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The official grand opening of Old Stoney and Sundance Square took place over the weekend, beginning with a traditional cornerstone dedication courtesy of the Wyoming Grand Lodge AF&AM (below). As well-wishers enjoyed refreshments and toured the facility, the Sundance Area Chamber of Commerce followed with its own ceremony an hour later, this one involving a ribbon cutting for the city’s new cultural center.

The next day saw Sundance Square enjoy its own celebration, with a farmers’ market welcoming residents to their newest park, music from Todd Kahler and free ice cream and the splash pad on hand to help everyone keep cool. The park enjoyed its own ribbon cutting (above) and a dedication for the Sundance Kid statue.

During the ceremony, Andy Miller of Sundance Main Street and Sundance State Bank presented a check for $3034.44 to purchase a screen for the park, which was raised through the sale of raffle tickets over Christmas. However, he said, as the screen and associated sound system will likely cost closer to $32,000 and it’s an important asset for the community, he said the bank has pledged to cover the rest of the cost.