101 THINGS TO DO

Miss Salem June 3 19

The Miss Salem & Miss Salem Outstanding Teen Scholarship Competition will be held June 3 at 5 p.m. at Salem Hills High School. Attend and watch these talented contestants compete for scholarships and awards and a chance to compete for the Miss Utah title.

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Attend a nearby city celebration. Springville, Mapleton, Payson and Santaquin are all located within minutes of Spanish Fork and Salem, and they all hold their own city celebration in the summer with many free and fun events. The dates are:

Springville Art City Days: June 3-10

Mapleton Pioneer Days: July 17-22

Santaquin Orchard Days: July 29-Aug. 5

Payson Golden Onion Days: Aug. 31-Sept. 4

Free Outdoor Concerts 21

Each summer, Salem City presents its Family Summer Concert Series on the outdoor stage in Knoll Park. The free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Those planning to attend should bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on. For a concert schedule, visit the Salem City website

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The South Utah Valley Animal Shelter offers pet licensing clinics at various locations in southern Utah County throughout the year. These events include an opportunity to have your pet vaccinated. To obtain a Utah County Animal License, your pet must be at least four months of age with a current rabies vaccination. You are required to license your pet within 30 days of acquiring the new animal or moving into Utah County. To see a list of these licensing clinics and register to participate, visit the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter webpage.

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Spanish Fork River Trail

A paved walking trail known as the Spanish Fork River Trail follows the Spanish Fork River for more than six miles from the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon nearly to Interstate 15, taking walkers, runners and bicyclists through beautiful scenery along the way. Open year-round, the trail often runs beside large trees, providing it with refreshing shade during the summer months. There is parking at the trailhead near the intersection of River Bottoms Road and Fairway Lane. The trail proceeds next to The Oaks at Spanish Fork golf course, then follows the river through agricultural land, providing a peaceful atmosphere, and passes the Poplar Lane Trailhead, where there is another parking lot. The trail meets Spanish Fork’s Main Street at Arrowhead Trail, then continues west past the Spanish Fork Sports Park where it connects with various walkways through the park. It then travels west past residential neighborhoods until it reaches the Urban Forest Disc Golf Course. At the Sports Park, travelers can take another branch of the trail to travel north past the Russell Swenson Ball Park to Spanish Fork High School.

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Huck Finn Day

Imagine you’re Huckleberry Finn. It’s possible during Huck Finn Day on Saturday, June 10, when youth ages 12 and younger will be able to fish for free at Canyon View Park, 3300 E. Powerhouse Road, Spanish Fork. The excitement will begin at 9 a.m. that day and continue until noon. Prizes will be given for the first fish caught, the smallest fish and the largest fish. Boys are encouraged to dress up as Huck Finn and girls as Becky Thatcher. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes in those categories. Other prize drawings will also be held throughout the morning. This event is sponsored by Spanish Fork Parks & Recreation.

Spanish Fork Gun Club 25

One of the finest shooting facilities in the country is available to the public in Spanish Fork. The Spanish Fork Gun Club is located near the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon at 2912 S. Spanish Oaks Drive. Membership is $25 per year, and membership gives you discounts on practice rounds and reloading supplies. The Gun Club is open to the public year-round (except during special events) and free gun safety and trap lessons are offered during operating hours. Seventy RV parking spaces are available with water and 30amp electric service.