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Hi Provo, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Expanded downwinder benefits, Velour’s 20th anniversary, and Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Navy roots, modern training: Provo’s Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions aims to meet healthcare needs, shaped by President Cameron Martin’s patient perspective and a tuition approach that holds rates flat for cohorts — get all the details.
New rules, local support: Expanded federal downwinder benefits are now in effect statewide. Utahns who lived here for a year between 1951 and 1962 and later developed certain illnesses may receive up to $100,000 — get details on eligibility, compensation.
Nurturing the next big acts: Provo’s Velour Live Music Gallery is celebrating 20 years. Owner Corey Fox, who received a kidney from a singer, helped launch Neon Trees and Imagine Dragons — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Serious burger cravings, solved: Backdoor BRGR in Provo turns weeknights into mini events with inventive patties (the peanut-butter-and-jelly combo really works), crispy waffle fries, and a cozy, family-owned vibe. When you want fun without fuss, this spot nails the treat-yourself moment.
Lace up this week: Whether you’re dusting off old wheels or teaching the kids to roll without turning into human bowling pins, Classic Skating & Fun Center brings the party with a refreshed rink, disco lights, fog, a live DJ, and easy rentals. Low effort, high fun for everyone.
A brain-clearing art break: If your week feels noisy, BYU Museum of Art offers thoughtful exhibitions, a mellow vibe, and free admission. Gallery wandering becomes a quick reset, inspiration without the commute, beauty doing the heavy lifting while your brain unclenches and the scroll slows.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Provo for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎨 Connect Art Show @ Orem Public Library | Friday (3/6) at 12:00 AM – Only in Orem do we throw a free art show that doubles as a class, a mixer, and prize giveaways. Bring your inner Picasso or stick figures, meet actual people, and maybe win stuff. Register at bt-arts.net, pretend it was your idea.
🎬 Film Screening: Bring Them Home @ UVU Noorda Center for the Performing Arts | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – UVU is screening Bring Them Home, a documentary on the Blackfeet Nation’s effort to return wild buffalo to ancestral lands, restoring identity, spirituality, and sovereignty. Trade your usual streaming shuffle for a night that’s thoughtful, local, and worth talking about on Monday.
🌿 Herb Gardening 101 Workshop @ Sun River Gardens | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Your basil deserves better than a windowsill drama. Beginner-friendly Herb Gardening 101 with Tonya LeMone of Sun River Gardens in Lindon covers design, soil, and culinary and decorative uses, plus drying and storing, and you leave with a take-home herbal vinegar, all for $20.
🚲 Pimp Your Ride Bike Build Finale @ Summit Harley-Davidson | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Catch the finale reveal as a master tech finishes a live Harley customization on the showroom floor, fields your nosy questions, and hands out pro tips you’ll actually use. It’s Pimp My Ride energy with wrenches, fewer TV cameras, and inspiration for that long-ignored project.
📚 Dr. Seuss Party @ Springville Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 11:30 AM – Whether you can still recite Green Eggs and Ham, or you just miss a good silly hat, this all-ages Dr. Seuss Party is your excuse to rhyme, grin, and feel eight again. Bring the kids, the grandkids, and your best stripes, obviously.
🦌 Mule Deer Foundation Banquet @ Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Utah County’s Mule Deer crew is throwing a dinner-and-fundraiser that actually feels like Utah, with raffles, games, and a pile of hunting and camping gear. Bring the family, your lucky ticket mojo, and your best camo, then help keep our herds thriving.
🍀 Lucky Leprechaun Paint Night @ The Hive Collaborative | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Feeling lucky calls for brushes, not bar tabs. Trade your routine for a guided paint night where a cheerful leprechaun, a pot of gold, and plenty of laughs add up to a canvas you’ll want to hang. No experience, just company, and seats go fast.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Provo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 44°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 79%
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy. High near 44, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 44°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 53%
A chance of snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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