Little Lanterns

06/04/2026

See you all tomorrow at the park!
(We will also be set up for Pearl Street Market this evening!)

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

💛 Because of YOU, the lanterns will continue to shine. 💛

As we reflect on the incredible success of the first-ever Light the Way Bags Tournament, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude.

Together, we raised nearly $6,000 to help keep the lanterns lit for the families served by Little Lanterns. ✨

What started as an idea fueled by personal experiences, community support, and a desire to help others became a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, new friendships, generous donations, and so much love.

Thank you to every player, sponsor, donor, volunteer, raffle donor, spectator, food vendor, and supporter who made this event possible. Whether you tossed a bag, purchased a raffle ticket, donated, shared a post, or simply showed up to cheer others on, you played a role in making a difference.

These funds will help us continue providing support, resources, comfort items, and hope to families navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Because of this community, more families will know they are not alone.

To everyone who believed in this event and in the mission of Little Lanterns — thank you. We are humbled by your generosity and inspired by the compassion that filled Harbor Brewing from start to finish.

This wasn't just a tournament.

It was proof that when a community comes together with purpose, incredible things happen.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us continue to light the way. 💛


Gough Legal Group
The Lalumendier Agency - Country Financial
Landmark Therapy Group
jh Events and Flowers
Burlington Fireplace & Heating / Solar Energy
Art of beauty salon
Mindful Minis Photography
HealthMarkets Insurance - Santos Agency
Harbor Brewing Co.
Happy Home & Office LLC
Mountain Top Digital Design

05/31/2026

Our event today was a success! More on totals later but for now… a thank you from our founder, Megg.

05/30/2026

The Light the Way Bags Tournament is finally here and we are so excited to spend the day with this incredible community. 💛

🏆 Teams and walk-in participants: please arrive by NOON for registration and check-in so we can get the tournament brackets finalized and ready to go!

Not playing? Come anyway! Spectators are encouraged to come out and enjoy a full day of:
🍔 Food trucks
🎁 Raffle baskets
🎉 Kids activities
🍻 Direct bar access at Harbor Brewing
💛 Donation opportunities
🏆 Friendly competition and community fun all day long

Bring your friends, family, and cheering squad and help us make this an unforgettable day while supporting an incredible cause. ✨

👉 Last-minute registration and donations:
https://givebutter.com/light-the-way-bags-tournament-presented-by-the-lalumendier-agency-country-financial-ghqxok

05/29/2026

Tag your Teammate or Your Cheering Squad!

Who’s ready for a fun day of community, food trucks, raffles, kids activities, and friendly competition?

Tag the people you’re bringing with you tomorrow and let’s get excited for an amazing day supporting Little Lanterns and the families we serve. 💛

We can’t wait to see everyone at Harbor Brewing Co. with Kurbside Pizza for a day full of fun, connection, and purpose. ✨

05/27/2026

We are beyond grateful for the businesses, families, and community members who have already stepped up to sponsor the Light the Way Bags Tournament.

The Lalumendier Agency - Country Financial
HealthMarkets Insurance - Santos Agency
Burlington Fireplace & Heating / Solar Energy
Gough Legal Group
Art of beauty salon
Landmark Therapy Group
Mountain Top Digital Design
Happy Home & Office LLC
jh Events and Flowers
Mindful Minis Photography

Your support is helping Little Lanterns continue providing hope, comfort, and resources to families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. ✨

Because of your generosity, we are able to continue growing this mission and creating meaningful community impact.

While the deadline to have your logo featured on the event t-shirts has officially passed, there is still time to become a sponsor and be recognized through:
✨ Event day announcements
✨ Community recognition for supporting Little Lanterns

Sponsorship opportunities are still available from $100 to $1,000.

👉 Become a sponsor today:
https://givebutter.com/light-the-way-bags-tournament-presented-by-the-lalumendier-agency-country-financial-ghqxok

📧 Email us for more information.

05/25/2026

We’re just days away from an incredible day full of co****le, community, and fun — all while raising funds to support the mission of Little Lanterns and the families we serve. 💛

The day will include:
🏆 Friendly co****le competition
🎁 Raffle baskets and cash prizes to top teams
🍔 Food trucks including Kurbside Pizza
🎉 Kids activities to keep the little ones busy
🍻 Direct bar access at Harbor Brewing Co.
💛 Donation opportunities throughout the event

Whether you’re competing, cheering on a team, or simply stopping by to support the cause, we can’t wait to spend the day with this amazing community.

🚨 If you have a last-minute team sign-up, please register ASAP so we can finalize the tournament bracket!

👉 Register your team or become a sponsor:
https://givebutter.com/light-the-way-bags-tournament-presented-by-the-lalumendier-agency-country-financial-ghqxok

📧 Email us if you need more information.

05/22/2026

A huge thank you to two incredible supporters helping make the Light the Way Bags Tournament possible! 💛

📸 Mindful Minis Photography is joining us as our official photography sponsor and will be onsite throughout the event capturing all of the fun, friendly competition, and special moments from the day. We are so grateful to have her talent helping us preserve memories from this meaningful community event.

📦 We also want to give a heartfelt thank you to for their generous in-kind sponsorship and continued support of Little Lanterns through our ongoing storage needs. Their support helps us safely store supplies, donations, and care package items that allow us to continue serving families throughout the year.

These kinds of partnerships truly help us continue to light the way for families who need it most. ✨