Opinion: What I learned from my experience at Charlie Kirk’s rally
In tragedy, I saw instinctive kindness, courage, and faith. His death has sparked an awakening that no bullet can silence. On Wednesday, September 10, I pulled my son out of school for a lesson no classroom could teach. Charlie Kirk was coming to Utah. I had heard of him but wasn’t a follower. What I […]
TURN’s community is as big as the world
Each year, folk dancers and musicians travel from countries around the world to attend the Springville World Folkfest, which has grown to become one of the largest festivals of folk dance and music in the United States. And, each year a select group of musicians and dancers present a free, private performance for the participants […]
Utah chainsaw enthusiasts showcase skills in inaugural competition
For as long as he can remember, Derek Peterson of Elkridge has loved saws and anything to do with chopping wood. As owner of Peterson Trees, he gets to do that for a living, but recently, he and fellow saw-lovers from around the state got together to showcase their love for saws in a friendly […]
The Refuge Utah: Providing support to victims of sexual violence
Studies have shown that in Utah one in six women and one in 25 men experience sexual assault or attempted rape in their lifetime. Nearly one in three women will experience some form of sexual violence in their lives. The Refuge Utah is a nonprofit organization based out of Orem that provides compassionate, comprehensive, and […]
The Mr. Inspiration Pageant 2025 encouraging men with disabilities to do things ‘My Way’
“I’ve lived a life that’s full, I traveled each and every highway. And more, much more than this, I did it my way!” – Frank Sinatra On March 26 at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem, TURN Community Services will present the 2025 Mr. Inspiration Pageant. This year the theme is, “My Way,” […]
Community Votes Overwhelmingly in Favor of New School District Formation
LEHI, UT (November 6, 2024) – With yesterday’s passage of Prop 11, voters in northern Utah County overwhelmingly approved the creation of a new school district. The new district will serve Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Draper (Utah County portion), Highland, and Lehi students. The new school district will become Utah’s sixth largest, serving approximately 35,978 students […]
The Village Brades Place’s: A New Haven For The Medically Complex and Their Families
In 2021, I was forced to face a stark reality: my infant daughter had a complex genetic disorder with several health problems and risk factors that made every day both a struggle and a miracle. For months, I struggled to navigate the complex medical, and educational systems available to me, trying desperately to manage all […]
‘Cries of Freedom’ continues at Freedom Festival
Bonnie Busco keeps a booklet that one of her young cast members made for her after a performance of “Cries of Freedom.” It’s close at hand and full of signatures from dozens of other cast members she’s worked with through the years. She flips to a page and reads one of the inscriptions written by […]
Miss Inspiration Defies Gravity!
On March 27, adult women with disabilities came from all corners of Utah County, each destined to soar beyond their wildest dreams! 11 members of the Turn Community Services program competed for the title of “Miss Inspiration” at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem. This year’s theme for the 2024 Miss Inspiration Pageant […]
Utah Valley Rides Seeking Volunteers to Transport Seniors
As we age, the specter of financial insecurity looms larger, compounded by health concerns and diminishing mobility. Many seniors find themselves grappling with the question: Will my life’s work sustain me through the twilight years? Utah Valley Rides steps in to alleviate some of these worries, offering transportation services to seniors facing limited mobility options. […]