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2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Public art installations
└ Public art installations
This project will create a wall mural depicting stories, photos and memorabilia about Souris gathered from older residents. The effort will also add a seating area near the mural and create a display inside the historic Souris Bank building.
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