Locals ‘Adopt-A-Grandparent’ During the Holiday Season
Many in the Southern Utah County area made sure that local senior citizens were taken care of during the holiday season, by participating in what is called, Adopt-A-Grandparent. This fundraising event happens in many locations throughout the state and nation, but Mindy Sherrow of Santaquin, took it upon herself to start something locally. “Each holiday […]
Springville Kiwanis Club Celebrates Successful Food Drive andSub-for-Santa Project
The Springville Kiwanis Club is grateful to once again report a highly successful annual Food Drive and Sub-for-Santa project, made possible by the generosity, service, and compassion of the Springville community. For more than 30 years, this cherished holiday tradition has brought neighbors together to care for those in need, and this year was no […]
I’m Dreaming of a White-ish Christmas
I’m dreaming of a White Christmas. Sort of. It’s pretty simple: I like the look of fresh snow on the ground at Christmas time. But, I don’t like driving in the snow. And so, I’m dreaming of a White Christmas. Sort of. I’ve lived my entire life in either Utah or Idaho, so I know […]
The ‘Festive Fishermen’ are Bringing Holiday Joy to Salem Pond
When one thinks of holiday festiveness, fishing isn’t often what comes to mind. For four Utah County men, however, adding a little festive holiday spirit to their family fishing excursions, has brought some holiday cheer to Salem Pond. The Olson family, consisting of brothers, Jake, Alex and Ty, as well as Jake’s son Ryker, have […]
TURN Community Services’ Labor of Love Brings Holiday Joy to Hundreds
For more than 30 years, TURN Community Services—one of Utah’s largest providers of disability services—has supported and worked with Utah’s Labor of Love program, and since 2011, has taken on the project, full time. Labor of Love is an annual gifting program that ensures Christmas is brighter for adults and children with intellectual and developmental […]
How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree in Manti-La Sal National Forest
Christmas tree lots can be pricey, and artificial trees can lack the charm and elegance of live pine — as Charlie Brown once opined so famously. Luckily, those living in Utah’s more mountainous region, there’s a third option. Every year, the forest service makes a certain number of Christmas tree permits available. These permits allow […]