Good morning, Provo.

Pleasant Grove’s Caleb Chapman’s Crescent Super Band is set to perform on the National Mall in Washington later this month as part of America 250 celebrations.

The teen ensemble has increased rehearsals and is raising funds for travel and production costs (currently $25k of a $100k goal).

Utah election officials report that new vote-by-mail rules require ballots to reach county clerks by 8 p.m. on Election Night and advise voters to use drop boxes for Tuesday’s primary, as more than 90% of ballots are returned by mail.

Transit officials are optimistic that FrontRunner double-tracking will enable 15-minute commuter rail service between Ogden & Provo by 2030 if the $2.4B federal grant is approved.

Preliminary engineering reviews are underway to reduce delays and integrate with current networks.

On June 11, Utah’s Wildlife Board unanimously rejected a proposal to ban lethal cougar trapping on public lands after three years of study and public debate.

Wildlife managers said current rules will continue to support established hunting rights and aid in managing cougar interactions with livestock and communities.

Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Provo

2:00 p.m. — Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — All materials included — Learn traditional Turkish art and create your own stunning mosaic lamp.

Canopy Capers

12:00 – 12:30 PM — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy songs, stories, and a puppet show under the canopy while you have lunch.

Destination Utah Youth Camp 2026

8 a.m. — Peaks Ice Arena — Cost varies per class — Experience two days of expert skating classes with Olympic champions in scenic Provo.

Wasatch Classic 27

4-8 p.m. — The Shops At Riverwoods — $15 registration — Celebrate all things Volkswagen at Utah County's longest running VW show.

2026 Freedom Days

All day — Downtown Provo — Free entry — Celebrate with food vendors, handmade crafts, and live entertainment at this vibrant community festival.

Russian Playgroup for Young Children

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — A weekly gathering for young children to play and for parents to connect.

Utah Valley Oasis Community Meeting

10-11 a.m. — Lehi Arts Center — Free entry — Engage with Britt Hartley for a thought-provoking conversation on personal growth and community building.

2026 Bowhunter Rendezvous

Event Saturday — All Day — Timpanogos Archers — Registration required — Participate in a thrilling archery match at a premier range in Provo.

Designing Products for Accessibility

4-6 p.m. — Pelion Venture Partners — Free entry — Engage in a hands-on workshop to integrate accessibility into product design from the start.