Your Top Three Responses

• Community Theatre: We're happy to report that this ranked number one in our survey. With a passion for theatre, acting, art, and music, the NS Unite Board supported our first local community theatre production, Cinderella by Rodgers and Hammerstein. It was held last September and featured local actors, singers, dancers, and musicians. Residents are already asking about what's happening this year.
• Events Calendar: Local events are a big deal in the smaller communities of North Summit. One Excellent way to find out what's happening is to host a webpage with a calendar of upcoming events. Our board plans to put more effort into our website listing details of what's happening in the communities of North Summit. We'll keep you posted on our progress.
• Local News: Last year, NS Unite introduced the inaugural edition of North Summit News, a valuable resource for informing residents about area events, happenings, and history. We now have more than 7,600 subscribers. By keeping residents informed through our newsletter, we hope to foster a sense of community.

More on Survey Results from Our Board President, Anita Lewis

Anita was born and raised in Upton, Utah, and developed a passion for heritage and culture while growing up on her family's farm. After working for Summit County Government for 30 years, she got involved and helped found the NS Unite non-profit organization. She's always looking for ways of linking the past with the future in the small towns of North Summit County. "NS Unite is involved in a lot of events, and there are still those who don't know what we do," said Anita Lewis, Board President. "I want to know what our citizens expect from us; conducting surveys is a great way to find out."

She's always said, "Come to us with an idea, and let's make it happen!" That's what NS Unite has always been about: the fostering of ideas. This passion for community involvement, coupled with historic preservation and the arts, has produced well-attended local events. Anita and the board also wish to continue using survey data to focus on what matters most as the nonprofit moves forward successfully.

It's never too late to share your opinion. If you'd still like to take our 2026 survey, please click the link below.

Get Involved

We value your ideas and suggestions for future events. Your involvement is what makes NS Unite a proper community organization. Please feel free to reach out to an NS Unite board member with your thoughts. More information is available at https://www.nsunite.net/home.

Acknowledgments

North Summit Unite extends gratitude to its generous sponsors: Summit County Recreation, Arts and Parks, Park City Film, Park City Chamber Bureau, First Community Bank, the Summit County Restaurant Tax, North Summit Braves, and the Summit County Health Department.

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From Classroom to Boardroom: How a High Schooler is Shaping Youth Engagement

Hazel Robbins Brings Student Perspective to North Summit Unite’s Board of Directors

By Shaun Powis, North Summit News Editor

Photo Credit: Paisley Stokes, WPBarS Photography

Hazel Robbins, a North Summit High School student, first got involved with NS Unite when Lynn Wood (now an Honorary Board Member) asked her to join during the Smithsonian's visit to Coalville. She's now the recipient of a scholarship for high school juniors and seniors pursuing the arts after graduation. Miss Robbins wants to become a band teacher eventually and will likely attend one of Utah's universities; she has her eyes on Southern Utah University, Utah Technical College, and Utah State University.

Hazel's love of the arts began when she learned that both her mom and older sister had played wind instruments. Hazel now plays the saxophone and the mellophone. She's also a member of both bands at North Summit High. But what's truly remarkable is that she's also a member of the award-winning Ogden High School Marching Band. She joined it after a failed attempt to charter a marching band at North Summit High. She considers playing in the band a way to express herself.

In a recent interview with North Summit News, Hazel's mom, Camellia, revealed that Hazel is so driven that she has won recognition for being a rodeo queen and in her marching band. She has also spent a summer working for the Rockport Reservoir State Park to earn money for all of her band and musical theatre activities, which are pictured below.

More About Hazel

Whether she’s performing, teaching, or supporting others, the arts are at the heart of her life. Outside of music, Hazel values time with her family and loves making memories together on vacations, exploring new places, and enjoying simple moments. Her life blends creativity, connection, and adventure. With all this experience, Hazel serves as an advisor to the NS Unite Board of Directors, attends all their meetings, and helps with the organization's events.

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Blue Sky Utah and NS Unite Team Up for Evening of the Arts 

Luxury Resort in Wanship, Utah, Helps NS Unite Make Local Talent Show Happen for Children and Youth

Blue Sky Utah, a 3,500-acre luxury resort located in Wanship, Utah, that offers recreation, hospitality, dining, and a host of activities, has teamed up with NS Unite to sponsor Evening of the Arts, a talent show for children and youth. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14th, at 6:00 pm in the North Summit High School Auditorium.

Performers can enter into one of the following categories: Vocal Performance, Musical Instrument, Dance, or Visual Arts. The community talent show is still accepting submissions until March 12th, and participants must be between the ages of 5 and 18. Pre-registration is required with an entry fee of $25. All the performances will be judged, and scholarships will be awarded based on placement.

Image sources: Microsoft Stock Images

The Mayor's Corner

Mayor Kay Richins of Henefer with an Announcement

In an interview with North Summit News, Mayor Kay Richins of Henefer says he hopes to have secondary water turned on for the town's constituents by May 15th, once additional testing is completed, and all goes as planned.