HOT SPRINGS: BUBBLING WITH A PASSION FOR LIFE BY LARRY ROHRER

PART TWO

Before we arrived in Hot Springs to host the October episode of Dakota Life, I reached out to several SDPB views around Fall River County. They suggested many story ideas for Dakota Life. It was a list rich with the beauty of nature, the fossils and hot springs, sandstone buildings, and commitment to server veterans. There was also a long list of activities and events, the product of the Hot Springs creative community. Several people mentioned the Southern Hills Community Theater and suggested I visit with Justin Gausman, the digital media coordinator at the chamber of commerce.

The Southern Hills Community Theater has been in operation since 2013. Justin Gausman is a Hot Springs area native and part of a passionate creative community in the Southern Hills. He has written original works for the community theater and says there are many things that set the local group apart from other. Take a few minutes and listen to our conversation…

Audio: Interview with Justin Gausman

Justin is also a film maker and co-host of a podcast on Elvis Presley and early rock n roll called the TCBCast.

Continued on the next page. The Southern Hills Community Theater

Hot Springs Depot

Rajni Lerman

I received several suggestions to connect with Rajni Lerman and check out the Hot Springs Farmers Market. The Coronavirus has had an impact on the June through September Farmers Market, but this year the Friday afternoon market was still a comprehensive community event. Take a few minutes and listen to our conversation…

Audio: Interview with Rajni Lerman

Rajni Lerman and her husband are Hot Springs residents by choice, moving to the area from Colorado. The Southern Hills are now home for her passion for sustainable living. Along with founding the Farmers Market Association, Rajni is a professional organizer, Yoga instructor a Moccasin Springs Spa, and is also co-founder of Black Hills Sustainable Living.com with friend and partner Lucia Stanslaw owner of Lucy and the Green Wolf fair trade goods in Hot Springs.

Centennial Park is a hot spot on Friday afternoons. Local food is available at the Farmer’s market during the growing season.