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Hello Lehi! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Historic home tour, summer splash concert, and Ella Rises Summit + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A rare historic home tour: Preservation Utah will host a Reed Smoot House tour in Provo on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 3:30, led by descendant and cinematographer Reed Smoot, showcasing Richard Kletting’s architecture and furnishings -- see the full details.
Concert venue faces hurdles: Vesper’s proposed 20,000-seat amphitheater near Provo Canyon hit a snag after the Provo Planning Commission’s negative recommendation, and City Council will need rezone approval and 75-acre land sale to proceed -- read the full story.
Outdoor painting gathering: Grab your brushes this Saturday as Utah Watercolor Society, Intermountain Society of Artists, and the Palette Club host a plein air paint out at Brighton’s Silver Lake, Saturday, July 25 -- see event details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Beat the Lehi heat: Skip the inflatable kiddie pool struggle and let Ivory Ridge Splash Pad handle the cool-down, with playful sprays for the kids, two playgrounds to bounce between, a walking path with benches, and half basketball courts for a quick game. Low effort, high summer vibes close to home.
Need a home refresh? If your shelves, walls, or weekend need a glow-up, Jami Ray Vintage is the local treasure trove for DIY paint, upcycled finds, well-loved antiques, and even some wearable gems. Pop in for inspiration, leave plotting your next project and wondering where that quirky candlestick has been all your life.
Breakfast, anytime feels right: If you need a break from tech-park lunches, One Man Band is your retro fix with breakfast anytime, giant scones with honey butter, and burgers that actually taste like burgers. Order from the vintage phone at your table, sip coffee, and let the jukebox-era vibes reset your week.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏟 Lehi League Night @ Lehi Family Park | Wednesday (7/22) at 5:00 PM – Rotating food trucks are taking over Lehi Family Park, serving up small-business eats while your stove gets a well-earned night off. Bring lawn chairs, let the kids orbit the playground, and call it meal planning, new flavors each week, zero dishes, maximum neighborly loitering.
🎆 Pioneer Day Celebration @ American Fork DUP Museum | Friday (7/24) at 11:00 AM – Think you know your handcart history? This Pioneer Day, the annual celebration returns with games, crafts, cabin tours, and plenty of Utah pioneer lore, no actual hauling required. It is wholesome, a little dusty, and an easy win for quality time with the gang.
🏃 AF Steel Days Run @ Runtastic Events Office (American Fork) | Saturday (7/25) at 7:00 AM – Think you can still outpace the neighbor’s lab? The Steel Days Run loops you through American Fork’s prettiest streets with a 10K, 5K, and a Kids Run for the sprinters-in-training, all wrapped in a century-old community tradition. It’s wholesome, a little competitive, and American Fork.
🌞 Summer Splash Concert @ Lehi Family Park | Saturday (7/25) at 6:00 PM – Free summer show at Family Park Amphitheater with Late Night Thoughts, local openers, and a fireworks finale. Expect lawn chairs, neighbor sightings, and strategic laps for food trucks, contests, and bragging rights. It is culture, dinner, and small-town sparkle, all in one easy night.
⛰ Ella Rises Summit @ Thanksgiving Point | Monday (8/10) at 9:00 AM – Thanksgiving Point hosts a STEM day for girls 9 to 18, with hands-on tinkering, mentors, and a confidence boost you wish middle school had offered. Smart way to kick off the school year, and spots are capped at 150, so it stays thoughtful, not chaotic.
🎤 BYU Vocal Point & Noteworthy Concert @ American Fork Amphitheater | Monday (8/17) at 7:00 PM – Whether you're a Cougar lifer or you just like harmonies tighter than I-15 at rush hour, BYU Vocal Point and Noteworthy are lighting up American Fork Amphitheater with a free, family-friendly a cappella night. Pack lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and your best under-the-stars sigh.
🥋 Seleny Joanne OPEN International Karate Championship 2026 (SJ Cup '26) | Saturday (8/29) at 8:00 AM – Lehi hosts the Mountain West’s open martial arts championship, welcoming all styles, ages, and abilities under WKF rules and certified judges. Expect Tiny Tigers, proud parents, and black belts sharing mats, not egos, plus a visit from Japan’s Kancho Masaya Kohama for bragging rights.
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07 — Lehi report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 62%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. South southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 94°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 21%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Saltriver Homes build in Maddison Meadows spans more than 5,000 square feet with a main-floor primary suite and four upstairs bedrooms. The kitchen steals the show with commercial-style stainless fridge and freezer, double ovens, an 8-burner gas range, and oversized pantry. An unfinished basement, finished 3-car garage, and no HOA add serious flexibility.
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