Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Orem.
President Russell M. Nelson died Saturday evening at his Salt Lake City home at age 101 and funeral services will be held on Oct 7 at noon in the Conference Center on Temple Square — a public viewing is scheduled for Oct 6 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with tickets available online beginning Oct 2 at 10 a.m. for visitors aged 8 and older.
LDS Church President Russell Nelson died Saturday at age 101 and is remembered for urging his members to treat others with compassion and respect and for shortening Sunday services from three to two hours — reforms that have left a lasting mark.
Tribune columnist Gordon Monson noted that his legacy of encouraging peacemaking continues to influence church practices.
Colorado apologized for anti-LDS chants that occurred during a recent BYU football game—BYU accepted the apology and denounced the use of religious slurs by fans, stating such behavior did not reflect campus values.
BYU won 24-21 in Boulder on September 27 after falling behind by 14 points in the first half.
Coach Kalani Sitake said his team turned the game around—quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 179 yards and ran for 98 yards as the defense made key stops.
SienaStrong 5k
Oct 11-18 — Lakeside Sports Complex — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community-focused 5k run supporting local health initiatives.
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
10 AM – 1 PM — SCERA Center for the Arts — Cost details not provided — A clever musical re-telling that unveils the other side of the story of the Big Bad Wolf.
Halloween Performance by Utah County Flute Choir
7 PM — Orem Public Library — Free entry — Experience a spine-tingling performance by the talented Utah County Flute Choir this Halloween.
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