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The dedicated members of the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus spent their day Saturday in preparation for their next concert event. This year’s Christmas concerts on December 3rd will be a delight with dancers, the Children’s Choir and special surprises including a Home Alone medley! Come and be ready to scream, “KEVIN!!!!!!!” at just the right moment. Just kidding. Don’t do that. Get your tickets at www.uboc.org.  

Photographer Brent Haddock captures the Supermoon Monday night bewitching eastern Utah. The Supermoon experienced on Monday night was the closest the full moon has been to the earth since January 26th, 1948. 

The hard working folks that put on the annual Jensen Pumpkin Festival were recognized Tuesday during the Vernal Chamber luncheon. The group was given a Certificate of Appreciation for putting on the community loved free event each year.

Dr. Maiello arrived in Vernal Thursday and got right to work that night with the first rehearsal that combined not only the orchestra and chorus but the dancers from Studio R as well! Choir member Shanna Wheeler was sure to take some pictures to remember the night full of anticipation and excitement for Saturday’s concerts.

Naples City Fire Department volunteers including Fred Reynolds and Craig Smith accepting Sub for Santa donations at Davis Food and Drug Wednesday. Volunteers will also be accepting donations at the Holly Day’s light parade Friday evening beginning at 5:00 p.m. main street Vernal. Last year Naples Fire volunteers helped over 20 local families during the Christmas season.

This year’s Holly Days was a huge success. Over 11,000 people attended from across the western United States. Holly Days is held every year on the day after Thanksgiving. This was the event’s 13th year.

The cast and crew of A Christmas Carol at Vernal Theatre:LIVE have been busy with costuming, sets and rehearsals and the show is coming together beautifully. With only three shows on December 16th and 17th, anyone wanting to experience a musical journey through Past, Present, and Future with Ebenezer Scrooge had better get their tickets soon! Musical scores for the show are from Alan Menken, the man behind the music of Disney Classics, and Lynn Ahrens, well known as a lyricist and composer in musical theatre and television. Get tickets at www.vernaltheatre.com

Meet 5 year old Paloma. Paloma is an American Bulldog and she’s looking for a new home this Christmas. Uintah Animal Shelter SSD employees Heidi Heckthorn and Caitlyn Day stopped by the Basin Now offices to show her off. Paloma is cuddly, lovable and great with kids. She’s house broken and ready for adoption. Meet her in person at the Uintah Animal Shelter 1387 East 335 South in Naples. 435-781-7297. Oh, by the way, Paloma means dove in Spanish.

The community enjoyed another successful Breakfast With Santa event on Saturday. Many helping hands make the event possible each year. The Elks Lodge cook and serve the free breakfast. Ken and Rojene Bassett happily serve as the cleaning elves, keeping tables ready for new families. The Recreation District crew helps set up, tear down and whatever else might be needed in between. The local fire department brings a truck for the kids to crawl in and explore outside while the Litton family provides first class Christmas music inside, keeping the holiday mood merry and bright. Thank you to all the helpers who make this wonderful event possible each year!