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Community quilting exhibit at City Hall highlights intergenerational skill and America's 250th
Summary
Council members and community center representatives displayed quilts in the chamber made by Red River Quilters and local centers to mark America's 250th, emphasizing intergenerational teaching and community pride.
Council members and representatives from Lakeside and Airport Park described community quilt projects displayed in the council chamber as part of an America 250 celebration. Speakers said the quilts were created by community center participants to teach traditional skills and to symbolize unity and local history.
A speaker from Lakeside said the quilt used stars to symbolize unity and that the process "took time, hard work, and dedication" and helped bring youth and seniors together. Council members and the mayor acknowledged the project and thanked the volunteers and coordinators who organized quilting activities across community centers.
The council noted quilts from multiple community centers and recognized senior coordinators and volunteers for their work; the presentation drew praise for preserving cultural memory and connecting generations through a hands-on craft.
