Rod Meares winds a garland around the balcony at Mollie Nye House in preparation for the annual Bright Christmas event on Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The light-up of the house, located at 940 Lynn Valley Rd., is set for 7 p.m. sharp and will be followed by carol singing, gingerbread decorating, mad science experiments, ornament making, and hot chocolate and apple cider. The free event is hosted by the Lynn Valley Services Society.