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Provo
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 25th annual Zions Indie Film Festival will run this week at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem, featuring diverse films, panels and Q&As with both local and international filmmakers. Organizer Michelle Moore (whose husband is undergoing cancer treatment) said the event will highlight community storytelling in film. Deseret News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BYU psychologist Dianne Tice's study reviewed over 1,000 studies to show that online meetings help with closed captioning and increased participation but lose the subtle cues of face-to-face chats. She said these digital interactions can lead to misunderstandings + the research appears in Perspectives on Psychological Science. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Pleban, a snowboarder from Midway (Wasatch County), will debut for Team USA at the Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina from March 6 to March 15. After choosing below-the-knee amputation in 2014 to stay active, he hopes to inspire with his comeback on the slopes. KUTV
- ➤ BYU Women's Basketball wrapped up its season Saturday at the Marriott Center with Senior Day festivities including a stuffed animal drive managed by Hattie Ogden (donations went to Primary Children's Hospital). Ogden said her service aims to inspire others. KUTV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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United States National Amateur Dancesport Championships
Multiple sessions — J. Willard Marriott Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nation's top amateur ballroom dancers compete for the championship title.
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Basic Computer Skills Class
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Gain essential computer skills over 10 weeks to enhance your digital confidence.
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Homework Help for Kids
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Kids in grades 1-12 get guided homework assistance to stay on track in school.
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Club STEM
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Explore science and technology through hands-on experiments and museum trips for kids aged 7-14.
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Basic Computer Skills Class
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Enhance your digital literacy with skills in typing, email, and internet use.
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Homework Help Program
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Get academic support and keep your child on track with their homework from grades 1-12.
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