Good morning, Orem.

An evacuation notice was issued for residents after a wildfire dubbed the Cherry Fire ignited in Hobble Creek Canyon on Oct.

2 and burned 150 acres east of Springville and Mapleton—crews from Mapleton, State, and Utah County fire departments worked to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles.

The government shutdown has paused non-essential work and furloughed many employees while Utah’s national parks remain open but visitor centers are closed — impacting tourism, outdoor recreation, and travel — and social programs are still running though future funding is at risk.

Many federal services shut down yesterday due to the government shutdown—national parks including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion remained open with reduced staffing as law enforcement managed shuttles, trash pickup and restroom access.

In Salt Lake City, VA Medical Centers, outpatient clinics and vet centers continued offering essential services.

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.