Saturday, September 7, 2024

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Founders Park

1904 West 1700 South

Syracuse, Utah 84075

Illumination is a FREE community event that focuses on what we can do daily to support our mental health and well-being, especially for our youth! One way that we can do this is by finding and nurturing our "spark" - that thing that gives our lives meaning and purpose. Research has shown that when young people can identify their "spark" and have the support of caring adults in pursuing their sparks,

They have better grades and attendance at school,
They are more likely to be socially competent,
They volunteer in their community more often,
They have a sense of purpose and belonging, and
They are less likely to experience depressive symptoms.

A key learning point at Illumination is how to find our "spark" and what we need to do to nourish our spark - keeping our mental health strong and find a sense of purpose and belonging.

Schedule

(times are subject to change)

ON THE FIELD

5:00 P.M.

Resource Booths

Activity Booths

Food Trucks

Face Painting

Learn about what you can do daily to support your mental health by participating in our resource activity booths and enjoy dinner at one of many food trucks!

ON THE STAGE

6:00 P.M.

Headline Workshop

The SELFIE Method: Your Ticket to Thrive

Presented by Casey Pehrson, Ed.S., NCSP

Feeling down and want to feel good? Or do you feel pretty good and want to feel even better? Take a SELFIE. No matter where you are on the well-being "scale," this six-item toolkit will help you kick your mood and energy up a notch (or several)...

7:00 P.M.

Headline Peformance

EJ Michels

8:15 P.M.

Keynote Speaker

Brandon Sulser

FIREWORKS

9:00 P.M.

Illumination Fireworks

Presented by the Utah Pyrotechnics Association

9:30 P.M.

Illumination Ends

Thank you for participating in Illumination 2024!

The SELFIE Method: Your Ticket to Thrive Workshop

Casey Pehrson

Casey Pehrson has been working in school-based mental health for seventeen years in various capacities, including seven years at a therapeutic boarding school for at-risk teens, and most recently, as a school psychologist for Jordan School District since 2014. Casey earned her graduate degree in School Psychology from Brigham Young University in 2011 (go Cougars!), where she is also an adjunct instructor. She enjoys traveling to faraway lands, reading, playing the piano, spoiling her nieces and nephews, and ice cream. As a native of Kansas City, she is an avid sports fan, particularly of her hometown KC teams.

You can learn more about Casey and the SELFIE method at her website.

Meet Our Headline Performer

EJ Michels

EJ Michels is a 32-year-old vocalist, songwriter, and performer born and raised in northern Utah. With a raw and authentic approach to songwriting, Michels captivates with his undeniable talent and unbridled passion.

In January 2020, Michels released his stand out single “If It’s A Sin to Love You” an unrequited love story based on his personal life. Next year in 2021 saw the release of his EP "Matters of the Human Heart." In 2023, EJ made it onto season 23 of NBC The Voice after making it through three rounds. He started on Blake Shelton’s team and was later stolen onto Niall Horan’s. After the season finale EJ released his cinematic, debut solo album “Michigan Avenue” in August 2023. EJ is already in the studio working on his second album to be released in 2024.

Beyond his solo career, Michels is part of the alt-pop/rock group Foreign Figures. Together they have amassed over 20 millions streams, TV/Film placements on Fox, MTV, Adobe, and performed long-side national acts such as X Ambassadors, Kesha, American Authors, and Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons.

You can learn more about EJ Michels at his website.

Meet Our Keynote Speaker

Brandon Sulser

Hi, I'm Brandon Sulser.

I am known as a giant killer. People come to me because I change lives. I help today's youth and adults find your cause and purpose as you embrace your God-given gifts to overcome your Goliath. You are born to be Kings and Queens. I help you get there.

My system is founded on action. Press forward is all about develooping positive action to be the person you were born to be. I help individuals who have lost control, to reclaim their lives from trials and porn addictions.

I coach limited selected clients, who are commited to change, because I'm committed to you as we defeat your Goliath.

Proven experience:

Masters Degree in Social Work (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Survivor of four near-death experiences.
Best selling author of "We Are All Paralyzed"
11+ years as a licensed professional counselor at Intermountain Healthcare & private practice
24+ years of public speaking to youth and adults going through trials

You can learn more about Brandon at his website.

Illumination Fireworks Display

This unique fireworks display, called a "pyromusical", is put together by members of the Utah Pyrotechnics Association (UPA). The UPA is a nonproift organization that helps promote, train, and teach its members and others how to safely participate in the amazing art of pyrotechnics. Club members build fireworks, put together amazing pyrotechnic displays, and help teach about the safe use of fireworks.

The UPA is actively implementing the key message of Illumination - to develop your "spark" - by providing a safe means for those whose "spark" is literally making sparks!

The Illumination fireworks display is designed by Kurtis Fredericks, a member of the UPA and also the Founder and President of North Davis Project Illumination.

"Fireworks are my spark," says Kurtis, "this is my way of putting into action what we learn at Illumination - to find your spark and develop it, and share it with the world."

The display takes hundreds of man hours to design, prepare product, and set up. Members of the UPA and other volunteers give of their time and equipment to bring this amazing fireworks display to Illumination.

Illumination Event Parking

Please park in designated parking areas as shown below. Please be respectful to local businesses and do not park in their parking lots. Parking in a "No Parking" area may result in your vehicle being towed at your expense. There is plenty of on street parking available east of the park as well. Please be respectful to the residents along these streets. DO NOT park or stop along Antelope Drive or 2000 West at any time.

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors

BHI Construction

Dominion Energy

Utility Trailer Manufacturing

Click Here to see all of our 2024 sponsors.

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