Helping make Springville great through supporting events

Springville is known for its celebrations, events and recreational opportunities. In the 20 years the Daily Herald newspaper has conducted its Best of Utah Valley Readers Choice Awards, Springville has won “Best City to Live In” eight times, including in 2022.

This kind of success and quality is due in great part to the local individuals, businesses and organizations that sponsor and support the many amazing offerings provided through Springville City. In fact, many of the events and programs residents enjoy wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the generosity of local partners and sponsors.

“We really appreciate our sponsors because they help enhance and provide experiences and opportunities for our community,” said Stacey Child, Springville’s Parks and Recreation director.

The opportunities to take an active role in increasing Springville’s quality of life are many and cover a wide range of possibilities, from sponsoring an entire event to simply staffing a booth. The city is inviting all to join in these efforts in whatever way they can.

“Springville has always had a spirit of service and volunteerism,” said Patrick Monney, director of administration at Springville City. “So many of our residents and businesses have contributed to city activities and events in the past, and we are truly grateful. Our citizens’ lives have been made better through their efforts.”

For example, Central Bank matched community donations made to restore sculptor Cyrus Dallin’s “Paul Revere,” which was in desperate need of proper conservation. It is one of two pieces that, in 1903, began what is now the museum’s permanent collection of art.

“Central Bank sponsors the Springville Museum of Art because they share the same vision of supplying the community with quality local family-friendly events,” said Jason Packard, executive vice president and manager at Central Bank. “The museum also supports art and artists from our local communities, which is another value important to Central Bank.”

Clyde Companies is serving as the museum’s 2023 Exhibition Sponsor and has been pivotal to the success of the Art City Days celebration over the years.

Warren Orthodontics sponsors the city’s Parks and Recreation Department year-round. The business purchased the timing system for the department’s track program and sponsors the department’s annual Track & Field Day for local elementary schools. It also served as the title sponsor for the city’s new Holiday Festival & Santa Village last December.

Other examples of ways businesses and organizations have contributed include the following:

• Reams Springville Market has contributed water and food products to a wide array of community events and sports programs.

• SUP Rentals has provided discounted rental rates on paddleboards and kayaks for the city’s Outdoor Adventure Club.

• Magleby’s caters and hosts a dinner for the pilots participating in the Art City Days Balloon Fest each year.

• Corn Wagon Quilt Company is a longtime sponsor of the art museum’s annual Quilt Show.

• Jaker’s Jack-O-Lanterns donated pumpkins for the art museum’s Halloween party.

• Multiple businesses sponsor a booth each year as part of the Art City Days Children’s Art Festival at the art museum.

Those wanting to make a difference in any city events and activities can do so through volunteering, being a sponsor, making financial and/or in-kind donations, and also by simply attending.

Some events that the public can support include the following:

• Art City Days celebration events: Balloon Festival, Parade, 5K Color Run, Concert, Fun-A-Rama, Glow Fest, Rodeo, Children’s Art Festival, etc. This year’s Art City Days will be held June 3-10.

• Outdoor concerts (June-August)

• Movies in the Park (June-August)

• Holiday Festival & Santa Village (Dec. 1-2)

• Sports programs (year-round opportunities)

To be part of any of these activities or to learn about other opportunities, contact Hannah Silvey at hsilvey@springville. org.