Estelline, SD

Information from Estelline’s Strategic Plan showed that the public wants more activities for Estelline youth, especially during the summer months.  Two week long projects have been planned for the summer months. 

A member of the cultural committee sent out a survey to Estelline youth, grades K-12, to see if they are interested in participating in a Missoula Children’s Theater production during the month of July.  This program, out of Missoula, Montana, sends two young adults to a community for one week. The students have tryouts the beginning of the week for a musical which is presented by the end of the week.  Approximately 60 students will be in the production.  Missoula brings scenery, costumes, and helps students put on a great production.  So far, the response from the students has been very positive. The city of Estelline is willing to help with the costs for the week ($2500) along with contributions from some community sponsors.  If all goes as planned, Missoula Children’s Theater will be presented during the week of July 7.  Look for more information soon. 

 The second cultural event involving students is a student produced mural on the side of of Ward’s Grocery Store.  This is near our new electronic sign.  We are applying for a grant through the SD Arts Council.  Community adults are interested in helping students design the art work for this project which will depict Estelline’s history.  Look for photos of this as it progresses!  We hope to center some of these projects around our newly renovated bandstand which is pictured at top left. 

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