Activities
photo courtesy Heber City
Theme for Month: APPRECIATE
Activity Date: January 27, 2011, 7:00 pm
Mayor David Phillips
We live in one of the most beautiful valleys on Earth yet do we truly understand and appreciate all that it has been through. What events has Heber endured? What local history risks being forgotten unless it’s preserved and shared?
How can we appreciate the truly unique characteristics of this valley and its history? Join with us as we reflect back on the unique history of our beautiful valley.
Mayor Phillips will be presenting a summary of where we are as a city, where we hope to be as well as share with us some of the challenges that face our valley.
Theme for Month: INSPIRE
Activity Date: February 25, 2011, 7:00 pm
Ralph Montgomery
We invite you to look to the future just as so many of the pioneers did when they set-off across the plains. What can we learn from their ability to establish and work towards goals? How can we put our own lives in order to take better advantage of the time we have? Let us use this month as an opportunity to remember and be inspired by the examples set by the pioneers.
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers have invited Ralph Montogomery, a local author, to enlighten us this month. He will be speaking on the history of Heber Valley and sharing stories about some of its earliest settlers.
Living History Conference
Theme for Month: RE-ENACT
Activity Date: March 26tb, 2011
Rocky Mountain Living History Conference
Part of the mission statement of the Sons of Utah Pioneers is to “Preserve the memory and heritage of the early pioneers…” In order to properly preserve ones heritage, one must pass on that heritage through reenacting the life of the one being preserved in an active and engaging way. We will use this month to enjoy a unique opportunity to do exactly that.
Join us as we embark on our first trek of the year!!! We’re headed to Salt Lake City where we’ll be participating in workshops that include skills, trades, and arts from the past focusing especially on pioneer times and military life of the West. This is a family oriented event so bring the kids and grand kids! THEY’LL LOVE IT!!! Details such as prices and registration to come once available.
More details can be found here.
photo courtesy byu.org
Theme for Month: PRESERVE
Activity Date: April 28, 2011, 7:00 pm
Royal Skousen
Discover the life of the pioneers in your own life by learning to take advantage of all the resources available today. The LDS Church, the Internet, along with a myriad of organizations exist to help bring to light and preserve so much of this valuable history. Are you taking advantage of all these new resources being made available? Let’s use this month as a time to learn more about not only our pioneers but also more about the tools that are accessible today that have never been available before.
Royal Skousen is an amazing example of utilizing modern techniques and tools to preserve some of our most sacred records. He is one of the premier experts in the textual history of the Book of Mormon. Prepare to be amazed at his recent findings into the translation process of this sacred work.
Annual Awards Dinner
Theme for Month: HONOR
Activity Date: May 26, 2011, 7:00 pm
Annual Recognition Night
It’s that time of the year where we celebrate our local past, present and future pioneers. Join us Thursday May 28, 2011 as we recognize three individuals for their accomplishments and contributions in making our community a better place to live. The awards ceremony will begin at 7pm. Further details to come.
Peace Treaty Monument
Theme for Month: RESPECT
Activity Date: June 2011
Monument Trek
Are you aware of all the monuments and plaques scattered across our valley that have been dedicated to the lives of the pioneers? Join us as we explore and pay our respects to these sacred and too often forgotten places.
Be sure to check back in order to find more details regarding this activity.
At the Days of 47' Parade
Theme for Month: CELEBRATE
Activity Date: July 2011
Days Of 47′
This is our time to shine! What a great time of year to celebrate the lives of the pioneers through parades, parties, and fireworks.
There will be multiple activities and events throughout the month so keep an eye out for them as dates and times are posted. We hope to see you at most of them.
Theme for Month: FELLOW-SHIP
Activity Date: August 25-27 2011
National SUP Convention
It’s convention time! This year the National Convention is being held in Salt Lake City. If you haven’t attended an SUP convention before, then nows the time! Enjoy the fellow-ship and camaraderie as you re-unite with old friends as well as make new ones. There will be treks, dinners, and amazing performances from the likes of the Tabernacle Choir that you surely won’t want to miss. More details to come…
Huber Grove
Theme for Month: GROW
Activity Date: September 22 2011 @ 5:00 pm
Huber Grove Family BBQ & Game Night
The SUP would be nothing if it wasn’t for its membership. We had such an amazing time last year at this event that we’re doing it again. Help us bring new members to our organization as we dedicate an entire month to our annual membership drive. Not only are we trying to bring in new members but also bring our less active members back.
Theme for Month: SERVE
Activity Date: October 27 @ 7:00 pm
Senior Citizens Center
As the leaves turn and seasons changes, we often find ourselves thinking of the blessing in our lives and perhaps how others might be in need. Let us follow the example of the pioneers as they gave all they had to serve their fellow-man. Even with so little to give, so many pioneers still found ways to serve others. What more can each of us do? More details to come…
Theme for Month: GRATITUDE
Activity Date: No meeting scheduled
Let our hearts be turned towards the sacrifices made by our forefathers this month. Let us never forget all they endured so that we can partake of the blessing and freedoms we enjoy today. As me congregate in our own ways, with our own families and friends, let us keep these thoughts close in our hearts. Be sure to take a few minutes to express your gratitude by sharing stories of your own ancestors, pioneers or otherwise, with your loved ones.
No formal activity planned for this month due to Thanksgiving
Theme for Month: FAITH
Activity Date: December 8, 2011 @ 6:00 pm
Annual Christmas Program and Banquet
As the year comes to a end, join us in our annual Christmas Dinner program as we celebrate the past year and reflect on not only our achievements but also the birth of our Lord and Saviour. Help us honor and pay tribute to the Faith of the pioneers that harbored them through the best and worst of times. More details to come…