Archives for the ‘Community’ Category

The Season of Giving

By adickson • Nov 10th, 2008 • Category: Community

Volunteer to spread holiday cheer The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for others it’s a struggle. To keep in mind the reason for the season, take a break from the hustle and bustle and lend a hand to one of Utah Valley’s volunteer organizations. United Way [...]



Eclectic Generosity

By contributor • Sep 11th, 2008 • Category: Community

Utah Valley entrepreneur Brandt Andersen makes community outreach his business New clothes and toys covered the basement floor of a spacious Provo home just a couple blocks off University Avenue last December. Enough groceries to feed a small army, with cleaning and hygiene supplies to match, were carefully stacked on wooden pallets, overtaking the garage [...]



Freedom and Fun at the Festival

By contributor • Jul 12th, 2008 • Category: Community

Provo’s 4th of July celebration is as traditional as Christmas Eve Orem’s Carol Walker has not missed the Freedom Festival celebration for more than 50 years — she first attended at the age of six months. Growing up, Carol dressed in patriotic clothes to watch the parade — always along with her 26 cousins and [...]



Spring Fling

By contributor • Mar 16th, 2008 • Category: Community

3 ways to add a spring to your step this Easter Spring always brings blooming flowers and April showers, but if you’re looking for something eggstra special this Easter season, check out these three Utah Valley hot spots for candy sweets, natural retreats and decorating sneak peaks. Not your typical chocolate bunny Rocky Mountain Chocolate [...]