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What’s Up Provo! Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, because it was the day set aside to decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers. It eventually became a day to honor all fallen soldiers, regardless of war, and in 1971 it became an official federal holiday.
A few highlights from today’s newsletter
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Service, and Memorial Day BBQ
🐶 Dog Days of Summer Kickoff!
🌽 Orem's Farmers Market, High Fitness in the Park
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🛣 All seasonal roads are now open
Mirror Lake Highway (SR-15) and the Alpine Loop (SR-92) are open, as well as all other seasonal roads are now open.
🌊 River Safety Concerns
As the weather warms up, roads open up, and rivers start to swell. The first responders in Utah are gearing up for their busy season of the year, especially as this week the weather really warms up and people are expected to flock to the mountains and rivers. Stay safe!
🎻 Yo-Yo Ma will perform at BYU
Deseret News — “The 19-time Grammy-winning cellist is a headliner for Brigham Young University’s recently announced 2025-26 Bravo! arts series.” He will be coming to BYU Feb. 24, 2026. Season tickets go on sale July 9th and individual tickets go on sale Sep. 10.
🌾 Orem Residents Rally to overturn Wilkerson Farm decision
The City Council voted 4-3 to rezone Wilkerson Farm for single-family housing. But a group of residents have now filed a referendum to overturn the decision and keep the farm open. They need around 7,500 signatures to get it on the November ballot. (From what we know, they will start gathering signatures soon.) Related article
Today
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Service
“We must never forget that the loyal soldiers who rest beneath this sod flung themselves between the nation and the nation’s destroyers,” Douglass said.
Each year, more than 1,000 flags are placed to honor fallen heroes at this service.
Provo City Cemetery | 10 am
🍔 Memorial BBQ Sundance 2025
Stunning views and barbecues. It’s a family-friendly, buffet-style lunch at Sundance, plus 50% off lift tickets! $32 Guests 13+; $21 Children 4-12
The Lookout | 11am-4pm
🐾 Dog Days of Summer Kickoff!
Start off summer ‘25 by adopting a new best friend! Come by and meet the dogs, and maybe adopt one and if you want to join in on the normal classic fun center activities, the Memorial Day pass is only $15.99 today! (Meet the dogs, and possibly join in on other activities for no cost at all)
Classic Fun Center in Orem | 2pm-4pm
The ones that didn’t fit in the email:
🎶 Irish Session
Irish sessions are informal gatherings at the library where you get to play traditional Irish music.
Springville Library | 7pm-8pm
🇺🇸 Never Forget, Forever Honor
10K $59.95, 5K $49.95, Mile Run $29.95, patriotic shirt, finisher medal, walk-up registration available.
Robinson Park | 10K 8am l 5K 8am l Mile Run 9am l Kids Run 9:15am
🧶 Learn to Knit
In the 5th century knitting was a male-only craft.
Anyway, free class, no experience necessary!
Heindselman's | 4pm-6pm
🎺 Orem City’s Memorial Day Program
“Annual Memorial Day Program at the Orem City Cemetery. This year's program will feature a special message from U.S. Representative Dr. Mike Kennedy, a flag ceremony by American Legion Post 72, and music by the Timpanogos Chorale and the Orem Community Band.”
Orem City Cemetery | 10am
Tuesday
🌮 Free Tacos
They’re giving out tacos from 2pm to 6pm at Talecris Plasma Resources tomorrow! So get to know the center, eat some tacos, and if you refer a friend to give plasma you can get a $100 bonus!
Grifols Talecris (651 Columbia Ln, Provo) | 2pm-6pm
🐴 Youth Riding Club
"A horse is a mirror to your soul."
Wow. Not sure how we feel about that. In this riding club in Lindon they will practice “barrel racing, roping, reign, western pleasure, trail, keyhole, poles, carrying flags, and rodeo queening”. For ages 8 and up
Lindon horse arena | 9am-10:30am
🎉 Kid Zone: End of School Party
All we know is it’s going to be a party. (And that it is for K-2.)
Springville Library | 4pm-5pm
The ones that didn’t fit in the email:
🧶 Tatting Level 1
Tatting is a historic lace-making method that dates back to the early 19th century (nothing to do with tattoos, which is what we thought at first.) For ages 16 and up. This is the last in the 8-week course, but just watch Heindselman's for the next one to start. (We will watch it for you anyway.)
Heindselman's | 3pm-5pm
✨ Emotional Freedom Technique Class
"The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude."
Also referred to as "psychological acupuncture" emotional freedom technique class is for ages 16 and up
Heber City Police Community Room | 6:30pm-8pm
🎬 Tween Scene Movie Night: Harold and the Purple Crayon
Orem Library | 4pm-5:30pm
🎨✨ Adult Stained Glass
For ages 18 and up, all supplies included, $250 for 5-week session.
SCERA Art Studios | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
🌽 Orem's Farmers Market & Feed Fest
In case you missed this announcement a week or two ago, there are free yoga classes at the Orem Farmers Market this year, and as always, tons of great vendors to check out. (If you know any that we should highlight please email us!)
Orem City Center Park | 5pm-9pm
💪 High Fitness
Studies show that “music-driven workouts” can boost your motivation by up to 15%.
Well, then it’s a good thing this free activity is going to be a “music-pumping” event. It’s a “full-body workout set in the fresh air and vibrant atmosphere of our beautiful outdoor park"!
The Orchard at University Place | 8pm-9pm
🤲🏼 Teen Summer: Henna Tattoo
Summer is here so let loose and get a temporary tattoo! This one is for grades 6-12, and they will have all the stencils and designs there waiting for you.
Springville Library | 2pm-3pm
🌿💧Waterwise Landscapes: DIY Series
Did you know Utah offers cash incentives for replacing lawns with waterwise designs?
This free event is being put on by the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. If you can’t make it live, register anyway and they’ll send you the recording.
Online | 12pm-1pm
The ones that didn’t fit in the email:
❤️ Blood Drive
Provo Library | 10am-4pm
🎨 Open Studio
All ages are welcome and you can drop in anytime! $3 adults, $5 kids
Neighborhood Art Center | 10am-5pm
🌿✨ Volunteer Weed Pulls
For ages 10 and up, bring water and snacks, wear sturdy shoes, gloves provided.
Orem Library | 8:30am-10:30am
🌊 Utah Lake Festival
This one’s an annual event, but it’s going to be much bigger this year! They’ll host the first Provo Farmers Market of the season (which is normally held at Pioneer Park), and have paddle board jousting, free kids fishing, rock climbing wall, music, food, and more! (even mermaids!?)
Utah Lake State Park (4400 W. Center Street, Provo) | May 31st from 10am-4:30pm
🎷 US Army Blues
Register for this one quick! Free jazz concert by the premier jazz ensemble of the US Army at BYU!
BYU | May 30 @ 7pm
🏍 Harleys After Dark
Pasta bar and drinks (non-alcoholic) “on the house”. Plus a change to win a kegerator (which is a little fridge meant to keep just beverages cold). Register online.
Summit Harley Davidson | May 31st from 5pm-8pm
🚓🐾 Lehi PD K9 Fundraiser Car Show
Cabelas Blvd, Lehi | May 31st from 10:00am-3pm
Reminders and Notices ⚠
Reminders and Tickets and Public Notices so you don’t miss out on things coming up in the next few weeks!
Festivals
🎡 OremFest
Events start June 2nd!
Sign up for the pie eating contest on June 6
🎪 Vineyard Days
Events start June 3rd!
🖌 Art City Days
Starts June 7th, ends the 14th.
Tournaments
🥒 Freedom Pickleball Tournament
“Men’s & Women’s – June 20-21 and COED – June 27-28. Experience the thrill of Pickleball at America’s Freedom Festival!”
Rotary Park in Provo
🥎 Firecracker Softball Tournaments
“Men’s and Coed teams—get ready for an action-packed weekend of competition, camaraderie, and top-tier softball. With pool play leading into intense bracket battles, every team is guaranteed at least four games…”
June 20 in Provo
🏆 Wunderment 25
Disc Golf Tournament, Hosted by ElevateUT, Sat-Sun, May 31-June 1, 2025 in Midway
Camps
🛶 Kayak Camp at the Bean Museum
Very few, if any, spots left…
Various dates in June
🚀 Makerspace camp
“The amazing people from the MakerSpace in the Orem Public Library are putting on a MakerSpace Camp at Hillcrest Park Center next month. Sign up now to reserve your spot.”
$125, June 23-26, 1pm-4pm
Other
🏘 Parade of Homes 50th Anniversary
Homes open Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 9 PM
Homes closed Sundays & Mondays
June 5 - June 21
🐴 Van Gogh to Playdough June: Horses
Normally the tickets for these would be sold out by now, but there is a delay due to “ongoing maintenance” so just keep an eye out because the registration could open up at anytime.
June 3 at the BYU MOA
🛶 Family Rafting Trip
“Autism Outdoors Utah is putting on a free rafting event for Autistic kids and their families! Join us to float the Provo River and connect with others in a fun and supportive setting. This is a guided rafting trip run by a professional outfitter, and it is a great option even if you have no previous rafting experience.”
June 28
👉 To see the rest of the reminders and notices (mostly about ticketed performances and auditions that are coming up) click here
Ones that didn’t fit in the email:
Performances & Auditions
📻 Apple Seed Live Concert with Maria Menzies
“A free live taping in an intimate setting with favorite storyteller Mara Menzies.
Mara is a multi-award-winning, internationally touring storyteller, writer and narrative artist, who draws on her rich, dual Kenyan/Scottish cultural heritage…”
“Admission is free, but seating is extremely limited.”
June 10
📽 Scera summer matinee series
$12 for 11 movies at the theater
“This 11-week summer movie series for kids and youth features a different movie each week!”
Starts this week
🎭 Broadway Audition Workshop at The Ruth
During the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to audition for the Open Jar Institute's week-long summer intensive in NYC and one talented student will be awarded a full scholarship including: flights, hotel, show tickets, food and tuition!
Secure your spot for only $15. The rest of the workshop is FREE!
October 11, 2025
🤣 The Play That Goes Wrong at The Ruth
“The cast of The Play That Goes Wrong is giving 110%... which, as it turns out, is just enough to knock over a flat, trip on a cue, and forget every line right on time. Peek behind the curtain—just don’t stand too close.”
May 30 - Aug 16
🎁👻 A Christmas Carol Auditions at The Ruth
Video Submission Deadline: June 9
Callbacks: July 2
The Weather 🌞
Monday | 83° | ☀ | 0%
Tuesday | 82° | ⛅ | 10%
Wednesday | 83° | ⛅ | 10%
Thursday | 86° | ⛅ | 10%
Friday | 88° | ⛅ | 5%
Saturday | 31° | ⛅ | 20%
Sunday | 88° | ⛅ | 20%
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See you Wednesday!
Thanks for reading and send this to a friend you’d like to paddle board joust. 😉
-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie
“I’m not trying to… tell you not to have your hotdogs and your burgers. But give them at least a couple minutes. Give them some silence. Say a little prayer. Give them a nod. There’s a bunch of families out there that don’t have loved ones.”
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