Summer music and more at Talleyrand

By Connie Cousins

I visited Talleyrand Park in Bellefonte recently and saw people feeding the ducks, children playing and a couple sitting on a bench quietly watching the activities.

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Next I researched the history of the park. The Talleyrand Park Citizens Committee designed the gazebo, which was built by volunteers in 1976. The park continued to grow and be developed with the aid of donations and the efforts of nonprofit and public agencies and Bellefonte borough. A grant in 1985-86 enabled the construction

of foot bridges and more landscaping.

The Talleyrand Park Committee operates under the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association and the borough, and the Bellefonte Garden Club continues to improve and maintain the park.

Among the upcoming events in Talleyrand Park is the Sounds of Summer concert series. The concerts will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays at the gazebo or, in the case of rain, in the YMCA. Here’s the lineup of entertainers:

Sunday:Ancient Echoes featuring Renaissance and Celtic music, hammered dulcimer, Irish floor harp and guitar

July 5:Jay Vonada, jazz trombonist

July 12:Tommy Wareham on piano

July 19:Second Winds, oldies and Dixieland

July 26:Banjovial, Dixieland, oldies and jazz

Aug. 2:John Thompson on piano

Aug. 9:Murphy’s Junction, five-piece bluegrass, old-time folk music, country and original sounds

A special event

At 3 p.m. Saturday, the Bellefonte Community Band will hold a 25th anniversary concert in the Bellefonte Area Middle School auditorium.

The band will welcome back previous members and directors. A highlight will be world-renowned composer Andrew Balent leading the musicians in a piece written just for the band.

Croquet anyone?

Among the interesting upcoming events is the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce Croquet Tournament, from 2 to 5 p.m. July 19 at the Greens at Talleyrand.

Each team will consist of two players. The cost to register will be $10 per person. Teams of four are encouraged, with the team being split to play two first-round games.

Individuals may also sign up to play and will be assigned to a team.

The following sponsorship opportunities are available:

•Event sponsor, $1,000

•Court sponsors, $250 per court (five total)

•Post sponsors, $50 per post (12 total)

•Wicket sponsors, $20 per wicket (54 total)

Winners will receive cash prizes of $200 for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third place.

Registration should include a team name, a contact person’s name and number, the names of members and fees. Mail to: BIACC, 320 W. High St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.

Look for more summer fun ideas next week.

Connie Cousins writes about community news from the Bellefonte region. If you have news in Bellefonte or Benner, Spring, Marion or Walker townships, e-mail her at connie.cousin@yahoo.com or call 308-8390.