Classic Broadway featured

Akron Community Band will feature Classic Broadway on July 11 as they present their third of eight concerts in the Russell Park gazebo, Main Street, Akron.

The concert begins at 8 p.m. under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus, with a variety of “band favorite’ selections.

All are invited to come enjoy a summer evening in Russell Park, which now has an upgraded, more easily accessible amphitheater.  There will be refreshments for sale in the refreshment stand.

Upcoming concerts

Concerts, sponsored by the Village of Akron, Town of Newstead, and County of Erie begin at 8 p.m. in the Russell Park gazebo, Main St., Akron on the following Fridays: Friday, July 18, Friday, July 25 (the annual Christmas in July concert), Friday, August 1; Friday, August 8.

All concerts are free to the public.  Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended.  There is some seating available in Russell Park.

The band presents varied programs with old favorites and some new selectionns.

There is no rain location.  The band does everything possible to get a concert in each Friday night.  Unless the radar shows there is no possibility of clearing by 8 p.m. the band will not cancel the concert prior to its scheduled start.

Christmas in July contest

All are invited to find your Christmas decorations and to make a plan to decorate your area for the annual Christmas display contest on July 25.  Prizes will be awarded to the top displays.  Past winners have created a Christmas village, the scene around a Christmas tree, an inviting fireplace.

Judging begins at 7:30 p.m.  Break out your Christmas decorations and decorate your chair, the space around you, and/or yourself to participate in this fun event.