TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mayor's Message: Are the Orange Cones We See Everywhere in the Summer a Good Thing or a Major Annoyance?
Potential Family Fitness Center Renovation and Library Hall Bond
Orem Summer Concert Series at City Center Park
Orem Food Truck League: Monday Nights at City Center Park
Sweet Summertime Dance: August 4
Provo River Day: August 13
Imagine Orem Event: August 20
Recreation Programs
Fitness Center Programs
Annual Fitness Center Maintenance Closure: August 27 - September 3
The City of Orem is Hiring
Water Tips
Calendar of Events
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MAYOR'S MESSAGE
: ARE THE ORANGE CONES WE SEE EVERYWHERE IN THE SUMMER A GOOD THING OR A MAJOR ANNOYANCE?
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As I drove down a road detour past the orange cones in the city the other day, I thought about that question and about my past experiences.
I thought about what it was like when my past company built a pipe plant in Venezuela. I drove down roads there
that had not been kept up. I drove past sidewalks that were broken up and not repaired. In the small town I was working in, we had weekly electrical blackouts due to the infrastructure not having been kept up.
Then I thought about the time I was doing some work in India. I remember watching women in their Saris using hand picks and shovels helping to rebuild local roads in their village because the community did not have the money or the equipment to fix their roads in any other way.
I remembered visiting Puerto Rico and walking down the roads there. The electrical grid system had not been kept up properly there. And in the last while after their last hurricane, their power system went down over most of the island, and due to disrepair, is a major problem for them to get back up and
running again. I thought about what it would be like to not have electricity for months at a time.
I recalled walking down the roads of a town in Mexico where the roads were old and in disrepair. I remember how dirty and ill-kept the area was there.
So as I thought about the orange cones, I remembered seeing how the Utah Department of Transportation took off the top layer of the road and repaved it a month ago on 800 North. I have watched as University Parkway has been
widened and is being rebuilt for the UVX line. I have watched as the city has put tar slurry over many residential neighborhood roads this summer to keep them up. I have seen where the city has performed utility infrastructure
work beneath the roads on 8th East and on 4th North. And I have watched Rocky Mountain Power perform utility work in the city.
I am thankful for the great benefits we have as a community of good infrastructure in the way of roads, sewers, water pipelines, storm water drainage, electrical grids, telecommunications, and natural gas lines to serve our community and give us a high quality of life.
I know that we mostly take all of this infrastructure for granted. But it really comes home to me how blessed we are as a community to have such a luxury as a high quality of infrastructure there to serve us. When I turn on the water
it is there, when I use the bathroom it works, when I drive down the roads I can get where I want to go, and when I turn on the lights the electricity works.
So no, I don't look at the orange cones as an inconvenience but rather with thankfulness that our city and the other utilities continue to reinvest and repair and build up the infrastructure that keeps our city running and makes our life possible with great services.
Mayor Brunst
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POTENTIAL FAMILY FITNESS CENTER RENOVATION AND LIBRARY HALL BOND
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In two surveys in 2014 and 2016, residents made it extremely clear that they wanted to renovate the Fitness Center and complete the library auditorium. On August 14th, the City Council will decide whether to put this on the ballot, allowing the voters to decide whether they support these projects.
Basics of the project would include the following: 1) No increase to anyone's current taxes (we will be paying off some other debt, allowing Orem residents' property taxes to stay the same); 2) Significant renovations to the Fitness Center including additional family changing rooms, an elevated track, increased natural light, additional parking, improved childcare space, and more; and 3) A completed library auditorium that will create a better performance space for the events already taking place at the library.
Read more about the proposal by clicking the link below.
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OREM SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT CITY CENTER PARK: FINAL TWO CONCERTS
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Enjoy
FREE
concerts on Monday nights through August 13 on the Stage at City Center Park (100 North 300 East, just west of the Orem Senior Center).
Concerts start at
7 PM
and are scheduled to last about an hour.
Bring your own chairs, blankets, and picnics, or buy dinner, dessert, and snacks from the food trucks at the Food Truck League Monday night events.
Here's the lineup for the remaining concerts:
- Monday, August 6 - B.D. Howes Band (Rock) - The B.D. Howes Band is a respected local source of blues and classic rock, led by lead vocalist and songwriter B.D. Howes.
- Monday, August 13 - Deep Red Dirt (Country) - Deep Red Dirt is a powerhouse country music band bringing tight harmonies and engaging instrumentals that will put a smile on your face and have you rockin' in your seat.
Don't miss this summer's ultimate celebration of great music, great people, and fun at Geezerfest, the two-day concert series finale!
- Friday, August 17 - Geezerfest (Rock n' Roll) - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Saturday, August 18 - Geezerfest (Rock n' Roll) - 10 AM to 9:30 PM
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OREM FOOD TRUCK LEAGUE: MONDAY NIGHTS AT CITY CENTER PARK
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The Food Truck League is in Orem this summer!
Join us on Monday nights this summer (until August 13) from 5 - 9 PM at Orem City Center Park for unrivaled food and fun.
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SWEET SUMMERTIME DANCE: AUGUST 4
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Join us on Saturday, August 4, from 7 - 10 PM for dancing, light refreshments, and prizes at the Orem Senior Friendship Center (93 N 400 E).
The dance is open to everyone 16 and older, and the cost is $6 per person. Happy dancing!
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PROVO RIVER DAY: AUGUST 13
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Join the Library on Monday, August 13, for Provo River Day! Below is the schedule of events:
- 10:00 AM - Storytime - Library Storytelling Wing. Join H2Joe and the Central Utah Water Conservancy District for a special storytime, "It Starts With a Raindrop."
- 5:00 PM - Activity Hour - City Center Courtyard. Learn about the Provo River Watershed, hydropower, and much more during an hour of hands-on activities featuring an erosion table.
- 6:00 PM - Live Animal Show - Library Storytelling Wing. Meet live animals from the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium as we learn all about Utah wildlife around the Provo River.
- 7:00 PM - Birds of Prey Show - Library Storytelling Wing. Come and meet some feathered friends as we learn about Utah's beautiful birds of prey.
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IMAGINE OREM EVENT: AUGUST 20
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The City wants your help and input as we plan Orem's future!
Join us for our next Imagine Orem event on Monday, August 20, from 6 - 8 PM at The Orchard (the park behind University Place). There will be free dinner and games for Orem residents!
Visit the Imagine Orem website to learn more about the campaign.
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We have many upcoming sports programs available! Below is a sampling of some of the programs we have available.
- Sports Camps (Ages 4 - 8). Children ages 4 - 8 can participate in our basic sports camps from August 6 - 9.
- Cross Country (Ages 7 - 15). Practices will be held on Thursdays (beginning August 16), and meets will be held on Mondays (beginning September 10). The season ends in mid-October. We also need volunteers to assist with meets.
- Flag Football (Grades 3 - 9). Regular registrations are accepted through August 12, and late registration begins on August 20. Games will be played on seven consecutive Saturday mornings beginning September 8. We also need volunteer coaches.
- Flag Football (Grades 10 - 12). Registrations are accepted until September 4. Games will be played at local parks on Thursday evenings and Monday evenings as needed, starting mid-September.
- Summer Tennis Lessons (Ages 7 - 17). We have beginner and intermediate classes. Class will be one hour, twice a week (M/W or T/Th) for three weeks.
- Youth Wrestling (Grades 1 - 6). Registration runs through September 30 (or until 50 participants have signed up). Program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays during October, ending with a tournament on October 27.
- Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Leagues (Ages 18+). Registration is accepted (on a team basis) through August 19. Games will be played on Monday nights beginning September 10.
- Men's Flag Football (Ages 18+). Registration is accepted through September 8. Games will be played on Monday and Thursday evenings starting mid-September.
- Adult Ultimate Frisbee (Ages 18+). Registration is accepted (on a team basis) through September 8. Games will be played on Monday and Thursday evenings, beginning mid-September.
Find more information about these programs on this attached
document
, and register by visiting the Orem Recreation website.
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FITNESS CENTER INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS
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The Fitness Center has several upcoming programs! See more info below:
- Swimming Lesson Sessions (Ages 6 months to 17 years): The City's new swimming program covers skills and knowledge in a logical progression for aquatic skill development. Lessons are offered both indoor at the Orem Fitness Center and outdoor at the Scera Park Pools. Our final summer session runs from July 30 - August 9.
- Swimming, Lifesaving, First Aid, and Archery Merit Badges: The Fitness Center offers an opportunity for scouts to earn merit badges associated with swimming and safety all year round! Merit badge classes are taught by Boy Scout approved Merit Badge Counselors. The next classes will be held on September 15 and November 17. Boys may sign up for ONLY one merit badge per day. Boys must come to each class already having completed any class prerequisites. The fee for the swimming, lifesaving, and first aid merit badges is $15; the fee for the archery merit badge is $23.
Find out more information on this attached
document
, and register on the Orem Recreation Website by clicking the link below.
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ANNUAL FITNESS CENTER MAINTENANCE CLOSURE: AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 3
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THE ENTIRE FITNESS CENTER WILL BE
CLOSED
FROM AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 3 FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.
- While we are closed, patrons may use the Scera Park Pool for lap swim and water aerobics Monday - Friday from 7 - 9 AM.
- While we are closed, your Orem Fitness Center membership will be valid at the American Fork Fitness Center (454 N Center St., American Fork) and the Pleasant Grove Fitness Center (547 S Locust Ave., Pleasant Grove). Be prepared to write your code and show ID.
- Upon return, please see a clerk for a 1-week extension on your memberships.
- The front desk will remain open Monday - Friday for class registrations and park reservations, from 8 AM - 5 PM.
- We will reopen on Tuesday, September 4, at 5 AM.
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THE CITY OF OREM IS HIRING
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Looking for a job?
The City is currently looking to fill some great full-time and part-time positions. Some of these include Associate Engineer, Police Officers, and 911 Dispatchers for Public Safety; Lifeguards, Rec Instructors, and Rec Assistants for the Fitness Center and Recreation Department; and Technicians and Laborers for multiple divisions in the Public Works Department. With good pay, great benefits, and even better co-workers, what more could you want? Apply to join the team that is working hard to make Orem a great place to live, work, and play! See City of Orem job site for information on how to apply.
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It's hot out there! We know you're thirsty and so is your grass. Drink all you can, but your lawn may not need as much water as you think. Watering deep 2-3 times a week is better than watering every day. It makes your grass roots dig deep into the cooler soil for the water and the grass becomes more resilient to the heat and stays green. When it's watered every day, the roots are close to the surface and dry out easily. Also, watering is most effective between 6:00 PM and 10:00 AM. When we water during the heat of the day, some evaporates and some dries up quickly and your lawn is still thirsty. Watering less will also save you money on your water bill, and we can all appreciate that!
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Need something to do? We have plenty of events and activities to keep you and your family busy! Keep up with all City events by following our calendar.
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