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Walk 4 Hope
Check out the Walk4Hope. It’s a great event (event promotes suicide prevention and awareness), a great cause, it is free to the public, and it includes a continental breakfast, free t-shirts, and a dove release.
Also, everyone is invited to bring a photo of a loved one lost to suicide for the memory wall.
On-site mental health providers will be there (and a pipe band, too), and there will be a short program by child psychiatrist Dr. Matt Swenson.
And, of course, there will be a walk!
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WHAT’S UP
Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
There are going to be “significant” changes coming to the MTC soon. Final plans include tearing down the existing cafeteria and administration buildings and replacing them with two new structures. From what we’ve read, the campus will remain fully operational throughout the multiyear construction, (so no housing missionaries around the city like they did some years ago).
UTA and UDOT are teaming up to extend the FrontRunner’s double track about 0.7 miles south from the Provo Station.
The project, part of a larger 11-location expansion, will require demolishing 16 units in the Mountain View Condominiums at 623 S 500 W, plus one private property. (This section of the 11-location expansion is supposedly the only spot requiring residential demolition.)
Construction is slated for 2026 to 2029, though exact move-out dates for affected residents haven’t been set.
The stats and odds makers are giving BYU the edge tomorrow—which doesn’t mean much but it’s nice to know. They're favored by 6.5, with analytics giving them a 70–80% chance to win.
BYU’s defense looks elite so far, in fact they are #1 nationally in points allowed per drive. But ECU brings a dangerous passing game, averaging 346 yards through the air. So we’re interested to see what that matchup looks like.
Also, you might be surprised to know that BYU has done well creating “quality drives.” The problem is getting points off those drives. They’re ranked about 110th nationally in points per quality drive according to the SI article (see the link).
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Today & Tomorrow
Festivals
We have vague memories of Riverwoods in Provo doing something like this years ago and we loved it. (bring it back Riverwoods!)
Anyway, this is the first ever Taste of Orem Festival, so if you’re confused how it works, that’s understandable. Here’s what we know:
A bunch of Orem restaurants will be there giving out samples of their food (check out their Taste of Orem Menu if you want to see which ones).
You get the samples by purchasing them with tickets. Samples will probably be much more than just a little-white-paper-cup-costco-sample. Each will cost 1-5 tickets, and you buy the tickets in bulk.
There’s also a lot of other stuff going on, concerts, vendors. The kick-off concert is tonight, and the Food Festival starts tomorrow at noon.
Orem City Center Park | Fri, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 20 | Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat all day
🎨 Springville Art Festival
Artist Booths – September 19, 5:00‑9:00 pm, Civic Center Park
Springville’s Got Talent – September 19, 5:00‑5:45 pm, Civic Center Park
Performances – September 19, 6:00‑9:00 pm, Civic Center Park Main Stage Gazebo
Exhibitions & Quilt Show – September 19, 10:00 am‑5:00 pm, Springville Museum of Art
Plein Air: Paint‑Out & Sculpt‑Out – September 20, 8:00 am‑1:00 pm, Civic Center Park
Artist Booths – September 20, 10:00 am‑5:00 pm, Civic Center Park | Artist displays, food trucks, art activities/community art project until 4:00 pm, performances at Main Stage until 4:00 pm
Awards Ceremony – September 20, 4:30‑5:00 pm, Main Stage Gazebo
Plein Air Exhibition / Viewers Choice Voting – September 20, 2:00‑5:00 pm, Civic Center Park | View outdoor‑created art and vote for favorites (voting until 4:00 pm?)
Chalk the Walk – September 20, 8:00 am‑1:00 pm, Springville Public Library
Chalk Exhibition / Viewers Choice Voting – September 20, 2:00‑5:00 pm, Springville Public Library | See chalk creations and vote (voting until 4:00 pm?)
Film Showcase – September 20, 5:30‑7:30 pm, Rivoli Theater | Curated short films
The Playback Band concert – September 20, 8:00‑10:00 pm, Arts Park
🍎 Fall Festival
Tickets cost $12 Monday through Thursday, and are $15 on Fridays and Saturdays. Also, season passes are available, ranging from $42 to $52.
Rowley’s Red Barn | Opening Day: Fri, Sep 19 (open all Fall) | 3:30pm–9pm
🏹 Native Nations Festival
Come celebrate Ute, Navajo, Paiute, Goshute, and Shoshone peoples!
The Orchard at University Place | Sat, Sep 20 | 3pm-6pm
💃 Festival Latino de Payson
Celebrating its fifth year, this free, family‑friendly festival brings local musicians and folklórico dancers, and of course great food and vendors!
Peteetneet Amphitheatre | Sat, Sep 20 | 10:30am–9pm
🚜 Tractor Days
It doesn’t have the word festival in the name but we’re counting it anyway.
Heber Valley Artisan Cheese (Kohler Creamery) | Fri, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 20 | 10am-6pm
BYU
🖼️ Saints in ‘The Sense of Beauty’ MOA Tour
Art historian Elliott Wise will be doing a free 30‑minute tour.
BYU Museum of Art (MOA) | Fri, Sep 19 | 2pm-2:30pm
🎉 EFY 50th Anniversary Celebration
If we had more time we would write this entire event summary using only EFY song lyrics. Oh well. There’s going to be music, dancing, some guest speakers and food!
BYU Conference Center | Sat, Sep 20 | 4pm-8pm
🎶 Classic Film: The Sound of Music (1965)
1160 HBLL Reynolds Auditorium | Fri, Sep 19 | 7pm-10:30pm
🎹 American Piano Quartet
Free‑admission!
BYU Concert Hall | Sat, Sep 20 | 7:30pm
🏐 BYU Volleyball vs. UVU at UVU
In‑state clash
UCCU Center, Orem | Sat, Sep 20 | 6pm
⚽ BYU Men’s Soccer vs. Utah
Yet another in-state clash. Go Cougars!
South Field, BYU | Sat, Sep 20 | 7pm
🏈 BYU Football vs East Carolina
Away game this week (which explains all the festivals). Even up the series Kalani!
Sat, Sep 20 | 5:30pm
Other
❤ Walk 4 Hope
Free to the public. It includes a free breakfast, some free t-shirts, a dove release, music, a short program and a walk to help prevent suicide. Bring a photo of a loved one lost to suicide for the memory wall.
Timpanogos Elementary | Sat, Sep 20 | 9am registration, program at 9:30am, walk at 10am
🪵 24th Annual Wood Carving Show
There will be 200+ hand carved items on display and carving pros from 4 different states!
Veteran Memorial Building 400 N Main Street in Spanish Fork | Fri, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 20 | Noon - 6pm on Friday, 10am - 5pm on Saturday
🚗 The 5th Annual Classics on Center Car Show
Classic cars, live music, amazing food.
Center Street, Downtown Provo | Fri, Sep 19 | 5pm-8pm
✨ SadieB x Girlyish Skincare Self‑Care Market
Skincare essentials market + free soda bar and lots of other freebies!
Thread Wallets HQ | Fri, Sep 19 | 6pm–8pm
🪩 Earth, Wind & Fire Disco Night
“Do you remember…” Time to get your skates on and groove to classic disco hits. The best dressed gets a prize—so don’t be subtle about your outfit. Even if you don’t win 1st place, you’ll still get 30 arcade credits just for dressing up!
Classic Fun Center Orem | Sat, Sep 20 | 9pm-midnight
🦅 Bird Release
Watch rehabilitated raptors take to the sky. Hosted by Great Basin Wildlife Rescue.
Sundance (Bearclaw Cabin) | Sat, Sep 20 | 1pm
WHAT’S COMING
Next week sneak peek
🧺 Springville Farmers Market
Springville Civic Center | Mon, Sep 22 | 5pm-9pm
🍎 Imagication
A read‑aloud of Dr. Seuss’s “Ten Apples Up on Top,” plus a treat and some special guests.
The Orchard at University Place | Mon, Sep 22 | 11am–12pm
🇺🇸 Special Remarks at the Orem City Council Meeting – American Legion Post 72
Local veterans from American Legion Post 72 will speak during the Orem City Council meeting (part of the Constitution Month slate of events).
Orem City Hall | Tue, Sep 23 | 6pm
🏃 Roadrunner Club Race
2K/4K race
Kiwanis Park in Provo | Tue, Sep 23
🔬 The Science of Utah Lake
UVU Museum of Art | Tue, Sep 23 | 5pm-7:30pm
🕊️ Devotional: Elder Ronald A. Rasband
Marriott Center | Tue, Sep 23 | 11:05am
WHAT ELSE
Local Spotlight
Baking Me Crazy 🍪
From cookies to baking supplies & from Texas to Utah: Karen Teuscher’s journey started with a single cookie class in Texas. After falling in love with decorating, she began selling themed cookie sets to friends—turning a hobby into a home business. But in the middle of it all she moved here to Utah. She tried starting up the same business here, but having to drive all the way to Salt Lake for the right baking supplies was no fun!
She told her husband, "Someone should open a baking supply shop in Utah County". Then the thought came to her, "maybe that someone should be me!" In 2023, she opened Baking Me Crazy at The Shops at Riverwoods. She also added a studio space for hosting classes just like the one that inspired her years ago.
More than just a store: Yes, you can find cookie cutters, food gels, cake pans, piping tips, Guittard chocolate, and Peter’s caramel—but that’s just the beginning. As mentioned, the studio hosts a rotating calendar of classes taught by local bakers: sourdough, macarons, cookies, cake pops, and more. (You've probably seen the classes mentioned in this newsletter.) They rent the space for private events and birthday parties, too. One of their more popular events is the Drop‑n‑Decorate on Friday nights, where you can grab a cookie kit (for $25, $20 if you purchase online), some sprinkles, and frosting, and enjoy a low‑key night out.
What’s next: The shop has expanded to include online ordering for in-store pickup or delivery, and their sourdough section keeps growing. Karen and her team are always trying new things based on customer feedback—and they love seeing the creativity people bring in. Keep an eye out for upcoming seasonal kits, new classes, and more collaborations with local bakers!
🔗 shopbakingmecrazy.com | @baking_me_crazy_shop
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Thanks for reading!
Hope this one was helpful for you, and if you go to the Taste of Orem, please don’t eat all the kolaches before we get there. 😉
-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie
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