Lew writes in…

1. The DHS Band is kicking off our “Hope for Harmony” fundraising campaign called “Drum Dreams and Uniform Seams”, with a free party this Friday, April 20, 7 PM, at 1976 Azalea Circle, Decatur, GA 30033. The event is catered by Zest Atlanta, and is following up on last year’s successful “Tuba Quest”. We’re raising funds for new instruments (including baritones, bass clarinets, and percussion equipment), uniforms, instruction, and scholarships which will support the musical education of all our youth. Everyone is welcome, and we hope you will come with a willingness to donate or make a pledge to support the band.

2. Decatur Idol will be held Friday April 27th at 7 PM in the DHS Auditorium. Kids will be competing for the coveted title, as well as prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for adults. There will also be a special performance by two local favorites: SWAMP and Dr. Electric.

DHS teacher Chris Billingsley took this pic of his van receiving service with a smile at yesterday’s band car wash in the DHS parking lot.

Better than Godfather 3, the third installment in the DHS Band Car Wash trilogy is Return of the King good.

Marcia pitches…

So the family vacation is over and let’s be honest, the Wagon Queen Truckster is looking a little grimy. Here’s an effortless way to clean that chrome and do some good: A DHS Student Car Wash.

The kids will be sudsing up the sedans (and SUVs and minivans) at Decatur High School, Howard St. at McDonough, on Saturday, July 25, from 10 am to 4 pm. Your donation helps send DHS students to marching band camp in July. The stakes are high — they have a new band director to impress, Mrs. Megan Willams. So, you can close out summer in a sparkling clean ride, and look forward to seeing snappy formations and excellent musicianship in just a few weeks when the DHS marching band takes the field at halftime.