LEWISTON – The Auburn Community Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will present its 26th annual holiday concert Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Olin Arts Center on the Bates College campus. The 75-minute performance will begin at 7 p.m.

The 45-member band is made up of volunteer musicians from 15 central and southern Maine communities, who range in age from 14 to 82. They will perform both traditional and contemporary holiday favorites, including a medley of songs celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

In lieu of admission, those attending this free concert will have the opportunity to drop a donation into the Salvation Army kettle, which will be located in the lobby. All money donated that evening will be used to help local area residents in need.

For more information, call the Auburn Parks and Recreation Department at 333-6601, or visit the band’s Web site at www.auburncommunityband.org.