On Sunday, August 3, the Bath Municipal Concert Band will be playing at the Head Tide Church in Alna to celebrate the Church's 170 th Anniversary. The event, sponsored by Friends of the Head Tide Church, starts at 1 p.m. and August 10 is the rain date. All ages are welcome!

According to the Band's website www.bathband.org , there has been a musical band in Bath for over 90 years.  It was known for decades as the Dunlap Commandery Band. The Band is all volunteer, comprising professional and amateur musicians.

The concert will be held outside, so people are welcome to bring their own blanket or chair and a picnic. Suggested donation is $10, and box lunches will be available for purchase.

All proceeds will help restore the Head Tide Church, built in 1838. Currently the Church is being painted, and the chandelier is being restored.

The Church is located on Head Tide Church Road, which is off of Head Tide Road. From Wiscasset, take 218 North for approximately 8 miles; turn right onto Head Tide Road. Parking is at the Head Tide Dam or in the field. There is no parking at the Church; a shuttle will be available for those unable to walk up the hill to the Church.

The Friends of the Head Tide Church is an all-volunteer group which formed in the 1940s to help restore the Church.

For additional information you may call 586-5384 or 350-0750 or e-mail hjordan@tidewater.net .