It’s that time of year, when we start hearing and thinking more and more about being thankful. Leading up to Thanksgiving, we seem to experience an increase in awareness of those things for which we are thankful. No matter if and how we celebrate Thanksgiving, this time of year prompts talk, ...
AMERICAN FORK Youth scholarship speech contest finals — The "America Our Country" Mary Kawakami Youth Scholarship Speech Contest has reached its grand finale at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Valentine Theater. Admission is free. Finalists, selected from a pool of talented young speakers, ...
More than the beginning of autumn, football and Halloween, October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As the month is soon coming to an end, we can take steps to remain aware all year long. At the beginning of October, The Refuge Utah, which provides services for survivors of domestic ...
In a partnership between Vineyard City and students from Utah Valley University, a unique educational plant walk has been unveiled along the Utah Lake Shoreline Trail near Sunset Beach Park. This project, led by UVU’s botany students, aims to enhance the community’s understanding of the ...
If you had some of your houseplants out in the landscape for the summer, you’ve probably already brought them back inside. But if you’re still keeping a few hardier indoor plants outside in a sheltered spot, now is the time to get them indoors. Even though your houseplants need to be in ...
For many Americans, Halloween is a magical holiday. Yet between work, family, school and other responsibilities, investing time into the holiday can be hard. With so much going on and the Oct. 31 deadline fast approaching, some families end up overspending on Halloween. In fact, total spending ...
