Chautauqua Isle of Lights

Specific Need

In the past, our organization has operated on Gate donations however, with inflation over the years this has become more of a challenge. We are hoping with the growth and matching funds from the foundation we can continue to repair and replace the lights within the Chautauqua Lights Display for years to come. We thank you for any support you care to extend. May all your Christmases be blessed and very bright.

Mission

To provide a quality Christmas extravaganza in our home town Beloit, KS with individual ownership of the Displays in honor of Individuals in our community and surrounding communities.

Profile

Chautauqua Isle of Lights was founded in 1999 by a group lead by Bob Severance. Their goal was to create a Christmas Light Extravaganza housed inside the Chautauqua Park which is also partially surrounded by the Solomon River. At this time there were 50 displays, it has since grown to 291 displays with 500 total pieces. The main change in the last 24 years has been the replacement of the old lighting to LED. LED lighting provides a very Brilliant light and also makes repairs easier. LED lighting is more cost-effective. The electric bill which is paid by the city has been 2/3 less with the installation of the LED lighting.

We appreciate all of the support from the surrounding communities and Beloit. Locally we have help from the Vocational College, City Departments, Nutrien, 1st Bank Beloit, Solomon Valley Bank as well as many other groups, businesses, and individuals. BJSH 7th and 8th graders adopted the Isle of Lights as a community service project, led by the teachers, Stephanie Litton, Kyle Bisner, and Casey Seyfert. This group spends a full day setting up the lights. The displays are up from Thanksgiving to New Year's.

The lights and garland in downtown Beloit are provided by the Isle of Lights. Courthouse and municipal building lights are maintained also by the Isle of Lights. Repairs on the Snowflakes located on 8th Street are repaired by The Isle of Lights.

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