THINGS TO DO

JULY 8

Light and launch a lantern. The second annual Water Lantern Festival will be conducted on July 8 at Knoll Park, 150 W. 300 South, Salem. This event brings together family, friends and strangers to celebrate life together. Tickets are required and can be purchased at waterlanternfestival.com. Tickets include entry into the festival, a floating lantern, an LED light and a wristband. At the scheduled time, all attendees will launch their lanterns into Salem Pond, creating a spectacular display. The event also includes food and music. This event is presented by One World LLC.

The Oaks At Spanish Fork 47

Take a swing at your local golf course. The Oaks at Spanish Fork is an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course designed by U.S. Open and Master Champion Billy Casper. The course offers a driving range, putting greens, a practice bunker, a full-service pro shop, a snack bar and an Event Center with catering options. The course is a Mountain/Traditional style with bent grass greens and Kentucky bluegrass fairways. It is located at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon just off U.S. Highway 6. Junior Golf Camps are offered in the summer for ages 6 through 15. Several tournaments for adults are also conducted during the spring and summer.

Splash Pad 48

Make a splash. What better way to cool off in the summer than splashing around in the water? There are two splash pads available to the public in Spanish Fork — one at North Park, 1185 N. 400 East (just north of Costco), and one at Adventure Heights All-Abilities Park, 1321 E. Canyon Road. The splash pad at Adventure Heights is part of a larger water feature that also includes a waterfall and river. Construction of a splash pad began in Salem’s Cole Park (600 S. 300 West) in February, and it is scheduled to open on Memorial Day weekend.

Research Family History 49

Research your family’s history. The Spanish Fork Utah FamilySearch Center and the Salem Utah FamilySearch Center are open to anyone interested in learning more about their family history. Both centers are staffed by trained volunteers who are available to provide assistance. The center’s resources are available free of charge and include a variety of premium family history software as well as computer workstations and photo scanners. Classes are also offered regularly on a wide variety of topics ranging from research techniques to how to write your own life story. The Spanish Fork center is located at 962 E. 200 North and the Salem center is located at 695 S. 300 West.