Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The community is invited to support local agencies, while enjoying country and bluegrass and blues  music.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Red Cross, Buffalo Valley Chapter, Manager, Beth Dewald said, the Red Cross and the Community Action, Backpack Program, for needy students will benefit from the free will offering.

The Backpack program provides food for the weekend, for participating students and their families.

She said supplement funds will be provided from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

The Country and Bluegrass Festival is set for this Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Atonement Lutheran Church at 1009 12th Avenue Northeast in Jamestown, from 4-8-p.m. (across from Jamestown High School.)

She pointed out that there will be barbecued pulled-port sandwiches available along with salads and desserts, barbecues, hot dogs fresh popcorn, and a soda sale.

Activities and playground equipment will be available for children.

Also on our show was Bert Gray, a member of the Atonement Church Council, and a member of Smokehouse & Friends, who will be entertaining.

He said other bands performing will be Spiritwood Creek, Buffalo Station and Cedar Creek.

Those attending are invited to bring along a blanket or chair under the big top to be located at the church’s “back 40.”