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Orem
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 2026 African Heritage Festival is a free cultural event in Orem that showcases African storytelling, music, dance and art while featuring local Afro businesses. The festival is subject to weather conditions. University Place Orem
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Utah resident is on board the MV Hondius, a cruise ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic. The ship will soon dock in the Canary Islands before federal officials escort passengers to a quarantine unit (Nebraska), and Utah health officials say there is no increased risk locally. KJZZ
- ➤ Residents can join free outdoor mat Pilates sessions hosted by Urban Pilates at The Orchard on University Place every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day (no class on June 10). University Place Orem
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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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OremFest Car Show
8 AM – 5 PM — Scera Park — Free – $25 — Gear up for a day of automotive excitement at this community car show.
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Camp SCERA
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — SCERA Center for the Arts — Cost not specified — A creative dive into drama, music, art, and dance for young campers aged 6-11.
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