Have fun, you will. Win prizes, you might. Head to Wrightsville on Saturday, May 4, for Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You. The celebration will be held along Fourth and Hellam streets in the borough from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will feature Star Wars-themed offerings, with something for people of all ages, said Alicia Ferrari, founder of Wrightsville for All. The community group is partnering with Galactic Underworld, a Wrightsville-based hobby shop owned by Raymond Becker, to host the festivities.

"This event's purpose is to promote Wrightsville's small businesses," Ferrari said. "This is a family-friendly event with a Star Wars costume contest, galaxy map contest (and) coloring contest for the kids. Winners will receive a gift basket including gift cards to Wrightsville businesses."

More than 20 Wrightsville establishments will participate in the event, and participants will be encouraged to collect a stamp from each business in a passport. Completed passports can be dropped off at any of the participating businesses to be entered to win a gift basket. A variety of local organizations will also be featured along Fourth Street during the event.

Children's activities, including face painting and a magician, will be highlighted, and the organizers are looking for a sponsor to rent a bounce house. Wrightsville businesses will feature Star Wars-themed specials, including blue milk from the Cycle Works Coffee House and lightsaber pretzel rods from Hempzels pretzels. Sue's Food Market will offer free hot dogs, and Rock's CardioBox and Fitness will have a Stormtrooper training course. John Wright Restaurant is sponsoring Star Wars Day.

Becker approached Wrightsville for All with the idea for the celebration, and the organization's leadership knew it was a perfect fit for the group's mission.

"Wrightsville for All was formed over one year ago when I saw a need for a family-friendly, helpful Facebook group in Wrightsville," Ferrari shared. "Wrightsville for All continues to organize community events and build community connections. We listen to the needs of our residents and put together events focused on these requests - community events like trivia nights, potluck dinners, game nights, karaoke, etc."

It requires a group effort to make community events successful, she emphasized, adding that help is always welcome. "If you're a business owner or want to help with our future community efforts, including road cleanups, volunteering opportunities and more, email wfa17368@yahoo.com," she said. "We've adopted a 2-mile stretch of Cool Creek Road as part of the Adopt-a-Highway program and are also working on a free summer lunch program with Wrightsville Presbyterian Church."

For more information on Wrightsville for All, search for the organization on Facebook.