Continuing a beloved 53-year tradition, Salina Elementary students brought the magic of Christmas—and this year, a touch of Whoville—to the Salina Zions Bank branch as they decorated the annual community Christmas tree on Wednesday, December 4. Each year, students at Salina Elementary create handmade ornaments specifically for the Zions Bank tree, and in exchange for their creativity and hard work, Zions Bank makes a cash donation to the school. The project is something both the ...

The first annual Soup, Santa, and the Sounds of Christmas fundraiser proved to be a heartwarming success, thanks to the overwhelming support of the North Sevier community. Hosted by the Backpack Club Fundraiser Committee, the event brought together families, friends, and neighbors for an evening of good food, holiday cheer, and meaningful giving. The Backpack Club provides weekend meals to local students who need extra support, feeding over 100 children across Sevier County each week, ...

The Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest invites young people ages 11–13 to share their vision of peace through art. Each year, students around the world participate, using creativity to express hope, unity, and their dreams for a more connected world. The 2025–2026 theme, “Together As One,” encourages youth to imagine what can happen when people of diverse backgrounds unite around a shared cause. “When we come together, we can do amazing things,” the official ...