What's Happening in Provo and Orem | Jan. 27, 2025

What’s Up Provo!

Happy last week of January! Hopefully we’ve helped you get out and have some fun this month.

A few highlights of today’s newsletter:

• 🐉 Imagication, 1920s Soiree, Super Smash Tournament, Winter in Narnia, State of the City Address, Lunar New Year Celebration & Fireworks

• 🏔️ Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival Tickets

Local Business
Tayley’s Treats 🍰

(This is one where you really need to check out their website/Instagram to see all their amazing treats and designs. Our favorites might be any of the Valentine’s themed ones and the “star pop”.⭐️🍭)

About 2 years ago, Tayley decided to took a leap of faith and turn her love for baking and treats into a career!

Tayley’s Treats now sells not only their signature product, the filled cake pop 🍰🍭 (with authentic Brazilian dulce de Leche inside), but also dipped strawberries 🍫🍓, and strawberry bonbons 🥛🍫🍓 (a strawberry wrapped in sweet condensed milk and dipped in chocolate)!

They deliver all over Utah County, Salt Lake County—even up to Bear Lake!

Tayley’s Treats | Cake Pops | Chocolate Strawberries | Strawberry Bonbons

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The Bulletin 📌 

Weather Outlook ⛈️☀️ 

February is expected to be slightly colder than normal, March is expected to be slightly warmer than normal, and April is expected to be warmer than normal. (The scale The Weather Channel uses is Below (meaning below the normal temp.), Slightly Below, Slightly Above, and Above.) The Weather Channel Article

Heber Developments Approved 🏘️ 

Two development north of downtown were recently approved by the city council. One of the developments, Harvest Village, plans to construct 34 hotel units, over 200 residential units, four retail units and 33 affordable housing units. The Crossing (the other development) plans to construct 60 hotel units, over 300 residential units, five retail units and at least 37 units of affordable housing. Article

Sports 🏀🏐

🏀 UVU men’s basketball gets their 10th straight win, (7-0 in the WAC), beating the Seattle Redhawks 70-66. Recap
🏀 BYU women lose to Utah at home 81-76. Recap
🏀 The BYU men’s team beat Cincinatti 80-52, going 11 of 15 from 3-point range in the second half! Takeaways | Highlights | And the fan who made the half-court shot during halftime to win $10,000
🏐 #5 BYU men’s volleyball loses 3-0 to #2 UC Irvine for their second loss of the season. Recap

Today
36° | ☀️ | 5%

Imagication 🐉 

This week the treat is sponsored by Bobby’s Burgers! 🍔 

We knew the Bobby’s Burger part would get your attention. (It got our attention.) What does it mean to have the “treat sponsored by Bobby’s Burgers”? We’re not sure, but we know what we hope it means!

Imagication is a storytime for kids at the University Mall, and today they will be reading “My First Chinese New Year” by Karen Katz. There will be special guests coming to the book reading, a treat (as mentioned above), and crafts & games!

It’s a free event, but you do need to register. For kids 2 - 5.

University Place | 11am | More info

🍹 1920s Soiree
What was it like one hundred years ago, in the year 1925? The Great Gatsby was published, New York became the largest city in the world, and the television was invented. Exciting times! So come celebrate like it’s 1925 again at the Springville Library tonight! Learn the Charleston, sip mocktails at the speakeasy, and make flapper headbands!
Springville Library | 7pm – 8pm | More info

🎮 Super Smash
Another Springville event for you… Their Super Smash Bros. tournament starts today at 4pm. We’re not sure how long this will go because the smashing won’t stop until there’s a winner!
Springville Library | 4pm | More info

Also:
👉️ Film: Notorious at Orem Library, 6:30pm
👉️ Family Movie Night @ the Provo Library: UP
👉 The Pa'akai We Bring at UVU’s Noorda, 6:30pm
👉️ Beginning Drawing Class at the Provo Library (registration required)
👉 Wept: Emotions in the Scriptures FHE at Education in Zion Gallery @ 7pm
👉 Strengthen Your Relationships Free Workshop at Lindon Community Center, from 6pm – 8pm

Tuesday
36° | ☀️ | 5%

Cougars vs Bears 🏔️🦁 🆚 🐻

The 2021 NCAA National Champions and 2-time Big 12 Champs are flying up to Provo for a Quad I matchup tomorrow. Baylor is a great team, but if you listen to the experts, it seems if Egor does well, then BYU wins.🤞 

So if you see him riding around on his scooter, yell something encouraging in Russian like: “Все, что человеческий разум способен понять и во что он способен поверить – достижимо.” or “100% непредпринятых попыток заканчиваются неудачей.” Either phrase would work.

BYU Marriott Center | 7pm MST | Tickets | Watch (ESPN2)

🦁 Tween Scene: Winter in Narnia
Step through the wardrobe for an evening in Narnia—just be wary of women serving Turkish delights. There will be games, crafts, and other activities to celebrate the winter season, Narnia style!
Orem Library | 4pm - 5pm | More info

🎙️ Connor Ross @ University Mall
Connor Ross will be performing at University Mall’s as part of their Tuesday Tunes series of events. Connor is a UVU student and a former singer on the Strip in Vegas. “For the sweet and sultry sounds of Sinatra, Bublé and Mel Tome look no further than Connor Ross.” Quite the compliment!
University Mall | 5pm – 7pm | More info

🎤 Forum: Jeffrey Rosen
Renowned legal scholar Jeffrey Rosen will speak at BYU’s Forum tomorrow. Rosen, the President of the National Constitution Center, is known for his expertise on the Constitution and its influence on today’s world.
BYU Marriott Center | 11:05 AM | More info

Wednesday
38° | ☀️ | 5%

Lunar New Year Celebration & Fireworks 🎆 🐍 

It’s the Year of the Snake! (At least, it will be starting Wednesday. The Year of the Snake is associated with wisdom, intuition, and elegance.)

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the University Mall this year. There is going to be a Lion Dance Parade followed by fireworks! Don’t let this one slither away!

University Place | 6pm | More info

2025 State of the City Address 🎉 

Do you want to know more about the city? Do you want to see BYU’s Young Ambassadors for free? Do you want to spend the evening with Mayor Kaufusi!
Of course you do!

These fun, annual events are often well attended and this year should be no exception. This year the special guests include Olympian Noelle Pikus-Pace, Brandon Fugal, and BYU Young Ambassadors.

Of course, it will also be great to hear from Mayor Kaufusi as she spotlights Provo’s achievements and talks about its future as well. As Mayor Kaufusi says, "Provo’s future is as bright as its people."

Covey Center | 6pm – 8pm | More info

🍩 Hot Cocoa & Donuts
There’s a lot happening at the Springville Library this week… Enjoy their hot cocoa bar and try your hand at making diamond art donuts. (Not edible we presume.) Should be a hole lot of fun!
Springville Library | 7pm | More info

Also:
👉 BYU Philharmonic: Evening of Concertos at BYU Concert Hall, 7:30pm
👉️ BYU women’s basketball vs Colorado at 7pm MST (home)

Reminders & Notices ⚠️ 

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

🎸 Bob Dylan’s “Blood on the Tracks” Tickets available
Still some tickets available for the concert this Saturday which will feature musicians from The Madison Arms, The Hollering Pines, The Lower Lights, The National Parks, Neon Trees, Fictionist, and many more! More info/Tickets

🍪 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

💝 Valentine’s Card Cookie Class
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

🎄 Christmas Tree Pickup deadline: Feb 1st
According to the Provo City website, Feb 1st is the last day they will pick up your Christmas tree. 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

🌿🐟🛶 ULA Grant Program Submission Deadline: Feb 1st
The ULA Grant Program offers “one-time funding to help applicants with starting or improving existing recreation offerings at Utah Lake for residents and visitors.” More info

🇺🇸 Springville Flag Contest
Art City is looking to the community to help them design their new official flag! The submission deadline for this is Feb. 7. (“This opportunity is open to anyone with a connection to Springville City, regardless of age or artistic experience.”) More info

🩰 Utah Metropolitan Ballet's Snow White
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

Thanks!

Thanks for reading! Have a great start to your week! 😉 

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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