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July 22, 2025 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Some call it the second Fourth of July; others know it as “Pie and Beer Day,” but whatever your opinion may be, Utahns can agree that the state goes all out to celebrate its pioneer history. Check out ABC4’s full list of Pioneer Day celebrations across the Beehive State.

Because Pioneer Day is on a Thursday this year, some events will take place on the weekend. This list will be updated with more events as they are announced. If you know about any celebrations that aren’t on this list, send us a tip. Counties are organized alphabetically.Where you can (and can’t) light fireworks to celebrate Pioneer Day in Utah

Beaver County

Beaver City: The Beaver Pioneer Day celebration is a must-see event if you live in or are passing through the area on July 24! The rodeo starts on July 23 at 7 p.m., and continues on Pioneer Day at the same time. A 5K run, a parade, a car show, and more can be enjoyed to celebrate Utah. The big event will end with fireworks at 9:45 p.m. at the Tushar 4-Plex (826 E 600 N).

Box Elder County

Corinne: Golden Spike National Historical Park (6200 N 22300 W) in Corinne will be celebrating Pioneer Day with a locomotive demonstration and pioneer games. The event will run between 10 a.m., when the Jupiter and No. 119 arrive, and conclude at 4:30 p.m. when it leaves. The Park Historian will provide a presentation, and children can play pioneer games during the event.

Tremonton: The Tremonton City Hay Days take place on Pioneer Day weekend this year, and celebrate the city’s founding and agricultural history. A full agenda can be found on Tremonton’s website. Some notable events include the “Rodeo Olympics” at 7 p.m. and home run derby at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 25. On Saturday, a full day of events is planned, concluding with a fireworks show at 10 p.m. at Jeanie Stevens Park (700 N 1000 W).

Cache County

Logan: To join the Pioneer Day festivities in Logan, plan to get up early. Registration for the fun run starts at 7 a.m., followed by various sports tournaments and pioneer-themed crafts and games. A parade will start at 10 a.m., and an evening of live music will be capped off with a fireworks show at 10 p.m. at Willow Park (450 W 700 S).

Mendon: Although Mendon City might be small, it goes all out when celebrating Pioneer Day. The festivities began on Monday, and several events are planned every day, including on Pioneer Day. The events you don’t want to miss take place on Saturday, July 26: a fun run, flag ceremony, tournaments, and ball games. The night will end with a fireworks show after the ball games conclude.

Newton: The Newton Town Celebration takes place on Pioneer Day weekend, with events on Friday and Saturday. Friday, July 25, will feature fundraisers, free ice cream, and fireworks at 0:45 p.m. Saturday, celebrators can look forward to a run, breakfast, flag ceremony, and more. Check out the town’s newsletter for a full schedule of events.

North Logan: The Pioneer Day celebration in North Logan is planning to impress with a full schedule on July 24. A 5k run will start at 7 a.m., followed by a pickleball tournament and breakfast. There will also be a parade, pioneer games, bike racing, and a movie in the park. The evening will come to a close with a fireworks show at 10 p.m. at Elk Ridge Park (1190 E 2500 N).

Richmond: A Pioneer Day celebration and dinner will be happening in Richmond, headlined by Alex Sharpe, Glenn Rawson, and the American Legacy Dancers. Gates open at 5 p.m., and attendees can enjoy scenic lift rides, a pioneer dinner, and stories and music to celebrate Utah’s pioneer history. This is a ticketed event.

Carbon County

Price: The Price International Days are taking place between Pioneer Day and July 26 this year. A full list of events can be found on Price’s website. Each day will feature a variety of activities, including concerts, parades, vendors, car shows, carnivals, and more. On Saturday, July 26, a drone show will take place at Pioneer Park (55 500 N) at 9 p.m.

Daggett County

Dutch John: According to the Dagget County July newsletter, there will be a Pioneer Day celebration at Red Canyon Lodge (2450 Red Canyon Road) on the 24th. Details are limited online, but those interested can contact Flaming Gorge for more information.

Davis County

Bountiful: The largest Pioneer Day celebration in Davis County is probably Bountiful’s Handcart Days. On Friday, July 25, attendees can enjoy activities at Bountiful City Park alongside a free concert from Roy Rivers. Saturday, get up early for the Handcart Days Race, followed by what they call the second largest parade in Utah. Pioneer Day games and activities will return to the park, concluding with a 10 p.m. fireworks show at Mueller Park Junior High (955 E 1800 S).

Kaysville: Instead of a big celebration, Kaysville City is hosting a Pioneer Day fundraiser to support local youth sports. The city is partnering with Bowmna’s Grocery and serving a fundraiser breakfast to raise funds for local recreational sports.

Layton: In Layton, attendees can celebrate Pioneer Day on July 24 with a day full of events and a parade. The morning starts at 10 a.m. with the Pioneer Day Jubilee at the Heritage Museum, where participants can learn about pioneer history and games. A food truck rally and open swim follow. At 7 p.m., live country music from Riders in the Sky will play, leading into the electric light parade at 10 p.m.

Duchesne County

Altamont: The Altamont Longhorn Days take place over Pioneer Day and started on July 15, a week before the holiday. Events are planned all week long, but the big celebration will take place on Saturday, July 26. There will be a parade, car show, auction, live music, and fireworks at the City Park after dark. Following the fireworks, a dance will go on until 11:30 p.m.

Emery County

Castle Dale: The Cowboys Memorial Rodeo takes place on Pioneer Day weekend in Castle Dale. The rodeo begins every night at 7:30 p.m., and a free concert will take place on Saturday night to conclude the rodeo.

Emery: This Utah town is celebrating Pioneer Day with the theme “Together We Shine.” Softball tournaments will take place on Pioneer Day, followed by an ATV/UTV poker ride, 5k run, and drive-in movie. The big events will happen on Saturday, with a flag-raising ceremony, parade, raffle, and fireworks at dark.

Garfield County

Bryce Canyon City: To celebrate Pioneer Day in Bryce Canyon City, they recommend you check out the Bryce Canyon Country Jackpot Rodeo, which takes place on July 26 at 7 p.m. Bryce Canyon City is hosting a fireworks show following the event at 10 p.m.

Hatch: The Hatch Pioneer Day Celebration takes place on July 24, and starts with a 6 a.m. fun run. Attendees can then enjoy a flag-raising ceremony, a parade, and kids’ activities at the park, and a service project for the adults.

Panguitch: “Faith in Every Footstep” is Panguitch’s Pioneer Day theme for their July 26 celebration. On Saturday, attendees can enjoy a fundraiser breakfast followed by a parade. At 12:30 p.m., there will be a fireman’s lunch. The evening will wrap up with the Panguitch Invitational Rodeo Finals at 6 p.m.

Grand County

Moab: The Moab Museum will be hosting an ice cream social and pie contest on Pioneer Day. Participants can show up between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to enjoy ice cream, live music, lawn games, and the museum’s first annual pie contest.

Iron County

Brian Head: Pioneer Day weekend is Brian Head Town’s 50th anniversary celebration. A full schedule of events can be found on Brian Head’s website, including a car show, fishing derby, live music, 5k, and more. A fireworks display will take place on Pioneer Day around 9:30 p.m., and a drone show will happen at the same time on July 26.

Cedar City: The Cedar City Pioneer Day celebration is between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Cedar City Main Street Park (200 N Main Street). The event is free, and attendees can enjoy rides, food vendors, face painting, games, and more.

Enoch: The Pioneer Day celebration in Enoch features a 5k run at 7 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. parade. Participants can then enjoy live music, games, activities, and booths at 451 E Midvalley Road. Lunch will be served as well.

Paragonah: In Paragonah, residents celebrate Pioneer Day with a children’s parade at 10 a.m., followed by a program at the Paragonah Church Cultural Hall and an 11 a.m. pie auction. After the auction, everyone is invited to celebrate with a luncheon and games at the church’s pavilion.

Juab County

Levan: The Levan Heritage Celebration takes place on Pioneer Day and promises a day packed full of events. The morning kicks off with a fun run and flag ceremony, followed by a parade, car show, and bake sale. Children can enjoy face painting and bounce houses while adults try their hand at a pie-eating contest and bingo. A 9 p.m. dance party will lead into a fireworks show at 10 p.m.

Mona: The Mona City Celebration happens over Pioneer Day weekend, starting on July 25. On Friday, participants can celebrate with a dinner, a quick ball tournament, a bingo night, and a silent disco. Saturday kicks off with a 10 a.m. parade followed by live entertainment, food trucks, bounce houses, and more. The evening will end with a 10 p.m. fireworks show.10 Utah must-sees to add to your summer bucket list

Kane County

Kanab: The Kane County Water Conservancy District brings an annual Pioneer Day celebration by firing off fireworks over Jackson Flat Reservoir. The fireworks will go off after dark and are best viewed from Kaneplex Drive in Kanab.

Millard County

Hinckley: The Hinckley Pioneer Days Celebration takes place on Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26. The junior rodeo is set for Friday, followed by the Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association rodeo. A street dance will take place after the rodeo concludes. Saturday, there will be a morning salute at 6 a.m., followed by breakfast, a parade, pioneer program, and live music and games at the park. The rodeo will continue, followed by another late-night street dance.

Scipio: On Saturday, July 26, Scipio is hosting a Pioneer Day Celebration with an 11 a.m. parade followed by water games and live music. The night will end with the Round Valley Rodeo at 8 p.m. It will include events like mutton busting, a hide race, donkey roping, and more.

Morgan County

Morgan City: The Morgan County Fair calls itself the Biggest Little Fair in Utah. It starts on Pioneer Day weekend, July 26, and runs until Aug. 2. The fair features dozens of events throughout its duration, with a full schedule available here. The main attraction will be the rodeo.

Piute County

Marysvale: The Marysvale Town Biggest Little Rodeo in the World is a Pioneer Day tradition, featuring kids’ games at the park, followed by a hometown parade, leading into the main rodeo at 1 p.m. There will also be a fish rodeo after the main rodeo concludes.

Rich County

Garden City: On July 26, there will be a Pioneer Day fireworks show in Garden City at the Ideal Beach Resort (2176 S Bear Lake Boulevard). The event has free admission, with music, games, and giveaways beginning at 8:30 p.m. The fireworks show will start after dark, and attendees can tune into 88.5 on the radio for an accompanying broadcast.

Salt Lake County

Cottonwood Heights: Butlerville Days in Cottonwood Heights starts on Pioneer Day and runs through Saturday, July 26. The celebration features a parade, vendors, carnival, inflatables, pickleball tournament, car show, and more. A full schedule of events can be found here. A drone show and fireworks show are both scheduled, with drones on Friday at 10 p.m. and fireworks on Saturday at 10 p.m.

Millcreek: On Pioneer Day, Millcreek Common will be hosting a pie and (root) beer day. Between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., anyone is welcome to get free pie and root beer floats while recreating at the venue.

Salt Lake City: There are several events taking place in Salt Lake City for Pioneer Day. The largest is likely the Days of ’47 rodeo.

• Days of ’47 Rodeo: The Days of ’47 Rodeo starts July 22 and runs until July 26. Every night of the rodeo celebrating pioneers will feature a fireworks and drone show at 10:30 p.m., according to their online schedule. Live music will also play. Events like steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, and more will be taking place.
• Days of ’47 Parade: The Days of ’47 Parade starts at South Temple and State Street in Salt Lake City at 9 a.m. Attendees can look forward to colorful floats, horse-drawn wagons, clowns, bands, and more.
• This is the Place: This is the Place Heritage Park will be hosting a Pioneer Day celebration to educate about the history of Utah’s pioneers. The event runs between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and will have a handcart parade, watermelon eating contest, flag ceremony, and Mormon Battalion Encampment.
• Drone Show: Salt Lake City is hosting a Pioneer Day Drone Show at 10 p.m. on the holiday. Attendees will get the best view from Liberty Park.
• Pie and Beer Day: The Ballpark neighborhood in Salt Lake City will be hosting its 12th Annual Pie and Beer Day between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Over 2,000 slices of pie will be served, each paired with a local beer. The event partners with 20 local breweries and 20 local bakeries/restaurants.

San Juan County

Monticello: Monticello Pioneer Days takes place on Pioneer Day weekend, July 25 and 26. On Friday, July 25, there will be a pickleball tournament and several competitions, ending with a showing of Sandlot at the park. Saturday will kick off with a Pioneer Day 5k, breakfast, and parade. Fireworks will take place at dark at the ballfields.

Sanpete County

Fairview: The Pioneer Day Celebration in Fairview starts with a firemen’s wake-up at 6 a.m., followed by a 5k run, “scrambalooza,” breakfast, and parades. After the parades, there will be a car show and kids’ games. There will also be a rodeo on July 24 and 25.

Spring City: The Spring City Pioneer Days celebration kicks off with a fireman’s breakfast and 5k run. A parade, party at the park, and games follow. At dark, a fireworks show will take place at Spring City Park.Two Utah campgrounds included in list of 50 Favorite Places to Camp in America Right Now: Hipcamp

Sevier County

Monroe: The Monroe Pioneer Day Celebration starts with a boom, featuring a cannonade at 6 a.m. A few fun runs will follow, happening during breakfast. A flag ceremony and parade will lead into fun events commemorating Utah’s pioneer history. At 7 p.m., there will be a concert that leads into the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show.

Redmond: On July 23, Redmond’s 24th Celebration will kick off with a patriotic program at 5:30 p.m., followed by a barbecue, live music, and fireworks at dark. Pioneer Day will feature a 10 a.m. parade and a celebration at the park. A cardboard boat regatta will take place at 1 p.m., leading into bingo and a road rally.

Summit County

Kamas: The Kamas Valley Fiesta Days are taking place over Pioneer Day this year, between July 19 and 26. On Pioneer Day, there will be a kids’ day between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Kamas City Park, at the same time as the open house at the Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Cabin. A Pioneer Day Program will take place at 4 p.m., followed by another day of the Ranch Rodeo. Fireworks and a concert will take place on July 25 at dark.

Tooele County

Tooele City: The Tooele Pioneer Complex will be hosting a morning at the museum to celebrate Pioneer Day. On July 25, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., visitors can learn about pioneers through this event.

Uintah County

Naples: Summerfest in Naples takes place on Pioneer Day, starting at 11 a.m. The event features free bounce houses, free admission at the splash park, live music, local food trucks, and more. Fireworks will cap off the night at 10 p.m. at the Naples City Park (1803 1900 S).

Utah County

American Fork: The Daughters of Utah Pioneers are hosting a Pioneer Day event between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the holiday. Participants can play pioneer games, try pulling a handcart, and learn more about the on-site historical cabins at Robinson Park (100 E Main St).

Cedar Fort: The 24th of July Celebration in Cedar Fort starts the weekend before, with a fun run, cornhole tournament, concert, and waterfight leading up to the holiday. On Pioneer Day, there will be a parade at 11 a.m., followed by a carnival and the Cedar Valley Rodeo.

Fairfield: Camp Floyd State Park in Fairfield is hosting a Pioneer Day event on July 26 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visitors can see artifacts and learn about how Utahns lived in the early days at Camp Floyd. Pioneer games and activities will be available, alongside an educational tour.

Orem: University Place in Orem is hosting a Pioneer Day market and setting off fireworks to celebrate. There will be a dance party for kids, local vendors, and a fireworks show at dark to cap off the evening. The event runs between 5 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. on Pioneer Day.

Provo: Provo’s Pioneer Day Extravaganza is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at North Park. There will be live music, pie-eating and root beer-chugging competitions, races, and more. Local vendors and a petting zoo will also be at the park.

Spanish Fork: The Spanish Fork Fiesta Days lasts the full week of Pioneer Day, featuring a carnival, rodeo, and nightly entertainment. On Pioneer Day itself, there will be a grand parade, duck race, and a concert that leads into the 10 p.m. fireworks spectacular put on by the city.

Wasatch County

Heber City: The Wasatch County Fair Days start on Pioneer Day, featuring a demolition derby at 7 p.m. at the Wasatch County Fairgrounds (415 S Field Road). The demolition derby will continue over the weekend, and the carnival starts on Monday.

Washington County

Enterprise: The Enterprise Rodeo is an amateur rodeo that takes place every year around Pioneer Day. The rodeo lasts three days and starts on July 24 this year. It promises bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and team roping. There will also be live music throughout the event.

La Verkin: The La Verkin Founders Day Celebration kicks off with an 8 a.m. parade on Pioneer Day, followed by a pancake breakfast and pioneer presentation. The afternoon will be filled with games, races, and activities at Wanlass Park.

Toquerville: The Toquerville Pioneer Day Celebration is between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Center Street Park (425 W Center Street). Details about the event online are limited, but the city promises an “evening of fun” while honoring pioneer heritage.

Washington City: Pioneer Day in Washington City will start with a 7 a.m. breakfast, followed by a parade at 8 a.m. The celebration will continue at Veterans Park with children’s games and an open swim at the local swimming pool. Finally, around 10 p.m., there will be a fireworks display.

Wayne County

Bicknell: Bicknell Town’s Summer Celebration is on July 26, just after Pioneer Day. It starts with a 7 a.m. 5k race. The rest of the day is clear until the evening, when a magic show will lead into dinner and live music at Bicknell Town Park.

Lyman: On Saturday, July 26, there will be a Pioneer Day celebration in Lyman. A race will start at 7 a.m., leading into a parade at 10 a.m. A barbecue lunch will take place at Historic Fort Bridger — with free entry to the site — followed by pioneer games and historic demonstrations.

Weber County

Ogden: The largest Pioneer Day celebration in Utah is Ogden Pioneer Days. This event began at the beginning of July and ends on Pioneer Day. The holiday wraps up the event by hosting a grand parade, celebrating Pioneer Day, crowning Miss Rodeo Utah, and ending the evening with a drone show after the rodeo concludes.

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May 12, 2025

The new Lego store at University Place in Orem opened Friday and was met with fanfare from customers excited to see the popular plastic building toy company make its way to Utah Valley.

Hundreds of people, including Orem Mayor David Young, participated in opening events throughout the weekend, placing Lego blocks on a giant mural and purchasing items.

“It was so much fun,” Lego store manager Josh James said. “The mayor of Orem was here, we had a lot of our builders here that are a part of our Utah Lego user groups, so they had all their displays out, and we had just a few hundred people that were just excited to come in.”

The new, 2,615-square-foot store, located in the center of University Place, is the 112th Lego store in the United States and will cater to customers on the southern end of the Wasatch Front. Previously, the nearest Lego store to Utah Valley residents was at Fashion Place Mall in Murray.

“We’re so excited for all of it and it’s just great to get this market served and be able to just bring some more fun down to Utah County, and you don’t have to travel so far, and we just get to have fun with it,” James said.

Opening weekend contained a number of festivities inside and outside of the new store. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday morning, while members of the Utah Lego user groups showed off their towering structures and customers were each handed a small Lego block when they entered the store.

Opening week promotions will continue Monday through Saturday as the Lego store will offer a reusable tote bag with purchases of $50 or more.

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April 30, 2025

The opening of the first LEGO store in Utah Valley is fast approaching.

University Place in Orem announced its 2025 summer event schedule Wednesday, headlined by the opening of the LEGO store May 9.

“Definitely a lot of excitement leading up to this,” University Place marketing director Cindy Nguyen said. “We’ve had so many people from young to old reach out to ask, ‘When’s the opening date?’ We’ve been waiting for this addition.”

LEGO will hold a weekend celebration to kick off the opening that involves a “mystery mural LEGO brick building activity,” University Place said. The store will also have “Pick & Build Wall and a “Build a Mini Tower” activities year-around.

Nguyen believes the store’s addition will increase the number of activities occurring at the mall.“We feel like they’re going to have lots of their own events and will maybe partner up with us and what we’re doing, but also they’ll be able to take advantage of The Orchard and have some of their own LEGO events out there,” she said.

A number of free events are scheduled to take place this summer at The Orchard, University Place’s outdoor gathering space on the north side of the mall.

Five events are new in 2025, beginning May 10 with the Orem Asian Festival. Hosted alongside the Utah Chinese Association and the Utah Chinese History Museum, the event will offer live performances, food and activities.

“We host, and we also organize several different cultural festivals throughout the year, but the Orem Asian Festival will be new this year, and it’s something that we’ve been trying to find organizations to work with,” Nguyen said.

Additional new events include Country Dancing in The Orchard, held June 20, July 18 and Aug. 1 from 7-9 p.m. It will involve a free 30-minute lesson and open dance floor time.A bingo night will be held from 6-7 p.m. June 23, and “Shakespeare in The Orchard” will occur July 7, with the production of “The Comedy of Errors” at 5:30 p.m. and “Romeo and Juliet” at 7 p.m.

“(Shakespeare night) is performance focused. There won’t be any other activities,” Nguyen said. “So we really want everyone to sit down, bring their chairs or blankets with the family.”

The overall goal of the summer-long events, Nguyen said, is to provide opportunities for families and community members to gather.

“In Utah County, we have lots of families here, young families, families with children, and we just want to be able to have these fun, free events. A safe space for people to come,” she said. “And we’ve had such success. We just try to have a variety of activities that the entire family can come and enjoy.”

University Place’s summer event schedule goes as followed:

Bolivian Festival, Aug. 23, 4-9 p.m.

Star War Celebration, May 3, 6-8 p.m.

Orem Asian Festival, May 10, 1-7 p.m.

Utah Valley STEM Fest, May 29, 5-8 p.m.

Oremfest: Orchard’s Jam, June 4, 5-9:30 p.m.

Freedom’s Melody: A Celebration of American Composers, June 9, 7 p.m.

Outdoor Movie Night, July 13, 8:30 p.m.

Country Dancing in The Orchard, June 20, 7-9 p.m.

American Folk Ensemble, June 21, 5-8 p.m.

Bingo Night, June 23, 6-7 p.m.

Outdoor Movie Night, June 27, 8:30 p.m

African Heritage Festival, June 28, 2-8 p.m.

Shakespeare in The Orchard, July 7, 5 p.m.

Outdoor Movie Night, July 11, 8:30 p.m.

European Cultural Festival, July 12, 6-9 p.m.

Country Dancing in The Orchard, July 18, 7-9 p.m.

Happiest Night on Earth, July 21, 6-8 p.m.

Pioneer Day Celebration, Fireworks and Market, July 24, 5-9:45 p.m.

Outdoor Movie Night, July 25, 8:30 p.m.

World Folkfest Community Dance, July 29, 6-9 p.m.

Country Dancing in The Orchard, Aug. 1, 7-9 p.m.

Outdoor Movie Night, Aug. 8, 8:30 p.m.

Back to School Luau, Aug. 11, 7-9 p.m.

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March 30, 2025

The nine charities that participated in the 2024 Giving Machines initiative at the University Place mall were recognized at the Orem City Council meeting last week and presented with plaques displaying the donated items they received.

More than 70,000 visitors donated 45,845 items through the Giving Machines during the 2024 holiday season in Orem. The annual initiative is part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Light the World campaign.

“We have a fantastic community that has been so generous, and we want to say thank you to them,” Orem Giving Machines Director Mark Seastrand said at the meeting Tuesday night. “We also have some amazing charities that are here locally to do incredible work. We want to recognize them and say thank you to them.”

Each of the nine charities provides a distinct service to individuals in need, with seven benefitting people locally and two providing assistance on a global scale.

Representatives from each charity were in attendance Tuesday, and many expressed their appreciation for being a part of the Giving Machines initiative.

“This is our first year being in the Giving Machine, and, honestly, it’ll have such a huge impact,” Meals on Wheels Executive Director Jimmy Golding said.

Meals on Wheels delivers meals and offers visits to homebound senior citizens in Utah, Summit and Wasatch counties. The charity received donations worth 21,998 meals and visits.

Stephanie Anderson, the senior director of children and family success at United Way of Utah County, which provides educational, medical and financial resources to children and families, accepted 3,620 items worth of donations.

Individuals purchased new baby kits, maternal mental health programs and educational toys, among other things.

“We’re very lucky to be a recipient again this year, and we’ve been able to receive a lot for our community centers,” Anderson said. “We not only believe, but we know, as the research provides, that when you strengthen a family, you strengthen a neighborhood, you strengthen a community and you strengthen other generations.”

Another local charity providing services to children and their families, Kids on the Move, garnered 3,620 total donated items, including money for 1,181 specialized therapy treatments, among other resources. The charity focuses on helping those facing complex challenges such as autism.

Eye Care 4 Kids received 4,695 donated items, including thousands of lenses, while the Alpine House tallied over 900 donations for maternal mental health assistance and housing support.

A pair of local food pantries were also major beneficiaries, with Tabitha’s Way receiving 43,470 total meals and Community Action Services and Food Bank bringing in 320,693 meals.

On the international end, 5,909 items were donated to the American Red Cross through the Giving Machines.

With a new partnership with the Academy for Creating Enterprise, donations through the Giving Machines will provide 3,583 pairs of piglets and 3,232 farm starter kits.

“We’re in 15 developing countries throughout the world,” said ACE Executive Vice President Curtis Beesley. “We teach people how to become self-reliant through entrepreneurial business training, so the pigs and the farming kits that were purchased here from generous people in Orem will increase the value of people’s businesses in these 15 countries, lifting them from poverty to self-reliance.”

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