Good morning, Provo.

University of Utah student Jake Esayian launched Always Outdoors about a month ago to help local outdoor enthusiasts connect and plan group outings that boost social ties.

The app offers a swiping feature and event marketplace (its core tools) to match users with similar interests and encourage mental well-being.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation awarded $100 million to Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD) for a project that will enclose the aging Strawberry High Line Canal and convert it into a modern pipeline to serve communities in southern Utah County; project work is planned to start soon.

A report from the Kem C.

Gardner Policy Institute and Utah Department of Health and Human Services finds 9% to 44% of mothers in Utah face birth trauma and calls for better mental health checks + improved communication during and after delivery.

BYU lost 79-71 to Texas in a first-round NCAA Tournament game at Portland’s Moda Center on Thursday, Mar.

19, ending the season at 23-12.

Ducks Unlimited: Gander Handlers Banquet

Evening — Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Ticketed event — Support wetlands conservation while enjoying a night of community spirit.

Family Art Class

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Explore creativity with painting, clay, and collaborative art projects for all ages.

Tuesday Homework Help

6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Receive guidance on assignments and stay on track with learning in a supportive environment.

Literacy Support Group

6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost info not provided — Engage kids ages 7-12 in hands-on activities to boost their reading and writing skills.

Homework Help Session

6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Assistance for students in grades 1-12 to stay on track with their studies.

Spanish Book Babies

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy music, stories, and activities designed for children and their caregivers.

Coding Chaos

12-2 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Play with robots and learn to code while competing in games with friends!

Family Art Class

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost info not provided — Unleash your family’s creativity with painting, clay, and collaborative art projects.

Literacy Support Group

6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Kids aged 7-12 explore reading and writing through fun hands-on activities.

Reading Club for Kids

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center — Free — Encourage a love for reading with group activities, pizza, and a book to take home.