Downtown St. Marys will once again be abuzz the evening of Friday, Nov. 18 during the annual Light Up Night festivities, sponsored by the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce.
The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the Diamond with the South St. Marys Street Elementary School Choir performing. The lights are scheduled to be switched on at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the arrival of Santa Claus, who will be arriving via a different method than in past years.
Members of the American Legion, Post 103 in St. Marys presented volunteers from the St. Marys Christian Food Bank with an annual donation on Wednesday.
The $2,000 check was delivered courtesy of American Legion representatives, Adjutant Jim Distler, Commander Dick Parson, and Chaplain Vic Straub.
Parson said the donation is in recognition of and appreciation for all that the food bank and its volunteers do for the community.
"It's a good thing these women do, volunteer their time. They help a lot of people," Parson said.
 CLR.jpg "Lighting crew members string up lights in the Brusselles Street parking lot on Wednesday evening in preparation for Light Up Night 2011. The event will take place Friday, Nov. 18 beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the Diamond. Photo by Amy Cherry.")
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