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Garden Help Desk: Now is a great time to start growing your own garlic

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at growing and harvesting your own garlic? October is a great month to get started. And by saving some bulbs from your first harvest to replant the following autumn, you can have a self-sustaining supply of garlic that will keep you stocked for years to ...

BYU: Nearly 150 BYU speeches now available in French, Portuguese

Every week, thousands of students gather on Brigham Young University’s campus to be uplifted and inspired by remarkable devotional speakers. With the help of translators within BYU Speeches, thousands more across the globe can now access the spiritual reinforcement these speeches ...

Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Oct. 18

AMERICAN FORK Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Oct. 18: Author Event - Jeff Wheeler at 10 a.m. Join the bestselling fantasy author for behind-the-scenes stories, insights and a book signing. Oct. 20: Teen Writer's Club at 3 ...

Money Matters: The technology that could finally break the poverty cycle

In 1967, a farmer stood in a field in Punjab, India, holding seeds that looked no different from those his father and grandfather had planted. But these seeds (stocky, disease-resistant wheat varieties bred by Norman Borlaug) would help transform his family’s fortunes and feed hundreds of ...

Matters that Matter: Increasing awareness of domestic violence

Dozens of people gathered on the steps of the State Capitol on Tuesday at the second annual "Dear Utah" rally. There, legislators, law enforcement members, service providers, community members, family members and survivors came out to show support and do their part to put an end to domestic ...

Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Oct. 11

AMERICAN FORK "Masquerade!" — Join the Timpanogos Singers and Youth Choirs for a magical night of music and Halloween fun for a free performance at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, in the American Fork Library Rotunda. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy thrilling favorites from ...

EveryDay Strong: 3 things you can do today to help a struggling child

There are numerous studies suggesting the lasting impact on health that childhood trauma can have. One, in particular, is the ACEs Study conducted by Dr. Robert Anda from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Dr. Vincent Felitti of Kaiser Permanente. According to the CDC, ...

Making a Difference: Helping promote hope and peace in Uganda

Olivia Sserabira from Uganda has led a storied life that many people cannot even comprehend because of its complexity. Since her last name Sserabira means “don’t forget,” she hasn’t forgotten about leaving an echo of kindness with whomever she meets and helps. When she was born, ...