January 6, 2026 - Kaufusi’s Next Move, Avalanche training

What’s Up Provo! Happy Three Kings Day! 👑

From what we understand today is really the last day of the Christmas season… Christmas day was “the first day of Christmas” (that my true love gave to me) and yesterday, Jan 5th, was the 12th day! So if you still have your Christmas tree and Christmas lights up — you’re actually doing it right!

Anyway, hope it’s a great final day of the Christmas season, enjoy your slice of King’s Cake this evening, and let’s get into it!

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🗳️ Kaufusi’s Next Step
Former Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi is not wasting any time—she’s now filed to run for a seat on the Utah County Commission this year. Outgoing Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner isn’t seeking reelection so Kaufusi felt it was a great time to go for it. Definitely going to be a campaign to watch.

🏈 Cougar coaching shakeup
Looks like defensive coordinator Jay Hill is heading to Michigan after all. So is everyone’s favorite Genaro Gilford. Lots of changes, but it looks like Kalani will help BYU avoid a meltdown. Some potential DC replacements being floated include Gary Andersen, Kelly Poppinga, and even Pete Kwiatkowski from Texas.
A number of key players have committed to come back next year, (Faletau Satuala, Parker Kingston, Bruce Mitchell and more). A few players have hit the transfer portal (including McCae Hillstead), but there are some big players BYU is targeting to bring in, including TE Walker Lyons (Ryder Lyons’ older brother).

🏔️ Know Before You Go: Avalanche Awareness Training
Minimal jargon as you learn what triggers avalanches, their risks, and smart backcountry safety strategies; ages 12+. By the way, here’s what we’ve heard as far as avalanche safety: Move out of the path if you can, if possible get behind trees or rocks or a building, and if it sweeps over you swim as if in water—but go to the event to fact check us, of course.
Orem Library | Jan. 6 | 6pm-7pm

💻 Youth Coding Club
The weekly library club for teens and tweens to practice coding starts today, and it runs until Jan 5, 2027. (Also the 📚 Leap Into Reading program starts today and will be happening every Tuesday and Friday until June.)
Springville Library | Jan. 6 | 5pm-6pm

🧩 The Second Annual Great January Jigsaw Race
This is how it works: You get a team together (max of four on your team AND at least two members of the team have to be 12 or under) and then you race against the clock to put together a 400-piece puzzle. They will be keeping track of everyone’s time all month long and the fastest team will win a prize!
Provo Library - Children's Desk | All month long | 9am-7:30pm

🏀 BYU men’s basketball vs Arizona State
BYU is on a 10-game winning streak (2nd longest in history - longest was a 12 game streak in 1980 with Danny Ainge & Greg Kite).
BYU Marriott Center | Jan 7 | 7pm

Later this week

🎹 BYU Organ Online Workshops – Solo and Accompaniment Registration
Join this 90-minute online workshop with Dr. Neil Harmon.
Online | Jan. 8 | 7pm-8:30pm

🍿 Teen Movie Night - The Wild Robot
Provo Library | Jan. 8 | 6:30pm-8:15pm

🎨 Midway Art Walk
We always talk about the Provo Art Stroll (still a great option) but if you’re looking for something different then get to Midway and take a self-guided stroll through participating Midway shops and galleries—and check out their outdoor skating rink while you’re there as well! (Also Cafe Galleria’s Alpenglobes are fun, plus Cafe Galleria is right next to the Ballerina Farm Store as well.)
Midway | Jan. 9 | 5pm-8pm

💪 2026 Fitness Fair
It’s the time of year when we are all into fitness, so go to the 2026 fitness fair for some demo classes (yoga/HIIT/Zumba), wellness booths, basic health screenings, goal‑setting tips, rec program sign-ups, and giveaways!
Springville Rec | Jan. 10 | 8am-1pm

❄️ Snowshoe Tree Hike
Rentals available onsite
Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitor Center | Jan. 10 | 10am-1pm

🏍️ Performance Workshop
Free wings and drinks for everyone that goes, and you can learn all about the latest upgrades you can make to your bike.
Summit Harley Davidson® | Jan. 10 | 12pm

📚 Orem Reading Challenge Kickoff: An Unexpected Party
First, you can watch the first Hobbit movie (An Unexpected Journey) on Friday night at 6pm at the library, and then on Saturday can join a community reading of The Hobbit with a light “second breakfast.” (Adults 18+ only)
Orem Library | Jan. 10 | 10am-11:30am

❄️ Snow Time Show Time: Movie & Craft
Provo Library | Jan. 10 | 12pm-2pm

🏐 BYU men’s volleyball home opener
BYU will be hosting Saint Francis (SFU) on Friday and Saturday this week.
Looking ahead at the season, BYU is predicted to finish 5th in the MPSF (according to the coaches in the league). UCLA is picked first in the conference, we get Pepperdine and USC at home, (they also received first place votes in the preseason polls).
If you’re new to the area and you haven’t been to a volleyball game at BYU, you are missing out. It is a loud, packed party every time and tickets for most games start at $5.
BYU’s Smith Field House | Jan 9 & 10 | 7pm on both nights

Tuesday - 48° | ☀️ | 5%

Wednesday - 44° | ⛅️ | 24%

Thursday - 34° | 🌨️ | 59%

Friday - 30° | ⛅️ | 15%

Saturday - 35° | ☀️ | 5%

Sunday - 40° | ⛅️ | 3%

(next) Monday - 39° | ⛅️ | 4%

The snowpack hasn’t been looking good but according to Chase Thomason, meteorologist at KUTV 2News, Utah’s snowpack went up by 10% yesterday!

@ the Velour
Still closed this week for the holidays

@ 3hive
Tuesday – Provo Music Scene Town Hall

@ Java Junkie
Friday – Open Mic Night
Saturday – Austin McWilliams, Becca Marie, Roman Ark

@ BYU
Friday – CJ Madsen Evening of Light

@ The Rise
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
Friday – TRENDY “WHITEOUT”

Thanks for reading. And forward this to a friend if you have ever tried the Ballerina Farm’s Bone Broth Hot Cocoa. 😉

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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