Good morning, Provo.

The LDS Church called Elder Clark G.

Gilbert to join the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was ordained Thursday by church leaders after being called Wednesday and has served as Commissioner of the Church Educational System.

A legislative committee in Utah voted unanimously to hold a proposal that would ban graded character education in schools, ending the measure sponsored by Rep. Trevor Lee.

Educators said social-emotional learning remains important for students in classrooms.

Senate Minority Leader Escamilla presented SB180 last Thursday to boost free school lunch eligibility for K-6 students by increasing the liquor tax revenue allocation to 20% of the Uniform School Fund used for meals.

The education committee passed the bill unanimously.

A study published Thursday by the University of Utah’s Wilkes Center finds that covering the Great Salt Lake’s exposed lakebed using methods from gravel to solar panels could cost between $3.2 and $31 billion over 50 years (a step meant to curb growing health risks related to dust).

Provo City Library Valentine's Ball

6-10 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — $50 per ticket ($100 per couple) — Celebrate love with a catered dinner and live jazz music.

The Coronation of Poppea

7:30 p.m. — Brigham Young University — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the enchanting performance of a classic opera featuring a talented faculty woodwind quintet.

Club STEM for Kids

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost unknown — An exciting hands-on exploration of science and technology for kids ages 7–14.

Reading Club

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center — Free pizza and book — Encourage a love for reading in young kids through group activities and delicious pizza.

English Playgroup for Kids

10:30-11:30 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Engage in a weekly playgroup where children learn and socialize while parents connect and share parenting strategies.

Family Art Class

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center — Cost info not specified — Dive into creativity with painting, clay, and collaborative art projects for all ages.

Knitting Workshop for Beginners

6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Learn basic stitches and techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment for teens and adults.

Club STEM

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost details not specified — Young explorers delve into science and technology with hands-on activities and museum visits.

Homework Help on Thursday

6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Students aged 6-18 get homework assistance to catch up and stay on track academically.

Homework Assistance on Thursdays

6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free service — Help students from grades 1-12 stay on track with their homework and learning.