Lights of Lucas Farms

Judy Nyren has been involved with the Lucas Farms neighborhood for quite a long time and has lived in a Moffit house in the neighborhood for 47 years. She coordinates many special events that bring her neighbors together.

One of these neighborhood events is a lighting contest, usually held in December, where neighbors decorate their homes and vote for their neighbors for best lights. On the day of the event, folks drive through the parking lot across from Highland Ave. Park to get a map guide with a storyline written by Judy, connecting the different light displays in the neighborhood. Neighborhood volunteers help hand out stockings with treats. This year, they helped pass out sleds to the first 30 families with kids!

Judy also organizes the Lucas Farms History Days. The event includes walking and biking tours featuring the hidden history of the neighborhood, tours of its special gardens, and music celebrations featuring community musicians. Judy’s love for history and building community within her neighborhood motivate her to continue documenting the past and present stories of Lucas Farms.

Consider visiting or attending the Lucas Farms History Days happening this July!