Concert in the Park series continues in Paris

OXFORD — The American Legion recently hosted the Kora Shrine Temple Band as part of the Tuesday evening Concert in the Park series at Oxford War Memorial Park.

The Shriners Band is an annual attraction to the Oxford Hills area, drawing hundreds to the outdoor event.

“The American Legion always donates to the Shriner’s Hospital every year as it is one of the main charities we give to,” said American Legion Commander Robert “Bob” Lavertu.

This year, the combined total of donations totaled over $900.

The next Concert in the Park series will feature The Maine Highland Fiddlers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, rain or shine. FMI: call Bob Lavertu are 539-2649.

: At a recent Concert in the Park event in Paris are pictured, from left to right, Nelson “Skip” Foley, commander of the Sons of the American Legion, Ethel Lacourse, representing the Women’s Auxiliary, Jerry Brooks, band director of the Kora Temple Band, Commander Robert Lavertu, commander Anderson Staples American Legion, and 1st Vice Commander Neal Bickford, Anderson Staples American Legion.

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