Looking for a little spooky fun this Halloween that’s suitable for all ages? The Haunted Halloween Lair has you covered! It’s family-friendly, without anything gory or inappropriate for kids, so all ages can enjoy it. If you like Disney’s Haunted Mansion, you’ll love the Haunted Halloween Lair and its spooky atmosphere.This local haunted house started in 2003 in the garage and now uses the latest projection effects, digital technology, and animatronics and lighting effects. The Lair is not a
Local residents established the Nebo Holiday Chorus & Orchestra (“NHCO”) to promote the performing arts and allow local residents to increase their artistic skills. Now, you have an opportunity to be a part of the NHCO and bring the gift of music to the community this holiday season. The NHCO plans performances of Handel’s “Messiah”, sure to blow us all away. The NHCO needs choir and orchestra performers to take part in this production. Approximately 280 musicians will be performing together,
With the fall season in full swing, our thoughts turn to preparing for winter’s chill, but there’s still time to enjoy some of the benefits of summer. Spanish Fork is lucky to have a fantastic farmer’s market that showcases local growers and vendors from Southern Utah County. The county is known for its agriculture, and the market provides some of the freshest produce around. Selection varies depending on the vendors attending and the availability of items, but you’re sure to find something to
With the beginning of Fall at hand, the staff at Miller Meadows turns their thoughts to preparing the property for winter. One of the most crucial parts of this is winterizing the community’s water lines before the beginning of October. To keep the lines safe during winter temperatures, residents must confirm their heat tape is functioning properly and wrap the pipes underneath their homes with insulation. These actions will prevent damage to both the lines and your home. Stores such as Home
Many of us are becoming more aware of chemicals in the products we use every day, whether because of environmental concerns or sensitivities to certain products. Luckily there are many natural products that provide the same level of cleaning power without all the harsh scents and bad effects. Using them can even save you a lot of money over commercial products.Baking soda is one of the most versatile products. You probably already use it to bake and may have a box to deodorize your fridge. But
One weekend a year, medieval England comes to Utah via the Utah Renaissance Faire. Visitors of all ages love the fun and excitement of the faire, and you’re sure to find something for everyone. Take a walk through the old marketplace and browse through handcrafted items for you and your home. Enjoy the entertainment of theater, music and street performers, or cheer on your favorite competitor in the jousting, archery, or sword and shield combat shows. There are even educational presentations on
An active lifestyle means more than just physical movement. It’s just as important to keep your brain engaged, and a great way to do that is trying new things. Retirement brings the freedom to experiment and find your perfect new hobby or deepen your knowledge. And keeping yourself engaged in activities you enjoy helps reduce the boredom and loneliness that often comes with retirement.Many people become less comfortable with change and trying new things as they get older. So how do you keep your
When the sun’s rays beat down in the hottest part of the day, maintaining your cool is easiest if you’re properly hydrated. But many of us need a little flavor to encourage us to keep drinking liquids. Unfortunately, sodas and sports drinks are loaded with sugar. With just a few tweaks, though, plain water can be jazzed up to give you the variety you crave.Adding fruit is a great way to flavor your water. Citrus is a good place to start, but berries, kiwi, and grapes also provide good flavor.
Miller Meadows is proud to call Spanish Fork home, and summer is a great time to head into town for community activities and events that will make your summer more enjoyable. Here’s a look at a few events coming up in July and August.On July 15 from 9am- 2pm, make sure to check out the Street Fair on Main event. You’ll be able to browse through everything from handmade crafts to food products. Admission is free. For more information, go here.For the second year in a row, Movie Night on Main
Many of us are eager to get outdoors and enjoy everything summer has to offer. But often, bad weather or the heat of the day can keep us inside, longing for a bit of sun. Here are some tips to brighten up your home and bring some of that sunshine inside!The simplest way to bring summer in, is to get fresh air circulating! Open up the windows and let your space breathe a little. If you use candles or air fresheners, swap out your current scents for citrus, linen, or lavender. You can even make