The Sherman Woods neighborhood, located between Gratiot Avenue and Lake Huron, just south of Holland Avenue, is known for its over the top light display with giant lit orbs hanging from the trees and impressive light displays on individual homeowners’ properties throughout the neighborhood. The light display has been growing and changing for many years, but this is the fourth year where the neighborhood has added “giving back” to their tradition. The Salvation Army will have a Red Kettle placed in the subdivision and the kettle will be manned by neighborhood residents. The kettle will be there for donations both this coming weekend, December 6 and 7, and the next weekend, December 13 and 14, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fred Kemp, Sherman Woods Homeowners Association president, said, “Our residents are proud of their displays and have been generous with their time and money to give back to the community. Holiday season visitors to our neighborhood have also been generous with their contributions.” Last year, the Salvation Army received about $3000 from the Sherman Woods placement. Donations are used to support the many programs of the Salvation Army, from Christmas deliveries of clothes, food, and toys, to summer camps, youth programs, and adult rehabilitation programs.
