What's Happening in Wilmington, DE…

The Rotary Club of Wilmington, one of the world’s oldest such clubs, recently dedicated an installation of musical instruments in a Wilmington Park.

Mayor Purzycki and Rotary officials unveiled the instruments, which include items such as drums and tubes that are built to be used outdoors, in their permanent home in H. Fletcher Brown Park. The Rotary Club’s president, Lisa Detwiler, said the installation is meant to encourage both creativity and community in the park, and is designed to appeal to people of all ages. She hopes the instruments will help create and strengthen friendships within the community.

The Secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Shawn M. Garvin, said the instruments were a great addition to one of the finest parks in the state. He added that he was excited by the idea that park users would be able to admire the area’s scenic beauty, and at the same time, could create soundscapes for everyone to enjoy. Banner printing can be used to create decorations to accompany celebrations like this.

There have been other installations in the park, including educational stations designed with the help of area schools. The schools said the greatest need they observed was the lack of musical instruments children could explore. Now, Wilmington’s residents, especially the city’s children, have the chance to make music of their own.