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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Blake Moore argued at a House Budget Committee hearing on Wednesday that a $1 billion funding boost for Great Salt Lake will help restore its ecosystems and protect jobs; the Interior Department plans to work with federal partners to manage water flow and remove toxins from the lake bed. Deseret News
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2026 Ice Breaker Shoot
Competition Round — Saturday & Sunday — Timpanogos Archers — Registration available online — Get ready to test your archery skills in this exciting two-day event.
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Ballroom Book Sale
12-3 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Most books $2 or less — Build your home library and support library programs at this gigantic book sale.
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Utah Metropolitan Ballet: Tribute
7-10 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $29-$60 — Experience a unique dance performance featuring the world premiere of a new piece by choreographer Vanessa Cook.
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Ties & Tiaras Daddy-Daughter Dance
5-7 p.m. — Provo Recreation Center — $30 per couple, $5 for each additional child — Experience an enchanting evening of dance, crafts, and cherished moments for dads and daughters.
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Russian Playgroup
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — A weekly gathering for parents and toddlers in a supportive, social environment.
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Stories and Music for Babies
9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free event — Enjoy music, stories, and activities for children and their caregivers.
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LEGO Storytime Program
4-5 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Kids ages 5-8 enjoy stories and creative LEGO building at this engaging program.
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Russian Play Group
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — A weekly playgroup for children to learn and socialize while parents connect and share parenting tactics.
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