Outdoor Concerts at First Church West Hartford in August Include a raffle.

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Free outdoor music continues in August with the First Church annual “Sun is Shining” concert series which takes place on three Tuesdays and one Thursday in August, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The public is invited to bring chairs, blankets, friends, and a picnic for these outdoor concerts.

The musicians for this year’s series by date are:

• Tuesday, Aug. 8: Anthony Carabello
• Thursday, Aug. 17: Rock Voices
• Tuesday, Aug. 22: Taylor McCoy w/Mixed Company
• Tuesday, Aug. 29: Still Kickin’ with the Big City Horns

Please watch First Church website or Facebook page for any weather-related updates.

In place of the usual free-will donation, concertgoers will have a chance to donate to the “Save the Steeple” fund with a chance at winning valuable prizes from various neighborhood businesses in West Hartford. The extensive steeple renovation started in May and is slated to be completed by mid-September.

The process of refurbishing the steeple of First Church West Hartford is underway. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

Prizes will be organized into groups, and include movie passes, restaurant gift cards, gift basket, and lots more.

“We are grateful to the local businesses for showing their support of our Save the Steeple project,” said Julia Rose, leader of the steeple fundraising efforts. “Our list is still growing, but here are the businesses we’d like to thank publicly:

Free parking for the concerts is available in the rear of the church at 12 South Main Street. For more information, visit the website www.whfirstchurch.org.

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