Barb City Manor in DeKalb kicks off holiday fundraiser with Nov. 14 lighting ceremony

Barb City Manor, the DeKalb affordable home for older adults that began as the original DeKalb Public Hospital, will light up for the season on Nov. 14 at a free kickoff party for its annual holiday fundraiser.The third annual Light Up The Manor Kick-Off Party begins at 4 p.m. with refreshments, live music, raffles, children’s games and shopping in the Resale Shop, according to the manor. The lighting ceremony is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the front lawn.“You feel like you’re starring in your own Hallmark movie, with hot chocolate in hand, friends and neighbors gathered around, and everyone waiting for the big reveal,” said Sarah Davis, executive director of Barb City Manor.Early arrivals who find “Woo Girl” roaming the party can get a free raffle ticket, limited to one per person while supplies last, according to the manor.The party opens the Light Up the Manor campaign, which runs through mid-January, according to the manor. Donations go to two funds. The Resident Assistance Fund hel