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It’s a bye week for BYU football this week, which is OK — they need some time to fix the offense, and we all need time to enjoy the other stuff happening. Let’s get into it!
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WHAT’S UP
The Springville City Council just approved a preliminary deal which means a 74,000‑square‑foot travel center off I‑15 Exit 261. And not only will Buc‑ee’s be coming, they will fund some infrastructure — roads, utilities, traffic signals, and a sewer lift station. (Some of this may be partially reimbursed by the city.) Construction could begin within a year, with the store and gas station opening in about 15–18 months.
If you don’t know Buc-ee’s, it might be the most loved gas station chain in America, and you used to only be able to find them in Texas. They are famous for their size, for all the unique things they offer, and for having very clean bathrooms.
🔥 Fire Watch: Utah County
Two wildfires are keeping officials on alert in Utah County. The Bismark Fire, near Elberta (yes, Elberta is a city in Utah County, population: 304), has burned about 50 acres but isn’t threatening any structures yet.
The Buckley Draw Fire east of Provo has spread to around 400 acres and apparently is still spreading.
So two fires in Utah County right now, both are being monitored closely, of course. The good news? The Monroe Canyon Fire (Utah’s largest this year at 73,721 acres) is finally 100% contained.
🏈 BYU vs Stanford - experts weigh in
In summary, BYU won 27-3, the defense looked amazing, and the offense didn’t.
All media outlets have been singing praises about BYU’s defense, and they all agree that the offense has lacked explosiveness, as well as effectiveness in the red zone.
Hard to give just one reason for the offense’s struggles so far. It might be because of penalties, bad execution, bad communication between quarterback/receivers/offensive line, maybe unimaginative play-calling. Maybe all of the above. But, hey, it’s still early. Aaron Roderick said (in reference to the play-calling and the offense in general), “as we progress it’s going to open up more and more.”
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Today & Tomorrow
Butterfly Biosphere
🦋 $5 Tuesdays
All September long (but on Tuesday’s only), get into the Butterfly Biosphere, Curiosity Farms, Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life, Museum of Natural Curiosity, and Ashton Gardens for just $5 per person!
Butterfly Biosphere | Sep 9 | 2pm-6pm
🍂 Hobble Creek Barn Boutique Fall Festival
Fall starts officially on Monday, September 22. However, meteorological fall began on September 1st… Anyway, over 100 Utah crafters, free admission.
Hobble Creek Barn Boutique | Sep 10-13 | Wed-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-6pm
🐝 Fall 2025 Beehive Bazaar
The Boulevard, 1555 N Freedom Boulevard Provo | Sep 9-13 & 16-20 | Daily 10am-8pm
🎉 Sesquicentennial Kickoff
This one is for “the campus community,” which we assume doesn’t apply to most of us, but we’ll tell you about it anyway. It’s been 150 years since BYU began, and they will have music and inspiring BYU stories, plus 150 candles might be lit up as well.
Marriott Center | Sep 9 | 11:05am
🕯️ Utah County Remembers
Explore an interactive and self guided 9/11 exhibit tour with your family. Browse visuals, artifacts, first-hand accounts, and a chance to climb aboard gigantic trucks at the Touch-a-Truck exhibit.
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds | Sep 10-13 | 9am-9pm
Also:
🐴 Picnic with the Ponies - Sep 10th in Heber
🤖 Learn It: Introduction to Generative AI - Sep 10th at the Provo Library
WHAT’S COMING
Credit: Salt Lake Tribune
Later this week
There are lots of National Day of Service events this Saturday. We’ve left those off for now (there are just so many) but we’ll try to include at least a few in the Friday edition. Anyway, in addition to the National Day of Service events, here are some other things happening later this week + this weekend:
🇺🇸 BYU’s 9/11 Tower Climb
Climb up 2,071 steps representing the 110 stories of the World Trade Center.
LaVell Edwards Stadium | Sep 11 | 7pm (gates open 6:30pm)
🚒 First Responders Celebration
Not all heroes wear capes—some steer fire trucks, flash badges, and today some hand out free crafts and treats. Thank Orem’s finest and explore the 9/11 Healing Field of 2,977 flags (weather permitting).
The Orchard at University Place | Sep 11 | 6pm
🧵 Garden of Quilts
Over 500 hand-crafted quilts from around the globe plus classes, demos, and a vendor marketplace.
Ashton Gardens | Sept 12-13 | Fri 9am-8pm • Sat 9am-6pm
🇺🇸 9/11 Patriot Day Concert & Drone Show
And evening of speakers, food trucks, patriotic tunes, and a drone show—plus a cleaning supplies drive.
Vineyard Grove Park | Sep 11 | 7pm-9pm
🍿 Teen Movie Night
How to Train Your Dragon (the original).
Provo Library | Sep 11 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
🖼️ Opening Day: ‘Earthbound and Heavenward’
New showcase of sacred art with five centuries of saints, sinners, and soul-stirring stained glass. As always Admission is free.
BYU Museum of Art | Sep 12 | 10am
🎒 DFCU Back to School Party
Free food, games, prizes, and a free shirt—plus a chance to win a trip to Disneyland!
DFCU Provo Campus Branch | Sep 12 | 11am–3pm
Also:
🔮 Witches and Wizards Magical Market - Friday at the Provo Towne Centre
🐴 Utah Barrel Race - Friday through Sunday at the Wasatch County Event Complex
⚽ BYU Women’s Soccer vs UVU - Friday at South Field at BYU
Saturday
🥤 Guinness world record attempt - Most Soda Infusions
This one has Provo written all over it, and we love it. The Swig in Provo is trying to set the record for “the most soda infusions served in an hour”. Each car that shows up between 3pm and 6pm will get four free drinks. Plus, you might win tickets to the Jonas Brothers Party Deck, too.
Swig Provo | Sep 13 | 3pm-6pm
☢️ Will You Survive?
Prepare yourself to survive doomsday, and/or the line at Swig later in the day (see above), by learning practical survival skills drawn from centuries of apocalypse lore.
Provo Library | Sep 13 | 10am-11am
🛩 21st Carnival & Car Show
Tons happening at this one including a BBQ, games, petting zoo, horse rides, bounce houses, a rock wall, and dunk tank—plus a candy drop!
Courtyard at Jamestown | Sep 13 | 3pm–6pm
🐞 2025 Fall Insect Nature Experienceship
For kids and adults 12 and older. $15 per person.
Bean Life Science Museum | Sep 13 | 9am-12pm
Also:
🏒 Hockey For Free - Saturday at Peaks Ice Arena
📖 Author Event: Amanda & Kolton Rackham - Saturday at the Provo Library
🎨 Latter-day Saint Earth Stewardship Fall Forum and Art Show - Saturday at the Orem Library
WHAT ELSE
The Weather 🌞
Tuesday | 87° | ⛅ | 15%
Wednesday | 87° | ☀ | 15%
Thursday | 82° | ☀ | 15%
Friday | 77° | ☀ | 15%
Saturday | 76° | ☀ | 5%
Sunday | 83° | ☀ | 1%
Monday | 81° | ☀ | 1%
Live Music Venues 🎸
@ Velour Live Music Gallery
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
Thursday – Tron Jockeys, The Drought, Rejected Takeoff, The Glitter Bombs
Friday – Clean Freak, Valentine’s Day Club
Saturday – Jordan Moyes, John Allred, Kaleb Shelley
@ Java Junkie
Thursday – LampShade Wild Card Night
Friday – Open Mic Night (regular weekly event)
Saturday – Hiaeth Bibilchor, Sydney Strong
@ The Rise
Saturday – Buffalo, Cosmic Fates, Soul Dye, Voltmetre
@ The Covey Center for the Arts
Saturday – J209
@ Angelus Theatre
Friday – New Sequel, Always Her, Foxland
Saturday – Miclan Band tribute concert for Mike Boothe
@ Seven Brothers Riverwoods
Friday – Kieran Hellum (weekly)
Thanks for reading!
See you on Chocolate Milkshake Day (Friday)! 😉
-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie
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