Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
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🏘️ Community
VFW Post 6395 led over 20 volunteers at the Utah Food Bank Timpanogos Distribution Center in Springville on Tuesday, May 5 to sort food returns and move bins for local pantries.
He will lead additional service projects on May 14, May 19 and May 28 — supporting families in need.
🎓 Education
Taxpayer dollars are funding the renovation of the unused Sharon Elementary School in Orem — the building will reopen in August as a specialized campus for students with complex needs under the future Timpanogos School District.
Alpine School District will maintain control until mid-2027 as the transition unfolds.
🌲 Environment
Wasatch Community Gardens is testing dry farming to save water during the ongoing drought; about 20 percent of last year’s trial crops thrived.
The garden will offer water-saving plant varieties at its annual spring plant sale.
🏈 Sports
BYU and Utah State announced a two-game men’s basketball series.
The teams will play the first game on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Provo’s Marriott Center and the second at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center during the 2027-28 season — each program will receive 50% of available tickets.
🎉 Orem Events
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UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Baseball
6:05-9:05 p.m. — UCCU Ballpark — Secure your seats — Experience the excitement of college baseball with the Mavericks facing off against the Wolverines.
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