Kim's Concert Returns This Sunday

A beloved woman who was taken in a violent killing will be honored again this weekend through music.

The Second Annual Kim's Concert will take place at Alpine Grove in Hollis on Sunday, Aug. 5 starting at noon.

Ten bands are lined up to perform and bring fun for the whole family: The Slakas, The Pop Farmers, The Ballou Brothers Band, Napoleon in Rags, Fatback, Joe McDonald, Mr. Herbert's Musical Imagination Show, Dave Ayotte/ Dan Webster, Coldstream and Joe Birch.

Kimberly Cates was murdered in her Mont Vernon home in 2009 during a random attack by a group of young men. Her 11-year-old daughter was also attacked and sustained serious injuries.

Two of the attackers have been sentenced to life in prison without parole, while three others have been sentenced in connection to the attack.

Money raised from the concert will benefit the Kimberly Cates Memorial Scholarship Fund established by David Cates and her best friend, Sharon Soucy. Cates was a nurse, and the scholarship in her honor is awarded to high school seniors in Mont Vernon and Amherst who are pursuing post-secondary education in health care.

She is remembered as being a caring, loving and joyous person who shared her happiness with others.

There are plenty more good times to honor her memory at the concert, with face painters, silent auction/raffles, food and more available. Parking is on-sit and attendees should bring their own chairs or blankets.

Tickets are $20 online, which can be purchased here, and $25 at the event. The concert is rain or shine. No pets or outside coolers allowed.