First Savings is, once again, a major sponsors of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce “Brown Bag-It With The Arts”  concert series held every Wednesday beginning June 1 through August 31 from noon until about 1p.m. on the Bucks County Courthouse Lawn (weather permitting).  We will be at the event with a distributing water, sunscreen, and sponges to those who attend.  The weekly concerts are Free; a full schedule of entertainers is included here.  More details can be found at the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce website, http://www.centralbuckschamber.com/

2011 schedule of performances

June 1st – CB South Jazz Band  High School Jazz Band
June 8th – CB East Jazz Band High School Jazz Band
June 15th – Community Conservatory of Music Variety of Music Styles by Students
June 22nd – Fiorenza–Dowlin Folk Duo
June 29th – Bucks County Free Library Storytelling, Music, Jokes for the Whole Family
July 6th – Christy Jefferson Vocal/Guitar/Keyboard
July 13th – Edward George Interactive Musical Storytelling
July 20th – Slim Bob Blues Artist
July 27th – Spotlight Dance Centre Get Up and Move to Various Styles of Dance
August 3rd – Eco–Man Environmentally Friendly Show for Children
August 10th – Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance Irish Step Dancing
August 17th – RGM Project  Contemporary Blues/Jazz/Funk Ensemble
August 24th – Simon Martinez & Group  A Feast of Jazz, Fusion and Rock Music
August 31st – Bill Aust  Accordionist Extraordinaire 

First Savings is the primary sponsor of the Ribs BBQ Competition at this year’s “Perkasie Olde Towne Springfest” on Saturday, May 21st.  The Springfest was previously known as “Hot Ribs, Cool Music” and has been expanded with many more events throughout the day.   

We’re told there are still slots available if you are interested in joining in the Ribs BBQ cooking competition for cash prizes.  More information can be found at http://www.perkasieoldetowne.org/.  

Whether you’re lookin’ to cook or eat, there should be something for everyone at this new expanded family event. 

First Savings will have a table at the event as well, come on out and stop by!

Perkasie Olde Towne Association Springfest Event List 

► Lenape Park Pavilion

10:00 a.m. – Noon – 5K Run / 1 mile fun-run 

► Main Stage (Market & 7^th Streets)

12 p.m. – 2:00 pm – Battle of the Bands

2:10 p.m. – Perkasie Olde Towne Association Music Scholarship Presentation

2:20 p.m. – Hot Ribs Award Presentation—Sponsored by First Savings

2:30 p.m. – Perkasie Olde Towne Association Scholarship presentations

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 pm – Mango Men

4:30 p.m. – Pie Baking Award Presentation

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – 102.9 WMGK Radio Station

7:15 p.m. – POTA Raffle Drawing

7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Zydeco A Go Go 

► Main Tent (Shelly’s Parking Lot – Chestnut & 7^th Streets)

12:30 p.m. – Sampling Starts for First Savings Hot Ribs Competition – don’t forget to
             purchase your taste tester’ coins while supplies last.

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Pie-Baking Competition/Sampling/Eating – stop by to drool over the deliciousness and don’t forget to bid on your favorite pie (silent auction)

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Beer Tasting Tent – wrist bands on sale all day at POTA tent 

► Kids Spot (Parking lot at Walnut & 7^th Streets)

Noon – 5:00 p.m. – Inflatable Kid’s Rides (wristbands $12 for all day & INCLUDES Trackless train)

Noon – 12:45 p.m. – Lolly Hopwood & the Lots Play Today Band

12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Leapin’ Lions – Let’s Play Today Kids Games

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Magic Show – Barry Weaver Magician

       PLUS – Favorite Characters, Roving Magician & more throughout the day 

► Teen Scene (First Savings Parking Lot 7^th & Market)

1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Competitionpalooza tournament & games 

► All-Day Activities

Noon – 5:00 p.m. – 5^th & Market – Horse-drawn Wagon Rides

Noon – 5:00 p.m. – 7^th & Arch – (Lovely Ladybugs Store Station) Trackless Train Rides

($2 per child OR unlimited rides are included with the wristband purchase)

Noon – 5:00 p.m. – Market Street – Craft Alley, Sponsor Vendors

Noon – 5:00 p.m. – Inflatable Kid’s Rides (wristbands on sale all day & INCLUDES Trackless train)

Noon – 9:00 p.m. – Shelly’s Parking Lot – Food Court

Noon – 7:00 p.m. – POTA Tent on 7^th Street – RAFFLE tickets on sale all day!

  PLUS – Perkasie Historical Society Walking Tours (times TBA) 

► Into the Evening Hours (7^th & Chestnut)

4:30 p.m. – ??? – 7^th & Chestnut – A&T Chevrolet/Subaru Big Wheel Rock n Roll

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Beer Tasting Tent

The American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive beginning at 9a.m.  on Wednesday, May 11 sponsored by First Savings.  It will be held at the Perkasie Fire Hall, Arch and Fith Street, Perkasie, PA.  For your convenience appointments can be made by signing up online at https://www.membersforlife.org/pennj/schedule/login.php?sponsorcode=13424  or by contacting Kim Weichel at 215-453-2317 or kweichel@firstsavingsonline.com.  Please take time out of your day to donate blood and give the gift of life.  Someone is counting on you right now!