Lindon Days 2019 Magazine

Our Roots Are Here, Not Just Branches

3 locations in Utah County

Lindon

144 South State Street

Orem

1000 West 800 North

Provo 3670 N. University Ave

(17 total locations in Utah)

Planted in Utah, 1952

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

As the summer heat is upon us, I want to thank the residents of Lindon for your support and for the trust you have given us as your elected officials, and I invite you all to participate in our 2019 Lindon Days celebration. My hope is that we will enjoy a wonderful week of activities that bring us together as a community and celebrate our great Lindon heritage.

The theme for Lindon Days 2019 is “New Traditions,” and I hope the new activities that the staff has planned will get everyone excited to come out and spend some time with other Lindon residents. The “New Traditions” we will be presenting this year are:

1. Free All City Pinewood Derby Championship on Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. Bring your cars from years past, borrow a car from a friend, or build a new car of your own, and bring it down to race at the community center. Any car weighing less than 5 oz is eligible to race.

2. Free Bingo at the community center at 12:30 p.m. following Senior Lunch. Anyone over 13 years old is eligible to play. Come win some great prizes.

3. A Foam Party and Water Fight will be held on Thursday, August 8th at 2:00 p.m. at Fryer Park. This event is perfect for the whole family.

4. Teen Pool Party is scheduled for Thursday night from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Aquatics Center (ages 13-18 years old).

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. The GRAND PARADE has been moved to Friday Night at 6:30 p.m. We hope this new time will be even more enjoyable for families.

6. The Johnson Files Improv Comedy Show will be held directly after the parade on Friday night at 8:30 p.m. This is not a ticketed event and seating is limited so please be early as we expect a large crowd.

7. Free Swim Day has also been moved and will now be happening on Saturday.

The Cardboard Boat Regatta will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. Get your cardboard boats ready to participate or come watch the creative boats race – it’s almost as fun as racing them. Remember that Lindon residents can come swim for free from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (non-residents from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.). The Dime Dive, Belly Flop Competition, KenDucky Derby, and Free Watermelon are also on Saturday.

The Saturday evening schedule has also slightly changed to include a balloon artist and face painters at 6:00 p.m., Scales and Tails at 7:00 p.m., and the concert and fireworks starting at 8:30 p.m.

I personally want to thank the Council, Staff, and Lindon Days Committee for supporting Lindon Days and for putting on a great celebration week for Lindon residents.

I also want to thank the great local businesses who sponsor the events, and I encourage you to use these businesses for all of your shopping and purchasing needs.

Check the schedule in this book for times and locations for the whole week of activities.

It is my hope as Mayor that we continue to inspire each other to be better citizens, neighbors, and friends.

As stewards of this great city, we will continue to work hard to provide a great environment to raise children and make lifelong relationships.

Lindon Mayor Jeff Acerson

Mayor Jeff Acerson

NEW TRADITIONS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2019

Collen & Gary Worthington

By Amelia Wesemann

Colleen and Gary Worthington will be honored as the Grand Marshals of the 2019 Lindon Days celebration. When asked what it means to them to be chosen as the Grand Marshals this year, both Colleen and Gary expressed how blessed they feel to be able to represent Lindon. Colleen said, “It means so much to live in a community where we can feel so much support around us. I can’t wait to attend Lindon Days and give that support back.” She went on to say how excited she is for the events and that she has them all highlighted and written down so they can attend as many as possible. “We feel so honored to be recognized in such an amazing community,” said Gary.

Both Colleen and Gary Worthington were born and raised in Utah. Colleen is from Provo, and Gary is from Grantsville. They met at Brigham Young University when they were working for a food service, which proved to be a foreshadowing of their future with restaurants. They both earned college degrees, Colleen’s in Childhood Education and Gary’s in Business Management. They are the founders of Kneaders Bakery and Cafe and also opened the first Subway Sandwich shops in Utah. They have now been married for 51 years, with 45 of those years spent living in Lindon. Colleen and Gary have six children, five daughters and one son, along with 22 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Three of their daughters served as Little Miss Lindon Queens, adding to the family’s already significant involvement in the city of Lindon and the community. “The community of people in Lindon has made it a great place to raise our children and house our family,” Colleen says, “The tight-knit city is one we are so grateful to be a part of.”

Gary started a General Contracting business after graduating college, where he worked on-site building and Colleen worked as the office manager. They made the decision to shut the business down when Gary became ill from the adhesives and sealers present on the job site, which then led to them opening the first Subway Sandwich in Utah. From there they went on to open 9 locations in Northern Utah, Southern Utah, and Colorado. One year into retirement after selling their Subway locations, they grew bored and started working on opening a bakery. They ended up retiring from retirement, and this is when Kneaders Bakery and Cafe was born.

Colleen and Gary researched and developed a restaurant concept featuring authentic European hearth breads. They worked closely with Lehi Roller Mills to develop their own unique flour blend and create their one-of-a-kind breads. Almost 20 years later, these original breads are still served in their 58 locations in 8

different states. Kneaders has become one of the fastest growing companies in Utah and has received countless awards across the state for tasty menu items stretching far beyond just their bread.

Colleen served in the PTA at both Lindon Elementary and Oak Canyon Jr. High, along with being involved in church programs such as Relief Society and Young Women’s. Gary also spent a lot of time volunteering with church programs, serving in Young Men’s, the High Council, as a Counselor in the Stake Presidency, and as Lindon Stake President. After retirement, Colleen and Gary said they missed having an outlet to easily give back to the community, which was a factor in the creation of their restaurant. “Being able to give back and provide residents of Lindon with jobs and donations through Kneaders has been a great source of service we are so thankful to have.” Colleen and Gary said, “It is great to be able to give to others in Lindon and show our thanks to our wonderful neighbors and community that we love.” Colleen and Gary have given back to Lindon in countless ways, and continue to make an impact in the city through service.

Colleen and Gary say they have loved living in Lindon and raising their children in such a great community. They have developed many friends over the years and have deep connections and relationships that they enjoy. They are honored to be named the Grand Marshals of 2019, and can’t wait to be a part of all of the Lindon Days events this year. “Thank you to everyone in the community for helping our family and being so supportive of us and all of our endeavors. We are so proud to call Lindon our home.”

Colleen and Gary Worthington

LITTLE MISS LINDON

QUEEN

Cecily is 12 years old and is the daughter of Dave and Angie Williams. She will be attending Oak Canyon Junior High this fall. Cecily loves playing volleyball, reading, gardening, baking, shopping, anything outdoors, and being with friends. Cecily loves living in Lindon and all of the opportunities it provides! For her Service Project, Cecily helped students in the special needs Kindergarten class at Lindon Elementary. She helped the students who have language delay with their confidence. With the help of Cecily, these students were able to perform in the Storytelling festival at their school. Cecily loves working with the

special needs students and in the future would like to have a career in this field. She loves being able to serve her community and feels very privileged that she gets to represent Lindon City this year. She is looking forward to serving and attending all the Lindon Days events this year!

ATTENDANTS

Sophie is the 12-year-old daughter of Jenny and Tucker Woods. She enjoys sharing her many talents - including singing, baking, dancing, and helping others. She also loves traveling to her favorite places, being in the great outdoors, and doing fun things with her family and friends. She loves to serve, and for her service project she put together a

singing program and performed at the Spring Living Retirement Center. She loves Lindon City and especially Lindon Days. She always looks forward to the events but is even more excited this year to be able to serve and represent at all of the events as a part of this year’s Little Miss Lindon royalty. Her favorite events during Lindon Days include the Car Show, Fair, and Concert/Fireworks in the park.

Laura is the daughter of Bill and Marcia Davis. She is thirteen years old and is a student at Oak Canyon Jr. High. Laura loves to play the violin, ride her bike, read, make cookies, babysit her nephew, and be with her friends. Laura has lived in Lindon all her life and loves the “little bit of country” feel. She is excited to get to know others and participate in city events as she serves in the Little Miss Lindon Royalty.

Sophie is the daughter of Ryan and Maegan Romero. She is 11 years old and attends Rocky Mountain Elementary. For her service project, Sophie sewed 20 dolls for Dolls of Hope. This organization gives dolls to children in refugee camps around the world. Sophie loves all of Lindon Days but her favorite event is the free swim day at the pool. She loves swimming and thinks it is so fun to see all the rubber ducks in the duck race! Sophie is excited to represent Lindon City this year!

Emery Saunders is the daughter of Stefan and Amanda Saunders of Lindon. She is 12 years old and will be attending 8th grade at Oak Canyon Jr High in

the fall. Emery loves music, is very active, and loves to perform. If she is not doing one of those activities, you can find her with a book in her hand! For Emery’s Little Miss Lindon service project, she decided to set up a babysitting service for parents in the community who wanted to attend an education class for internet safety. Emery wanted to give the opportunity to as many parents as possible to learn about the rising need for internet safety and the social media issues that the kids her age are dealing with today. Emery is so excited to be a part of the Little Miss Lindon Royalty. She has a knack for being aware of the little guy and

She is always kind to others. She is looking forward to interacting with the community and getting to serve where she is needed. She is especially excited about

grandma came from Detroit, and they have instilled in her a love of old muscle cars. She can’t wait to meet you at one of the city events, and when she does, make

Picture left to Right: Laura Davis, Sophie Woods, Cecily Williams, Sophie Romero & Emery Saunders

Come check out Lindon Days one-ofa-kind Car Show! There will be countless cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. in all different makes and models. Jam out with J.C. Hackett and his Rock-n-Roll radio station and snag some delicious dinner. This is a fun, classic event the whole family will enjoy!

Raffle Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5. Swing by the booth for more information. All proceeds will be donated to the Lindon City Police Department.

Interested in showing off your vehicle this year? Registration is FREE! For more information about the show, contact Kim or Shauna Tomlinson (801) 785-5346. For online car show registration, head to www.lindonrecreation.org. Sponsor’s Choice Award Jackets will be presented.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

Weigh In: 10:00 a.m.

Event: 11:00 a.m.

Lindon Community Center

Come race in our Lindon Days

Pinewood Derby! This event is a FOOD DRIVE and is for the whole family. Please bring a donation to participate. All cars old and new are welcome to race as long as they meet the racing requirements. Each individual person is allowed to race one car. No pre-registration necessary. We’ll have prizes for our top cars and other prizes awarded throughout the event.

•5 oz max weight

•Not limited to BSA axles & wheels

PINEWOOD DERBY

BLOCK PARTY

Spend the evening at our Lindon Days Block Party! We’ll have a handful of lawn games along with paper rockets, inflatables and tie-dye shirts. Bring your own shirt to the tie-dye, or purchase one from us for $5.

The Lindon Police Department will also be doing a fundraiser at the park for the emergency preparedness trailer. Donate to the cause and have a shot at dunking one of our officers.

CITY COUNCIL ICE CREAM SOCIAL

During the Block Party, head over to the Lindon City Council Canopy and snag a free ice cream float served by your elected officials. We’ll have a handful of soda selections served with vanilla ice cream.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

5:30 p.m.

Pioneer Park

(150 S. 500 E.)

HARRIS PIONEER HOME TOUR

Mingle with Lindon City’s Historical Preservation Commission and take a tour of the Harris Pioneer home. Learn some fun facts about the home and preserved items inside. This is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of Lindon! Tours throughout the year are available by contacting Connie via e-mail at cgrandy15@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

During Block Party

Pioneer Park (150 S. 500 E.)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

During Block Party Pioneer Park (150 S. 500 E.)

NEW TO THE Neighborhood

The dōTERRA South Campus is nearly done!

We are excited to be growing here in Lindon with our friends and neighbors. While we are excited about the new Distribution Center and

Member Services buildings, we are even more excited about the growth and positive impact we all will see together in the future. This new dōTERRA South Campus will be the work place for more than

2,300 people when we are fully operational. We are pleased to play a part in our shared community success. And the positive economic impact on individuals and families is something

we can all appreciate. So, thanks for welcoming us into the community. We look forward to growing together with Lindon.

BINGO

Lindon City is excited to announce the addition of Bingo to Lindon Days this year. Enjoy friendly competition and win a cool prize! You won’t want to miss out! This event is for people 13 years and older. Duration of play is 12:30-2:30 p.m. or until prizes are gone. Only one Bingo card per person. Only one prize per person. Come check out this fun new event!

GRANDPARENT’S NIGHT OUT

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

12:30 p.m. Lindon Community Center (25 N. Main St.)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

5:00 p.m. Lindon Community Center (25 N. Main St.)

Bring your grandchildren to the FREE Senior Back Porch Blue Grass Bash and listen to Molly in the Mineshaft! We’ll also have some delicious refreshments. This event is ticketed. Tickets are free and first come, first served. Senior couples are limited to 10 grand kids. Swing by the Lindon Community Center sooner rather than later to get your tickets for this free event. They’ll go fast!

HUCK FINN FISHING

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

6:30 p.m.

Creekside Park (600 W. 100 S.)

A favorite Lindon Days event, Huck Finn Fishing will be sure to delight. Grab your kids and your poles and head down to Creekside Park to enjoy a fun, old-fashioned evening of fishing. Dress up in “Huck Finn” -era costumes and compete to win prizes. Prizes will be distributed to winners in each age group.

Age groups: 0-7 and 8-15. Each age group will be fishing in a designated area. Parents must be in attendance and all fish must be taken home. Don’t forget to snag a free snow cone!

•6:30 p.m.: Pole & Bait Fishing

•7:00 p.m.: Huck Finn Style Fishing

•7:30 p.m.: Awards

FOAM PARTY

Head on over to Fryer Park for the Lindon Days Foam Party! We’re excited to bring this event to the week’s line up. Be ready to play in the most foam Lindon City has ever seen. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting wet and messy! Foam is biodegradable, non-toxic and hypo-allergenic.

At 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. we’ll be holding water fights. Please leave all squirt guns at home. We’ll be providing the supplies.

FAMILY ARENA EVENTS

This is your chance to get the whole family involved with Lindon’s “little bit of country” atmosphere. The Family Arena Events are fun to participate in and thrilling to watch. Sign your kiddos up for Mutton Bustin’!

Free Events: Chicken Chase, Mayor’s Candy Scramble, Ribbon Chase

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

2:00 p.m.

Fryer Park

(600 N. Main St.)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

6:30 p.m.

Lindon Horse Arena

(200 N. Main St.)

$5 Event: Mutton Bustin’ (must be less than 60 pounds). Space is limited and pre-registration is required online at www.lindonrecreation.org, no exceptions. No on-site registration available. Participants must bring and wear a helmet.

Come hungry! We’ll have a hot dog meal deal you won’t want to miss out on!

MAYOR’S CANDY SCRAMBLE

During the Family Arena Events, come on over for the Mayor’s Scramble! Send your kiddos out to search through sawdust for delicious treats. Large candy bars will be hidden in the mix as well. Who doesn’t love free candy?

Back again this year is the adult scramble! Adults will be welcomed out to scramble for money and remaining candy.

Age Groups: 0 - 5 years, 6 - 9 years, 10 - 13 years, 14 - 17 years, and 18 and older

TEEN POOL PARTY

Teens! This is your night at the pool! The pool will close down to all except teenagers 15 to 18 years old at 7:30 p.m. We will have food, competitions, prizes, and more! We’ll also be showing Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse. Come swim with your friends, surf on the Flow-Rider, win prizes, and party under the stars!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

7:30 p.m.

Lindon Horse Arena

(200 N. Main St.)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

7:30- 10:00 p.m.

Lindon Aquitics Center (60 N. 60 W.)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

8:45 a.m. - Ages 8 & Under

10:15 a.m. - Ages 13-18

12:00 p.m. - Ages 9-12

Lindon Community Center (25 N. Main St.)

Test your gamer skills in Lindon Days video game tournament. Participation is free! Come conquer the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch. Gamers must be 18 & under to participate. Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th place participants in each age group. Show up on time for a great day of gaming! Please leave your personal controllers at home.

VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT

Make a new tradition this year and come to the Lindon Days evening parade! We are excited for our new day and time. Grab a spot to watch stunning bands and fantastic floats. You can also dance to music, see your favorite local businesses, and best of all collect candy, coupons, and merchandise. Who knows, there might be something new this year!

It’s not too late to submit an entry into the parade. Reach out to Cyndi Hall, chall@lindoncity. org for more information.

THE JOHNSON FILES IMPROV COMEDY SHOW

The Johnson Files is a hilarious Instagram Comedy Channel featuring Improv and sketch comedy by Shaun Johnson, and follows the life of him and his wife Nicole. Created originally as a fun project to make people laugh and bring more positivity to social media, the channel has continued to grow by tens of thousands! In 2018, the Johnsons started bringing the laughs to the stage in the form of live improv comedy shows, which have all sold out almost immediately. Shaun has an extensive improv background over the past 12 years performing and teaching all over the country. He hires the most talented comedians to perform with him, delivering a one-of-akind, hilarious show that the whole family can enjoy!

This event is FREE, first-come firstserved. Doors will open at 8:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

7:00 a.m.

Lindon Community Center (25 N. Main St.)

Participate in the Lindon Days 5K. This is a great race for people of all abilities. Walk with your family, jog with your friends, try beating your personal record. This timed race is family friendly. Participants will receive a race shirt, swag bag and discount to the Mayor’s Breakfast.

Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 1st

Late Registration: August 10th, 6:00 a.m. in person at the Lindon Community Center. (Fee: $25, shirt not guaranteed)

PACKET PICK-UP: August 5th-9th @ The Lindon Community Center, between 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Lindon Community Center (25 N. Main St.)

LINDON DAYS 5K

MAYOR’S BREAKFAST

Join Mayor Acerson and the Lindon City Council while they cook their traditional breakfast for the community. Fill your plate with pancakes, eggs, and all the fixings. Meal tickets can be purchased at the door. Come eat and have a great time with your elected officials and community.

MEAL PRICES

Single: $5

Double: $8

Family of 5: $20

REGATTA

RACE A BOAT GET A FAMILY DISCOUNT TO THE MAYOR’S BREAKFAST! $15 for family of 5.

Participate in our 5th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta! Participation is free. Express your creativity and build a two-man boat solely out of cardboard and duct tape. Race down and back in our lap pool for the fastest time. After the racing, we’ll have a swamping competition. Compete to be the last boat floating! Entry for spectators is free! We welcome everyone to come be involved at this entertaining event! Life jackets are required for all participants. Check in your boat and eat at the Mayor’s Breakfast.

Boat building rules, regulations, and additional award categories can be found at www.lindonrecreation.org

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Come swim for free on us! Clip out the coupon below to enjoy a free swim day at the Lindon Aquatics Center. The coupon is required for free entry. We will have fun activities provided throughout the day! Please note that the pool is limited to max occupancy. Entrance is not guaranteed. *Non-residents can enter into the pool during resident’s time if they pay, or use a punch pass at the gate.

Must present this coupon for FREE Admission.

COURT OF MERMAIDS

Court of Mermaids will be making special appearances throughout the day. These royal mermaids offer a unique sense of enchantment with their striking elaborate characters and charming demeanor. Snag a picture with a real-life mermaid!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

All Day

Lindon Aquatics Center (60 N. 60 W.)

DIME DIVE

Come dive for some dimes! At this event, Bank of Utah and the Little Miss Lindon royalty will be tossing $800 worth of dimes between three of our four age groups. Test your diving ability and snag some free money for spending or saving. This event will keep you on your toes and is fun to watch!

Age Groups: 0-3 (floating toys), 4-6 (dimes & toys), 7-10, & 11-14.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

1:30 p.m.

Lindon Aquatics Center (60 N. 60 W.)

BELLY FLOP COMPETITION

Join us for our 2nd Annual Belly Flop Competition! Competitors will flop into the deep end of the lap pool from starter blocks. Our panel of judges will score the flop based on creativity, belly painting, water splash radius, splash sound, redness, etc. Prizes will be distributed for Best Splash (first, second, third), Most Creative Belly, and of course, Red Belly. Sign up at the tent inside the pool. This competition is for belly floppers of all ages.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

2:30 p.m.

Lindon Aquatics Center (60 N. 60 W.)

KENDUCKY DERBY

Sign up for our 7th Annual KenDucky Derby when you arrive at the pool for Free Swim Day. We provide the numbered ducks, you provide your name. Participation is free and for all ages. The fastest duck down the slide, through the lazy river and to the finish line will be our Grand Prize winner. The 24 ducks following our champion duck will receive grab bags. Participants must be in attendance to win. Come cheer on the ducks and hope that lady luck is on your side.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

3:30 p.m.

Lindon Aquatics Center (60 N. 60 W.)

After a day of swimming, satisfy your hunger at the food truck roundup! There will be multiple dinner and dessert trucks for you to pick from.

Head to Pheasant Brook Park early to eat and snag a spot for the concert. We’ll keep the kids busy with free balloon art and face painting!

SPECIAL THANKS

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Jeff & Colleen Worthington

Kim & Shauna Tomlinson

Shylee Sweeten

Mark Spongberg

Little Miss Lindon Royalty & Families

Connor Rowley

Kaden Clegg

Lindon Historical & Preservation Commission

Lindon City Mayor & City Council

Lindon Police Department

Lindon Parks & Recreation

lindon city youth sports registration dates

Sign your kiddos up for Lindon Parks and Recreation’s youth sport leagues this year. Take a peek at our sign up dates and mark them on your calendar. SPORT

For additional program information and online registration head to www. lindonrecreation.org.

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