Islander Lights

The University will celebrate its annual “Islander Lights” festival on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. The annual evening of music, games and activities complete with a visit from Santa Claus is free and open to the public.

Santa Claus will arrive on campus at 6 p.m. Children may bring a new unwrapped toy and have their photos taken with Santa Claus. Guests may also brighten a child’s holiday by donating a new unwrapped toy for the Wishes and Dreams Toy Drive from 5:30-7 p.m. at the University Services Center plaza. Before the festivities, the Islander Lights Fun Run and Walk (3-mile run and 1.5-mile walk) around the University will start at 5 p.m. Registration is from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Hammerhead parking lot. The entry fee is one toy per participant.