Good morning, Provo.

Utah Valley planners offer a busy week of events from Aug.

29 to Sept. 6, including a musical tour at Covey Center for the Arts and a Provo Farmer’s Market, alongside art shows and community gatherings across Provo and nearby towns. Residents can explore options online for more details.

Golden Onion Days in Payson runs Sept.

3-7 offering concerts, carnival events + races, and Festival Latinoamericano in Provo is set from Sept. 4-7 to celebrate Latin heritage, while in Orem, Heather Headley performed with the Utah Valley Symphony on Aug. 29.

The Utah County Extension Service advises local gardeners to plant three tough perennials that save water and add beauty.

Gardeners will enjoy Desert 4 O’clock, Silver-Edged Horehound and Echinacea, which thrive in hot summers and offer lasting blooms.

BYU women’s volleyball beat Florida Gulf Coast 3-1 at Alico Arena on Saturday, Aug.

29; Elli Mortensen led with 14 kills while teammates like Sophia Callahan added key plays (Cougars now 2-0). The team will host Eastern Illinois and Pittsburgh at Smith Fieldhouse next week.

American Fork beat Timpview 28&26 Friday after quarterback Nate Childs faked a handoff and found tight end Christian Hanshaw for a key first down, setting the stage for their upcoming game against Farmington next week.

BYU football players participated in a 20 Questions feature after fall camp practice to share insights on traits such as the biggest hitter and best dancer; seniors Treyson Bourguet and Bodie Schoonover (representing offense and defense) answered fun questions that revealed both on-field skills and personal quirks.

BYU is preparing for a new season with high hopes, starting with a crucial Oct.

17 game against Notre Dame at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Cougars — with returning quarterback Bear Bachmeier and a top linebacker group — face a challenging schedule that will test their drive for a College Football Playoff spot.