SilverStar won't be the only place lit with excitement this Saturday.

The mountain resort is kicking off the winter and holiday season with its much-anticipated Christmas Light Up event Dec. 7, featuring fireworks, a torchlight parade, fire spinners, and plenty of holiday entertainment.

Along with celebrating the season, SilverStar is inviting the community to make a difference by participating in its Good Food Box Donation Matching Initiative.

Throughout December 2024, every dollar donated to the Good Food Box will be matched twice - once by the SilverStar Play Forever Fund and again by a fund held with Community Foundation North Okanagan (CFNO) - the Galbraith Family Foundation. This means every $1 donated becomes $3, providing an incredible opportunity to support local families in need.

"The Good Food Box program is a non-profit initiative that delivers healthy, fresh groceries to families, seniors, and individuals who struggle to afford food," said Lisa Deargle, CFNO communications director. "With rising costs, this initiative ensures access to fresh produce and nutritious food for residents in the North Okanagan, including students."

To put the matching into perspective, a $50 donation totalls $150 which provides six months of food for a family. A $100 donation is tripled to cover food for an entire year for a family.

Donations of any amount are encouraged and can be made through the SilverStar Play Forever Fund donation form at , and every dollar raised will go directly to supporting families who need it most.

"Join us in making this holiday season brighter for families in our community. Together, we can help feed our neighbours, ensuring no one goes hungry this winter."

The SilverStar Light Up kicks off with the Polson Artisan Market at 3 p.m., DJ, gondola rides by donation from 4-6:30 p.m., Santa, face painting, Kinshira Fire Show at 6:30 followed by the Torchlight Parade and then fireworks.