What's Happening in Provo and Orem | Apr. 14, 2025

What’s Up Provo! We were going to wish you a happy National Dolphin Day — but there’s no time for any nonsense holidays today. The weather’s too nice and there are too many good things to be doing!

Let’s get to it, here are a few highlights:

• 🐰 Imagication: Easter, Free Swing Dancing Night 🕺, Elder Uchtdorf Devotional

• 🐔 Learn It: Backyard Chickens

• 🐍 Gaze of Medusa and other reminders and notices

In Partnership with
Melissa Kamar @ Stringham West Realty

Many experts agree, home prices in Utah won’t be getting much cheaper anytime soon. If you’re tired of sitting on the sidelines here’s some advice from Melissa:

🏦 Tips on picking a lender

Your lender plays a huge role in closing smoothly, so choose wisely. So, first tip in choosing a lender, don’t just go with the first lender you find. Also, rates are important but pay close attention to the fees and even the communication style, and responsiveness. A great lender won’t pressure you.

Also, ask your agent for recommendations — they often know who’s reliable and who drags their feet.

💰️ Don’t I need 20% down?

Nope, 20% down isn’t required for most buyers anymore. In fact, many loan programs let you buy with as little as 3% to 5% down. That said, a larger down payment can reduce your monthly mortgage and eliminate private mortgage insurance (PMI). Once you have a good lender they’ll help walk you through your options.

How much would your home sell for in today’s market?

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Provo, Salt Lake City consider switching to tiered water rate systems 🚰 

The new plan proposes an increase by 5% starting in September and increases of 4% and 8% throughout the next decade, “but the council would be responsible for evaluating the additional increases each year.”

“In the tiered system, residents would be charged additional money per thousand gallons used in varying price tiers on top of the base rate.” The first tier would cover the average household's essential indoor uses, and the second tier would cover typical outdoor water use, Larson said.

“Council members emphasized the importance of including an exception for those conducting urban gardening and expressed concern over vegetation dying if people cannot afford to water their plants.” Right now the plan is for the City Council to vote on this April 22nd.

Sports
⚾️ BYU Baseball — Utah baseball take rubber match from BYU
🏐 BYU men’s volleyball loses to no. 2 UCLA 3-1
🏈 BYU football — Jay Hill explains why he decided to stay as BYU’s defensive coordinator

Today
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Imagication: Easter 🐰 

This is a popular one so they have two sessions this time!

It’s for ages 2-5 and it’s going to be an Easter-themed storytime featuring "Pete the Cat and the Easter Bunny Bandit." After the story, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider will pop in, and they might even join in on the Easter egg hunt. And, of course, the Easter Bunny will be there, too! Treats provided by Rooster’s Gourmet Popcorn.

The Orchard at University Place | 10am session | 12 noon session 

🤓 Trivia Night 
Let’s get you ready with some Easter related trivia:
❓️ What is the earliest date Easter could fall on?
❓️ What is the latest date Easter could fall on?
❓️ Which European country started the Easter Bunny tradition?
❓️ In Sweden and Finland, what do children dress up as for Easter? (animals, witches, gnomes, or goblins)
Provo Library (The Nelson Attic) | 7pm to 8:15pm

📖 Dancing Through the Pages
This one’s a “wiggle-friendly” show. The BYU Kinnect Dance Company is going to put on a 45-minute performance that brings stories to life through dance and even some audience participation!
BYU Museum of Art | 7pm - 7:45pm

👉️ Also:
Film: National Treasure (PG, 2004) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Orem Library
BYU softball vs Fresno State at 12 noon at BYU's Miller Park
UVU Percussion Ensemble and Steelband Concert at 7pm

Tuesday
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Free Swing Dancing Night 🕺 

Free swing dancing night at Classic Fun Center! And they specified that this will be regular swing dancing, no skates or anything. Good to know. So, no need for skates, and also, no need for a partner! Whether you come with a partner or not just show up and dance.
Orem Classic Fun Center | 9pm-11pm | More info

🎭 BFA New York Showcase
The music and dance seniors will audition for industry producers and directors in New York soon, but they’re giving local audiences a chance to see their performances through Wednesday!​ (BFA = Bachelor’s of Fine Arts)
Black Box Theatre, West Campus Central Building | 7pm-8:30pm

👉️ Also:
Tatting Level 1 from 3pm to 5pm at Heindselman’s Yarn & Needlework
Tatting Help from 1pm to 6pm at Heindselman’s Yarn & Needlework
Prediabetes Class at 6:30pm - 8pm at the Orem Library
BYU baseball vs UVU at 6pm MDT BYU's Miller Park
Devotional: Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf at 11:05 AM Marriott Center

Wednesday
70° | ⛅ | 20%

Gamelan Bintang Wahyu 🌏️ 

It’s not easy to describe a Balinese gamelan concert, you just have to experience it. This video will give a taste of it though. (The video shows Balinese dancers performing as well, which we know BYU has had in the past, but we’re not 100% sure there will be dancers at this performance on Wednesday).

This concert will also include steel pan performances from Trinidad and Tobago.

Concert Hall, Music Building | 7:30pm | More info

🐔 Learn It: Backyard Chickens
Chickens seem to be all the rage for the last few years, but it’s getting even more appealing as egg prices increase. (The price of eggs just hit record numbers recently.) So if you’re thinking about raising chickens in your backyard this is your time to learn what it takes to keep your chickens healthy, happy, and laying lots of eggs.
Provo Library (room 260) | 7pm - 8:30pm

🖼️ From the Vault' Gallery Talk with Janalee Emmer
At this final Gallery Talk of the semester, MOA Director Janalee Emmer will be giving more unique insights about the exhibition From the Vault: Envisioning the Early Latter Days. Here’s are a couple pieces from the exhibit that she’ll probably be talking about:

Always free and usually it’s a 30-minute session.

BYU Museum of Art | 12:10pm - 12:40pm

🤝 Partnering with WUP

Reminders and Notices ⚠️ 

We hope you find this “Reminders and Notices” section useful.*
The goal is to inform you about stuff before tickets are sold out, or all the spots are taken.

And there’s always a lot coming up, and we have a limit on the number of words/links we can send, so unfortunately we can’t fit in everything every time. Refer back to last Monday’s email to see other notices we couldn’t fit in this edition (subject line: ⛰️ Henry V – for kids | 🍷 Passover Seder | Spring Canyoneering Night | MixTape Live)

*Let us know if this section is helpful or not — or if you have suggestions for improving it — by using the feedback poll at the end of the email. Thanks!

🇺🇸 Cries of Freedom Audition
Cries of Freedom — “We are seeking talented performers who are willing to work hard as a team and commit to the success of the show. Performing in Cries of Freedom will deeply impact your life for the better!” Audition Dates: April 15, 17, 19

🐍 Gaze of Medusa
Clint's Reptile Room — ”The Gaze of Medusa – A Night of Reflection & Reclamation
This is not a workshop. Not a lecture.
The Gaze of Medusa is a guided experience that blends ancient symbolism, self-reflection, and real-time connection—with yourself, and with the presence of snakes.
It’s powerful. It’s personal. And it’s nothing like anything you’ve done before.”
April 26

📇 Business Card Art Show Submissions
Open call for art for the JKR Gallery for the Business Card Art Show in September! This is one of their biggest events — all artwork is the size of a business card (about 2 x 3 inches) and they are priced at $80. It’s a great show, a lot of the artwork sells out in minutes. A lot of big name artists get involved but it’s also great for emerging artists. Applications are open through Saturday, May 24th.

🗑️ Provo Spring Cleanup
This week at Rock Canyon Park. Next week the dumpsters will be at Footprinter Park (1150 S 1350 W)

🗑️ Orem Spring Cleanup
This week at Palisade Park. On the 21st they will be at Scera Park.

🍛 Curries Class - Rec Center Kitchen
It’s important that everyone knows how to make a good curry. May 5th.

👔 Ties & Tiaras
The annual Ties and Tiaras Daddy-Daughter Dance is sold out but you can still get on the waitlist. April 19th

🎨 Paint Night
Provo Library Event — “Learn painting techniques and walk away with a finished painting. Registration required.” Registration should open up today and the event is on May 6th.

🎵 Mountain Melody Marionettes
Provo Library — ”Immerse yourself in the classic fairy tale performed by Mountain Melody Marionettes. Recommended for ages 3 and up.” The event is now full but you can still join the waitlist. April 19

🏛️ Orem City Hall Tours
Orem City — ”Come see the new Orem City Hall that will serve our community for generations to come. It was built with no new taxes, no debt, and on budget.

Public tours will be offered April 21-23. Tours will also include fun activities and opportunities to learn about city services. Light refreshments will be served.”

See you on Wednesday!

Punapi gatra sane agung, suksma! 😉 

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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🤓 Trivia Answers

❓️ What is the earliest date Easter could fall on?
March 22nd
❓️ What is the latest date Easter could fall on?
April 25th
❓️ Which European country started the Easter Bunny tradition?
Germany
❓️ In Sweden and Finland, what do children dress up as for Easter? (animals, witches, gnomes, or goblins)
Easter Witches 🧹