Beehive Bazaar Begins + Sundance Outlaw Life 🐝👮‍♂️

What’s Up Provo!

Happy Chocolate Pecan Pie Day!🍫🥧 Did you know that pecan’s are the only nuts native to North America?

Today is also “World Mosquito Day”.🦟 Did you know that no one likes mosquitos?

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Here are the top events for Tuesday, Aug 20th:

Ono’s Malasadas

OUR STORY

While on their annual vacation to the Hawaiian Islands, Sophia Bussio and her family discovered Malasadas, a Portuguese fried sweet dough, a food staple in Hawaii. Sophia and her family saw the opportunity to bring the malasada magic to Provo. Excited to embrace the opportunity, the Bussios dove headfirst into the world of fried dough, later naming their new company “Ono’s Malasadas.”

OUR NAME

The name, a fusion of Hawaiian and Portuguese, encapsulates what a malasada truly is. “Ono” in Hawaiian means “delicious,” while in Portuguese, “Malasadas” translates to “bad dough” — a contradiction that perfectly describes the treat.

OUR MENU

Today

🔒🚨🌕 Sundance Outlaw Life: Full Moon Lift Rides
Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing night at Sundance from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. (Despite the name this is a relaxing and romantic event. The reason for the name is the lift Sundance is using is the Outlaw Lift.)
More info

⛪️ BYU Devotional: Elder Neil L. Andersen
11:05am on BYUTV

Fall 2024 Beehive Bazaar Handmade Art and Craft Fair 🎨

520 N Main Street in Springville from 10AM to 8PM

The Beehive Bazaar is a twice annual craft event now being held at the Hitching Post in Springville.

This is a two-week event, but it features two sets of vendors, this weeks vendors include some talented and interested artisans such as Orpha’s Omish Bakery, Sarah Anne Art, Hello Dolly, Babeehive Goods, and Crosswalks Boutique.

More info

🎻 Fiddler on the Roof (Last day!)
Maybe this time Rev Tevye will become a rich man! Wouldn’t that be great.
Fiddler on the roof at Scera theatre is having its last two shows today and tomorrow, tickets still available!

Coming Later This Week

🔊🎧 Basic Audio Production - Free Class Wednesday, Aug 21st
Basement Creative Lab of the Provo Library from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Register

Chalk the Block 🖍️

Starts Thursday, Aug 22nd, ends Saturday, Aug 24th

This is a favorite. Amazing what is possible with chalk. Hopefully the rain is behind us 🤞, so it should be a great event.
Riverwoods from 7:30am to 9pm each day.
More info

💃✨ 19th Annual DANCING UNDER THE STARS Friday, Aug 23rd
Scera @ 8PM
Tickets/info

🏊‍♂️ 2024 SPLASH SUMMIT SUMMER TRIATHLON Saturday, Aug 24th
Reverse order sprint triathlon: 5k run, 8-mile bike ride, 300-yard swim, and then slide down "Avalanche" to the finish line.
Register

🛹 Party In The Plaza Skate Competition
Provo Rec Skate Park from 10am to 2pm.
Competitions for Ages 7 and Under, 8-11, 12-15, 16+, also Advanced/Sponsored
Register

Live Music

@ The Velour
Thursday, Aug 22nd: Ryan Meeks, Soul Dye, Moody Mammals, Chac Xol
Friday, Aug 23rd: Jake Ruplinger, Rachel James, Carson Patrick
Saturday, Aug 17th: Cardinal Bloom, Rally

@ The Rise
Friday, Aug 23rd: Grimwood, Komas, Rachel Reynolds

@ Java Junkie
Friday, Aug 23rd: Open mic
Saturday, Aug 24th: Chance Palfreyman, Alice Judd

Weather

Today
91° 🌡️ | ⛅ | 0%

Tomorrow
91° 🌡️ | ⛅ | 20%

Reminders & Notices ⚠️ 

Grass Seed for Provo Residents 🌱🚰 
The Provo Turf Trade (a Provo City program) is selling seed RIGHT NOW to Provo residents. Move quick because the seed usually sells out fast. According to the site, the grass seed they are selling will need at least 30% less water than the usual bluegrass lawn.
Grass seed is sold in 5 pound bags for $6.50 + tax. One bag covers approximately 1,000 square feet.
More info

Adult Flag Football Registration ENDS SOON 🏈 
6 League games plus a double elimination tournament. For 16+. Last day to register is Aug 22nd.
More info

🏊 Updated Provo Rec Outdoor Pool Hours
Weekdays: 3pm to 7pm
Saturdays/Holidays: 12pm to 8pm
Indoor/Outdoor Water Slides: 3pm to 7pm

🕺 Covey Center Dance Classes Registration
The Covey Center has Homeschool Dance, Boys and Girls Hip Hop, Theater Classes (this time around they are doing The Emperor’s New Clothes - for Kids/Teens), even Adult Dance Classes.
Register

⛷️ Get a Deal on Ski Passes
Still waiting for price update from Sundance, Alta, Snowbird, etc…
The Epic Pass price goes up on September 2nd. (The Epic Pass can be used at Park City.)
Beaver Mountain passes are available now, but their ticket prices will increase after Aug 31st.

We ran into a story about Milton Hershey recently, and considering today is chocolate pecan pie day it felt right to share it.

The Legacy of Milton Hershey: A Sweet Success Story

Milton Hershey, the name synonymous with chocolate in America, was a pioneer in more than just sweet treats. Born in 1857, Hershey’s journey to success was a testament to perseverance. Like many iconic entrepreneurs, his path wasn’t easy. At just 18, he opened his first candy business, which closed after six years. Undeterred, Hershey pivoted to learning the art of caramel making, launching ventures in Chicago and New York—both of which ultimately failed.

However, Hershey’s persistence paid off when he returned to Pennsylvania and founded the Lancaster Caramel Company. Finally tasting success, he didn’t settle. At the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Hershey discovered the rich, creamy Swiss milk chocolate, which inspired his next venture. He was convinced that chocolate was the future of candy in America. After learning the secrets of Swiss chocolatiers, he sold his caramel company in 1900 for $1 million (nearly $30 million in today’s money) to focus on chocolate production.

Soon after the Hershey Bar was born, followed by the iconic Hershey’s Kisses. His products revolutionized chocolate in the U.S. by making it affordable for everyone. But Hershey’s legacy extended beyond candy. He built a thriving community around his factory in what is now Hershey, Pennsylvania, offering homes, parks, and schools for workers and their families. Hershey and his wife, who couldn’t have children, dedicated much of their wealth to programs for kids, including establishing a trust that still funds the Milton Hershey School and other initiatives.

Hershey’s legacy is one of resilience, innovation, and generosity—a sweet combination that continues to inspire.

-Based on an episode from “The Story Behind podcast”

Words To Remember

Thanks for reading and enjoy your pie today!

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Tuesday, August 20th, 2024