FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WILL NOT TAKE PLACE IN DECEMBER 2011
There will be a few neighbors celebrating with traditional decorations but it will not resemble what you have seen in the past. Thanks, though, for your support. And don't forget - food and toys for THE DEEP WELL benefitting needy families will still be accepted at Rita's Ice in Coligny Plaza starting December 1st. Please do not leave them on Dove Street!!
Festival of Lights Update
The Dove Street folks have worked hard since December to find a way to continue our tradition of holiday lights. We have consulted with town staff, officials from local chapters of community service organizations, as well as with organizers of the James Island Festival of Lights (JIFOL) but have been unable to reach a consensus. The bottom line is that, although almost everybody loved the Dove Street Festival of Lights, it will not take place in 2011. Should you have comments or questions, please contact us or your local town government representative.
As reported in The Island Packet
As reported in USA Today (South Carolina Section)
Additional background information below.
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Several Recent News Articles
Click here: In The News We would like to hear more from the community regarding our proposed move to the Crossings Park. If you have any comments, please contact us. We would like to hear them
Dove Street at the Crossings Park - Planning Stage
As we are beginning to plan our 2011 festival we have become increasingly aware that we will need community involvement in terms of volunteers, donated resources, and monetary funds.
We have outlined some potential donation levels below that would be suitably rewarded with corporate signage at event displays, on the event website, and on a larger picture postcard given to anyone contributing to one of the many charities at the event.
Donation Level
Dove Presenting Sponsor $ 10,000
Golden Magnolia $ 5,000
Silver Swag $1,000
Bronze Bulb $ 500
Friend of the Festival $100
If you are interested or know someone that is, please leave the information with the webmaster. We are not taking donations at this time. We are simply gathering this information for planning & budgeting purposes.
Corporate / private donations would be used for purchases of the light displays, equipment, electiricy, to defray the cost of printed material, etc.
And So This Is Dove Street...
And so this is Dove Street
We're glad you've been here
To look at our light show
In our final year
We know we will miss this
We love what we've done
We're 20 years older
Had boatloads of fun
Will all this continue
For others to see
Its up to the town and our
Community
WHHI Talk of the Town Interview
A light conversation with Jane Jude Click here: Interview
Island Packet - A New Home for Dove St?
Article discussing town, community, and reader reaction to relocating Dove Street Festival to Crossings Park. Please feel free to post your comments in the blog section below click News Article.
Click here: News Article
Top 10 Reasons to Keep This Event Alive at a New Venue
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10. Something fun to do in December
9. Good for tourism
8. Dove Street folks have more free time and money to spend
7. Continue a 20 year island tradition
6. Three times bigger and better
5. Senior retirement home busses continue to visit
4. School / church groups perform at same venue
3. Donations to multiple charities and non profits at same venue
2. Demonstrate community spirit
1. Keep everybody happy
Come Visit. The Lights Are Up. Our 20th Year Finale!
The Dove Street Festival of Lights is a neighborhood celebration which has benefited several nonprofits in the local area. It began 20 years ago and has been a source for inspiration as well as charitable donations.
Ride the Dove Street Shuttle from Coligny Plaza December 10 - 24, 5:30 - 9:00pm.
Take a look at a Utube video capturing the sounds and lights. Click here: Video
For a Schedule of Activities, please click CALENDAR on the sidebar. To print out the schedule, click DOWNLOAD FILE HERE below.
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Hilton Head Island High School Honor Society Helps Decorate the Street
We are grateful for Kristen Karszes and her honor society students for spending 4 days with us to decorate homes. You guys are the greatest!!
Click here: Picture
Dove Street Crossings Festival of Lights in 2011?
We are currently working with the town and presidents of several Rotary Club chapters in our region to explore a possible venue for our event at The Crossings Park which is on the right side of Palmetto Bay Road just before the Cross Island Bridge.
Let us know if you have any comments, pro or con, about this suggestion. It would allow for:
- A larger venue with a green, eco-friendly theme
- Community participation by a number of charitable organizations
Remember that in 2010 we will celebrate our finale at the current location. Thanks to all for your incredible support via volunteers and giving. Let's make this year the best ever! Hope to have the lights up the 1st week on December.
Island Packet Story / Blog Posted 01-10-2010
Comprehensive article discussing town and reader reaction to a propsed Dove Street Park between Egret and Heron Street. Please feel free to post your comments in the blog section below click News Article.
Click here: News Article
Below you will find text of the presentation we made to the town Facilities Planning Commission on January 5, 2010. Rob presented Part I and Paul presented Part II.
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Lights Down - Posted 01-03-2009
A huge relief to Dove Street residents appeared in the form of young workers who responded to the call of duty and helped us take everything down today. The group included Donald Gall, Adam Kurtz, and two members of the HHI High School National Honor Society: Marissa Nichols and Colleen Clark. We could not have done it without you guys. You are the greatest!
A Few More Nights Posted 12-27-2009
We cannot begin to tell you how wonderful it is to see so many folks this year on Dove Street. Even our internet clicks seem to be more plentiful than ever this year as our site appears to be the #1 pick when searching Dove Street on Google or Bing. We hope all of you get a chance to see the lights one more time before we take them down on January 3, 2010. We wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope to see you again in 2010!!
Happy Holidays - Posted 12-24-2009
Wow, what a great evening it was on the street! Several caroling groups including those from the Arts Center and a wonderful group from Coligny Plaza were sharing tunes of the season with thousands who walked or drove by. Bubble machines simulating snowfall and a late night downpour accented an atmosphere of celebration and good fellowship which are ever present here. Thanks to all for making our lights more special than ever. The Duke.
Recent News - Posted 12-23-2009
There's no man like a Snow Man! Click here: Story
Coligny Plaza advertisement featured in the Island Packet Click here: Ad
Latest Festival Events! Posted 12-14-2009
12/16, Wed. -
6pm St. Andrew By-The-Sea Choir at Coligny Plaza
6pm-7:30pm Santa stops by Coligny Plaza for visits & photos
12/17, Thurs. - 6pm Hilton Head Prep Lower School Strings at Coligny Plaza
12/18, Fri - 6pm Holiday Extravaganza by Island Special Cheerleading Team at Coligny Plaza
12/19, Kid's Night Saturdays
Enjoy Christmas Arts and Crafts, watch puppet shows, or help put on a puppet show as Yostie's assistant! At Coligny plaza 5 - 7 pm
12/22 5pm-6:30pm Santa stops by Coligny Plaza for visits & photos
12/23 6pm-8pm Delightful Holiday Jazz Sounds of Kim Halter
12/24 Community Caroling at Coligny Plaza
Walk, ride, or take the Dove Street Sleigh Shuttle and enjoy the lights. Donations taken at Coligny Plaza through December 26 benefit the Deep Well Project.
Please note that the display in contingent on weather conditions!
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Island Packet Sea Foam Article Posted 12-14-2009
Click here: Column
Radio Free Dove Street Posted 12-14-2009
Tune in to 107.5 FM and hear answers to frequently asked questions as well as music and poetry. You will find it all - action, intrigue, and even romance as we broadcast from the street of lights. Broadcast range - 3 blocks around Dove Street. For More Information: Story
PEP Holiday Cards Now Available! Posted 11-03-2009
Really neat cards to brighten your holidays. Follow the link on our sidebar to PEP HOLIDAY CARDS. Choose either "Peace & Joy!" or "Light your Holidays with Joy!" Get yours now while supplies last.
Island Packet Story Posted 01-11-2009
The Dove Street Festival of Lights benefits the Deep Well Project. It began 19 years ago and has been a source for inspiration as well as charitable donations. For more information, please check out this article and associated picture. For More Information: Story
Also, please check out our latest newsletter. Click on Media Room and then Press Releases.
Notice our strict circulation policy: "A few feet in multiple directions".
So if you didn't get your copy, don't feel bad. You can always catch the latest here on the website!
Mighty Fine in 2009! 01-01-2009
Happy New Year! We want to thank all of you who shared the joy of the season with us. As you came down our street your smiles said it all. We wish you a wonderful New Year and hope to see all of you again next December.
The Lights are Up! 12-21-2008
Visits by Santa, Mini-Me Santa, and Frosty the Snowman highlight the extravaganza now playing on Dove Street. The traffic is getting heavier so please be patient and remember to visit the Deep Well donation area at Coligny Plaza after you come down the street.
New Dove St. Holiday Card from PEP! 11-13-2008
The folks at PEP (Programs for Exceptional People) have created a new Dove Street holiday card. To order yours, please click on: DOVE ST CARD and select Christmas Card C. You will see the words "Dove St" on the little sign in front of the snowman.
Happy New Year! 01-01-2008
We feel alot like Andre Agassi, who, at the end of his last professional match, said: "This has been a dream for me. It is an incredible example of moments that you are not guaranteed in life but have the good fortune to experience". And with that thought we want to wish all of you a wonderful New Year from the folks who have taken part in the Dove Street Festival of Lights. May all be great for you in '08! See you next year!
Island Packet Story 12-26-2007
A reporter and photographer from the Island Packet visited last night and prepared a cover story for today's paper highlighting happenings on the street For more information:. www.islandpacket.com
Happy Holidays!
Welcome to our new website courtesy of Anderson Interactive . This is yet another example of our Hilton Head Island community joining together for the benefit of all. We are looking forward to a joyous season on Dove Street where we will get to meet and greet many of you as you walk or drive by. Please take time to check our Calendar of Events for the dates and times of events on the street as well as for Deep Well collections at Coligny Plaza.
Thanks to our friend Ben Ham , the designer of our popular Dove Street postcards as well as the unique and colorful posters displayed throughout the Island. Thanks to SUNBELT RENTALS whose GENEROUS donation of power-lift equipment allows us to light where no man has lit before! And most of all, thanks to everyone in the Dove Street neighborhood who decorate their homes, wait in traffic to get into their driveways during the entire month of December, and still remain light hearted!
