WELCOME TO THE 2021
KOLAK CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW WEBSITE
We are so glad you could join us! The Kolak Christmas Light Show is a show created by Kevin Kolak that displays christmas lights synchronized to music. This website is to share information for the Kolak Christmas Light Show for you to view it either in person or online. Check out the cause for this year below and leave feedback either on our Facebook page or on the feedback page.
If you’ve seen the show before, you’re going to be noticing some big changes! We are transitioning from incandescent lights to pixel lights. We have some similar features around the yard, but by replacing the each bulb with a pixel containing a computer chip, it can be controlled independently of the other lights surrounding it. We can’t wait for you to see everything this new show has to offer!
Tune in to 100.3 FM to hear the songs that the lights are synchronized to.
See the light shows live, starting on November 27, 2021
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 5:30 - 9:30 PM | Friday & Saturday 5:30 - 10:30 PM (possibly 11PM depending on traffic).
If you’ve seen the show before, you’re going to be noticing some big changes! We are transitioning from incandescent lights to pixel lights. We have some similar features around the yard, but by replacing the each bulb with a pixel containing a computer chip, it can be controlled independently of the other lights surrounding it. We can’t wait for you to see everything this new show has to offer!
Tune in to 100.3 FM to hear the songs that the lights are synchronized to.
See the light shows live, starting on November 27, 2021
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 5:30 - 9:30 PM | Friday & Saturday 5:30 - 10:30 PM (possibly 11PM depending on traffic).
We are continuing the Christmas tradition of helping others by collecting donations to support a local cause. Thank you to all who contributed in the past years! The light show is played for a 5 week span over the holidays, and during this time we accept donations. In 2019, we were able to raise $7,244 for Tina Berry for costs while she battled cancer. Even amid some technical difficulties, we collected $7,300 for Lorelei McIntyre-Brewer, who was born with Hypolastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), which means she has no left side of her heart. To some, she’s known as #thegirlwiththebrokenheart. 2-years ago, we were completely overwhelmed when we were able to give $10,061.00 to Avielle Zerance, who was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia, a childhood disease of the liver. After she was able to have a liver transplant, she developed a cancer associated with organ donation and with treatment reached remission, but continues to live with the risks that come with those illnesses and treatments. We were amazed by the support received in 2016 for the Bankert family who lost Alan, husband and father of four, in a car accident. It was an honor to give them $8,879.00 in donations from the Light Show. In 2015, we donated $6,823 to Gracelyn Snyder as she was battling JMML, a rare form of Leukemia. In 2014, we were able to collect $6,252 which was donated to Deven Jackson for custom running blades after Meningitis led to the amputation of both his legs. The previous year we we donated $2,487 to Vaughn Schlachter during his battle with AML (a form of Leukemia). Before that we donated $1,774 to Hope Parente in her battle against brain cancer. You can read more about each story in the Previous Years pages found in the menu. To sum it up, each year the support of our community astounds us and we thank you!
{new this year} This year's light show will be accepting donations to benefit the incredibly brave 3-year-olds, Ella and Eve Oakley. Ella and Eve are twin sisters who live in Marysville with their dedicated and loving parents, Nathan and Mary.
On January 1, 2018 while just an infant, Even became lethargic and was not able to eat. She was admitted to the Penn State Children's Hospital (PSCH) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, where it was discovered that she had a volvulus; part of her bowel was twisted around itself causing and obstruction. This lead to the removal of part of her small intestine and steps taken for a colostomy. The surgery was successful in removing the obstruction but proved to take a toll on Even's body as she developed septic shock soon after which left her in critical condition on life support for 10 days. She had organ failures, seizures, cardiac arrest, and numerous intravenous medications were required to keep her stable. It wasn't until day 11 that her kidneys began to rally and her conditions began to improve. She has some lasting conditions from this incident including hearing loss and high blood pressure.
On January 1, 2018 while just an infant, Even became lethargic and was not able to eat. She was admitted to the Penn State Children's Hospital (PSCH) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, where it was discovered that she had a volvulus; part of her bowel was twisted around itself causing and obstruction. This lead to the removal of part of her small intestine and steps taken for a colostomy. The surgery was successful in removing the obstruction but proved to take a toll on Even's body as she developed septic shock soon after which left her in critical condition on life support for 10 days. She had organ failures, seizures, cardiac arrest, and numerous intravenous medications were required to keep her stable. It wasn't until day 11 that her kidneys began to rally and her conditions began to improve. She has some lasting conditions from this incident including hearing loss and high blood pressure.
If that wasn't enough, first Eve and then 3 days later her sister Ella, were diagnosed with bilateral Retinoblastoma, a cancer that forms in the retina of the eye. Ella's diagnosis and treatment would take place at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with Wills Eye Hospital. Ella began her first of six rounds of outpatient chemotherapy on January 18. Eve was still at PSCH until January 17, when after meeting with an ophthalmologist there, it was decided that on the 18th, she would life line to Chop to continue her abdominal recovery and begin treatment for the cancer. But Eve still had some healing to do and had to wait until her body was strong enough so her chemotherapy was delayed. On January 23, Eve's breathing tube was finally able to be removed and she could breath 100% on her own. Ever since these beginning moments, Eve and Ella have been battling cancer while managing other medical issues.
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The Oakley family has worked hard since 2018 to stay positive and keep moving forward. In their first 3 years, Ella and Eve have been through so much including chemotherapy, hospital stays, blood transfusions, surgeries, infections, hair loss and so much more. Their parents have been busy attending weekly appointments for medical tests, evaluations, and treatments, while juggling care logistics including so many miles travelled and so many hotels stayed in. Add to that the challenges due to the risks of COVID-19 and a world operating during a pandemic. Let's rally being Ella, Eve, and their parents and be a considerate community that thinks of each other and makes a difference in their lives. 100% of the donations accepted over the next 5 weeks during this season's light show will be given to the Oakley family to help with their expenses.
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If you have enjoyed our light shows, please consider making a contribution towards this cause by placing your donation in the slotted box sitting on top of the lighted "Listen to the Lights" sign.
Or, contributions can be mailed to 1976 Shermans Valley Road, Elliottsburg, PA 17024.
Please make any checks payable to Kevin Kolak and write Oakley Twins in the memo line.
Please keep Eve, Ella, and their family in your prayers this Holiday Season.
**100% of the contributions will go to Eve and Ella Oakley**
Or, contributions can be mailed to 1976 Shermans Valley Road, Elliottsburg, PA 17024.
Please make any checks payable to Kevin Kolak and write Oakley Twins in the memo line.
Please keep Eve, Ella, and their family in your prayers this Holiday Season.
**100% of the contributions will go to Eve and Ella Oakley**
Thank you all for supporting our cause, and helping a local family during this holiday season!
This light show is our way of wishing you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!
This light show is our way of wishing you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!
After you have watched the show please be sure to leave feedback
as it’s the only way to improve for next year!
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