Members of the community came out to Moorpark College to raise money for scholarships Dec. 1, during the second annual Holiday Lights event at Moorpark College.

Holiday Lights, which was co-sponsored by the Moorpark Foundation and Moorpark Associated Students, was first done last year to raise money for student scholarships.

Jane Harmon, executive vice president of Moorpark College, explains why the school comes together for such an important cause.

“If [students] get the money through scholarships, they can work less and become successful in their studies,” Harmon said.

Along Raider Walk, vendors sold items such as clothes, jewelry, candles, and student-made ceramic art. There was a silent auction in Fountain Hall, where attendees took pictures with Santa while hearing the Moorpark Vocal Ensemble sing on the second floor. Prizes being auctioned ranged from gift baskets and certificates, student-made ceramic art, a Canon printer, and an iHome.

A popular attraction was a trackless train that went from the Zoo to the Quad Area. Benny Smith, president of Moorpark College Spectrum, thought the train was the best part of the event.

“They should have a train on campus every day,” said Smith.

At the zoo, the Arctic Lights took place. There, attendees could play in the snow, make crafts, buy crowns, and look at the various species of animals there.

The weather was inclement to the point of interfering with the event. Despite this, faculty members continued with the lighting ceremony. 

“We’re gonna do this, rain or shine,” President Pam Eddinger said.

After the lighting ceremony, the Holiday Lights concert took place at 7 p.m. in the PAC. There, the Moorpark College Symphony Orchestra, Choir Department and Dance Department performed numbers including mostly Christmas music.