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Most people assume that if they have solar, they’re set during a blackout. Flip the switch and boom—free power forever.
Unfortunately that’s not quite how it works. (Which was a surprise to us.) By law, solar panels have to shut off when the grid goes down (to protect utility workers).
The fix? A solar + battery system. The solar system recharges the batteries rather than going into the grid, keeping utility workers safe and keeping your AC/heater going, your fridge cold, and your Wi-Fi running—even when the city is in the dark.
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WHAT’S UP
Zach Frisch has raised the bar for Mount Timpanogos runners everywhere—with a new Fastest Known Time (“FKT” - apparently that’s a real acronym) of 2:14:38 from Timpooneke to the summit. After grinding through ~750 hours of mountain training in the past year, plus a 6‑hour Kings Peak run and massive mileage, he beat the previous record by almost 4 minutes.
By the way, the article we linked might make it seem like this was a start to summit record. But it was a car-to-car time, beating the previous record of 2:18:17, held by Joseph Simmons.
🏈⚽ BYU sports
Last Saturday BYU defeated East Carolina on the road, 34‑13. Here’s a quick look at BYU after the win. They are now in the AP Top 25 poll for the first time this season (#25), and the defense is number one in the country in points allowed per game (tied with #1 Ohio State). And looking at Bachmeier specifically, he has now passed for 518 yards, with 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.
In other BYU sports news, BYU men’s soccer beat the Utah Utes last week 3-1, and BYU Women’s Volleyball beat UVU 3-1 as well.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Today & Tomorrow
💖 Pink Party 2025
🎵Pink! it′s like red but not quite…🎵 Dress in your brightest pink and join the costume contest, face‑painting stations, photo ops, and games. Also, it’s the Riverwoods, so of course there will be some great deals and a dance‑party finale around the gazebo!
Shops at the Riverwoods | Wed, Sep 24 | 4pm-8pm
🖼️ Irrititja Kuwarri Tjungu’ Gallery Talk with Isaac King
Free, curator‑led lunchtime tour that dives into the story behind Australian desert paintings and behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes.
BYU Museum of Art | Tue, Sep 24 | 12:10pm–12:40pm
🫧 True Blue Foam
Dive into BYU’s favorite fall tradition! (besides football games) Giant blue foam slides on Helaman Field. It’s messy, it’s a blast, and we’re 99% sure it’s just for students…
Helaman Field | Wed, Sep 24 | 3:30pm-5:30pm
🔬 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
⚽ Women's Soccer vs. West Virginia
South Field | Wed, Sep 24 | 7pm
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Weddings & Events @ Conrad Ranch
Let mother nature do your decorating.
Tucked away in Provo Canyon, the historic and celebrated Conrad Ranch is surrounded by scenery and mountain views that you won’t get at almost any other venue. (Your photographer will thank you.)
Whether you’re planning a wedding celebration, family gathering, or any other kind of event, it’s an amazing place — and only 15 minutes away.
🌳 Conrad Ranch Photo Gallery
📆 Conrad Ranch’s Calendar 👈 See which days are still open
Est. 1863
WHAT’S COMING
Later this week
🎨 Red Rock Arts Festival – Moab
We don’t normally include events that are farther away, but we’re breaking our own rules this time ‘cause it looks interesting and Moab is fun.
Moab Arts Facility | Thu, Sep 25 | See website for schedule
🏐 BYU Women’s Volleyball vs. Colorado
Smith Fieldhouse | Thu, Sep 25 | 6pm
🇺🇸 Learners with Littles | American Heritage Discussion Series
This is just a reminder for you in case you already signed up. If you haven’t signed up, well, it’s already full. But take a look at the Learners with Littles events coming up that are not full » Interpreting the Founding at the Civil War on Tuesday, Oct. 21, and Keeping the Republic on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Clarke Building (CB) 510, UVU Campus | Thu, Sep 25 | 10am-11:30am
🌍 World of Dance
Ballroom, Contemporary, Folk, Living Legends, Theatre Ballet, and the Young Ambassadors all take the stage together for a high‑energy showcase. Tickets are $20–$25.
Marriott Center (BYU) | Thu, Sep 25 | 7:30pm
🎉 Art After Dark: ¡Fiesta!
The Museum of Art is throwing a free, night‑long celebration to launch three brand‑new exhibitions. Live tunes from Radio Retrograde, free Tam’s Cream Puffs, and a Best‑Dressed Competition!
BYU Museum of Art | Thu, Sep 26 | 7pm-10pm
⚽ BYU Men’s Soccer vs Utah Tech
All BYU men’s soccer games at South Field are free!
South Field, BYU | Fri, Sep 26 | 7pm
🛩 Wings and Wheels 2025
Sky meets road…
Lots more happening at this one. Click the link to learn more, and we’ll also include more details in the next edition.
Spanish Fork Airport | Sat, Sep 27 | 9am-5pm
🏞️ 2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Enjoy free admission to every National Park Service site on Saturday, September 27.
WHAT ELSE
The Weather 🌞
Tuesday - 75° | ☀️ | 1%
Wednesday - 81° | ☀️ | 1%
Thursday - 84° | ☀️ | 0%
Friday - 83° | ⛅️ | 2%
Saturday - 83° | ⛅️ | 4%
Sunday - 77° | ⛅️ | 11%
(next) Monday - 77° | ⛅️ | 24%
Today in Local History 🕰️
It was a long time ago today (September 23, 1776) that the first European settlers encountered Utah Lake.
Father Silvestre Velez de Escalante and the other explorers in the Dominguez-Escalante expedition reached the lake after traveling through Spanish Fork Canyon and climbing a rise that is now Dominguez Hill. They named the lake Laguna de Los Timpanogos (the Lake of the Timpanogos) and stayed in the area for three days.
Live Music Venues 🎸
@ Velour Live Music Gallery
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
Thursday – Just Khakis, Calling Card, Wildberry
Friday – Jenn Blosil, Saemore, Penny Sparks, Frances
Saturday – Bonneville, With Andrea, If And When
@ Java Junkie
Thursday – LampShade Writers Round
Friday – Open Mic Night
Saturday – Alec Stanley, Tucker Thomas
@ The Rise
Friday – Poisonous Cure, Blue Waffles, Free Hugs, Fleeing the Scene; Silent Disco
@ BYU
Saturday – Musical Imagination (if they’re sold out consider the next free concert in the Sorensen Family Concert Series)
@ The Covey Center for the Arts
Saturday – BIG TRIBUTE: Weezer
@ Seven Brothers Riverwoods
Friday – Kieran Hellum
@ Slackwater Pizza Riverwoods
Sunday – Kieran Hellum
Thanks for reading!
Thanks for reading and please forward this to anyone who’s happy it’s fall (first day of fall was yesterday). 😉
-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”
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