LUSELAND — The Luseland Hall Board is raising funds for a new boiler. A brochure was sent out to the community asking for donations after receiving quotes and discovering it would cost around $36,000 to replace. So far, we have received around $10,000 in donations since the mailout of the brochure and the board has also put funds aside from a multitude of events they have hosted such as the town-wide garage sale, bake sales, paint night fundraiser and others. Pothole Productions will also be donating proceeds from their event that is running in June. We are confident the funds will be in place to replace the boiler before fall. The Town of Luseland would like to thank everyone who is supporting this fundraising campaign.
The hall board is also receiving money from the Sask Lotteries grant and this will be used to build a cage around the projector at the hall. We are moving the projector and screen from the theatre over to the hall. Hopefully, we will once again be able to offer movies and have everything in place to continue this recreational service to the community and surrounding area.
We are still asking for proposals from any parties or individuals interested in taking over the old theatre. There was a bit of public concern and interest in saving the building but thus far no one has come forward with plans or ideas. The town has set a date of June 13 for proposals to come forward or we will proceed with plans to shut the power/energy off to the building. We are excited about the new opportunities that having the theatre running from the hall will add to events and functions.
The Luseland Swimming Pool Committee and our public works crew are working hard to be ready for the pool season. The pool has been cleaned by the lifeguard staff and has been filled with water. They are hopeful that we can open the pool by the end of May. Swimming lesson registration took place May 15, but you can also self-register using a link that can be found on the town’s Facebook page and the Luseland Swimming Pool page. Three sets of swimming lessons will be offered again this season. Swimming pool rates did increase a bit to factor in inflation, particularly with power and energy costs that have skyrocketed with the carbon tax. Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion are being offered at the swimming pool in June. Please visit the town’s Facebook page or Luseland Swimming Pool’s Facebook page for dates and times.
Pothole Productions is having its first dinner theatre since COVID, and we are delighted for the return of this annual event. This year’s show is “The Wheel of Misfortune” and will run from June 8 to 10. Thursday night is just the show, and the Friday and Saturday performances will include supper and the show. Theatre members were on hand at the Luseland Hall May 13 during the town-wide garage sale to sell event tickets. The remaining tickets will be on sale at West of the 3rd Graphics in Luseland.
The Luseland Library is having Star Wars at the Library May 27. They will have an afternoon of stories, crafts, a scavenger hunt and a photo op with stormtroopers and other characters. We are also excited that the Luseland Bell Acres Golf Club has opened for the season. They are once again offering golf lessons the first weekend in June. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for more information about this and other upcoming events.
