Brookfield concerts, baking contests held Friday evenings

BROOKFIELD – This town’s cultural council has begun its Friday night concerts on the common. The programs, which will be presented weekly through July, include “The Doctor’s Variety Hour” from 6:30 – 7 p.m. This half-hour program invites anyone who wishes to perform to come to the bandstand, where a sound system and an audience, says Council Chairman Bill Simpson, will be in place.

Bands and baking contests will follow at 7 p.m. The Borelli Big Band will perform on July 16; the baking contest is for fruit pies. First, second and third prizes are awarded for the pies. All submissions are then sold at the refreshment stand, along with other food and beverages.

The July 23 schedule features “Heritage String Band,” with gingersnaps the featured baking competition.

Featured on July 30 will be Dave Pike, with bakers submitting their favorite squares for prizes.

The events will be canceled in the event of rain.