Whether you like outdoor movies or outdoor concerts you're in for a fun summer

The first outdoor movie at The Ridge will be Elemental on Saturday, while the first artist at the Barrington music festival will be Island Mike next Thursday. (Courtesy images)

ROCHESTER- Summer really begins to heat up with the 4th of July holiday, and a couple of local credit unions are cooking up some summertime fun with a series of outdoor concerts and movies.
Earlier this week HRCU announced the return of its HRCU Summer Concert Series in collaboration with the Town of Barrington's Recreation Department.
The free family-oriented concert series will showcase a variety of local favorite and upcoming bands and feature food from Kozy's Pizza and George Calef Fine Foods, creating a festive atmosphere for attendees of all ages.
HRCU and other local organizations will be in attendance to distribute summer-themed promotional items. After the success of its first year, a new band pavilion was built by the Barrington Recreation Department to showcase the live performances at the Town Center located at 625 Franklin Pierce Highway in Barrington.
The concerts will be held every Thursday from July 11 to Aug. 22.
The Town Center is across from Calef's Country Store and The Christmas Dove.
Brian Hughes, president and CEO of HRCU, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Partnering with the Barrington Recreation Department to host the HRCU Summer Concert Series has been incredibly rewarding. We saw people of all ages coming together to enjoy music last summer."
The town of Barrington is also excited to host the series.
"We are thrilled to work alongside HRCU in bringing the summer concert series back to Barrington," said Recreation Department's Director, Jessica Tennis. "This initiative supports our vision of fostering a lively and interconnected community. We could not have done this without the work of our team, including Assistant Recreation Director, Sarah Bailey, along with the support of the town. We are eager to see this partnership grow and continue to provide engaging gatherings for our residents."
Seven concerts will be held on Thursday nights from 6-8 p.m. starting next Thursday.
Here is the schedule
July 11th: Island Mike
July 18th: North River Music
July 25th: Key Elements Band
August 1st: The Coastals
August 8th: Downtown Dave and the Deep Pockets
August 15th: Mama and the Marmalade Men
August 22nd: Studio Two
Summer Movie Series at The Ridge
Meanwhile thanks to Granite State Credit Union, a summertime outdoor movies series is set for the ridge with the first flick set for this Saturday.
Every Saturday night from July 6 till Aug 24 there will be a free family-friendly movie in the outdoor area at The Ridge Marketplace.
Movies begin at dusk but folks are urged to stop by earlier for giveaways, raffles, and some "all-around family fun."
July Movies:
• July 6th - Elemental®
• July 13th - Peter Pan & Wendy®
• July 20th - Wish®
• July 27th - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse®
August Movies:
• August 3rd - Migration®
• August 10th - The Super Mario Bros. Movie®
• August 17th - Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget®
• August 24th - Crater®
Eventgoers are urged to bring an item and donate to GSCU's Monarch School of New England School Supply Drive! Wish List items include cardstock, construction paper, crayons, glue, glue sticks, markers, scissors, and stickers.