29th Annual Festival of Colors
In India, Holi announces the arrival of spring and the passing of winter. The festival breathes an atmosphere of social merriment. People bury their hatchets with a warm embrace and throw their worries to the wind. Every nook and corner presents a colorful sight. Young and old alike are covered with colors (red, green, yellow, […]
Community provides unique valentines for adults with special needs
In late January, a businesswoman from central Utah was in the Salt Lake City area to attend meetings. On her way out of town, she stopped by a facility for adults with special needs to visit her aunt who lived there. She tries to visit her sweet aunt every chance she gets, but it is […]
Utah’s newest medical school opens doors to the public
Cyber Monday is arriving extra early this year at Noorda-COM’s Grand Opening. Noorda-COM is the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the grand opening will showcase a week’s worth of internal events beginning with a tech-forward open house on Saturday, March 9. The open house will offer heart attack and birthing demonstrations on CAE patient […]
Spanish Fork Arts Council Presents Mini Masterpieces
The Spanish Fork Arts Council has a new visual arts show called Mini Masterpieces, and it is inviting everyone to see what the event is all about. Mini Masterpieces is a community art show for all ages funded by the Recreation, Arts, and Parks Program (RAP grant), in collaboration with the Spanish Fork Chamber of […]
Oasis Art and Learning Center in Springville offers experiences for all abilities
In July of 2019, TURN Community services opened “Oasis Art and Learning Center” at 451 S. Main St. in Springville. Oasis serves as a weekday gathering place and education center for people with developmental disabilities to learn new skills and create together. Oasis was established to serve individuals in south Utah County, from communities such […]
Springville Historical Society Seeks Help
In preparation for the 100th Annual Art Salon, the Museum of Art is spearheading the effort to digitize all of the Springville High School yearbooks that have been printed. The process is well underway, but many volumes are missing. If you would like to donate to the Springville Historical Society, or loan one of the […]
52nd Annual Utah All-State High School Art Show on Display
The 52nd Annual Utah All-State High School Art Show is on display now at the Springville Museum of Art. Stunning works from 11th and 12th graders from all high schools across the state competed in this highly competitive juried show. Each high school, whether public, private or homeschooled, are given an allotment to be submitted […]
Catching Kids Before They Fall, Preventing Suicide, Empowering Heroes
Have you ever wondered how to turn kids into the heroes of their own stories? Well, after teaching thousands of kids for the past 15 years, I have developed a roadmap for you – it’s called the Hope Hero’s Compass! Here are the directions: 1. Connection: Start with a big smile, throw in a high […]
Evolving Through Self-Awareness: A Transformative Approach to 2024
As each new year dawns, our thoughts naturally turn to New Year’s resolutions. Common aspirations like exercising more, eating healthier, or better managing finances often come to mind. However, these goals frequently fade as the year progresses, leading us back into our old habits and away from the positive changes we had hoped to achieve. […]
Spanish Fork Rotary Club Supports Landmark High School’s Nebo Pantry
O It is a wonderful time of year for giving, and the Spanish Fork Rotarians are always focused on looking for ways to serve our community. Recently, we collected donations for the Nebo School District’s Nebo Pantry and were able to provide coats, hygiene items and food at our visit to Landmark High School on […]