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MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers MOPS is a group of mothers — with kids of any age, despite the group’s acronym — from around the Heber Valley who meet once a month for encouragement, support, growth and friendship. The season of motherhood is a unique time of life, and MOPS provides a space to share the joys and struggles with understanding friends. Childcare is provided during each meeting to give moms the opportunity to have meaningful conversations and to enjoy breakfast (while it’s still hot!), which is also…

PARK CITY, Utah, November 3, 2018 — With ski season around the corner, it’s time to dust off your boards and start daydreaming about an epic snow year. But as the snow starts to fly, how do you get the kids excited to head to the slopes too? Former Olympian and U.S. Ski Team member Libby Ludlow has it covered. With the launch of A-B-Skis, an alphabet book about the magical world of skiing, Ludlow is making it easier to share the stoke of skiing with your little ones. Designed to instill a lifelong love for skiing,…

Parts of Summit and Wasatch Counties are filled with smoke originating from fires in southern Utah County. The Pole Creek fire and Bald Mountain fires are near Mount Nebo and Spanish Fork Canyon and are heading towards a possible convergence. The combined flames have caused evacuations in Woodland Hills, Elk Ridge and Covered Bridge communities no structures have been lost as of this report. The fires have burned nearly 70,000 acres combined and have just two-percent containment. Both fires were started by…

Most people have a general understanding that the movie business is big business. With each new movie hitting the big screen reports come flooding in with box office performance numbers in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Even making a two-hour feature length movie can rack up several hundred million dollars.

Heber’s new City Manager, Matt Brower, has been on the job since about mid-July. He’s arrived at a time when the city is dealing with phenomenal growth, a renowned airport, and efforts underway to address a state highway running through the town.

Midway Bakery on Main 206 B. West Main Midway, UT midwaybakeryonmain (Instagram and FB) Take a moment to get to know Debbie Small and the Midway Bakery on Main. Midway Bakery on Main is a lovely corner bakery on Midway Main Street. The bakery includes fresh artisan breads, sweet rolls, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads. Debbie Small, owner and head baker has spent many years perfecting her craft of baking delicious treats. Most days you can expect to be greeted by one of Debbie’s charming daughters at the counter…

Heber City officials, residents and business owners have talked for years about the need to divert traffic off US Highway 40 with a bypass road. The Heber Valley Chamber Bureau wants the state of Utah to deed a 6 mile stretch of the highway to Heber City in order to take through traffic around the downtown area.

Deer Creek Fire has burned 381 acres and is 20% contained. The fire is located south of the Deer Creek Dam up Provo Canyon. Public Information Officer Leann Fox says the fire started around noon on Wednesday and raced up the hill side. “It was driven by weather and terrain, they got air resources on it very quickly. Then later some thunder clouds moved in and put quite a bit of moisture on the fire, it really helped the situation out.” The rain storm started around 4:00 pm, after the rain fall crews went back out…

The first, of hopefully many, Wasatch Back Economic Summit wrapped up on Tuesday, May 15 at the Zermatt UT events center, as over 300 attendees got an economic snap shot of what’s happening in this two-county region. The summit was put on as a collaborative effort between the Park City and Heber Valley Chambers of Commerce.

HEBER CITY, Utah -  March 27, 2018 - Heber City announced the rebranding of the city’s municipal airport with a new logo that parallels the recently refreshed branding of Heber City, while providing an individual identity for the well-established airport. As part of the branding process, the airport’s name was simplified from the Heber City Municipal Airport to Heber Valley Airport in a nod to the airport’s origins when founded as Heber Valley Airport. The new airport logo features the silhouette of a vintage 1945 P-51…

Heber Valley Tourism and Economic Development and Wasatch County are pleased to announce the increase in available funds to the Tax Advisory Board’s grant program from $30,000 to $50,000 to support the marketing efforts of tourism and event partners in Wasatch County. “We are very excited for the increase in funding from the county for this program. Now we’ll be able to help more of our businesses bring more visitors and guests who spend money to our valley,” said Ryan Starks, executive director of Heber Valley Tourism and…

After a three-year effort on the part of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Quagga mussels are no longer found in Deer Creek reservoir. This means vessels coming off of the reservoir no longer have to be inspected, drained and decontaminated. Carolyn Murray has this report: Listen on kpcw.org

It’s been said the quickest route between to points is a straight line. For some of us getting where we want to end up takes a few twists, a couple of curves, or maybe a route recalculation. For Dr. Todd Wright of Wright Orthodontics, a Heber native, knew he wanted to end up back in his home town, but the route getting here changed along the way. “Growing up I was very interested in aerospace and planes,” said Wright. With that in mind Wright headed to Utah State University to study engineering. Somewhere along the way…

An agreement was signed between Heber Light and Power and Rocky Mountain Power in April to install high voltage transmission lines through the Heber Valley and in to a new substation to be located in Midway. In recent weeks, 2000 people have signed a petition asking the agencies and local authorities to put a hold on the project while the public has a chance to weigh in. Carolyn Murray has this: listen on kpcw.org

The Tate Barn was restructured to stand as an iconic representation of the Heber Valley’s agricultural history as it was introduced to the world during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

As a self-taught artist of both photograph and paint mediums, Greg Wilson presents a life-like style and precision to his work. Such an understanding could only come from spending countless hours observing and documenting rarely glimpsed animals in their natural habitats.

The Heber City Council is likely to approve new minimum standards of operation for the municipal airport.  They’ll meet on Thursday and vote on adoption of the FAA standards.  Carolyn Murray has more: listen on KPCW.org

Heber City Council has posted the final version and recommendations to update the municipal airport minimum standards. It’s a process that started more than a year ago and has drawn significant attention from many stakeholders including the threat of a law suit by the Field Base Operator, OK3 AIR. Carolyn Murray has more: Listen on KPCW.org

With the help of several grants, the People's Health Clinic will be opening a satellite office in Heber City after the start of the new year. KPCW's Leslie Thatcher has more. listen on kpcw.com

On this year anniversary of the deaths of two Park City 8th graders, significant changes have occurred in the Park City School District. In a recent presentation to the Park City Rotary Club, District Superintendent Ember Conley highlighted the lessons learned and the efforts being made to address mental health and substance abuse. Carolyn Murray has more: listen on kpcw.com

Location Park City Mountain Special Events 1315 Lowell Avenue Park City, UT Visit the website The North Face Endurance Challenge Series' expansion into the “mountain” region of the United States at Park City Mountain Resort, is located 20 miles outside of Salt Lake City. This race course will not only start at the highest elevation within the North America series at 7,000 feet but it will also climb to the highest elevation of 10,000 feet. The North Face Endurance Challenge cruises along the Wasatch Back, part of the…

Address 90 N 100 W Heber, UT 84032 Phone 435-654-2125 Visit the website Event Start 7:00 PM on on Oct 4, 2017 Event End 9:00 PM on on Oct 5, 2017 Event Type Arts - Performance Based on the Newbery-winning Young Adult Novel by Louis Sachar... this stage-adaptation tells the story of Stanley Yelnats – a boy plagued by the curse of his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandpa. When he is in the wrong place at the wrong time he is accused of stealing a famous pair of tennis shoes and sentenced to digging holes in…

Address Wasatch Back Alpaca Farm 1880 S 2400 E Heber City, Utah 84032 Phone 4356710367 Website Official Website Email Use Contact Form Event Start 10:00 AM on on Sep 23, 2017 Event End 4:00 PM on on Sep 23, 2017 Event Type Other Activities Come tour the farm, take pictures, interact, & learn more about these amazing animals! Alpaca products available for purchase such as socks, scarves, hats, souvenirs & Yarn made from our very own Alpacas!

The Summit County Council is considering a property tax increase. KPCW’s Melissa Allison tells us why. Listen on kpcw.org

Join us during Midway Swiss Days, September 1st and 2nd, 2017 for our Swiss Days Special trains! You'll enjoy an old-fashioned train ride and hospitality with tickets just $10. Trains depart at 11 am, 1:30 pm, 4 pm, and 6:30 pm for a scenic and relaxing 90-minute round trip ride. Available concessions. Dates: September 1st & 2nd 2017 Schedule: Departure 11:00 am / Returns 12:30 pm Departure 1:30 pm / Returns 3:00 pm Departure 4:00 pm / Returns 5:30 pm Departure 6:30 pm / Returns 8:00 pm Fares: $10 - General…

DATES Date: August 26, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Price: Free to the public $30 for cars accepted & entered The show is primarily focused on Classic Vintage British, German and Newer European Exotic Cars and original American Examples but no muscle cars or hot rods. Trophies will be given for each class, Best of Show but Peoples Choice can be voted on by the General Public. Up to 60 cars will be shown.

Dates: August 23, 24, 25, 26, 2017 Dinner is served outdoors at the depot pavilion from 6 - 6:45 pm. During dinner you'll get introduced to the "players." The train departs at  7pm and returns at 9 pm. Comedy Murder Mystery Train Ride Only (does not include dinner). Even without dinner, please arrive by 6:30 pm to enjoy the pre-boarding cast introduction. Adults: $25 Children: $15 Tickets - with Dinner: Adults: $45 Children: $25 Original Post

If you think the Soldier Hollow Classic is simply for shepherds then you would be mistaken. The classic is more than this, actually a whole lot more. Hands down the main draw of the classic is to watch the handler and border collie become one as they masterfully guide the sheep through, over and around obstacles. It’s an amazing sight to behold to watch how all this is done with just the sound of whistles. The classic is fun for the whole family. From kids young and old, there is always something new to take in. This…

Time is running out for early bird tickets to this summer’s benefit party celebrating open space. Summit Land Conservancy’s 3rd Annual Blue Sky Bash takes place at the Blue Sky Ranch. Signature cocktails will start flowing on the patio, followed by a whiskey tasting and dinner. Larry Flynn will stir the live auction into a frenzy and then everyone can kick up their heels to live music. This evening is for cowboys and cowgirls 21 and older.

Join us every Saturday evening for A Taste of Zermatt Utah European & Western Buffet at Z Chop Haus from 5 - 9 pm. Adults are $28, Children 4-12 $14, and Children under 3 eat for free. All you can eat deliciousness from the Wildfire Smokehaus with Western Favorites, Z's Steak & Chop Haus with European Cuisine and great local products from nearby farmers and businesses.

September Lunch Overview: In January of 2017, Governor Herbert announced a new initiative to create 25,000 new jobs throughout rural Utah during the next four years.  To help fulfill this ambitious goal, Governor Hebert has asked Lt. Governor Spencer Cox to assemble a team of resource providers from various state agencies and organizations to visit each rural county in Utah. The 25k jobs tour will set up shop in Wasatch County on Wednesday, September 6 at the UVU Wasatch Campus from 11:00 to 1:00. …

LOCATION Park City Area Showcase of Homes Throughout Park City and Heber Valley Ste. 1075 Park City, UT E-MAIL VISIT WEBSITE The Park City Area Home Builders Association and Zion's Bank present the finest in mountain homes and living at the 2017 Park City Area Showcase of Homes. This year's Showcase will feature 20 homes throughout the Park City and Heber Valley areas. We invite you to enjoy the clean alpine air, experience the luxury, meet the builders, and get inspired!

LOCATION Deer Valley Resort's Outdoor Snowpark Amphitheater 2250 Deer Valley Drive South Park City, Ut VISIT WEBSITE Mountain Town Music's annual Live PC Give PC Community Jam Session will bring local musicians together to celebrate the end of summer with a super jam which is inspired by The Band's The Last Waltz.

HEBER VALLEY CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES Sponsored by AmBank of Heber Valley June 8 Swagger June 15 180 North June 22 Slim Chance & His Psychobilly Playboys June 29 Joey Leone July 6 Silver Strike July 13 Rumba Libre Band July 20 Mister Sister July 27 Bonanza Town August 3 The Lazlos August 10 Crossroad Station August 17 The John Flanders August 24 Harry Lee & the Back Alley Blues Band August 31 The Motherlode Canyon Band Farmers Market and Concert in the Park…

LOCATION Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert 2250 Deer Valley Drive South Park City, Ut VISIT WEBSITE The last time Five For Fighting played a Big Stars, Bright Nights show, singer-songwriter-one-man-band, John Ondrasik found the crowd’s party vibe so intoxicating that he switched up his set, on-the-spot, to include a mix of classic get-up-and-dance songs with his own music. This year, he’s back with a string ensemble. His songs—including hits like “Superman,” “100 Years,” and “God Made You,” are alternately…

Become cheese connoisseur for the evening. Try fresh, new flavors, before they are released on the market. Enjoy some one-on-one time with our cheese-makers. You'll even get a behind-the-scenes tour to understand our business. This is the perfect experience for families, couples or a group of friends. Second Friday of Each Month Reserve your spot online: https://hebervalleyartisancheese.com/farmstore/cheese-events/

LOCATION Mindful Cuisine 345 Aspen Lane Park City, UT Phone: 949.280.6379 E-MAIL VISIT WEBSITE This is the time of year in Park City where the best local fruits and vegetables abound.  Come cook outdoors and create a meal to remember with the best of summer. Menu: Grilled Pizzettes; August Summer Slaw; Barbecued  Ribs with HighWest Whiskey Peach Sauce; Sweet Corn Street Style - Grilled with Chile Lime Butter & Queso Fresco,  and Moonlight Campfire S'mores *** Sign up by…

Enjoy this fun and family friendly 90 minute evening train ride through the Heber Valley and along the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir. This wonderful train ride includes sing-a-longs, low cost foods and treats, and many other surprises in store. Monday Night Trains are perfect for date nights, families, and large groups. Affordable prices!

Perhaps the best kept secret of the summer is our summer concert series at the Homestead Resort. FREE every Saturday evening from 7 pm - 8:30 pm on the front lawn of the resort. Bring your own chairs and blankets and sit under the canopy of century year old trees and enjoy the music of the night. On-site concessions will also be available for purchase. May 27–Q’d Up (Jazz) June 3–Lincoln Highway (Celtic, Bluegrass, Folk) June 10–The Backyard Revival (Folk/Americana) June 17–Jim Huish &…

Starting in March the Chamber of Commerce will spotlight a chamber member each month. This a chance to get to know some of our businesses and the people who run them a little better. If you're interested in having your business spotlighted in please send an email to [email protected] Take a moment to get know our August Chamber member spotlight: GDA ENGINEERS builds strong relationships to meet client expectations with consistent, responsive actions providing the best possible value. GDA Engineers in Cody,…

Park City First Timers is back with episode three of its summer series. This time, Ryan finds out just how brave he is as he makes his way through the Summit Adventure Course at Utah Olympic Park. Ryan gets a quick tutorial from park guide, Mike (aka Magic), before gearing up and heading onto the ropes course. After completing the first section of the challenge, which includes wire traverses, swinging elements that test your balance, and various problem-solving features, Ryan moves onto the adventure course finale. The…

Overview The Soldier Hollow Classic features the world's best border collies in a competition that will fascinate and amaze you. This is the world's largest Sheepdog Championship and includes Splash Dogs, dog acrobats and much, much more! Event Details Event Start 8:30 AM on on Friday, September 1, 2017 Event End 6:00 PM on on Monday, September 4, 2017 Fee See Website for Details Location Soldier Hollow

Overview. Swiss Days in Midway offers a wide variety of handmade items, antiques, fine art, and great Swiss food. Between 80,000 to 100,000 people descended on Midway this weekend to relish Swiss Days, a tradition here since the 1940s. The occasional dirndl, flower hair wreath and alpine hat could be seen among the crowds, but strollers, flip-flops and sunblock ruled the town square. Residents say that even with the massive crowds, the two-day event is really about a tight-knit community that comes together in the name…

Join the Heber Valley Chamber for our 9th annual golf tournament at Crater Springs Golf Course. The Heber Valley Golf Invitational is the main fundraising event for the Heber Valley Keep it Local marketing campaign. REGISTER HERE This tournament is an 8:00 AM Shotgun. Check-in is from 7:00-7:30 am at Crater Springs Golf Course The tournament fee includes breakfast and lunch. Space is limited - REGISTER TODAY! Spots are filling quickly, secure yours today. Foursome includes breakfast and lunch for only $450 or…

Event Details Event Start 10:00 AM on on Friday, August 11, 2017 Event End 8:00 PM on on Saturday, August 12, 2017 Repeats Every Friday, Saturday until until Aug 12, 2017 Fee All Free to the Public! Location Hamlet Park in Midway, Across from the Legacy Bridge Access to Middle Provo Ri Overview The 8th annual Heber Valley Fly Fishing Festival is an all-free, family-friendly event that is scheduled for August 11th and 12th, 2017 at the Hamlet Park in Midway. Each year the festival strives to bring to the…

Date: January 18, 2018 - January 28, 2018 Recurring: Recurring daily Overview The 10-day festival brings more than 40,000 people to Park City, Utah each January to celebrate the work of independant storytellers in film. Thousands of films are screeened in 13 venues throughout town. In addition there are a number of music cafe's and presentations during the festival.

Overview Tricks aside, Halloween on Historic Park City's Main Street was named one of the top Halloween celebrations in the country by Travel and Leisure magazine and for good reason! When you combine two and four-legged costumed creatures with gourmet treats and maybe a few tricks you have a one-of-a-kind celebration.

LOCATION 2530 Kearns Blvd Park City, UT VISIT WEBSITE Date: September 15, 2017 - September 17, 2017 Overview: Event festivities are free to spectators and are scheduled to take place at multiple locations around the Park City area. Autumn Aloft is a visual delight for spectators rather than an opportunity for balloon rides for event attendees. Tethered rides may be available on a first come, first serve basis but are not guaranteed. Pre-purchased tickets are not available for Autumn Aloft events. Autumn Aloft…

On Tuesday, August 15, the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce will host their annual golf tournament at Crater Springs Golf Course to raise money to go toward beautifying and improving Heber and Midway downtown areas. “During a recent community assessment, Heber Valley scored well in activities, but the downtown areas were found to need the most improvement,” said Ryan Starks, executive director of the chamber. The assessment found that many simple things could be done to improve the quality of these areas to make them more…

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Share an image of what you love about the Heber Valley and get a FREE sticker. 1. POST TO SOCIAL MEDIA WITH #hvl AND TAG US @hebervalleylife 2. STOP BY IGNITION CREATIVE GROUP (54 NORTH MAIN, HEBER) TO PICK UP YOUR FREE STICKER!

If you're looking for inspiration for new places to go in the Heber Valley, follow our Play Local Program for great ideas and deals the whole family will love.

Theatre - Dance - Music - Cowboy Poetry - Mixed Media - Orchestra - Creative Dramatics Create your own summer-long escape into the arts. hebervalleyartiscape.com

This is Chris Redgrave for Zions Bank Speaking on Business. When speaking about Utah destinations, it doesn’t get more iconic than Dairy Keen – Home of the Train in Heber City. This local favorite has been around for 70 years and is known for their famous shakes, Train Burgers with ham and French fries. Dairy Keen receives Best of State awards every year for their burgers, shakes and the extensive specialty menu of gluten-free items, with everything from gluten-free chicken strips to burgers and grilled cheese.…

LOCATION Egyptian Theatre 328 Main Street Park City, UT VISIT WEBSITE DATES June 30, 2017 – July 23, 2017 Recurring: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Time: Thu-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 6 pm OVERVIEW Set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble from the seedy Kit Kat Klub invite you to leave your troubles outside. Featuring hit songs: “Cabaret” “Maybe This Time” “Don’t Tell Mama”

LOCATION White Pine Touring 1790 Bonanza Drive Park City, UT Phone: 435.649.8710 E-MAIL VISIT WEBSITE DATES June 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017 Recurring: Recurring weekly on Thursday Time: 5:45 PM – 8:00pm Price: FREE OVERVIEW Join us every Thursday in June, July and August for a group mountain bike ride from 6pm-8pm, meet at the shop at 5:45pm. These guided rides are 100% FREE and open to anyone who likes to ride mountain bikes. It is recommended that you have at least ridden a mountain bike previously…

PLAN AHEAD Check out rules and regulations for the area. Take a map and plan your trip before you go. Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. Prepare for all types of weather. Take plenty of water and sunscreen. BE CONSIDERATE Be courteous and yield to other trail users. When encountering equestrians, step to the downhill side of the trail. Avoid making sudden movements or loud noises. STAY ON THE TRAIL Stay on designated trails. Do not cut switchbacks. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY Pack it in,…

Bill Kohler is a native of Michigan and had an interest in art at a very early age.  His school books always gathered borders full of doodles, cartoons and even caricature

ingredients shrimp fresh grapefruit fresh lemon fresh lime mixed greens red onion candied walnuts olive oil garlic shallot apple cider vinegar dijon mustard honey paprika fresh thyme salt & pepper marinade 1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove chopped garlic 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp fresh thyme 1 pinch salt & pepper add shrimp and let sit refrigerated for at least 10 minutes dressing (citrus vinaigrette) ½ cup apple…

What can you do with celery, peanut butter, and raisins? Some might make a simple ants-on-a-log. But if you're Tehmi Brimhall, you make a pie.

Each week KSL has been featuring a different community that faces challenges and opportunities. This week Alex Cabero visited Heber Valley and shares the story about the Price of Growth.

The Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to honor Mountain Valley RV Resort as the June Business of the Month for their dedication to a high level of customer and quality service that is being recognized throughout the industry.