[From my July 8 article in the Colchester Bulletin]
My favorite time of year is back: the Colchester Summer Concerts on the Green sponsored by Rockville Bank! The six-show series kicks off this Sunday on the Town Green and does not slow down until it wraps up on August 15, barring any rain make-ups. While the entertainers take the stage at 5:30pm each week, we invite you to come on down at 5:00pm to enjoy some fun, family activities as well as the on-site cookout.
The majority of this year’s cookouts will be served up by our very own Summer Day Camp staff, as they volunteer their time to raise money to help support scholarships for children to attend camp. Their menu will include the standard barbecue fare (burgers, dogs, chips, soda, etc); however, in our department’s effort to offer healthy alternatives the menu will also include chicken, yogurt, water and fruit.
The only week that camp won’t be serving is the August 1 show, when Colchester Cougars Youth Football will return for their annual cookout. Regardless of who is cooking, the prices are always reasonable for feeding your family, with the profits going to a great cause.
While most of the pre-concert activities will be a surprise throughout the summer, one that you should mark down on your calendar is the annual favorite Teddy Bear Parade. On Sunday, July 18, kids are invited to gather at the gazebo by 5:00pm to register their cherished stuffed animals. Shortly thereafter, they will march through the crowd while our friends from the Colchester Senior Center give out awards in a wide array of categories, such as friendliest, furriest and most lovable.
Of course, the main feature of the concerts is the top-shelf entertainment that takes the stage each week. And this year’s line-up is no exception.
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