Shows To Raise Money For Park

BEDFORD - Natasha Johns is determined to have the new playground at Englewood School finished before classes start next fall. She's making calls asking for donations, writing grant applications and watching the mailbox, and her latest effort to raise funds involves a weekend of music.“We really hope families take advantage of this,” Johns said, referring to a rock ‘n' roll show April 7 and a gospel concert on April 8. Both shows will take place in the convention center building on the northwest corner of the downtown square, formerly the Lawrence County Museum.“The kids really love Rusty Bladen and the other groups, but they don't get an opportunity to see them because they usually play in bars,” Johns said.Johns and her group of volunteers orchestrating the event will have concessions on hand, which they are still hoping will be donated from within the community. Already several businesses have offered money, goods and services to help the playground come to fruition. So far, about $30,000 has been collected through donations and grants, which leaves about the same amount left to raise.

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