Springville Museum of Art seeking help with community art project

Springville Museum of Art seeking help with community art project.

The Springville Museum of Art is holding its annual community art project and is asking the public’s assistance in helping them prepare for it. The museum is working to create a community mosaic mural with the use of bottle tops, and is asking for community members who have access to those, to donate them.  Donations […]

PlayOn in Spanish Fork thanks sponsors, community 

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A Spanish Fork-based program aiming to get children and teens off screens during the summer is thanking the community and their sponsors for what it calls “a huge success.” PlayOn, created by Salem State Farm Insurance and former Utah Utes tight end Colt Sampson, has a goal of getting kids off their phones and outside. […]

Magleby’s: A place worth dressing up for

Maglebys- A place worth dressing up for. Photo by Pete Hansen.

Magleby’s has been an institution in Utah Valley, and holds a place of prominence in Springville, sitting in the historic Reynolds building on the corner of Main Street and 200 South. The interior is an eclectic mix of styles, with raw, original brick mixed with Greek columns, and modern steelwork. Tall windows topped with intricate […]

TURN’s community is as big as the world

Turn Community Services and Poland.

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 […]

Making Waves: How Aqua Zumba Builds Strength, Community, and Joy

Making Waves: How Aqua Zumba Builds Strength, Community, and Joy.

At first glance, Aqua Zumba might look like a poolside party at Clyde Recreation Center. But behind the upbeat music, splashing water, and smiling faces is a powerful form of movement that’s transforming lives—one dance step at a time. “It’s more than just a group fitness class,” says Jodi Thompson, who has been teaching fitness […]

Inside the Creative World of a Springville Toy Designer

A wrestling fan from Northern Ireland created a custom “Buddy” figure of Stefanie Eskander as a tribute, highlighting fan appreciation for her work in toy design.

Springville has a hidden Jem in their midst, and no, we’re not talking about rocks, but rock stars in doll form – and the toymaker who designed her: Stefanie Eskander: Toy Designer. If you were a child of the 80’s and 90’s, and you had a Jem Doll in your collection, you have Stefanie Eskander […]

Springville couple spends ‘retirement’ years creating award-winning paintings

Bill and Marilyn Brown artists Springville.

For many, retirement is a time to reap the benefits of decades of hard work by spending time doing things you love. Local artists Bill and Marilyn Brown of Springville have been doing just that by creating award-winning paintings in their art gallery on Main Street and selling prints around the country. Both Bill and […]

The Chamber Advantage: Why It’s More Than Just Networking

Payson Santaquin Area Chamber of commerce Ribbon Cutting at Snapper Mexican Seafood.

If you’ve ever been told, “You should join the chamber,” and you’ve nodded politely while thinking, I don’t have time for that, I get it. I really do. Running a business is no small task. Every minute of the day is filled with something that needs your attention. So, when someone brings up the Chamber, […]

Springville-Mapleton American Legion to hold veterans open house and flag ceremony 

Springville-Mapleton American Legion flag retirement ceremony.

The Springville-Mapleton American Legion will hold a veterans open house and flag retirement ceremony in conjunction with Springville Art City Days.  The open house aims to recognize veterans for their service and to educate them on services and benefits available. A presentation by a state level expert service officer will be given to ensure all […]

Chubby’s comes to Springville

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Though they opened in December, Chubby’s Neighborhood Café is one of the newest restaurants to join the Springville community, and community is a big deal to them. Despite it being printed on the side of every cup, some may not realize that Chubby’s is a local, family-owned chain that started right here in Utah Valley.  […]