{"id":17108,"date":"2024-06-06T12:18:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T16:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=17108"},"modified":"2024-06-06T12:18:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T16:18:34","slug":"wildflowers-numbers-highest-yet-celebrate-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/06\/wildflowers-numbers-highest-yet-celebrate-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildflowers numbers highest yet; celebrate Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By BOB SHRALUKA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WZBD.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fourth session of free music instruction offered to Adams County students by the Connor Brite’s Wildflowers program has its largest group yet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A total of 19 young people are involved in the June start to the latest edition of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program is funded in part by the annual Wildflowers celebration which is set to begin at 5 p.m. this Saturday on the Madison St. Plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The music program offers free introductory lessons for four months in drums, guitar and keyboard to all Adams County students in grades 4 through 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sessions are given in a Wildflowers room in the MERIT Center, former Northwest School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer instructors are: Sydney Sanderson (guitar), Debbie Christian (keyboard), Curt Rash (drums) and Teri Morningstar (guitar and keyboard).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CELEBRATION: The Wildflowers celebration is held each year to honor the memory of Connor Brite, one of three local victims of a tragic traffic crash, and to raise funds to support the music program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday’s event will feature live music, food, adult beverages, and more, including the sale of special Wildflowers T-shirts ($15).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T-shirts are available now online at the Connor Brite Wildflowers website: www.cjbwildflowers.com<\/a> They will be picked up at the concert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s shirt features blue and gold colors, reflecting Connor’s love of Notre Dame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music will be provided by the School of Rock (5-6:30), Penny Drip (6:45-7:45), and the band Decades 8-11). In addition, two students of the free lessons program will perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among food vendors will be the Decatur Optimist Club, Adams Post 43 of the American Legion, and the Itacate food truck. Adult beverages will be offered by 2 Pour Guys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event will be held rain or shine, organizers said, with Riverside Center as a backup site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those planning to attend are urged to bring lawn chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporters can donate on the website, the day of the concert or mail to: Connor Brite’s Wildflowers 4346 N 100 E Decatur, IN 46733 (it is a 501c3 for anyone wanting a tax credit).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brite family and its volunteer helpers issued the following statement: \u201cA huge thank you to all of our sponsors, supporters and volunteers who make this program possible and keep Connor’s memory alive…it takes a village and Decatur is a great village to be a part of!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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