This year, Heritage Playhouse will be benefiting from community sponsorship at Tim Hortons/Wendy’s 23rd annual Festival of Lights. The Heritage Playhouse is asking the community’s help to raise funds to upgrade and move towards theatrical LED lighting. This will allow the Playhouse to keep costs low and affordable to the community by reducing hydro expenses and expand capability of creating new and special lighting effects.
The Christmas Festival of Lights is a community event created by Klaus Fuerniss, owner of Gibsons Tim Hortons and Wendy’s, to fundraise for charities and non-profits on the Sunshine Coast. Over the last 22 years, the festival has raised over $220,000. It works because individuals, businesses and organizations sponsor trees and decorations, with all proceeds going to a local community charity or organization. A new organization is selected every year.
The Gibsons Landing Heritage Society (GLHS), the registered non-profit society with charitable status that oversees Heritage Playhouse, is asking the community for their support to update the theatrical lights. There are many opportunities for you, your business or foundation to show your support of the Heritage Playhouse fund-raising efforts by purchasing a sponsorship, donating or becoming a member.
The Heritage Playhouse is a fully equipped, 146-seat theatre built by the community for the community. Known for its versatility and superb acoustics, it is home to a diverse range of professional and amateur performances and private events. The Heritage Playhouse welcomes an average of 8,000 patrons and 1,800 performers each year for an average of 90 public events. They are extremely proud of their mission: Nurturing Community Artistry.
For more information, see heritageplayhouse.com or call the office at 604-886-8998 or Inge at 604-818-0048. You can donate or purchase a sponsorship via the website heritageplayhouse.com/shop. GLHS also accepts cash, cheques or e-transfers to [email protected]
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