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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Lorene Moore became the new director of the Candy Bomber Foundation, a charity that honors Gail Halvorson’s legacy by giving kids hope through education and aviation programs. The charity will launch its mobile science museum program this fall, host a paper rocket event on Sept. 20 at Salem Hills High, and start its Innovation Launch Pad program on Sept. 29 at Wings and Wheels in Spanish Fork — efforts that build on its long tradition of community service.  Daily Herald

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Garkane Energy will begin a full restoration today at 6:00 a.m. after the Monroe Canyon Fire damaged nearly two dozen transmission poles and caused outages for nearly 3,000 customers. Crews will run six generators to supply power while repairing the poles—and customers are asked to reduce power use on Wednesday and Thursday—until the main transmission is restored.  KUTV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Alpine School District voted Tuesday night to raise property taxes by 11.5 percent after a tense public hearing—many community members said their voices were not heard. The board passed the 5-2 measure to secure funds for setting up new district operations.  FOX 13

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Hello, Dolly!

    8-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets from $45 — Experience the charm of Hello, Dolly! in an outdoor setting.

    Thu, 8/7/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets from $78 — Experience the vibrant production of Hello, Dolly! at a scenic outdoor venue.

    Fri, 8/8/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant performance of the classic musical in Orem's scenic outdoor venue.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets starting at $78 — Experience the timeless classic 'Hello, Dolly!' in a picturesque outdoor setting.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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  • Hello Dolly!

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets from $78 — Experience a classic musical under the stars in Orem.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets starting at $78 — Experience the timeless musical Hello, Dolly! in a beautiful outdoor setting.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets start at $78 — Experience a classic musical in the beautiful outdoor setting of Orem.

    Mon, 8/18/25

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  • Aaron Tveit With The Utah Valley Symphony

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Cost info not specified — Experience the stunning voice of Tony Award-winning Aaron Tveit alongside the Utah Valley Symphony.

    Mon, 8/25/25

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