Returning to Springville to Recite Kiddish at my Mother’s Grave: How I Chose to Celebrate my 80th Birthday Honoring Jewish Heritage
Most people celebrate their 80th birthday with a party. I’m celebrating mine by taking my children and grandchildren on a pilgrimage to Springville, where I will stand at my mother’s grave in Evergreen Cemetery and recite Kaddish, the traditional Jewish prayer for the dead. Springville produced a woman who remained deeply connected to her hometown […]
Local Artist Brings a Breath of the Past to Life With Latest Springville Mural Project
If you’ve driven past the NAPA Auto Parts Store on Springville Main Street lately, you’ve probably noticed an eye-catching artistic improvement on the side of the building. Katie Garner, a Mapleton resident, is the artist who brought the classy mural to life. Garner is currently a Spanish Fork resident who previously lived in Mapleton and […]
Imagination Takes the Lead: Creative Dance Camps with Alli Moon
In a quiet Springville neighborhood, a basement becomes a stage. There are no bright competition lights, no elaborate costumes, and no pressure to perfect every pointed toe. Instead, a small group of children twirl, skip and stretch as they express themselves through movement. At the center of it all is Alli Moon, a longtime dance […]
Free Meals and Snacks for Children During Summer
The Utah State Board of Education is announcing SUN Meals, a summer nutrition program that offers free meals and snacks to children and teens when school is out. What are SUN Meals? SUN Meals is USDA’s summer meal program. It provides no-cost meals and snacks at schools, parks, libraries, and other neighborhood locations. In some […]
