TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama Circle K student organization will host its annual Luminaries on the Quad event from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
During this community service leadership project, Circle K members arrange thousands of luminary candles on the Quad between Denny Chimes and Gorgas Library and along University Boulevard. The event is free and open to the public.
Hot chocolate will be served, and carolers from the Circle K will sing along as Denny Chimes plays a variety of Christmas carols.
Student organizations and local businesses are asked to support the special event with donations of time and money. Proceeds will benefit the One Spark Campaign for Jean Dean Reading is Fundamental, a program that works with the Kiwanis Foundation to provide books in the homes of at-risk children.
“Literacy is important to the future of not only our school and community but to the nation as a whole,” said Eric Powers of Circle K. “With the help of Reading is Fundamental, our efforts are ensuring a better future for all children.”
Donations may also be made online at circlek.ua.edu/projects/onespark.
“We invite everyone in both our school and community to join us for this joyous occasion,” Powers said. “Let’s make a difference. Let’s change a life, together.”
Circle K is a national service organization for college students sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. The UA chapter meets at 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays in 309 Ferguson Center.
For more information, contact Powers at eppowers@crimson.ua.edu.
Contact
Kristi Payne or Richard LeComte, UA Media Relations, 205/348-3782, rllecomte@advance.ua.edu
Source
Eric Powers, UA Circle K, 334/791-6126, eppowers@crimson.ua.edu