PARKERSBURG Volunteers are needed for Energy Express, West Virginia University Extension’s award-winning literacy program, which is returning this summer
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tbennett@newsandsentinel.com Martin Elementary School fourth-grader Karlie Decator plays a small percussion instrument shaped like a lizard during a music demonstration Monday at the Parkersburg school. Local musician Michael “Moon” Mullen demonstrated Appalachian music to students as part of a program through Artsbridge. (Photo Provided) Local musician Michael “Moon” Mullen played instruments and sang Appalachian folk songs during a visit Monday to Martin Elementary School in Parkersburg. The event was made possible through Artsbridge which provides local musicians and artists for schools throughout the area. (Photo Provided) Local musician Michael “Moon” Mullen explains the mouth bow, a classic Appalachian musical instrument, to students during a visit Monday to Martin Elementary School in Parkersburg. (Photo Provided)