Brandon Lions Club Sells 15-Candle Luminaria Kits for $9
Residents must order by November 15 to receive the holiday kits on December 19 at the club's Limona Road headquarters.
By Kwame Silva ·
The Brandon Lions Club is selling 15-candle luminaria kits for $9 each to mark its 25th annual holiday tradition. The project, which began in 2002, allows local families to line their walkways and driveways with white paper lights on Christmas Eve. Each kit contains 15 white paper bags, 15 long-burning votive candles, 15 candle cups, and a bag of sand to keep the candles stable.
Residents, neighborhoods, and community groups can place orders until Sunday, November 15. No payment is due at the time of ordering. All orders are cash on delivery. The club will deliver kits to participating neighborhoods if a group orders 15 or more sets. Individuals can pick up their orders on Saturday, December 19, at the Brandon Lions Club located at 610 Limona Rd.
Joe Kuebler handles orders for the project. He can be reached at 813-263-2522 or by email at brandonlionsclub@gmail.com. The club encourages residents to display the lights on Christmas Eve to create a festive atmosphere in their neighborhoods while contributing to local charity.
Proceeds from the sales go to Brandon Lions Charities, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The group supports eyesight and hearing programs at the state and national levels. Locally, the funds assist several community organizations, including Dogs Inc., ECHO, Family Promise, and Selah Freedom Inc. The club also supports the Brandon High School Don Bishop Track Meet and other local needs.
The Brandon Lions Club was chartered in 1954 and is the oldest community service organization in the area. While Lions Clubs globally focus on sight conservation and preventing blindness, the Brandon chapter supports a wide range of charitable programs. The club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at its clubhouse. Dinner starts at 6:15 p.m., and the meeting follows at 7 p.m.
The Luminaria Project serves as a way for residents to connect during the holiday season. The club invites the public to attend meetings or contact them for information on membership and club activities. The tradition combines community service with a shared holiday display.
The next step for interested residents is to submit their orders before the November 15 deadline. The club will then prepare the kits for pickup or delivery on December 19. The lights are intended for use on Christmas Eve.
