August 4, 2025 - National Park Day, Summer Send Off Party

What’s Up Provo! Hope everyone had a good “Mammoth Week” last week. If you want to check out the photo gallery of the Mammoths’ time in Provo, here it is.

Quick summary of today’s newsletter:

In Partnership with RURAL
Solar Tax Credit Deadline

You must have your solar system fully installed by December 31, 2025 to claim the 30% federal tax credit!

The Senate has voted: There was a question about if this would actually happen, but there’s no question any more. The deadline is now firm.

Solar Installation backlogs are expected: As the deadline gets closer and people rush to install solar and take advantage of the savings, (the savings on average are about $9,000!), there are backlogs expected. In fact there are backlogs already… So if you’re considering solar, it’s time to get serious.

Rural is the #1 Rural Solar Energy Provider in Utah and Wyoming, and they're based in Orem!

You WON’T meet their sales reps on your door step, (thank you Rural), so if you’re interested just contact them directly! (And without having to pay the salesman you know they can offer you a better deal.)

Learn about their Solar Services
Learn about the process + FAQ

💰 The treasure was found!
A Utah County married couple has cracked the 2025 Utah Treasure Hunt! Turns out the clues in the riddle had a lot to do with the Beatles (the Beatles original name was The Quarrymen). Also, the “Lionhearted teams” clue in the riddle refers to the ox teams that took the granite out of the quarry. These clues (among many others, watch the full breakdown here) are what helped the couple discover the $25,000 chest hidden along the Temple Quarry Trail in Sandy.

⚠ Utah Lake and Jordan River now under algal bloom advisories
Statewide Warning Advisory for Utah Lake and parts of the Jordan River, too. Cyanobacteria — commonly known as blue-green algae — has been observed across the lake and downstream waterways.

Officials advise:
🚰 no drinking the water
🏊 no swimming or wading,
🛥 no water-skiing/wakeboarding/wake surfing/etc.

Boating is allowed though. If you fish, and you’re planning on eating what you catch make sure to rinse it very well.

🏈 Jake Retzlaff’s comments on his departure from BYU
“I’ve talked to coach Kalani a lot… he’s not just a coach to me… he’s a mentor and true friend…” Talking about the players, “They’re my brothers over there till the end, and they all know that. So I’m excited to see their future and see their success.”
Jake transferred to Tulane and will be competing for the starting job there.

🌞 Summer Send Off Week
Some mixed feelings about this one. Foam party and a beach party and movies, but is it really time to start saying goodbye to summer already?
“Summer's lease hath all too short a date.” —Shakespeare
Various locations around Springville | Aug 4-9 | Times vary

🥕 Springville Farmers Market
Springville Civic Center | Aug 4 | 5pm-9pm

🎨 Mahonri Young Postcard Giveaway
Celebrate Mahonri Young's legacy at the BYU Museum of Art with a free postcard bundle — swing by Aug 4–9 to snag one.
BYU Museum of Art | Aug 4-9 | Museum hours

🎶 Monday Night Music Series
Alicia Stockman and Friends will be performing. “Alicia Stockman is a Utah-based folk-meets-Americana singer-songwriter” “Influenced by the vivid storytelling of powerhouse songwriters like Patty Griffin, Indigo Girls, and Jewel”
Heber City Main Street Park | Aug 4 | 6:30pm-8pm

🎮 Art of Video Games
We talked about this one a while ago in our Ticket Tuesday edition, but in case you missed it you can still get your kid registered! For 12–17-year-olds, “building a game world of their own through art”
$80 tuition, includes all supplies
SCERA Art Studios | August 4-7 | 1pm-3pm

🎶 Concerts in the Park & Mapleton Market
Stroll the farmers market for fresh finds, then grab a chair or blanket and unwind under the gazebo with live tunes.
Mapleton City Park Gazebo | August 4 | 7pm

🌲 2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
It’s a great day to heed the call of the wild because the NPS will be throwing wide open for anyone and everyone!
All National Park Service sites | Aug 4 | All day

🚧 Notice of Asphalt Maintenance Lindon
No on-street parking or you’ll get towed. Also sprinklers off since the sealcoat needs 24-hour curing.
Center Street, South Main Street, Songbird | Aug 4-7 | 7am onward

🎬 Family Movie Night: Dog Man (PG, 2025)
“Exploding mechanical squirrels? How evil can one cat be?”
Grab your popcorn and join us for a paws-itively heroic night. 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82% audience score.
Orem Library | Aug 4 | 6pm-8pm

💃 Devotional: Amy Jex
Amy Jex is an associate teaching professor in the BYU Department of Dance.
Marriott Center | Aug 5 | 11:05am

🎒 Backpacking for Women Program
This one’s a 6 week program about backpacking and camping specifically for women! Only 12 spots available. “The mountains are calling and I must go.”
Mapleton Parks & Recreation | Aug 5 | Check schedule for times

🎉 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Completion Party
1,000 books are a big deal, so is an invitation-only bash for pint-sized readers which features games, crafts, and sweet treats.
Provo Library | Aug 5 | 10:30am-12pm

In Partnership with JUMP
Could you make the jump?

Have you ever seen those squirrel suit guys that jump off a cliff and then basically fly around a canyon or something?

Of course you have, and you’ve probably thought that it looked amazing — but also way too dangerous and reckless and crazy, etc., etc.

Well, what if you could do it but you were guaranteed that it would be 100% safe? See what we mean — watch normal people doing the jump 😱

If you go: Get 20% off with the promo code whatsup20

“We’ve done the skydiving in real life but never have we had to look over a cliff and just go…"

🎨 Art Workshop: Watercoloring: Beginners & Beyond with Matt Chatterley
Watercoloring: Beginners & Beyond with Matt Chatterley on Wednesday from 5pm-8pm, and Native American Beadwork on from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Springville Museum of Art | Aug 6, 9 | 5pm–8pm

⚽ Women's Soccer
vs. Southern Utah on South Field | Aug 6 | 8pm
vs. Utah Tech on South Field | Aug 9 | 7pm

🦁 Cougar Kickoff
“Whether you’re a lifelong Cougar or a first-time fan, this is your chance to meet the teams, snag autographs, and get hyped for fall sports.”
Helaman Fields | Aug 6 | 6pm-8pm

🎉 Summerbration
Big night in Pleasant Grove! More about this one on Wednesday, Wicked karaoke, hat & wand crafting, pony rides, movie under the stars — all for free!
Pleasant Grove | Aug 7 | Evening

🛶 WMI Community Kayak Event
All ages welcome for a guided paddle with a naturalist at Jordanelle State Park—just bring your sense of adventure (and a $20 suggested donation).
Rock Cliff Area | Aug 7 | 6pm–8pm

🎶 University Chorale
A free evening of choral delights.
Recital Hall, Music Building | Aug 7 | 7:30pm

🏰 Adventurer’s Market
Grab your cloak and sword (no real swords please) for a day of enchanted goods, mystical experiences, and whimsical quests.
Provo Towne Centre | Aug 8 | 12pm-8pm

🐴 Intermountain Mustang and All Ford Stampede
“Music, raffle prizes, spectators admitted free, rain or shine”
Heber City Main Street Park | Aug 8 | 10am-4pm

🌿 UVPCGG 11th Annual Open House "Tour and Taste"
Tour a self-sustaining food forest, taste the freshest perennial fruits, nuts & herbs
Utah Valley Permaculture Classroom Gardens | Aug 9 | 11am-6pm

🎧 Back to School Concert Bash
Kick off the semester with live bands and BeatHive DJs’ silent disco!
University Place | Aug 9 | 5:30pm-10pm

🛹 Party in the Plaza
Free skate contest with prizes, giveaways, vendors & food trucks – all ages welcome!
Provo Rec Skatepark | Aug 9 | 9am

Monday | 96° | ☀ | 0%

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Wednesday | 98° | ☀ | 0%

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Saturday | 92° | ☀ | 0%

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Just to be clear, this will NOT affect What’s Up Provo. We’re always going to keep What’s Up Provo local and free.

This will be a separate newsletter and we want to see if it would be helpful.

Thanks for reading, hope it helped, and please forward this to someone who has skydiving on their summer bucket list. 😉

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie