Swan Lake glows at The Covey Friday night
Plus a haunted cornfield in Spanish Fork, Friday cookie decorating, and a Saturday 5K beside Utah Lake.
Good morning, Happy Valley.
Grand Kyiv Ballet brings Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights to The Covey tonight. The dancers keep the classical choreography while costumes made in Ukraine use American electronics to light up with the stage cues.
You can also decorate cookies at Baking Me Crazy, walk into the Field of Fright on opening night, join a Saturday watercolor class in Highland, or run along the Provo Parkway Trail Saturday morning.
📍 30 seconds in the valley⏱️ 9 min read
- 🩰See illuminated Swan Lake costumes at The Covey
- 🌽Enter Spanish Fork's haunted cornfield
- 🏃Run a Saturday 5K beside Utah Lake
⭐ The Big One
Friday night's pick See Swan Lake costumes light up with the choreography
Grand Kyiv Ballet performs Swan Lake with new illuminated costumes made in Ukraine and fitted with American electronics. The company keeps the classical choreography while stage lighting and costume cues change around the dancers.
Our take
Choose this if you want a full classical ballet with a visual change you can see from the back rows. The lights support the movement instead of replacing the dancing.⚠️ Heads up: The venue lists a 7:30pm start. An earlier touring-company listing showed 7pm, so follow the time printed by The Covey and on your ticket.
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Details → 📰 Around the Valley
Wildlife officers remove a bear from a Mapleton neighborhood
A bear that had spent several weeks returning to Mapleton yards for trash and chicken feed entered a state wildlife trap Wednesday morning. Wildlife officers safely secured the animal and took it away; the department had not said whether it would be tagged and released elsewhere.
Peck family gives 20.34 acres under Mill Pond to Lehi
Cole Peck and Megan Peck Butler made the land donation official September 8. Lehi now owns 20.34 acres under Mill Pond, which feeds the city's secondary irrigation system, but the area remains closed while the city considers dredging and future public use.
📅 This Week
$25 Friday class Decorate cookies at Baking Me Crazy Friday
Baking Me Crazy runs its final September Drop-n-Decorate cookie class Friday afternoon and evening. The shop lists the session as a bookable $25 cookie class.
Our take
Book online before you head to Riverwoods. The four-hour window gives you room to fit cookie decorating before dinner or after work.⚠️ Heads up: This is the last September date on the current class calendar. Check the booking page for remaining seats before making the drive.
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Choose a timed slot Enter Field of Fright on opening night
Glen Ray's opens its separate haunted corn maze Friday after dark. A ticket includes general admission to the regular corn maze and one trip through Field of Fright.
Our take
Book a timed arrival before you drive south. Your selected time puts you in the haunted-maze line; it does not promise an immediate walk-in.⚠️ Heads up: The farm recommends ages 12 and older. Expect low light, fog, loud noises and uneven ground, and wear closed-toe shoes.
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Only for the full course Join a Saturday watercolor class after the term starts
The Visual Art Institute's beginning and intermediate watercolor class works on pigment, water, paper, observation and technique. The fall course runs for 12 weeks, and the school says students may register after classes have started.
Our take
Call the school before paying so you know the remaining class count and supply requirements. This is a continuing course rather than a one-morning workshop.⚠️ Heads up: The September 12 start date has passed. Skip this if you only want a single drop-in painting session.
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Pick your distance Run five kilometers along the Provo Parkway Trail
The Explorer's Run starts at Utah Lake State Park Saturday with a timed 5K and a casual one-mile fun run. Children 11 and younger can enter the one-mile route free.
Our take
Use the one-mile route if your group wants the lakefront morning without racing a clock. The 5K is the choice for runners who want a timed result.⚠️ Heads up: Check-in opens two hours before the race. Registration asks for participant details and a signed waiver, so finish it before Saturday morning.
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Details → 🏟️ The Scoreboard
Wolverines score seven against Cal State Bakersfield
Utah Valley beat Cal State Bakersfield 7-1 Wednesday in its Big West opener, improving to 5-4-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play. The Wolverines now travel to UC San Diego for a Saturday night match.
Utah volleyball takes a three-match sweep streak to Colorado
Utah swept Northern Colorado 3-0 Saturday to finish its Greeley trip 3-0 and move to 8-3. The Utes open conference play at Colorado Friday night, then host Baylor Sunday afternoon.
🍴 Eat & Drink
Go before the case thins Start with the kouign amann at Gourmandise
Gourmandise's American Fork bakery makes hand-laminated croissants, kouign amann, scones, cookies and individual desserts. The café also serves brunch, lunch and dinner if a pastry turns into a full meal.
Our take
Order the kouign amann first if it is still in the case. Add a strawberry mille-feuille only if two people can split the second dessert.⚠️ Heads up: The bakery case changes through the day. Go in the morning if one specific pastry is the reason for the stop.
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Details → 🌲 Get Outside
Tours often sell out Climb to all three caves before the tour season ends
A regular Timpanogos Cave tour walks through Hansen, Middle and Timpanogos caves with a ranger. The 55-minute cave route follows a steep 1.5-mile paved climb that gains 1,092 feet before you reach the entrance.
Our take
Reserve the cave ticket first, then plan about three and a half hours for the climb, ranger tour and walk down. Carry water and a layer for the 45-degree caves.⚠️ Heads up: The trail has steep drop-offs and does not allow strollers, wagons or pets. Clothing or gear used in another cave or mine cannot enter because it may carry bat disease spores.
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Details → 🎟️ Also Happening
♿ Run, walk or roll for Ability 1st Utah
Saturday's fundraiser at 1455 W 820 N in Provo offers a 10K at 8am, a 5K at 8:30am and a children's 1K at 9:30am. Current entry starts at $10 for the children's race.
👻 Buy Haunted Forest tickets before the gate
The American Fork haunt opens Friday at 6000 W 6400 N. Tickets use timed arrival windows and are sold online only; general-admission guests get a text when the forest trail is ready.
🥕 Shop Provo Farmers Market's final 9am Saturday
The Sep 26 market runs 9am-2pm at Pioneer Park, 500 W Center St. October Saturdays continue at the later 10am opening.
The Debate
📰 Valley News
Utah reservoirs average 50% full entering fall
Utah's September 17 drought update puts statewide reservoir storage at 50% full when Lake Powell and Flaming Gorge are excluded. That is 9% below the normal level for this point in the year and 13% below the same time last year.
Walden Park Observatory gets another $450,000
Meta added $450,000 toward construction of Eagle Mountain's public observatory at Walden Park, bringing its contribution to $700,000. Plans call for seven telescopes, a retractable roof, year-round STEM programs and public stargazing.
💙 Good Neighbor
Email before your shift Help sort donations at the Orem ReStore
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County needs volunteers to unload donations, organize merchandise, price items and help shoppers at its Orem ReStore. Store proceeds support home building and repair work in Utah County.
Our take
Email Marilee at [email protected] with the day and hours you can work. No construction experience is needed for a ReStore shift.⚠️ Heads up: Volunteers younger than 18 need a parent or guardian working beside them. Ask before arriving if you need school or court-ordered hours documented.
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Details → For a free Saturday plan, browse the final 9am Provo Farmers Market of the season. The Utah Lake race, Highland watercolor class and cave tours in American Fork Canyon all need more planning.
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