Westhills playground. Along the way, there will be illuminated art installations of various art forms.
There will also be performances from Kaelyn Schmitt, the Victoria Conservatory of Music, Maple Leaf School of Russian Ballet, Kaleidoscope Theatre, harpist Allison Marshall, and the Quicksbottom Morris dancers.
Trees will also be lit up with laser lighting along the marsh area of the pathway, as well as a giant rainbow to help light the way.
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Last yearB次元官网网址檚 inaugural event drew 600 people. This year organizers are hopeful they can triple attendance.
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Leading up to the event, there are also lantern making workshops, including an intermediate to advance one on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Coast Collective (318 Wale Rd.) Lanterns can then be brought to the event, which highlights the importance of art in the community.
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Light up the Hills takes place Saturday, Sept. 23 beginning at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit
