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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Orem residents with young children can join a special Easter Imagication session on April 14 at 12:00 PM at The Kids Place outdoor area—kids ages two to five will hear the story 'Pete The Cat and The Easter Bunny Bandit,' meet characters like Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, the Easter Bunny and Pawlet the Bunny from Build-a-Bear, and join an Easter egg hunt. Registration is required for children as space is limited. University Place Orem
- ➤ The Orchard hosts an Easter Extravaganza with free activities like taking pictures with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, pony and train rides, mini golf, DJ shows, face painting and a visit from Build A Bear’s Pawlette, with special guest appearances between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.—the event does not include an Easter egg hunt. Stage events run from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. and include storytime and a magic show. University Place Orem
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Imagication takes place on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 11:00 am at the Orchard at University Place for kids aged 2-5, and this week children will hear the book Star Wars: The Mandalorian, A Clan of Two by Brooke Vitale and meet Luke & Leia with games, coloring, photo sessions, and a treat from Bobby's Burgers. Registration is required and opens on the Monday before at 12:00 p.m. with a limit of 3 tickets per order. University Place Orem
- ➤ Utah County officials have released new maps that will split the Alpine School District into three parts, each with seven board members (replacing the current structure). A final vote is set for March 26 and candidates can file in June if elected in November (with seats beginning in January 2026). FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Labor groups in Utah began gathering signatures on Saturday to place a referendum on the 2026 ballot that would repeal a law banning public employee union contract talks—Protect Utah Workers needs 140,748 valid signatures and is using both volunteers and a paid firm to meet the high standards. The campaign holds events in several cities and expects more labor organizations to assist with funding the effort. The Salt Lake Tribune
- ➤ On March 13th, 2025, the Bureau of Reclamation transferred 35.5 miles of the Strawberry Valley Project 46-kilovolt power transmission system to Southern Utah Valley Power Systems— a nonprofit with representatives from local cities. SUVPS now has full control to upgrade the system— which may see nearly $100 million in improvements over the next five years. Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new partnership between Breeze Airways and Make-A-Wish Utah granted four families—one including 12-year-old Sophia Ostler, who was injured in a car accident in July 2023—an all-expenses-paid trip from Provo Airport on March 12th, 2025. The flight took the families to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort and supports a goal to grant at least 220 wishes this year+ Breeze Airways will provide up to 700 seats for future trips. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
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Dreamwalk in Orem - Meet and Greet Event
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Les Misérables - School Edition in Orem
Experience a performance of Les Misérables School Edition at the SCERA Center for the Arts, where 50% of ticket proceeds support a cause of your choice.
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Les Miserables - School Edition
7:30 PM - 12:30 AM | SCERA Center for the Arts | Tickets required | Experience the touching tale of Jean Valjean’s journey through redemption and struggles in 19th century France.
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Les Miserables - School Edition
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Les Miserables School Edition
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Utah Hockey Club vs. Chicago Blackhawks Watch Party
2-5 p.m. — Mountain Mike's Pizza — $15 includes pizza buffet and drinks — Enjoy an exciting watch party with giveaways and a live podcast recording for all hockey fans.
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Snow White Film Screening
3:45-7:45 p.m. — SCERA Center for the Arts — Ticket purchase supports a cause — Enjoy a classic film and contribute to a good cause.
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The Wizard of Oz School Edition
5 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a magical journey through the land of Oz with this school edition performance.
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Power Chord Guitar Fest 2025
2-8 p.m. — The Boardwalk Sound — Presale tickets available — Celebrate the power of music with a lineup of local and touring bands at an energetic guitar festival.
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