Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
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🏘️ Community
Community members including BYU football figures and local church leaders gathered at the Provo Married Student 8th Ward on Saturday, Feb.
21 to honor Patti Edwards, a cherished matriarch known for her warmth and faith. Her legacy of love and spirited guidance touched families and the local sports community deeply.
United Way’s VITA program is offering free tax assistance with the help of dedicated retired volunteers who have secured $4.5 million in refunds for local families.
The program also features digital literacy classes where community members support each other (such as overcoming computer challenges), strengthening local ties.
🏥 Health
Health officials confirmed that high school wrestlers were exposed to measles at the UHSAA 2026 State Wrestling Championships held at Utah Valley University on Feb.
13 and 14. Families have been advised to monitor symptoms & stay home as more cases are expected.
🏈 Sports
The new 2034 Winter Games logo got 57% disapproval in a poll conducted Feb.
11-14 by Deseret News and the Hinckley Institute, with critics comparing its abstract design to cartoon imagery. The transitional logo remains in place until 2029 as the organizing committee continues its branding work.
Local ski instructor Pete Weber of Shredder Ski in Midvale stresses backcountry safety for families near popular resorts.
He advises that children need extra caution and that parents should bring safety equipment such as a shovel + probe + beacon per Utah Avalanche Center guidelines.
The Scratch Pad dry-tooling gym in Bountiful has trained over half of the national youth ice climbing team; two athletes won gold on Feb.
16 at the Youth World Championships. Founded by Dustin Lyons & Susan Simms, the gym aims to boost ice climbing's bid for the 2030 Olympics.
🎉 Provo Events
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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.
Teen Takeover: Into the Fire
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Train through exciting challenges inspired by the Hunger Games with trivia, games, and creative activities.
Family Art Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Explore creativity together through various art mediums in a family-friendly environment.
Wednesday Mandarin Club
4-5 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Practice Mandarin with beginner and intermediate groups in a welcoming environment.
Basic Computing Class
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Enroll now — Learn essential computer skills over 10 weeks while engaging with local community resources.
English Playgroup
10:30-11:30 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — A weekly playgroup for young children where parents connect and kids engage in fun learning activities.
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