JamFest Returns to Joel Barlow on May 12

JamFest Returns to Joel Barlow High School May 12

By Terri Jennings

 After its great success last November, the freshman and junior classes will revive JamFest on Saturday, May 12, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. JamFest is a gathering of local bands showcasing their talents for an outdoor spring music festival and fundraiser for the freshman and junior classes.

 The line-up on May 12 will include the JBHS Jazz Band, the JBHS X-minute Break, the JBHS Faculty-Student Band, HELIUM, and Pampalibros, among others.

 The JamFest Committee is focused on planning a community-building event with a cause. JamFest chairmen, Jack Pantalena and Maurizio Viselli, say that its goal is “to provide a place for kids to hang and bands to bang on a beautiful spring day, as well as raise funds for the Classes of 2013 and 2015!”

 JamFest includes activities for children K–12, and food will be for sale at the event. There will be pizza for lunch and cotton candy and popcorn for snacks. Games will be available all day—and will be free—with prizes for the winners. Children are encouraged to come and have a great time on the moon bounce and inflatable joust ring.

 Tickets can be purchased before May 5 at a discounted rate of $8. Each ticket includes a JamFest t-shirt. Tickets will be sold on the day of the event for $10.The JamFest Committee is now accepting corporate and family sponsors. Ticket forms and sponsorship forms can be downloaded from the JamFest e-board on the Joel Barlow home page: www.joelbarlowps.org. For additional information, contact the JamFest Committee at barlow2013@gmail.com.