By Dongyun Kwon
The annual community carols event is returning to Healesville on Saturday 9 December.
It is organised by the Liberty Family Church with several sponsorships from local businesses including YV Financial Services, Four Pillars Bandwagon and Human Electrical and Design.
Liberty Family Church community pastor Laura Hawting said she looked forward to the event which would bring the community together to celebrate Christmas.
“We’ve been putting it on for many years now. It’s always a wonderful event. We’re always completely in awe of how the community comes together with a sense of fun and vibrant spirit,” she said.
“The carols this year will be special because all the entertainment is put on by the local community. People are encouraged to enjoy local performances and support local schools, community groups and choirs.”
The event will start at 5.30pm at the Queens Park with pre-show entertainment.
There will be fun activities including Christmas crafts, temporary Christmas tattoos, a photo booth and Christmas snaps along with a Healesville High School concert band performing and a local kids club Chill is running some kid’s games and competitions.
Santa and Mrs Claus will also visit the site on a CFA truck.
“The event itself is free. But, we’ll be selling all the usual Christmas paraphernalia, fairy floss, drinks and food,” Ms Hawting said.
“All these are to raise funds for the event running for future carols.”
The main carols will start at 7pm featuring a local community lineup including group performances by Saint Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Healesville Community Choir and Badger Creek Women’s Choir along with solo performances by local artists, Lachlan Rogers, Peter Rogers, Anthony Gerace, Ken Glenn, Tara Sullivan, Chris and Lisa Vassos and Narelle McBride.
“We’re raising funds for HICCI as well. They will have a barbecue and we’ll be taking up a donation,” Ms Hawting said.
“It’s a great chance to see a real local flair. Community is coming together in support of the community and in celebration of the community.”
