Blow Ups of Byron Brings Joy for All This year, Blow Ups of Byron takes place on Saturday, December 6, from 5 to 8 pm. The route begins at 2 Tanglewood Ave, where you can donate to the food bank, enjoy hot chocolate and coffee, listen to festive music, and maybe even catch a glimpse of Santa himself! Blow Ups of Byron began as a simple idea to brighten the holiday season during the first year of COVID. It has grown into a neighbourhood event that brings residents and visitors together to enjoy a self-guided walking and driving tour while supporting the Byron Cares Food Bank and the London Food Bank. “Blow Ups of Byron is more than just a holiday display—it’s a community-driven effort to make a difference,” says Kylene Channer, one of the event’s organizers. In 2024, the neighbourhood raised $26,000 and collected over 4,000 pounds of food, all of which went to the Byron Cares Food Bank and the London Food Bank. The Byron community has helped raise over $66,250 since the first event in 2020. Financial and food donations are welcome again this year. Anyone wishing to make a monetary contribution, please email blowupsofbyron@gmail.com for more information and to receive a tax receipt. For the latest updates, follow Blow Ups of Byron on Instagram @blowupsofbyron or visit their website at www.blowupsofbyron.ca. Every dollar and pound of food donated brings joy to the families who need an extra hand this holiday season. Thank you for supporting this community tradition and helping spread holiday cheer while making a meaningful impact! Photos courtesy of Blow Ups of Byron organizers
Jon Eisler and Carol Dalby aka Mr. And Mrs. Claus!
Byron Villager Issue #106 December 2025 Your local community connector. The 100% locally owned and produced Byron Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher & Editor: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 Content Managers: Lynne WIlliams, Barb Botten Graphic Artist: Jon Botten Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. We’d love to hear from you. Contact Barb at Barb@villagerpublications.com
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