Utah Valley Magazine

Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, regional general manager at Utah Transit Authority, is ready to answer all your questions! In this photo, she is wearing a dress she crafted out of t-shirts that were worn by UTA volunteers on opening day for the Utah Valley Express.  “There is a wonderful team here — and our secret sauce is that we like each other, and we support each other,” Mary says. “The people that work here are delightful and they want things to be better, and who doesn’t want to work in that environment?” Read more about Mary in our current issue here: utahvalleymag.com

Brandon Fugal Unveils Thrilling Future for the Former Evermore Park with New Ownership  and Exciting Community Quest  Salt Lake City, UT – August 5, 2024 – Brandon Fugal, well-known real estate mogul and business  visionary, has officially announced the private sale of the land formerly known as Evermore  Park. The defunct park, now transitioning to an enigmatic new phase, will undergo extensive  renovations before revealing its revamped purpose. Despite the sale, Mr. Fugal remains a  staunch supporter of the venue’s evolution and the innovative vision of its new owners.  “I am thrilled to see the venue transition into its next chapter, now in progress,” said Brandon  Fugal. “The new owners have an extraordinary vision that promises to transform the venue into  something spectacular, and I am delighted to champion their journey. This evolution will  undoubtedly bring significant economic impact and international media attention to Utah.”  In an electrifying twist, the new owners are launching an engaging community initiative called  "Hatch the Egg." This interactive tournament invites the residents of the Salt Lake City  metropolitan areas to embark on a thrilling quest, solving clues about the new owners and the  future plans for the property over the next few months. Comparable to the excitement of  Pokémon Go, participants will have the opportunity to win cash prizes by cracking the clues and  unveiling the venue’s new direction.  “The new owners wanted to create an exciting and immersive way for the community to  connect with the venue's transformation,” added Mr. Fugal. “Hatch the Egg is designed to be a  fun and rewarding experience, igniting curiosity and anticipation for the incredible future that  lies ahead.”  The renovation period will be a time of significant metamorphosis, aimed at enhancing the  property and preparing it for its grand new role in our community. Clues for "Hatch the Egg"  will be disseminated through various channels, including social media, local events, and  community gatherings, ensuring everyone has the chance to participate in this exhilarating  adventure. On November 21, 2024, one winner will be revealed and win the $20,000 grand  prize, along with other winners of cash prizes.  Details regarding the new owners, the venue's refreshed purpose, and the grand reopening will  be gradually revealed through the "Hatch the Egg" campaign while renovations are underway.  The community is encouraged to dive into "Hatch the Egg", play the tournament, and stay tuned  for more thrilling updates.  www.HatchTheEgg.com 

Dvorah Governale is a storyteller in every facet of her life. From film to stage, the story is the priority when Dvorah is behind the scenes. The old “Sticky Shoe” theater on Main Street in American Fork has had many names. The newest one is Maven Cinemas. Dvorah and her husband Joe are the masterminds behind the rebrand! Dvorah Governale and her husband, Joe, love movies almost as much as they love one another. The film-fanatic couple had been dreaming about opening their own movie theater for years. Currently, the theater is on an extended intermission, so there is no better time to remember all of the fun had in this historical building on American Fork Main Street. If you have a happy memory at this theater, share it below!

One of our featured women #MakingWaves is Addy Valdez. A conservation biologist for the Utah Lake authority. 🐠🦆🪸Here, she stands at one of the provo access points — one of the spots where the Utah Lake Authority funded and built a life jacket loaner station to promote life jacket safety. 💦💦💦 Read all about Addy on pages 26-27 in our current issue.

Our newest issue just hit newsstands and mailboxes! Keep an eye out for cover girl, Debra Bonner, as well as our cutest cuties contest winners, and our angels among us section -- highlighting those who are making Utah Valley the best it can be.

Our May/June cover, Shannon Hale, was filled with our Best of Utah Valley results, Shannons journey to become the author she is today, and our annual section of "High Schoolers Who Will Change the World." Our July/August issue is currently at the printer. Keep a look out! Pictured is editor Hailey Bennett Sundwall, who wrote the cover story in this issue.