Accomplishments 2016-2017 ~ The Paradise Center
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Accomplishments 2016-2017

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The Paradise Center Progress Report
July 2016 – December 2017

The Paradise Elementary School Preservation Committee assumed administrative responsibility for the Paradise Center, formerly the Paradise Elementary School, in July 2016.  The Committee immediately began preservation, renovation, and repurposing the site through grants, individual/business/organizational contributions, and volunteer work.

 

This is a summary of notable activities between July 2016 and December 2017.

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GENERAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ACCOMPLISHED

  • Created master plan for site
  • Installed additional yard light
  • Installed flood lights on main building
  • Patched/painted numerous rooms
  • Acquired 200 chairs
  • Acquired 20 tables (8 round/12 rectangular)
  • Installed “Doner Tree” of funders
  • Removed Obsolete wiring

UNDERWAY:

  • Upgrading restrooms
  • Upgrading website/Facebook page
  • Developing brand with logo for Center
  • Creating/installing signage

 

FUTURE:

  • Build access ramp to main building
  • Upgrade heating in main building
  • Improve parking area
  • Expand kitchen
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COMMUNITY CENTER

ACCOMPLISHED

  • Developed rental agreement with costs
  • Hosted
    • Wedding reception
    • Family Reunions
    • Numerous birthday parties
    • Community classes and gatherings
  • Obtained dinnerware service

UNDERWAY

  • Planning a community Christmas event
  • Planning an official opening for Spring
  • Redesigning display for school trophies
  • Creating display of art about the school

FUTURE

  • Create amphitheater for outdoor events
  • Obtain additional picnic tables
  • Install external doors to restrooms
  • Resolve access to all floors in school
  • Finalize business wedding “consortium”
  • Work with VFW/Legion on Memorial

VISITOR CENTER

ACCOMPLISHED

  • Received grants for:
    • NW Montana 3-D Display
    • Part of railroad exhibit
    • Consultants on exhibits

 

UNDERWAY

  • Developing display components:
    • Towns of NW Montana
    • Glacial Lake Missoula images
    • Tourist activities and attractions
    • Completing historic classroom
  • Writing final grant for railroad exhibit
  • Writing “stories” for display

 

FUTURE

  • Offer “school day” for local schools
  • Install interactive exhibit on flora/fauna
  • Complete/install railroad exhibit
  • Obtain MT “visitor center” status
  • Train volunteers
  • Open visitor center
  • Develop a wide marketing strategy

ARTS CENTER

ACCOMPLISHED

  • Repaired and painted upstairs rooms
  • Furnished studio space with 12 easels
  • Received  two pianos
  • Built stage risers for multipurpose room
  • Hosted numerous events
    • Five SCAC performances
    • Two Artists in Paradise Exhibits
    • Two craft fairs
    • Eight fundraising performances
  • Created “green room” for performers

 

UNDERWAY

  • Writing grant for performance lighting
  • Writing grant to build audience risers

 

FUTURE

  • Install sink/water on top floor of school
  • Co-sponsor humanities event
  • Co-sponsor “fireside chats” events
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WHAT’S NEXT?

UNDERWAY

  • Continue fundraising and renovations
  • Expand usage

 

FUTURE:

Begin outside improvements

  • Rebuild multipurpose room stairway
  • Implement landscaping plan
  • Write grant to connect two buildings
  • Install ramp to first floor of school

Thank you for your interest in and support of The Paradise Center in Paradise, Montana.