Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
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🏘️ Community
Dixie Grimmett (89) and Penny Spresser (86) have long attended BYU games with help from usher Tim Osborn at the Marriott Center; they cheered as BYU beat Utah on Saturday, Jan.
24.
🎭 Culture
The Utah Film Commission celebrated a milestone year for the local film industry with 36 productions in 14 counties generating more than $136M in spending, even as Sundance plans its move to Boulder in 2027.
More projects—including ABC’s The Bachelorette and a new Western—will join upcoming productions statewide.
🌲 Environment
Filmmaker Abby Ellis premiered her documentary The Lake at Sundance Film Festival in Park City on Jan.
22, showing the Great Salt Lake’s decline; Gov. Spencer Cox vowed to restore the lake to full size by 2034 with upcoming state and private investments.
🏈 Sports
Team USA will send 232 athletes to Milan-Cortina starting Feb.
6, and 81 have strong ties to Utah — including 17 with hometown connections. The announcement shows Utah’s growing role in the training of winter sports talent.
🎉 Provo Events
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Conversational English Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — free entry — Enhance your day-to-day English speaking skills in a supportive setting.
Reading Club for Kids
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Help kids grades K-8 foster a love for reading while enjoying pizza and a book to take home.
English Playgroup for Kids
10:30-11:30 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — A friendly space for children to play and parents to connect.
Family Art Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — General registration required — Explore creativity through various artistic mediums for all ages.
LEGO Storytime for Kids
4-5 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Register early — A fun-filled time with storytelling and LEGO building for young creators.
Russian Playgroup for Children
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — A weekly playgroup for parents and kids aged 1-5 to learn, socialize, and build community.
Community Café
6-7:30 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Enjoy a potluck dinner and engage in community discussions to support local families.
Family Art Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Explore creativity through painting, clay, and collaborative projects in a family-friendly environment.
Homework Help Session
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Students in grades 1-12 can get assistance with their homework and stay on track with their studies.
Author Event with Matt Dinniman
6-8 p.m. — Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Ticketed event — Hear author Matt Dinniman discuss his new book 'Operation Bounce House' followed by a signing session.
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