St. John’s Lutheran Church in the Heights, 319 South Ave. Jim Thorpe, will host a concert at 3 p.m. on Nov. 8.

The benefit concert includes the BQE Strings, maestro Randall D. Perry and vocalist Claudia Handlovic and is titled “Freedom Is Not Free.”

This year’s concert will honor America 250 with special attention to our military — past, present and future.

All military members are admitted free of charge and ticket price for all others is $20 per person.

The BQE Strings will present music from Bach to the Beatles. Perry will also present musical numbers and accompany Handlovic.

Tickets for the upcoming benefit concert at are available by contacting Irene Remmel at 570-325-4534.

Advanced ticket purchases are recommended however tickets can also be purchased day of the concert.

For more information on St. John’s, visit https://stjohnsinjimthorpe.org.