Chalk the Block Starts Today 🖍

What’s Up Provo!

It’s National Tooth Fairy Day today. 🦷

The Chicago Tribune, which may have contributed to the Tooth Fairy tradition in modern times, originally suggested that “the tooth fairy” leave 5 cents per tooth. In case you are wondering, 5 cents in 1908 would be $1.71 today.

We could start talking about inflation📈, but we’d rather review the top events happening today:

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.

Find Us @ 3225 N Canyon Rd, Provo

OUR MENU

Today

Women’s Soccer: BYU vs St. Louis ⚽

6pm @ St. Louis
Last year BYU beat St. Louis 3-2 so the Saint Louis “Billikens”, so are looking for revenge. The game will be in St. Louis and broadcast on ESPN+.
More info

Chalk the Block 🖍️

At the Riverwoods. Goes until Saturday, Aug 24th. Open from 7:30 to 9pm (really it’s always open, they are drawings on the sidewalk/parking lot)

The artists are starting today. So go to the Riverwoods, watch their progress today, and maybe cheer them on. It can be hot and tedious work. 🥵 

Also, the Riverwoods is also offering a "The Chalk The Block Adventure Card”. It’s an opportunity to enjoy the shops @ the Riverwoods while perusing the art. The Adventure card carries a value of $50 for only $25 and includes things like a water blaster from Blikenstaff’s, Beadology stuff, a Provo Beach gift card, and more. See details.

Proceeds from the festival are donated to Spectrum Academy.
More info

🎙️ Concert in the Park: Chris Bender and Fastback
5pm to 9pm @ Main Street Park, Heber
Fastback features Chris Bender and Brad Armstrong who began playing together at Deer Valley 18 years ago. Bender and Armstrong continue to perform together pulling in some of Utah's best backup musicians to round out the sound of the band. These guys bring tons of energy to the stage and will surely pull you in with some familiar covers and great foot-stomping originals!
More info

Weekend Preview

Utah Lake Scavenger Hunt 🗝️🔍️ Starts Friday, Aug 23rd
Get a team together and compete for daily prizes, including gift cards, plus a Grand Prize at the end, as you complete daily challenges around Utah Lake.
Register/More info

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

🛹 Party In The Plaza Skate Competition Saturday, Aug 24th
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
Today: 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
84° 🌡️ | ⛅ | 20%

Tomorrow
82° 🌡️ | 🌧 | 40%

Gotta feel for the artists at the Chalk the Block. Pray that if it does rain it somehow misses the Riverwoods.

DEALS 🤑 

Free Gyoza @ Five Sushi Brothers! 🍣 🥟 
Use promo code: LETSGYO! when ordering online and make sure to add a Gyoza to your cart. (Available while supplies last)
Order online

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

⛷️ 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.

❤️ Service Needed

Respite Care - Friday, Aug 23rd from 5:45 PM to 9:15 PM | Orem
Care for children with special needs to give their families a break. Info

Food & Care Coalition - 299 East 900 South, Provo
Need a group to help prepare and serve breakfast on 5th Saturdays. Info
Donations needed for essential hygiene items. Info

Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ - Saturday, Aug 24th from 9am to noon
Need volunteers to help clean and fix up the Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ. Info

It pays not to argue
Dale Carnegie

“Frederick S. Parsons, an income tax consultant, had been disputing and wrangling for an hour with a government tax inspector. An item of nine thousand dollars was at stake. Mr. Parsons claimed that this nine thousand dollars was in reality a bad debt, that it would never be collected, that it ought not to be taxed. “Bad debt, my eye!” retorted the inspector. “It must be taxed.” “This inspector was cold, arrogant and stubborn,” Mr. Parsons said as he told the story to the class. “Reason was wasted and so were facts. . . .

The longer we argued, the more stubborn he became. So I decided to avoid argument, change the subject, and give him appreciation. “I said, ‘I suppose this is a very petty matter in comparison with the really important and difficult decisions you’re required to make. I’ve made a study of taxation myself. But I’ve had to get my knowledge from books. You are getting yours from the firing line of experience. I sometimes wish I had a job like yours. It would teach me a lot.’ I meant every word I said.

“Well. The inspector straightened up in his chair, leaned back, and talked for a long time about his work, telling me of the clever frauds he had uncovered. His tone gradually became friendly, and presently he was telling me about his children.

As he left, he advised me that he would consider my problem further and give me his decision in a few days. “He called at my office three days later and informed me that he had decided to leave the tax return exactly as it was filed.”

This tax inspector was demonstrating one of the most common of human frailties. He wanted a feeling of importance; and as long as Mr. Parsons argued with him, he got his feeling of importance by loudly asserting his authority. But as soon as his importance was admitted and the argument stopped and he was permitted to expand his ego, he became a sympathetic and kindly human being.”

Words To Remember

Have a great Friday-eve Provo!

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Thursday, Aug 22nd, 2024