Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will dedicate the Syracuse Utah Temple on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He will be accompanied by Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

The dedication ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. MDT and will be broadcast to local meetinghouses within the temple district. The dedication will then be rebroadcast to meetinghouses in the temple district at 7 p.m. MDT that same evening.

Prior to the dedication, a three-week open house concluded on May 31, 2025, allowing the public to tour the new edifice.

The prophet announced the Syracuse Temple at the April 2020 general conference. Since becoming president in 2018, President Nelson has announced 200 temples, bringing the total to 382 — more than half of all temples in the Church. This significant expansion of temple building underscores the Church’s focus on Jesus Christ and sacred covenants. As President Nelson emphasized before announcing the Syracuse Temple, “Because Jesus Christ is at the center of everything we do in the temple, as you think more about the temple you will be thinking more about Him.” Last October, the 100-year-old prophet dedicated the faith’s 200th operating temple, a milestone in Church history.

Ground was broken for the Syracuse Temple on June 12, 2021. The three-story temple of some 90,000 square feet stands on a 12-acre site at 1098 South 2500 West, Syracuse, UT 84075. After President Nelson dedicates this house of the Lord, it will be the 22nd temple operating in Utah, which is home to more than 2.2 million Latter-day Saints.

For more information about why the Church builds temples, visit temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Hogle Zoo debuts “ZooLuminate”

Hogle Zoo has unveiled its newest attraction, an illuminated depiction of varied flora and fauna in oversized sculpture, asking that you look but don’t touch.

“Stretching more than 30 acres, ZooLuminate features 80 larger-than-life sculptures, connecting you to the beauty of the natural world,” the zoo said in announcing ZooLuminate’s kick-off.

“ZooLuminate displays glow brighter as the night goes on, so grab dinner at The Beastro, visit some animals, and explore ZooLuminate under the stars.”

ZooLuminate runs March 28 through May 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on selected nights.

Visitors are asked to refrain from touching or climbing the sculptures.

The displays are in four themed sections: “Dazzling Savanna” of the African plains, “Neon Jungle” of canopied rain forest, “Alpine Forest” in a winter setting, and “Glowing Gardens” featuring giant flowers.

Tickets are $15.95 to $24.95 with discounts for children and Hogle Zoo members. ZooLuminate is a separate ticket and is not included in daytime zoo admission.

— Hogle Zoo

Go Fish! Tournament at Starvation Reservoir to benefit kids with cancer

Camp Hobé will host the 25th annual Catch-a-Cure for Cancer fishing fundraiser on Saturday, June 21, at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation Reservoir. All proceeds benefit children with cancer and their families, and allow Camp Hobé to continue to expand their programs that serve hundreds of kids each year.

“This event is great for both avid fisherfolk who want to showcase their expertise, and for those who love supporting a great cause,” says Christina Beckwith, Emeritus Executive Director of Camp Hobé. “Everyone who participates will be helping children affected by cancer to attend fun and enriching activities throughout the year.”

Tournament participants may catch bass or walleye. Cash prizes are awarded to winners, who often generously donate their winnings back to Camp Hobé.

Tournament participants will meet at the Starvation Reservoir shelter pavilion at Mountain Viewcampground at 5 p.m. on Friday for registration, with anglers heading out to the lake early Saturday morning. Entry fees are $125 per team for basic entry, plus $25 for big fish choices (optional) and $20 for red / white / blue (optional).

Fishing tournament entry fee is $125 per species. Register for the tournament via eventbrite.

— Camp Hobé 

USU extension sponsors statewide Marathon Kids summer program

Utah State University Extension sponsors a statewide virtual Marathon Kids summer program from June 2 to August 9. Open to all Utah youth and their families, the program is designed to help participants increase activity and gain confidence through completing the distance of a marathon (26.2 miles) doing physical activity. The program is part of the national Marathon Kids program with the mission of getting kids moving.

Participants can run, walk, play, or do any kind of heart-pumping activity, and every mile or minute counts toward their marathon(s). Miles/minutes are tracked in a free digital platform or with paper tracking sheets, available at marathonkids.usu.edu. For each marathon of activity completed, participants’ names will go into a drawing for a prize.

Emma Parkhurst, Utah State University Extension assistant professor and program organizer, said research shows when children participate in Marathon Kids, they have a better chance of getting the recommended amount of daily physical activity.

“Last summer, we had over 300 youth from around the state complete anywhere from one to 15 marathons-worth of activity, with a total of 20,485 miles,” Parkhurst said. “That’s over 781 marathons!”

For questions or further information, contact Parkhurst at emma.parkhurst@usu.edu.

— Utah State University Extension