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Hello Lehi! Hope your coffee’s especially good this morning.

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A firefighter cancer trust fund, a 16-story tower plan, and a B.A.C.A. car and bike show + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

📰 In the news

Stronger safety net proposed: Utah lawmakers are considering HB416 to set up a cancer benefit trust fund for firefighters, offering help with medical bills and easing workers’ comp claims for departments statewide, including Lehi — see what’s in the bill.

Reducing missed work and school: Recently opened Vamos Health in Orem offers low-cost primary care for uninsured through membership including basic labs. The clinic serves Spanish speakers, accepts new patients, and offers weekday hours — learn how the membership works.

Planning commission review ahead: A developer filed plans to replace a Zions Bank in Sugar House with a 16-story, 182-foot tower including 195 homes and retail, which would be the neighborhood’s tallest if approved — get all the details.

Gold just hit record highs. What about your savings? While traditional IRAs have been treading water against inflation, gold has gained over 50% in three years. That gap is why more retirees are rolling a portion of their savings into gold IRAs (the kind that hold physical metal). We compared the top five options and broke down who they’re best for. Check it out here →

Paying hundreds of dollars a month for car insurance? Switching providers could save you up to $600 a year, and shopping around is way faster than it used to be – free comparison tools like this one make it easy.*

Highlights this week:

• Play cards, eat cake, support foster care
• Earn your Utah concealed carry permit
• Adults craft hand-built ceramic pieces
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home*

💎 Local business spotlight

A midweek art reset: Whether you need a creative reset or just an excuse to stare at something other than a screen, UVU Museum of Art keeps rotating thought‑provoking exhibits and low‑key community programs that are easy to drop into. Take a neighbor, wander slowly, and let your brain un‑knot itself.

Where shows actually happen: SCERA Center for the Arts keeps Orem’s music heartbeat steady with intimate concerts inside now and starry-night shows at the SCERA Shell come summer. Check their calendar, grab a friend, and make a weeknight feel like the weekend—no fuss, just solid performances close to home.

Steeped, not stuffy: When your afternoon needs a reset, Tea Mate quietly delivers—think sturdy black milk tea, bright fruit teas, and tapioca with actual chew. It’s the kind of low-key Orem staple you wander into once and then start suggesting for every catch‑up, errand loop, and “I deserve this” moment.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, *their curated kits are worth a look →

Own a piece of Apple for less than a coffee: Every time you buy something from Amazon or Starbucks, you’re putting money in their pocket. Fractional shares flip that: you can own a slice of those companies for as little as a dollar. Most investing apps make it incredibly easy, with zero commissions and no account minimums. See which ones we recommend →

Mom says she’s fine. You’re not so sure: “What if something happens when you’re home alone?” You’ve asked a hundred times, but the outcome’s always the same. I don’t need that. Life Alert’s for old people. The real struggle isn’t finding a medical alert system that’ll work… it’s finding one she won’t fight you on. We looked into five options designed to settle the standoff, from smartwatches to systems with nothing to wear at all. See which ones stood out →

Thinning hair? Your shampoo was never going to fix it: I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of money on hair-loss products, biotin, masks, sprays, you name it. Not one of them lasted. Turns out, most things target the strand, not the follicle (where thinning actually happens). Dermatologists have been prescribing treatments that work for years, but there are now plenty of options available with no office visits required. See our top picks for men and women →

Strangers can buy your personal data for $0.50: Data brokers sell your name, home address, phone number, estimated income, and other personal info to anyone willing to pay. Scammers and identity thieves use these databases to take advantage of you. There are dozens of affordable services that can help you protect yourself. These three are our favorites →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🍀 Date With My Grownup @ Harmons Traverse Mountain | Wednesday (3/18) at 4:30 PM – Trade screen time for stove time at Harmons as you and your mini sous-chef tackle Irish comforts, soda bread, apple tart, and a tidy sausage roll. Cozy, hands-on, and gloriously carb-forward. One seat gets one grownup and one kid, no green dye required.

🏀 March Madness @ Karl Malone Training Center | Thursday (3/19) at 4:00 AM – Nothing beats March hoops in Lehi when half the room swears they called the upset. The madness is on full display, with buzzer-beaters, bracket heartbreak, and the kind of friendly chirping you secretly enjoy. Bring your picks, your patience, and your lucky socks.

🎶 Simple Gifts @ Timp Arts Center (American Fork) | Tuesday (3/24) at 4:30 PM – If your kid belts in the minivan, here’s their moment. Timpanogos Youth Choirs is filming a music video for Simple Gifts, with singing, expressive movement, and visual storytelling, all led by pros. No experience needed, finally some screen time you can brag about.

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt @ Willow Park Campground | Saturday (3/28) at 9:00 AM – Load the littles, the tweens, and your coffee, and hit Osier Park for Lehi’s Easter egg hunt. Thousands of eggs, age-group hunts, and a calm area for special needs, plus Bunny pics and a $5 pancake breakfast. Free, but register first.

🐣 New Hope Easter Bash @ Lehi Sports Complex | Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 AM – Consider this your excuse to let the kids sprint wild at Lehi Sports Park, with age-group egg hunts, 5,000 eggs, bounce houses, face painting, and the Bunny. It’s free, community-minded, and ideal for tiring out the kids, or the grandkids, before lunch.

🚗 B.A.C.A. Central Utah Car & Bike Show @ Summit Harley-Davidson (Lindon) | Saturday (4/11) at 8:00 AM – Polish the chrome and roll to Summit Harley-Davidson in Lindon for a car and bike show with more shine than your HOA allows. Family-friendly freebies, plus a mission that matters, backing B.A.C.A. so your horsepower actually helps kids feel safe.

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt @ Lehi Main Street Historic District | Saturday (4/11) at 11:00 AM – If your little ones need an excuse to sprint for candy while you nurse a coffee, this community Easter egg hunt has you covered. The stash is plentiful, the memories are free, and the top-secret location drops later, because suspense builds character.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Lehi report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 78°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 3 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 48.

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Set in Canyon Point, Traverse Mountain in Lehi, this Toll Brothers home pairs dramatic 20-foot ceilings with an open plan and ample storage. The kitchen shines with solid maple cabinetry, JennAir induction, convection, and microwave appliances, and a waterfall island. The great room opens to a covered deck and flat yard. The primary suite adds custom closets and laundry hookups.

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