What's Happening in Provo | October 9th, 2024

What’s Up Provo! Happy Leif Erikson Day! ⛵️ 

What you should know about Leif: In the year 1000, he was leading a crew of men to Greenland, but was blown off course and instead landed in Eastern Canada. They stayed for awhile, picked some grapes🍇, and then went back to Greenland. Pretty amazing, actually.

A few highlights of today’s newsletter:

• 🍂 Autumn Lantern Festival, plus Men’s BB Blue & White and outdoor movies

• 💝 Wellness Wednesday: Lake edition 🛥️

• Local Business Highlight: Stone Table Lodge 🌲

Local Business Highlight:
Stone Table Lodge 🏔️

You have check out the Stone Table Lodge, your new favorite home away from home!

The Stone Table Lodge is a newly renovated cabin in Sundance, about a 3 minute drive (or 8 minutes on the walking trail) up the road from the resort.

They have 2 homes on the property, which you can rent together or separately. If rented together you can comfortably sleep up to 20 people, 10 in each house. In other words, it’s a great size for a family reunion, a ski trip with friends, a retreat, etc.

Also, the lodge has a private hot tub, and an amazing game room with a pool table, and a giant (98") TV!

From the owner: “Stay for a few weeks, or just the weekend! We're currently renting out dates for our first 2024/25 ski season. Availability can be viewed on our AirBnb or VRBO profiles. These can be easily accessed through our link tree: linktr.ee/stonetablesundance”

Check out their IG: @StoneTableLodge for more pictures and information!

Nothing in this section is sponsored.
We’ll always let you know if something is sponsored.

Autumn Lantern Festival 🍂 

The Wasatch Nature School is putting on an epic Autumn Lantern Festival near Utah Lake tomorrow (Thursday)! The festival starts at 5:30pm.

(If you are unfamiliar with the Wasatch Nature School (WNS), they have a number of preschool classes, Kindergarten classes, and Wilderness Explorer classes. Their mission is “to guide the learning of children in the outdoors through play, curiosity, and wonder!”. Website)

There will be live music, food and drinks, (watch as Pyne Farms makes fresh apple cider donuts right in front of you), as well as a number of animal shows and activities. Angela’s Reptiles will have her reptiles to pet and hold. Great Basin Wildlife is bringing their birds to show. There will be free horse rides—even the great Bean Museum will be there showcasing their live animals.

So head to Utah Lake, hold a python, ride a pony, eat an apple cider donut (might want to wash your hands first), and light the night with some lanterns! Bound to be a fun and memorable event for everyone.

4150 W Center Street (right by Utah Lake) | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | More info

Today
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🏀 BYU Men’s Basketball Blue and White Game
When Coach Pope left, he took with him BYU’s highest ever rated recruit in Collin Chandler. So, when Kevin Young came he decided to sign Egor Denim. (Egor is rated even higher than Collin, a potential NBA lottery pick next year.) Then he kept going and brought in Kanon Catchings (also projected to be playing in the NBA next year), NBA Academy Africa standout Khadim Mboup, Elijah Crawford, Brody Kozlowski, Max Triplett (we love walk-ons), Keba Keita, and Mawot Mag. Amazing! Maybe for his next act Kevin will block out the sun… Until then, we’re just excited to see how this talented team will come together. Watch their first game live and for FREE at 7pm tonight!
Marriott Center | 7pm | More info | BYU Radio

Also:
👉️ Sunset Farmers Market in Orem.
👉️ The Utah Flower Market in Pleasant Grove.
👉️ And don’t forget about the free live music at Guru’s (“Happiness Guaranteed”) or about The Phantom of the Opera at Leatherby’s in Orem.

Thursday
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We’ve mentioned the Autumn Lantern Festival above (4150 W Center Street (right by Utah Lake) | Thursday @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm).

In addition to the Autumn Lantern Festival, here are some other things happening:

🎻🎹 William Hagen and Friends @ BYU
“World-class musicians William Hagen (violin), Albert Cano Smit (piano), Sindy Mohamed (viola), and Arthur Hornig (cello) play Mozart and Brahms piano quartets in the intimate Recital Hall. This event is not to be missed!” It’s free!
BYU Recital Hall | 7:30 | More info

🤝 Local Business Mixer
Mix and mingle with other business owners at The Loft Studio. There will be charcuterie, live music, and great company! Also, if you need a new and improved LinkedIn profile picture they will have professional photographers there to take headshots.
The Loft Studio | 6:30pm | Tickets

Also:
👉️ If want to network but golf’s more your thing, then check out Swing Into Networking @ Topgolf.
👉️ BYU Volleyball is hosting Baylor.
👉️ And, the Lindon Sunset Farmers Market will be starting at 5pm.

Friday
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👻 Scary Movie Night : Casper
Kick off Halloween festivities at The Orchard @ University Place with a free showing of Casper (PG). There will be soda and cider for sale. Face painting as well (for free)!
The Orchard at University Place | 6:30pm | More info

🐎🤑 Horse Sale
If you’re in the market for a horse then Heber is where you need to be! (Or you can livestream it…)
Heber | Oct 11th and 12th | More info

Also:
👉️ BYU Men’s Soccer hosts Utah State for another in-state rivalry game Friday night.
👉️ BYU Baseball has their Blue & White Game. (Plus there is going to be fireworks, and it is a free event).
👉️ Sundance is having their Mexican Street Food & Mezcal 2024 in the afternoon.
👉️ And, Classic Skating will be having an Outdoor Movie Night: Hocus Pocus.

🎸 Live Music

@ The Velour
TODAY - Open Mic
Thursday - EmJay Hink album release show, also Penny Candies, and Sasha Haydn
Friday - Allred 20th Anniversary show
Saturday - All-star Weezer Tribute

Wellness Wednesday: Service Opportunities 💝

🧹 Utah Lakeshore Cleanup
“Our last Utah Lakeshore Cleanup of the season is coming in a couple of weeks! Join us at the Mill Race Boat Ramp to come help us clean the lakeshore before winter sets in. As usual, this is a family friendly event. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Be sure to dress for the weather (close-toed shoes recommended)!”
Mill Race Boat Ramp | October 12th 9am - 11am | More info

⛵️ Utah Lake Symposium
Volunteers needed to help with the Utah Lake Symposium, happening October 21st and 22nd. Volunteers might do one or more of the following: direct parking lot traffic, help at the check in desk, set up and take down breakfast.
800 West University Parkway, Orem | Oct 21s & 22nd | More info

🎰 Help restore and preserve the Great Salt Lake
“Volunteers can help with letter-writing campaigns, engage the public at community events, or assist with restoration projects around the Great Salt Lake. For example, our Public Action Network encourages participants to connect with legislators, empowering them to advocate for water policies that benefit the lake. We also provide hands-on opportunities, such as clean-ups and restoration efforts in key areas that impact the lake’s ecosystem. “
Nightly shifts are 8:30pm to 1:00am, 12:30am to 5:00am, and 4:30am to 8:00am
462 East 800 North, Orem | More info

♨️ Brenda's Warming Centers for Homeless
“Volunteers, 18 years and over, are needed nightly at the Brenda's Warming Centers for the Homeless from October 15th through April 30th. Those serving will help with set up and clean up, safety and security, and will provide friendship and fellowship under the guidance of trained staff.”
Nightly shifts are 8:30pm to 1:00am, 12:30am to 5:00am, and 4:30am to 8:00am
815 South Freedom Boulevard, Provo | More info

👨‍🦼 Help kids with specials needs or medical challenges during fall break
“Come help those with special needs and their families have a blast! We need help between 8 am-4 pm, 2 hour slots and you can help as many of those as you would like. Come help individuals enjoy games, crafts, serve lunch, etc. Ages 12+ to volunteer independently, though younger ones can stay with a parent who is also volunteering.”
248 50 East, Orem | Oct 12th 8am - 4pm | More info

Thanks for reading!

Have a great Leif Erikson day!

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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