What's Happening in Provo and Orem | Feb. 3, 2025

What’s Up Provo!

Apparently it’s Take a Cruise Day today.

For all of us not on a cruise right now, let’s just tell ourselves it’s Book a Cruise Day! 🛳

And as always, we’re here to help, so here are some ideas for cruises out of California from the Cruise Critic (including a 7-night cruise to Mexico on the Navigator of the Seas for $99 a night, and a 120-night Viking World Journeys cruise! 120 nights!)

A few highlights of today’s newsletter:

Spring is one of the best times to list a home--and spring isn't far away! So, if you're considering selling then now is the time to start prepping.

And by "prepping" we mean more than just a deep clean. Talk to a realtor early on for some free, expert advice about what improvements your house needs to give you the best return on your investment. 💸

Meet Melissa: "My passion for what I do comes from my love for this area and the community. I love the mountains, I love the people--and I love helping them find their perfect home!"

Melissa Kamar is part of the team at Stringham West Realty (serving Utah County since 1977 and 5.0 ⭐’s on Google!). If you have any questions about buying/selling a home then contact Melissa! (And ask her about her cat 🐈)
📱Cell: (801) 960-3515
☎ Office: (801) 377-8140
📧 [email protected]

An atmospheric river has been hitting Northern Utah. Because of it, meteorologists predicted that we’d get up to 5 feet of snow between Saturday and today as well as unusually warm weather. It might get to up to 60 today and 64 tomorrow! April-like weather hitting Utah

BYU beat the UCF Knights 81-75 in Orlando on Saturday! Mawot Mag had a season-best 19 points, including three 3-pointers and five assists and Richie Saunders had 22 points including six 3-pointers! Highlights

🏀 BYU women’s basketball beats Arizona State 77-67. Recap
🏐 BYU men’s volleyball was swept by #4 Hawaii on Friday & Saturday

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➡ A tip for when you go to Vinci’s
They have a premium flavor right now called Setteveli. It’s made of seven layers of different types of gelato, cream, dark and milk chocolate — it’s amazing.
So the tip is: Try the Setteveli!

Today
60° | ☁ | 5%

We enjoy reading the bio’s of local musicians, so here’s a little snippet about Provo’s Own, The Fabled Folks: “Though highly influenced by bluegrass and folk music, their sound draws from the diverse musical backgrounds of each member to blend rock, jazz, and pop into their unique sound palette.”

Their concert tonight is free courtesy of the Provo Library! Register quick before it fills up and contact the library if you have questions about getting on a waiting list.

Provo Library | 7pm | More info

🛠️ Oliver’s Place + Snapology
All month long Oliver’s Place will be holding free classes for adults and kids. The adult classes range from sourdough bread making to soap making while at the same time there will be Snapology kids classes about engineering, robotics, and more! There will be something new every week—so we’ll do our best to keep you informed.
Oliver's Place (125 S 2000 W Pleasant Grove) | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | More info

👨‍👩‍👦 Parenting Youth and Teens: An educational event with Dr. Larry Nelson
Dr. Nelson is a professor at BYU who studies the factors that lead to flourishing or floundering as teens develop socially and transition to adulthood. This free event will be held in the Timpanogos auditorium and you can also register for the dinner prior to the event as well.
Timpanogos High School | 7pm | More info

🌟 Power Up Your Future: Junior Leadership Program
Join the Provo Library's 12-week Junior Leadership Program starting February 3rd, from 4pm to 5pm, covering topics like finances, healthy relationships, and independent living. For teens 12 -18.
Provo Library | 4pm-5pm | More info

Also:
👉 Family Movie Night: Frozen at Orem Library
👉 Film: Sense & Sensibility at Orem Library
👉 Anime and Treats at Springville Library
👉 Mini Golf Party at Springville Library

Tuesday
64° | ☁ | 15%

It’s the Cougars vs Wildcats, Kevin vs Tommy, Richie vs Caleb! BYU is on a 4-game win streak and Arizona is 2nd in the conference and coming off a big win against in-state rival, Arizona State.

This is a huge game for both teams, (and a late game — 9pm start?). A win could really help BYU make the tournament. Also, we always have to beat the Arizona schools. It’s a rule. Let’s go Cougars!

BYU Marriott Center | 9pm MST | Tickets | Watch (ESPN2)

📕 Ballroom Book Sale
Most of the books being sold are $2 or less. If you’ve ever been, you know that this sale is HUGE. So many books. Build your home library and support the library.
Provo Library | Feb 4th 3pm - 7pm & Feb 5th 10:30 AM - 2 PM | More info

💬 BYU Devotional: Elder Kevin R. Duncan
Elder Kevin Duncan is in the 5th Quorum of the Seventy and is serving as the Executive Director in the Temple Department.
BYU Marriott Center | 11:05am | Watch on BYUtv or Listen on KBYU-TV 11, Classical 89 FM, BYUradio 107.9 FM, and SiriusXM 143

🐾 Dog Man Party at Springville Library
"When the streets are held hostage, two of the city's finest must come together and fight as one." Celebrate the release of the new "Dog Man" movie at the Springville Library!
Springville Library | 4pm - 5pm | More info

Wednesday
45° | 🌧 | 50%

Got questions Provo? Mayor Kaufusi’s got answers.

At this All-Districts Neighborhood Meeting, Mayor Kaufusi, Provo's first female mayor, will be joined by other city leaders to talk with Provo residents about how city projects are going, and to answer questions about policies, city plans, and much more. This meeting is free and open to everyone!

Provo City Hall | 6pm - 7pm | More info

✨ Dance Extravaganza with the Cougarettes
Quick trivia question, how many national championships have the BYU Cougarettes won? Here’s a hint, it’s possible to win multiple dance national championships in a single year (last year they won 2). Anyway, the answer is the Cougarettes have won 26 national championships! So go see the perennial champions in concert at the Covey Center this Wednesday! (And Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
Covey Center | Wed-Fri: 7pm, Sat: 1pm & 7pm | More info

🎥 DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944) at Scera Center
When was the last time you saw Double Indemnity in theaters? 80 years? It’s been a while. Watch the classic noir thriller Double Indemnity starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck on the big screen one more time at the Scera —only $2 a ticket!
Scera Center | 10 AM | More info

Also:
👉 BYU Women’s Basketball vs UCF (home) at 7pm MST
👉 Spring Choral Showcase at The Noorda Concert Hall
👉 Winter Choirfest at the BYU Concert Hall at 7:30pm
👉 Learn It: Body Image and Fitness at Provo Library

The Utah Metropolitan Ballet is performing Snow White at the Covey Center from Feb 28th until March 3rd. There will be 4 regular (but spectacular) performances, plus one other performance on March 1st @ 11am for families affected by autism. The performance for families affected by autism will be free, and it usually fills up fast! Tickets | Families Affected by Autism Performance

💘 Galentine’s Craft & Snack
The Provo Library’s Valentine’s Masquerade Ball is sold out unfortunately, and so is the Valentine’s dance at Thanksgiving Point, but there are some spots still available for the Galentine’s Day event at the Orem Library! Register

💝 Valentine’s Card Cookie Class - Feb 8th
Seats are almost gone for this class taught by Krissy of Hilltop Bakehouse!
“Learn to make perfect marshmallow fondant, then use it to cover delicious cookies and transform them into adorable “envelope” designs. Personalize your creations with fun decorations, delicate details, and a heartfelt message tucked inside each edible envelope.” More info

⚽ Provo soccer signups
Registration is now open for the Provo City soccer league, preschool through 9th grade. The deadline is near the end of February, but spots usually fill up before the deadline. More info

👸 Imagication
Next Monday they will be reading “Danny and the Dinosaur First Valentine’s Day”, Cinderella and Prince Charming will be there, and the treat will be sponsored by Rooster’s Gourmet Popcorn! Register

📚 Learners with Littles
It’s “30 minutes of social time with a light brunch and then one hour to discuss the reading. Children will have a place to play and can choose coloring or craft activities.” Feb 13th registration is now open! Register

🏔 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival Tickets
“Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 49th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, coming to UVU’s Ragan Theatre, on February 10th and 11th, at 7pm.” Monday Tickets | Tuesday Tickets | More info about the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival

🍪 Whata Batch Cookies Decorating Class
“Join us for a hands-on Cookie Decorating Class, where you’ll learn to create stunning works of art🎨🍪 Whether you’re a beginner or a baking aficionado, we’ve got all the tips, tricks, and frosting hacks to make your cookies pop! Plus, you’ll leave with your own sweet creations (and maybe a few new friends too).” Register

Thanks for reading! Make it a great day today! 😉

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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