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Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thayne Jasperson—a dancer from Provo and the only original cast member—has performed over 3,200 shows in Hamilton as he celebrates 10 years on Broadway, continuing to energize audiences with his dynamic presence. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BYU announced yesterday that it had acquired over 3,000 boxes of Sen. Orrin Hatch’s legislative records for research—students and scholars will soon have unprecedented access to his four-decade work in Congress. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today is National Pickleball Day and Utah shows strong support for the sport with 157 venues and a ranking as the second most pickleball-obsessed state by The Action Network — local players meet regularly while new courts open this summer. Deseret News
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Restorative Yoga Class
4-5 p.m. — Wandering Wizards — Suggested donation of $10 — Unwind and reconnect with yourself through calming poses and soothing affirmations.
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Utah Lakeshore Cleanup
8-9:30 a.m. — Mill Race Boat Ramp — Free entry — Help maintain the pristine shores of Utah Lake with family-friendly cleanup efforts.
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PMP Certification Training Course
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — Early Bird pricing available — Gain project management skills with comprehensive CAPM training and e-learning access.
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BYU Cougars Women's Volleyball vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
12:00 – 1:30 PM — George Albert Smith Fieldhouse — Tickets from $40 — Don't miss this action-packed clash between the BYU Cougars and Fairleigh Dickinson Knights.
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Labor Day Luau
6-7:30 p.m. — Waterfall Amphitheatre — Adult $35, Child $27 — Celebrate the tropics with a Hawaiian-inspired dinner and captivating Pacific Island performances.
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Come Back to Christ Event
6-9:30 p.m. & 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Utah Valley Convention Center — Free entry — A chance for community reflection and inspiration with upcoming speakers.
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19 Miles Per Hour: Good Morning Rosaline Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Velour Live Music Gallery — Check event page for ticket details — Experience the catchy tunes of 19 Miles Per Hour as they perform their hit “Good Morning Rosaline.”
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