Timpanogos Storytelling Sponsor Lunch

Friday was the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Sponsorship lunch at the Manor in Riverwoods.Karen Ashton founded the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival in her backyard 22 years ago. It has grown to be the second largest storytelling festival in the country.

Karen Acerson is the sponsorship committee chair. She is INCREDIBLE!

My mom and I helped prepare the sponsor gifts. I just want to add that my mom is fabulous. She is always there for me, goes to all the Miss Orem events, takes pictures so I can blog, and really is the wind beneath my wings. She is rarely in a picture but yesterday one of the ladies picked up the camera and took a few shots. I love you mom. You are AMAZING.

It was my pleasure to help greet the sponsors and give them a nametage as they arrived.

Lunch was delicious and sponsored by Chef's Table.

Chocolates sponsored by Condies Candies.

The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Sponsors are so remarkable and generous. They truly care about our community and make a difference.

Mark your calendars today and plan on attending the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival on Labor Day weekend. It is a rare and magical experience.

Love, Hannah Harkness

Miss Orem 2011

Orem's Center for Story Benefit

Orem's Center for Story held a Benefit Concert on Friday night. Master Storyteller DONALD DAVIS was there to entertain. He is AMAZING!! Twenty-two years ago Karen Ashton founded the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival in her backyard which has now grown to be the largest storytelling festival in the West. They continue to grow and are in need for a "Center for Story."

So they held a benefit concert at Orem High School. During the silent auction it was my pleasure to play background piano music. The event was well attended - but nobody shows up on time.

There were lots of items donated by community citizens and businesses. I am always impressed with Orem's generosity. We are surrounded by people who want to give and serve to make Orem a better place to live.

There were other musicians who entertained as well.

Then I mingled with those in attendance.

And I bid on LOTS of fun items.

There was also tasty treats to enjoy. Thanks Orem for supporting the arts and the Center for Story.

Love, Hannah Harkness

Miss Orem 2011