Good morning, Provo.

David Hartle has lit Pleasant Grove’s Mahogany Mountain with his unique displays for seven years and stepped away last week after finishing his final Strawberry Days design—he said he will teach anyone interested to continue his legacy.

Historians from Utah Cultural Site Stewardship have spotlighted the Buffalo Soldiers who served in Utah from 1878 to 1901 and helped keep peace, prompting the creation of a 475-mile Heritage Trail.

They also offer an audiobook and website to share how these soldiers played a key role in local history — a chapter that was long overlooked.

A BYU graduate Jane Housley partnered with the US Forest Service's Missoula Fire Sciences Lab to improve the WindNinja wildfire modeling tool by using machine learning to speed up simulations and reduce errors.

Her research cut one type of error by 75 and halved the average error, results that could help fire crews predict wildfire spread more quickly.

Summer 2025 Tech Trek

Jul 15-17 — 1591 Jordan Ave, Provo, UT — $1500 per person — Dive into the latest features and tools for enhancing your PowerSchool experience.

Stories in the Park

9:30-9:50 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Free entry — Enjoy summer storytime under the sun in one of Provo's beautiful parks.

Utah Valley Operafest: The Elixir of Love

7-8 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Tickets available — Experience the charm and humor of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about love and a questionable elixir.

PMP Certification Training in Provo, UT

9 AM - 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — $1599 — Comprehensive training for aspiring project managers to earn PMP certification.

Spanish Storytime for Little Ones

9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy music, stories, and activities for children and their caregivers in a vibrant Spanish setting.