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Events/Gatherings / Re: LIGHT UP OHIO 2018

« on: March 21, 2018, 12:46:15 PM »

     Do you dream about building your very own Pixel Tree for the coming season, but just don't have any idea how to go about it?  Then you are in luck!!!!
     Come to Light Up Ohio 2018 on May 12th, and let Tom Hammond explain to you how to accomplish your dream.  Tom will go over every aspect of the Pixel Tree build from start to finish, in simple terms that we can all understand.  He will cover things like how big of tree you will need for your space, type of pixels to use, where to buy different parts, best structural support for ease of setting up/tearing down, and will give you lots of tips and shortcuts to make the job seem effortless.
     Come and JOIN US at Light Up Ohio 2018 in beautiful Westerville, Ohio and spend an educational and fun filled day.  No need to worry if you are not from Ohio, we have attendees from all over the Country in attendance.
Registration and more information at:
http://luo2018.whindo.com/event/default.aspx?lock=2443480-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0&key=a02374cd0ef4e13   

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Events/Gatherings / LIGHT UP OHIO 2018

« on: March 06, 2018, 09:34:44 AM »

LIGHT-UP OHIO 2018 is COMING!!!!  This is a two-day event dedicated to educating and sharing ideas to fellow decorators.  If you are interested in Holiday Lighting, this is the event for you.  We will have presentations directed to every skill level, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran.  Meet up with like minded decorators from all over the Country.
Maybe you would like to learn how to Animate Wireframes in your display.  Or would enjoy talking to others who are interested in Inflatable's.  Maybe you want to go all out with a Radio Synced Light Display,  or a Complete Animated Extravaganza.  Or maybe you just want to hook up with people who love to collect and display Blowmolds.  Regardless of your interests, bring your dreams and ideas to Light Up Ohio 2018.  We will help you develop them into something you can be proud of, and create wonderful memories for all who see your display.
Our Sponsoring Vendors will have plenty of discounts and lots of great door prizes.  This will be our 12th year of showing you how to "Make Memories", so come and join us on May 11th and 12th.  REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN SOON!!!!!

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2017

« on: April 14, 2017, 12:13:19 PM »

Are you confused about getting Xlights and LOR working together in perfect harmony? 
Clyde Lindsey has volunteered to share his expertise to help you understand how to do this in an all day session at Light Up Ohio 2017, on Friday June 2nd.  Clyde is famous for his "how to" videos and is the guru of anything Holiday Lighting related.  We are honored to have him at our event.
Registration is "OPEN  NOW" for Light Up Ohio 2017, but "Seating is Limited", so reserve your spot now. 
www.luo2017.whindo.com

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2017

« on: April 12, 2017, 02:30:26 PM »

When I first started doing a synchronized display some 15+ years ago, one company was there to help me every step of the way.  I credit them for helping me bring JOY and Wonderful Memories to myself, and countless others who have visited my display over the years.  That company is Light O Rama.
Not only did they help me in my hobby of  "Making Memories", but they have generously supported an event that I hold near and dear to my heart for the past 11 years, Light Up Ohio.
This year is no different, and I "Thank" Light O Rama for their continued support.  This year they have donated a total of $500 in merchandise credit, that will be given away to 5 lucky winners at Light Up Ohio 2017, on  June 3, in beautiful Westerville, OH.  Hope to see you there!!!  Registration is open "NOW"!!!
LUO2017.Whindo.com

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2017

« on: April 11, 2017, 01:52:23 PM »

Do you remember last year reading about the guy who set up his Christmas display so anyone in the world could control it.  He had people controlling his lights from almost every country in the world.
Well, his name is Tom Hammond, and his Internet Controlled Christmas Lights has become famous.  We are very happy to have him attending Light Up Ohio 2017. 
Tom will be having a workshop that will outline how to create an internet controlled, interactive Christmas Light Display, based on "FREE" software (Xlights and Falcon Player) and Low-Cost hardware (Raspberry Pi and Arduino).
Tom's workshop will be on Saturday morning June 3 at our event.  Hope you can attend.  Registration is open now at LUO2017.Whindo.com.

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2017

« on: April 09, 2017, 08:46:12 AM »

Do you love Christmas Lights as much as we do? Do you want to take your passion to that Next Level, but are not sure how to do it? Come Join us in beautiful Westerville, OH on June 2nd and 3rd. We will be showing you how to "Make Memories", by spreading the JOY of the Holidays. Registration is "OPEN" now, and the Agenda will be posted in the next few days. Come Join us!!!
LUO2017.Whindo.com

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2016

« on: May 16, 2016, 09:02:16 AM »

Now that I have finally had a chance to unwind, and clear my head a little of all the information I learned, I would like to Thank some people on Light Up Ohio's behalf.  First and foremost, I would like to Thank the people that helped organize this event.  It's a small event, but it still takes a lot of organization to bring it all together.  A big Thank You goes out to Jeff Phillips, Joe Erdeljac, Jerry Plak, Richard Renn II, and all of the people who helped setup, clean-up, and spent their time helping others understand things.
     The backbone of this whole event is always the presenters.  The presentations this year were second to none, and I want to Thank each and every presenter for sharing their knowledge. Thank You Richard Renn II, Jerry Plak, David Jones, Clyde Lindsey and Dan Blickensderfer for volunteering your time to help others.  Also, I want to Thank all of the people that were spending time on the side, one on one, with various people helping them understand whatever confusion they were having.
     I also would like to Thank all of the Vendors.  There are too many to mention names here, but without you guys supporting us and supplying us with your great products, we could not pursue the hobby we love, and that is "Making Memories".
     I had a great time, and learned a lot.  It was great to see old friends and meet many new ones.  I hope everybody had a good experience and took away some valuable knowledge from the event.  Hope to see you next year!!!!!   

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2016

« on: May 05, 2016, 03:21:12 PM »

"LIGHT UP OHIO 2016-PLEASE READ!!"  If you haven't registered for Light Up Ohio 2016 by now, we sorry to announce that there is no more room in Rich's Nutcracker session on Fri. May 13th.  We have reached the capacity of the facility!!!!  You can still register for the "Main Event" on Sat. May 14th, where Rich, along with others, will be doing presentations on various aspects of Holiday Lighting.  Please see our Agenda and Registration form at:
http://light-up-ohio.whindo.com/event/default.aspx?lock=2441954-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0&key=3a59b151de6f3b9

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2016

« on: May 04, 2016, 01:39:16 PM »

PLEASE HELP US OUT!!  We are very limited on seating at Richard Renn's Nutcracker session on Fri., May 13th, at Light Up Ohio 2016.  We are very close to capacity, and we need your input.  All we need is a confirmation if you are planning to attend Friday's session.  Respond to bhoff52@yahoo.com "ASAP", so you will not get closed out.  Thanks for your help!

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2016

« on: May 04, 2016, 08:06:36 AM »

Light Up Ohio 2016 is happy to announce our latest Sponsor, Winkelbottoms.  Gregg Jones is the owner, and he has been making quality wireframes for several years.  For all of your wireframe needs contact Gregg.  If you can imagine it, Gregg can turn it into a wireframe that will take your display to the next level.  We will be giving away 2-Gift Certificates at Light Up Ohio 2016, generously donated by www.Winkelbottoms.com.  Registration is open at: 
http://light-up-ohio.whindo.com/event/default.aspx?lock=2441954-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0&key=3a59b151de6f3b9

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2016

« on: May 02, 2016, 08:23:04 AM »

     Time sure does fly by.  Several months ago we started planning Light Up Ohio 2016, and now it's less than 2 weeks away.  Sign up now to reserve your spot!!  It's a 2 day event May 13-14, in beautiful Westerville, Ohio.  Richard Renn's Nutcracker class on Fri. May 13th, is almost full.  Also, we are almost to capacity on the next day Sat. May 14th, for the Main Event.  If you want one of our Collector T-shirts, you only have this week left. We will be taking Registration clear up to the Event, and even at the door. There will be education, food, sharing, door prizes, new products, and lots and lots of FUN!  Hope to see there!   
http://light-up-ohio.whindo.com/event/default.aspx?lock=2441954-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0&key=3a59b151de6f3b9

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2016

« on: April 29, 2016, 08:53:25 AM »

Light Up Ohio 2016 is happy to Welcome our newest Sponsor, Connie's Holiday Attractions.  Connie's products include animated light displays, ornaments, interior products, building-front decorations, banners, commercial grade lights, both incandescent and LED, and all at wholesale prices.  Check them out at www.conniesholidayattractions.com, and come to Light Up Ohio 2016 for your chance to "Win" the Beautiful 44" Lighted Wreath, they are giving away as a Door Prize.  Registration is "OPEN NOW"!!  http://light-up-ohio.whindo.com/event/default.aspx?lock=2441954-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0&key=3a59b151de6f3b9

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2016

« on: April 22, 2016, 08:07:13 AM »

Richard Renn II will be doing an "all day"  Nutcracker presentation at Light Up Ohio 2016 on May 13th, and he will follow up on May 14th, with a presentation about working with AC channels in your sequences.  If you are still struggling with Nutcracker, or you just want to learn more tips and tricks, join us at Light Up Ohio 2016 in beautiful Westerville, OH.  Classes are filling up fast, so be sure to get your registration in soon.  REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!!!  http://light-up-ohio.whindo.com/event/default.aspx?lock=2441954-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0&key=3a59b151de6f3b9

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2016

« on: April 20, 2016, 05:07:57 PM »

We are happy to Welcome Light-O-Rama (LOR), as a Sponsor of Light Up Ohio 2016.  Dan and Mary have been helping Hobbyist's and Professional's for the past several years to take their displays to the next level.  Light-O-Rama is a leading manufacturer and retailer of systems used to create animated shows involving lights, music, video and motion.  If you are on the fence about attending Light Up Ohio 2016, we will be drawing for 2 - $250 Gift Certificates, donated by LOR.
REGISTER NOW! to Reserve your spot.  http://light-up-ohio.whindo.com/event/default.aspx?lock=2441954-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0&key=3a59b151de6f3b9

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Events/Gatherings / Re: Light-Up-Ohio 2016

« on: April 16, 2016, 11:29:35 AM »

Light Up Ohio is proud to Welcome Christmas-LEDs as a sponsor of our event. Val and Gary have been part of Light Up Ohio since the beginning, 10 years ago. They offer an enormous selection of RGB products, and at the most reasonable prices available. Check them out at www.christmas-leds.com, and get ready for a shopping experience second to none.
Exclusively for all attendees at Light Up Ohio 2016, they will be offering a 15% discount, plus they have sent lots of nice Door Prizes that you can possibly win at our event. 
The dates are May 13th-14th, and you can get further information here:  http://light-up-ohio.whindo.com/event/default.aspx?lock=2441954-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0&key=3a59b151de6f3b9