125 Years Culminates in Day-Long Extravaganza
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Students in grades K-12 participated in the Youth Essay Contest. The students were given the task of writing about Redlands and describing what their hometown meant to them.
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The Sculpture Garden showcased original pieces from Redlands artistic community. Pictured is "125th Orangements," by Christine White. The art piece encouraged people to untie an ornament, designed as a orange, and take it with them.
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Kent Telford, a reenactor, making rope with the help of crowd volunteers.
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Mark Zollinger and his helper show onlookers blacksmithing techniques from the 1800s.
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The Redlands Firemen's Association showcased their restored fire engine from the 1920s. The project was funded by active and retired Redlands firefighters.
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Redlands residents had lunch at Smiley Park. The meal was provided by Millcreek Cattle Company for $7 dollars a plate.
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The Red Dirt Art Festival showcased works from local artists in the Redlands Community.
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Kids were eager to learn the Maypole Dance at the Redlands 15th Extravaganza.
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Historic reenactors taught children how to play pioneer games from the 1800s.
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