TABLE OF CONTENTS
Orem Summerfest 2018: June 4th - 9th
Purchase Tickets for Jenny Oaks Baker and Family Four - June 6th
Imagine Orem: Brown-Bag Luncheon - June 5th
Cyclefest with the Mayor and City Council - June 16th
Primary Election Information
Summer Reading Program
Shakespeare for Kids - Mondays in June
Recreation Information
The City of Orem Is Hiring
Green Waste Garbage Cans
Sewer Main Construction: 800 South
Orem Food Truck League - Monday Nights
Orem Summer Concert Series - Monday Nights Beginning July 2nd
Mayor's Message: Summerfest
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OREM SUMMERFEST 2018: June 4th - 9th
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Get ready to attend Orem Summerfest 2018!
Summerfest 2018 will be held from
Monday, June 4th - Saturday, June 9th.
The event will include the carnival, annual baby contest, car show, Orem's Got Talent, pancake breakfast, Grand Parade, fireworks, and much more! For a full schedule of Summerfest events, head on over to the Summerfest website.
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PURCHASE TICKETS FOR JENNY OAKS BAKER AND FAMILY FOUR - June 6th
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Summerfest 2018 will be highlighted by a wonderful evening of music from Jenny Oaks Baker and Family Four, Dallyn Vail Bayles, and the Utah Symphony on
Wednesday, June 6th
. This event is being sponsored by Vivint Smart Home and being hosted by SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre. Get your tickets today!
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IMAGINE OREM: BROWN-BAG LUNCHEON - June 5th
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As part of the implementation of the State Street Master Plan, the City of Orem is hosting a
brown-bag luncheon
for all business and property owners within the City Center District Boundaries (see above map), as well as all City Council members. Orem's City Planners will recap the extensive public outreach process in creating the district, share a draft of the proposed City Center District ordinance, and answer any questions.
WHEN?
Tuesday, June 5th, at 12:00 PM
WHERE?
Orem City Council Chambers (56 N. State Street)
We hope you can join us and provide your feedback on this exciting new ordinance--and, of course, lunch is on us!
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CYCLEFEST WITH THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - June 16th
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Cyclefest, the annual bike ride with the Mayor and City Council, will be held on Saturday, June 16th at Mt. Timpanogos Park.
Schedule of events:
- 8:30 AM - Breakfast provided by Orem City
- 9:00 AM - Ride with the Mayor and City Council departs
- 10:00 AM - Groundbreaking ceremony for the Timpanogos Bike Skills Park
- 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Educational clinics at the park
- 12:00 PM - Provo Bicycle Collective bike giveaway
There will also be prize drawings every hour, free bike safety checks, and free bike valet!
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PRIMARY ELECTION INFORMATION
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It's time for the 2018 Primary Election! Below are some answers to frequently asked questions about the election.
How do I return my voted ballot?
You may return your voted ballot by mail. Postage is required. Return your ballot early to ensure it is counted in the Election Night reports.
Ballots must be postmarked on or before June 25.
Save a stamp and drop your ballot at one of the drop locations in most City Recorder's Offices. Visit
utahcounty.gov/elections
for a complete list of locations.
What if I did not receive a ballot?
If you did not receive your ballot in the mail, you will need to update your voter registration at
vote.utah.gov.
What if I need to vote in person?
If you did not receive a ballot or you need the amenities of the electronic voting equipment, you may vote in person during the Early Voting Period: June 19, 20, 21, and 22, or on Election Day (June 26) at a Voter Service Center. See the complete list of Election Day Voter Service Centers on
utahcounty.gov/elections.
Important Dates to Remember:
- June 19th - Last Day to Register to Vote (Online or In-Person)
- June 25th - Postmark Deadline for Mailed Ballots
- June 26th - Primary Election Day
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Board the OPL Odyssey at the Summer Reading Kickoff Party and blast off on a new adventure! Library staff will be on hand to help register your family flight crew on the summer reading website
(read.orem.org)
and answer questions. There will be hands-on activities for teenage crew members and an astronaut training course and show for younger crew members.
Choose from one of three days:
Monday, June 4th, 7 PM
Tuesday, June 5th, 2 PM
Wednesday, June 6th, 10:30 AM
City Center Courtyard
Also, be sure to participate in the following Summer Reading events:
- June 12th - Teen Digital Art Carnival - Library Media Auditorium. Channel your creative side at our digital art studio. Experiment with video cameras and digital cameras while you learn about film and photography from local experts. Then create your own short film or photograph that encapsulates our 2018 theme: A Library Odyssey, and submit it to our Summer Reading Teen Creative Contest for the chance to win a prize. Submissions must be emailed to cconklin@orem.org by July 21st.
- June 19th - Children's Cosmic Art Carnival - City Center Courtyard. Experiment with a variety of art techniques, including collage, spin art, magnet painting, and more as you create a work of art that is out of this world! Wear something you can get messy.
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SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS - Mondays in June
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Join us each Monday in June at 4:15 in the Library's Storytelling Wing for Shakespeare for Kids! Kids 5 & up are invited to join Becky and Joel Wallin as they reenact Shakespeare stories. There will also be a special storytime in the Kid Zone for ages 4 & under each week during Shakespeare for Kids. See the complete schedule below.
- June 4th - Much Ado About Nothing. Claudio and Hero fall in love, but the villanous Don John plots to ruin Hero's reputation. Meanwhile, Hero's witty cousin Beatrice strikes up a love/hate relationship with Benedick, a bachelor.
- June 11th - Hamlet. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark! Join us for the tragic tale of Hamlet, prince of Denmark, who suspects foul play after returning home for his mother's wedding to his uncle.
- June 18th - As You Like It. In this classic comedy of thwarted desires and mistaken identities, a number of people find themselves searching for love, adventure, and justice in the forest of Arden.
- June 25th - Richard III. Play your part in this interactive reenactment of Shakespeare's Richard III, the story of a Machiavellian king's rise to power.
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Sign up for youth sports and camps, lessons, and more! Below is a sampling of some of the programs we have available.
- Central Utah Youth Lacrosse League (Boys, Grades 3 - 8)
- Baseball Camp (Boys, Ages 9 - 14)
- Soccer and Basketball Camps
- Tennis Lessons (Ages 7 - 17)
- Youth Parks (Ages 5 - 11) and Junior Youth Parks (Ages 4 - 6)
- Swimming Lessons (Ages 6 months - 17 years)
- Swimming, Lifesaving, First Aid, and Archery Merit Badges
- Evil Scientist Academy (Grades K - 6)
- LEGO Summer Camps (Agres 5 - 12)
- Gymnastics, Tumbling, Acrobatics
Find more information about these programs on the Orem Recreation website.
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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 Firefighter/Paramedic, 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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Spring has sprung and gardens and lawns are growing! Do you need an easy way to get rid of the grass clippings, weeds, and branches from pruning? Or even leaves left from last year? You may be in need of a green waste garbage can. The cost is $5.85 per month and it is picked up every week on your regular garbage day. Please call
801-229-7275
to order a can which can be delivered in 3-5 days. Service goes from March 1st to November 30th, and you are not charged during the winter months. Happy gardening!
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SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION: 800 SOUTH
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The City of Orem has contracted with Insituform Technologies to rehabilitate approximately 3300 feet of 21" sewer main on 800 South. There will be traffic control in place on 800 South from approximately 900 West to 725 West during the entire duration of the project. The work is scheduled to take place until approximately June 29th. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Ben Reilly (Field Engineer for Insituform Techologies, LLC): 702-585-1841 or breily@aegion.com.
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OREM FOOD TRUCK LEAGUE: MONDAY NIGHTS AT CITY CENTER PARK
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The Food Truck League is coming to Orem this summer!
Join us every Monday night this summer at Orem City Center Park for unrivaled food and fun. Be sure to mark your calendars for the concert series that will accompany the trucks beginning in July (details below).
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OREM SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - MONDAY NIGHTS (BEGINNING JULY 2) AT CITY CENTER PARK
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Enjoy
FREE
concerts every Monday night from July 2 through August 13 on the Stage at City Center Park (100 North 300 East, just west of the Orem Senior Center).
All 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:
- July 2 - BYU Jazz Legacy Band (Jazz)
- July 9 - Jerseystreet Band (Rock/Pop)
- July 16 - Grassroots Shakespeare (Midsummer Night's Dream)
- July 23 - Malibu Revue (Classic Rock)
- July 30 - CB Jazz (Jazz/Swing)
- August 6 - B.D. Howes Band (Rock)
- August 13 - Deep Red Dirt (Country)
Don't miss this summer's ultimate celebration of great music, great people, and fun at Geezerfest, the two-day concert series finale!
- August 17 - Geezerfest (Rock n' Roll) - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- August 18 - Geezerfest (Rock n' Roll) - 10 AM to 9:30 PM
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MAYOR'S MESSAGE
: SUMMERFEST
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Welcome to Summerfest. This is Orem City's time of Celebration. It is a Celebration of fun, food, and entertainment. It is a Celebration of Summer. And mostly it is a Celebration of coming together as friends and neighbors and taking time off to enjoy being outdoors and building a sense of community.
I love seeing the police and firefighters meeting with the residents. I love the many booths selling homemade items. I love the carnival rides. I enjoy looking at the old cars. The food is great. I love the Orem Rotary charity pancake breakfast. I appreciate the Community Day of Prayer. I am thankful for the old military vehicles to remind me of those who used vehicles like that to fight for our freedom. I love the entertainment and storytelling. The fireworks are fantastic.
And most of all I love to see all of the citizens line the streets for the parade. It truly is a celebration of our heritage and our future. I love Cooper's Run and what it stands for. It is exciting to have Jenny Oaks Baker and Dallyn Vail Bayles performing at the Shell.
Orem is a wonderful city with great residents. It is fun to get relaxed under the summer skies and feel the companionship and friendship of all those who attend. This is a time for all of us as a community to come together and feel happy and relaxed and enjoy the good things of summer. It is a time to gain strength that comes from being part of a wonderful community of families, friends, city employees, and visitors.
May your attendance at Summerfest put a smile on your face. May you feel happy and welcome in Orem City's Celebration of Summer. And may you feel the strength of community in coming together here at the festival.
Mayor Brunst
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