Sandpoint Reader: Carousel of Smiles to host workshops
/in Press /by keokeeminClay and Reno Hutchison’s journey to restore a Golden Age carousel, sparked by Reno’s childhood love and a seemingly fateful discovery in Hutchinson, Kansas, culminated in the official unveiling of the 1920s carousel at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. The Carousel of Smiles, now a non-profit, aspires to make the carousel a beloved community symbol in Sandpoint. With around 1,000 attendees at the unveiling, the couple emphasized the importance of community enthusiasm and involvement, encouraging volunteers to join various restoration efforts. The event showcased historical exhibits and architectural mock-ups, fostering nostalgia and support for the project, with hopes of making the carousel a cherished addition to Sandpoint’s identity.
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- Merry-Go-Roundup – Another First-Timer’s View of the Convention December 1, 2023
- Sandpoint Magazine marks progress of carousel restoration November 19, 2023
- The Daily Bee: Annual festival celebrates winter, community February 17, 2023
- Sandpoint Reader: Carousel of Smiles restoration passes halfway point December 18, 2022
- The Daily Bee: Carousel’s ‘ponies’ closing in on home of their own December 15, 2022
The Carousel of Smiles
Carousel Restoration Project
Sandpoint, Idaho
Carousel Restoration Project
Sandpoint, Idaho