Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Officials advise Utahns to use new communication tools—such as the satellite texting feature on iPhone 14 and newer—when exploring areas without cell service.
Utah County Search and Rescue has equipped trucks with Starlink to help teams get texts with location details while experts recommend carrying a whistle and basic supplies for safety.
🎭 Culture
Aaron Sherinian, managing director of the Church Communication Department, delivered a keynote at the FAIR Conference at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi on Aug.
6—he urged church members to share their faith in simple, personal language while highlighting statistics that show the church's global growth and positive influence.
🏈 Sports
The 2025 college football season starts on Aug.
30 with BYU, Utah and Utah State scheduled to play 35 games totaling about 119 hours of football. Fans must secure several subscriptions, including ESPN, Fox, CBS, TNT, NBC plus streaming services like ESPN+ and Paramount+ to watch every game before postseason play.
🎉 Provo Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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