The theme for this year’s Highland Fling is “We Rise by Lifting Others,” and many city residents have been following that theme well this week.New this year, residents have participated in a variety of service projects this week. Julie Tapusoa, Highland civic events coordinator, said when ...
It may not rank high on the population scale — being one of smallest cities to nestle next to the Provo-Orem metropolitan area — but when it comes to celebrations, Santaquin sets the bar high with a four-day Orchard Days festival. Kicking off on July 28 and running strong until the finale ...
From July 28 to August 4, residents and visitors of Highland will find themselves rising to new heights as this year’s Highland Fling strives to elevate all those who participate.“Our theme this year is ‘We rise by lifting others,’” explained Julie Tapusoa, the Highland City Civic ...
Watch out Utah County, sharks are coming your way. From Aug. 15 to 18, the Utah County Fair takes over at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, bringing with it these aquatic animals and plenty of other things to see and experience.Events will kick off on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 4:30 p.m. with the ...
Payson’s Onion Days strives to stick to its roots. This traditional view brings back a simpler time every year during the turning of the season, as summer draws to a close and fall begins.Taking place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, this festival’s throwback features include a football game, ...
Once Reta Tischner retired after 21 years of working as a school teacher at Salem Elementary, she wanted to dedicate her efforts in making the Salem City Library grow.“I’m very committed to kids and books. When I retired, I said I needed to be involved and I needed to be involved with the ...
Since 1945, Steel Days has been a yearly tradition in American Fork, first named for the impact that the steel industry had on the valley. Before that, the yearly celebration days went through a series of other names: Timber Day, Liberty Day and Poultry Day. Since it became Steel Days, it has ...
Their shirts said “I’ll walk with you.” And walk they did.Encircle: LGBTQ+ Family and Youth Resource Center marched down University Avenue on Wednesday morning in the Freedom Festival Grand Parade pre-parade, one year after the group was not allowed to participate in the event.The group ...
He was a kind face and with a gentle heart, and when Bill Hugh Talbot was with his folks at the Freedom Festival Balloon Fest he was his very best.Talbot died Dec. 13, 2017, at age 74. This year, Talbot will be honored with a special hot air balloon tradition at the Balloon Fest.A balloon will ...
Celebrating a great city is to honor the remarkable residents, whose humble dedication, service, and generosity, lift and sustain the community around them. Each year, the committee for the Santaquin Orchard Days receives no shortage in nominations in selecting such a resident — the Grand ...
