Community Night Out draws hundreds to IHC event focused on safety, wellness

BySuzanne Dean
The North Sanpete Middle School orchestra entertains guests at the Community Night Out sponsored by Intermountain Sanpete Valley Hospital. Photo courtesy Intermountain Health.

MT. PLEASANT—About 800 people attended Community Night Out on April 27 at the 180 Fitness Fieldhouse, where more than 40 local vendors focused on safety, wellness and community connection.

The family-friendly event featured music from Mid-Utah Radio disc jockey J.D. Fox and a range of activities and informational booths. Emergency medical services personnel offered CPR instruction, while local fire departments and the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office shared safety resources. The Mt. Pleasant City pool distributed free swim passes.

“Events like this help families see what support is available and remind people they are not alone,” said Jocie Rojas of Central Utah Counseling Center.

Prize drawings included ATV helmets, bicycle helmets and life jackets, promoting safe recreation. A pair of gun safes, donated by Central Utah Counseling Center, were also awarded to encourage firearm safety.

Live entertainment included performances by Ovation, UTAIKO (a Japanese Taiko drumming group) and the North Sanpete Middle School orchestra. Free meals were provided by Intermountain Sanpete Valley Hospital.