BYU Education Week Aug. 18-22

I've heard a lot about BYU Education Week, but have never really known much about it. I finally looked in to it and I'm excited that something so great is happening just down the road.

Registration costs range from as little as $15 to $56. To get the best prices you should register before August 15th. Prices go up after that.

Look here to see details about how to register for what.

Look here to browse the class schedule. (Anyone look familiar? Hint: Amy Ossofsky)

Look here to access all of the hand outs offered at classes for the last three years. (What a treasure!)

PS Did you know that Self Magazine ranked Provo/Orem as the second healthiest city in the nation for women to live in? Check out other national rankings for our community, BYU and the state of Utah here.

Charity Auction

First Annual Friends of GIANT Steps Charity Auction!
August 15th, 2008
7-9pm
Tahitian NONI Building (5151 North 300 West, Provo, UT 84604)
Hosted by Greg Wrubell of KSL
Entertainment by Marvin Payne

Admission is Free (adults only)

For a list of items to be auctioned, please visit www.friendsofgiantsteps.net

One in 79 boys (1 in 119 children) in Utah County will be diagnosed with Autism.

144 children are on the waiting list hoping to attend the GIANT Step Program and only 36 spots are available.

To be a part of this year's charity auction, please contact McKenna C. for more information.

If you are interested in learning more about autism, I really enjoyed reading this article from the Daily Herald.

Farmer's Market

Earlier in the week, I mentioned that you might be able to purchase apricots at the local farmer's market. For those who didn't know, Provo has a wonderful market every Saturday morning from June until October. It is open from 9am to 1pm, and will be held at Pioneer Park on 500 W 100 S. There is free parking located behind the Covey Center for the Arts. Local farmers bring their fresh produce to sell. There will be fresh vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, artisan bread, live music, gifts, jewelery, bakery items, tamales, ceramics, and much more!!

Up Up & AWAY

Load up the kids early Thursday, Friday, or Saturday morning for BALLOON FEST.

Start Time		Location		Date(s)
6:30 am		Fox Field, 1100 North Freedom Boulevard, Provo		July 3, 4 & 5, 2008

It's one of my favorite Freedom Celebration activities. Your kids will love it. . .and you will, too!

Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days

Looking for something fun to do this summer weekend?
Our Pleasant Grove neighbors to the north are in the middle of Strawberry Days! Catch one or all of the events going on through the weekend.

Fri., June 20

Huck Finn Day (Battlecreek Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
D.U.P. Tours (Pioneer Museum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Fine Art Show (Recreation Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m.
Pie Eating Contest (Community Center - North East End) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 p.m.
Pre-Rodeo Entertainment Mutton Bustin’(Rodeo Grounds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 p.m.
PRCA Rodeo (Rodeo Grounds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 p.m.
City of Fun Carnival (Downtown Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noon to 10:00 p.m.

Sat., June 21

Men’s Doubles Tennis Tournament (Manila Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 a.m.
5K Walk/Run (For info. call the Community Center at 785-6172) . . . . . . . . .7:00 a.m.
Mammoth Parade (Along 200 S., Main St.,West Center St.) . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 a.m.
Fine Art Show (Recreation Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Quilt Show (Recreation Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
D.U.P. Tours (Pioneer Museum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Rodeo Entertainment Mutton Bustin’(Rodeo Grounds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
PRCA Rodeo (Rodeo Grounds)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 p.m.
City of Fun Carnival (Downtown Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noon to 10:00 p.m.

Sun., June 22

Concert in the Park (East side of Community Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 p.m.
Kenny Favero

Summerfest 2008

Orem Summerfest begins today. Take the family out and enjoy this great event. You'll love it. . .promises, promises.

Friday, June 13th (from 2 to 9 p.m.) Displays and Events Boutique booths Carnival Food booths AirMed helicopter Apache helicopter Entertainment Children’s Crafts, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Golf, time TBD Random events throughout the park, TBD Entertainment 2-8 PM (entertainment groups every hour or half hour) Saturday, June 14th (from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Displays and Events 5K run, 7 a.m. (download race form) Boutique booths, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Food booths, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. AirMed helicopter, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Apache helicopter, 3-6 p.m. Children’s Crafts, 10 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Baby’s contest, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Cost: $10) Golf, time TBD Random events throughout the park, TBD* Parades Children's Parade, 7 p.m., from 800 East on Center to the park. Grand Parade, 7 p.m., from 400 South on 800 East, then west from 800 East on Center to the park. Parade Application (all entries must read) Marching Band Application Royalty Application Equestrian Applications Fireworks Fireworks, 10 p.m. Entertainment 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (entertainment groups every hour or half hour, with the exception of 3 p.m. to 4: p.m. which is reserved for the baby contest winners)

5K

If anyone is interested, there's a 5K at Thanksgiving Point this coming Saturday, May 17th. The race begins at 8am and takes you through the beautiful gardens. It's the Running with Angels annual benefit run. It's a great time--walk, run, or just enjoy the supportive and empowering spirit of the race. Come.