First Friday sizzles in downtown Perrysburg

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Isaac Burkin, 7, takes aim at the dunk tank bullseye during 'First Friday' in downtown Perrysburg. The theme for the event was "Summer is Hot, School is Cool." In addition to the dunk tank, the event also featured a talent show, prizes, live music, food and other games. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Enlarge | Buy This Photo

Summer was sizzling and folks were splashing as part of activities during Downtown Perrysburg Inc.’s First Friday, held today from 6 to 9 p.m. in historic downtown Perrysburg.

With the August First Friday theme of Summer is Hot, School is Cool, the event provided children with the chance to drop local teachers and principals into a dunk tank. Students also had the opportunity to collect school supplies through the Pepsi prize machine.

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A talent show hosted by Next Stage Studios, highlighted by performances from singers, dancers, actors, jugglers, poetry readers, and others, was held as well. The band Local Delivery took the stage later.

The event was sponsored by Brown Automotive Group, Huntington National Bank, Welch Publishing Co., Lola’s Frozen Yogurt, BGSU Athletics, PTC -Physical Therapy Consultants, and BDP Superior Design, according to Downtown Perrysburg Inc.

During each First Friday, Downtown Perrysburg Inc. will present a check to an area organization dedicated to helping those within the community.

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