Gazebo concert series announced

SANDUSKY — Members of the Sandusky Community Celebrations Council recently announced several acts set to take the stage this summer at Washington Park's gazebo in downtown Sandusky. Sponsored by the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, free concerts will occur at the park, 100-138E. Washington St., at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Here's the tentative schedule: • June 18 — North Coast Concert Band • June 25 — J-Markz • July 2 — Old Mill Brass • July 9 — Walt Sanders: One Night with You • July 16 — Seajamz 7 • July 23 — Culkar-Golob Polka Band • July 30 — Sleepless Knights • Aug. 6 — Erie County OSU Alumni Band • Aug. 13 — North Coast Big Band Festivities on the Fourth Additionally, the council invites community members to attend the annual Stars and Stripes celebration on Thursday, July 4. Sponsored by Civista Bank, the free event occurs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Park. "The seventh-annual Boy with the Boot 5K walk/run will take place prior to the Stars and Stripes Festival at 8:30 a.m.," according to an event statement, noting Sandusky Recreation sponsors this run. It's also the fourth race in this year's Rundusky series. "This year, the 5K route will start at the Boy with the Boot fountain (in Washington Park) and connect to the Sandusky Bay Pathway for over half of the course and finish back at the fountain in Washington Park." Registration is available at runsignup.com/bwtb. At the actual festival, "Music, food, booths and concession stands will all be featured as we celebrate the July 4th holiday," the statement read. "There will be more added activities from various Sandusky groups before and after our event comes to a close and maybe even some fireworks to top off the day. Let's continue to stay safe as we celebrate the wonderful community we live in." There are also several music acts planned: • 11 a.m. — Sandusky Choral Society • Noon — Sandusky High School Marching Band and the Children's Bicycle Parade • 1 p.m. — Jaron White Trio • 2:30 p.m. — Brandon Biehl People can call Susan Sartor at 419-202-9502 or email Jason Werling at jwerling@cityofsandusky.com for more information on these activities or questions about the council.