
Envision Escalante, a non-profit 501-c3 organization,will be a catalyst for a vibrant, self-sustaining
community by encouraging an appreciation of the arts, working towards preserving the local heritage and fostering
community pride. Envision Escalante encourages community involvement and volunteerism to unite and
partner to address local concerns and needs.
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PROJECTS AND NEWS Farmers Market Opening July 4th through October 24th, 2009 Skyhoopi Thrift Store Inspired by the WabiSabi Thrift Store in Moab and the Catholic Thrift store in Cedar City, Envision Escalante opened the Skyhoopi Thrift Store with a month-and-a-half lead time. A building was leased, a manager hired, four employees were obtained through the Easter Seals and lots of donations were received. The store opened on July 1, 2008 with a grand opening on July 26. Skyhoopi not only provides five jobs, but it is also one of the few stores in town. More importantly, proceeds from the store will benefit community projects. Rufus Liston Visitor Welcome Cabin Envision Escalante along with a team of volunteers, opened, cleaned and stocked the old Rufus Liston cabin with Escalante area information. The volunteers kept the cabin open from May to October receiving over 2000 visitors. The cabin provides visitors with historical information on the area along with a comfortable place to sit and put their feet up. Utah Department of Community and Culture matched a $3,000.00 grant from the county commissioners for the Rufus Liston Welcome Cabin. The cabin will be chinked and sealed. A back porch will be added and a small garden planted. Collaborative Communications - 2008 February 13, 2008 - Community conversations with Dr. Stephen A. Goldsmith. A community thrift store, restoration of the old brick home on Main Street, using the Alvey historic barn for a performance space, development of a children's playground, as well as the Escalante Heritage The Hole-in-the-Rock Museum. March 8, 2008 - A Creative Community Workshop - Identifying Common Visions with Dr. Steve Daniels, Utah State University, USU Extension, and Utah's Pioneer Community Program. July 8, 2008 - Meeting with Utah Department of Wilson Martin from the State Historic Preservation Office, Senator Dennis E. Stowell & County Commissioner Dale LaFevere met with Envision Escalante officers and Escalante Heritage Center officers to discuss grants and monies available for community projects. Gael Hill opened the meeting stressing the value of these grants to groups working together to raise the funds they need.
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Escalante Canyons Working Art Festival This years festival will be held on September 25-26. For more information visit: www.everettruessdays.org
Opening in March - 2009 Kazan Clinic Projects - 2008 Main Street Window Shopping Project Envision Escalante leased the store front windows of the old Griffin Grocery and its attached buildings. Volunteers from town power washed and painted the fronts of the buildings. Organizations around the community were asked to dress a window. These windows include the Griffin barber Shop Museum, The Escalante Heritage Foundation, Escalante High School Cheerleaders, Escalante Canyons Art Festival, Escalante Canyons Group for Arts & Humanities and posters from the Inter-Agency Visitor Center. An Evening of Christmas Music Join your friends and neighbors for an evening of holiday music. Featuring local musicians: Sage Sorenson, Delane and Quinn Griffin, Brent and Ted Engberg, Kathy Griffin, Kenny Hall, Mavis Munson and more. Bring the kids to meet Santa Clause! Free admission with a nonperishable food item or unwrapped gift for the Angel Tree. A big thanks to board member Dana Wagner for all the work put into this successful event.
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Web page updated February 13th 2009
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