What's Happening - May 14, 2025

What’s Up Provo! As always, we’ve translated the chaos of the web into a (somewhat) neat, helpful email.

Also, Happy International Chihuahua Appreciation Day!

Highlights from today’s newsletter:

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🚧 9th East Closure
You’ve probably seen the signs, but just in case, here are the details: The closure is anticipated to last until the end of May, and it has to do with the temple construction.

Also, lots of other shorter detour routes exist other than the one they drew, but for our friends in those neighborhoods we’ll just ignore that fact.

🏙 Possible massive redevelopment at Provo Towne Centre

Daily Herald — “Provo Towne Centre ownership has filed a proposal to Provo City to give the mall a dramatic facelift, turning the property into a multi-use development.”

Quote from the article: “Provo Towne Centre is entering its next chapter, joining a wave of mall revitalizations that are transforming outdated commercial footprints into vibrant, integrated neighborhoods designed for the future.” Article

Sports
🤸 BYU Signee Sonnenberg becomes DP All-Around National Champion Article

Today
58° | 🌦️ | 40%

🏓 High School Pickleball Night
Free food, round robin, all skill levels welcome!
Hillcrest Park | 5pm - 7pm

👉 Also:
Codependents Anonymous from 7pm to 8pm at the Springville Library
Portrait painting with Katherine Bruner at 10am at the TAF Creative Arts in American Fork
Bday Bash Pickleball Tournament at the Provo Recreation Center

Thursday
63° | 🌧 | 25%

Swap your car keys for handlebars!

If you need extra motivation, here it is: free breakfast! There’s going to be breakfast, bike tune-ups, activities, and giveaways at various stations across the city.

Stations in Operation from 7:30am - 9am:
Orem Family Fitness Center
UVU Courtyard next to Student Life Building
Canyon Tech Center on the Murdock Canal

Station in Operation from 9am - 11am:
University Place Mall at the Orchard

Orem | 7:30am – 11am | More info

🎂 Senior Birthday Bash Bingo
It’s a special edition of Senior Bingo, there’s going to be bigger prizes (like gift cards), and birthday cake!
Provo Recreation Center | 1pm

👉 Also:
Noche de Lotería from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Springville Library
The Hive Collective – New Play ‘Paper Weight’ in Provo (starts May 15 and runs until May 24)
9/11 Day of Service Kick-off Planning Meeting in Springville at 6pm

Friday
65° | ⛅ | 20%

Everyone loves an excuse to hang out at the Riverwoods.

So bring a chair, grab a meal, listen to one of Utah’s favorite classic rock cover bands for free, see if Called to Surf will let you use discount code “emilymCTS” (more details in the deals and giveaways section), and enjoy the evening!

The Riverwoods | 6pm – 8:30pm | More info

More the classical music/Broadway music type? Don’t worry! University Place has you covered. Once again, bring a blanket or chair, get a bite to eat, and just enjoy the music.

The Orchard at University Place | 7pm | More info

🎼 AGO Utah Valley Chapter Closing Social
The Utah Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is celebrating the end of their season. There will be a potluck dinner; (meat and drinks will be provided) and afterward you will get a chance to try out the newly refurbished Wicks organ.
Orem Orchard Stake Center | 6pm – 7pm

🎬 Dive-In Movie: Surf’s Up
Bring your own floaty. If you forget, you can always tread water, the movie’s only 1.5 hours… Membership or day pass required.
Provo Recreation Center (Competition pool) | 7:30pm

👉 Also:

Teen Night: Laser Tag from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Springville Library
Heber Valley Railroad – Vintage Shoot Train - giveaway
Thread Custom Tote Night at Thread Wallets ($35)

More Upcoming Events 👀

🧜‍♀ Art Ball: Under the Sea at the Springville Museum on Saturday
⛰ Slate Canyon Saturday 2025 from 9am to 11am in Provo
🚚 Backhoe Rodeo in Heber
📚 Ballroom Book Sale at the Provo Library

Discounts & Giveaways 🤑

universityplaceorem
Win a $250 shopping spree for Mother’s Day
Like the reel, follow @utahfamilyfaves and @universityplaceorem, and tag 3 moms. Share to stories and tag both accounts for 20 extra entries

theyardmilkshakebar
Bring back your souvenir cup for 20% off your next shake

throw.artstudio
Win a $100 Beadology gift card and a date night class at Throw Art Studio
Follow @beadology_utah and @throw.artstudio, like the post, and tag friends. Share to stories for 5 extra entries

splashsummitwaterpark
Win 2 Lagoon tickets or 8 Splash Summit tickets with parking and tubes
Follow on Instagram or Facebook, like the post, and tag 3 friends. Share to stories and tag for bonus entries

calledtosurf
Use code emilymCTS at checkout for a discount

hebervalleyrailroad
Win free tickets for the Vintage Photo Shoot Train on May 16
Comment which era you’ll dress up as

thehivecollective
$7 off each ticket to The Fork using code EarlyBird7 at checkout

mobettahs
Win an invite to the Friends & 'Ohana event with free food and prizes on May 15 in Payson, UT
Like the post, follow @mobettahs, and tag a friend

🧒 3 Foster Grandkids
“Caregiver just took in her 3 little grandsons so they would not end up in foster care. She is in need for clothing for boys aged 9 months - 4 and needs two twin beds, bed frames…” Needed on June 20th.

🐟 Utah Lake Festival Volunteers
“…we ask that volunteers sign up for either a morning shift (8:30 am - 12:30 pm) or an afternoon shift (12:30 pm - 4pm). However, if you would like to volunteer for the entire event (8:30 am - 4 pm), there's no one stopping you!
What to expect: We are asking you to monitor and facilitate different activities throughout the festival. This may include but is not limited to: setup/cleanup, parking, kids craft stations, fishing activities, information stations, prize stations, and water stations.” May 31.

🧸 2 Hour Childcare for foster kids
“We are hosting a seminar for our families to learn about healthy relationships but most of our caregivers can't get babysitters so we would love to be able to provide that for them in our office. If a group wants to come up with fun activities for these kids and help us supervise we would be so grateful.”

@ The Velour
Wednesday - Open Mic

@Java Junkie
Thursday - LampShade Acoustic Night
Friday - Open Mic
Saturday - Orchard of Strings, Ryan Solo

@ The Rise
Friday - Grimwood, Rachel Reynolds

Thanks for reading and good look on the Zippy Hunt! 😉

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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