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a message from Center of Attention Mayor John R. Curtis One of the What will be in it? It will have perfect for wedding parties, confer- many exciting 83,578 square feet of combined ence receptions, and events. things happen- meeting, pre-function, and gar- ing in down- den space. The exhibit hall, with When will it open? The public town Provo is 19,894 square feet (enough for 100 is invited to a grand opening on the construction of the Valley booths), will be located on the main Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to

united Convention Center. By bringing floor. The ballroom, with 16,894 4 p.m. This free, fun-filled extrava- more people into the area to visit, square feet, will be on the second ganza will give you an opportu- it is expected to be an economic floor. And the Timpanogos Terrace, nity to view the inside for yourself. game-changer in Provo and county- or rooftop garden patio area, will be wide. Some have estimated it will continued on page 2 have an annual $18 million impact on our local economy. With com- pletion just around the corner, now is a good time to get to know the facility.

Who will own it? While Provo City contributed much of the prop- erty for the project, the convention center will be owned and operated by Utah County. The construction provo will be paid for out of hotel and res- taurant taxes, and operations will be covered primarily by convention center revenues. Convention Center, 220 West Center Street

City Calendar Inside: UTA Bike to Work Day in Provo City

Tuesday, May 15, 7:30 a.m. • Free food • Free bike registration Historic County Courthouse • Free bike tune-ups • Free helmets to first 50 participants 51 S. University Avenue Photo by: Trevor Christensen Trevor by: Photo A three-mile bike ride with Mayor Curtis will start at 8 a.m. Children must be at least eight years old to ride and must be accompanied by an adult.

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There’ll be plenty to see and do, including free food and entertainment.

What can you do? Provo residents can help by spreading the word. Do you belong to organizations that hold conferences, trade shows, annual meetings, or indoor competitions? By sug- gesting they be held at the convention center, you will help cre- ate jobs and strengthen the economy here in Provo.

For more information about the convention center and its grand opening, visit www.meetinutahvalley.com or call the Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau at 801-851-2100.

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Memorial Day Service Monday, May 28, 2012 10 a.m. Provo City Cemetery

Sponsored by the Provo City Veterans Council and America’s Freedom Festival at Provo rooftop concert series

First Friday of every month May - October, 8 p.m. Provo Town Square parking structure (Near corner of 100 N. 100 W.) Free!

For more information visit www.rooftopconcertseries.com Photo by: The Photo by: Justin Hackworth employee of the month

CeCelia Zarbock has worked in the Provo City Attorney’s Office for 11 years, starting as an intern while in high school. She worked part-time for three years while she studied to be a paralegal at , and is now a legal secretary for the Criminal Division. She opens and files new court cases, files motions and orders, helps with preliminary hearings, tracks domestic violence cases, among many other things. She currently serves as a vice-chair with the Utah Prosecutorial Assistants Association and the Fourth District Victims’ Rights Committee. city calendar, may 2012

Tue 1 Wed 9 Thur 17 ➤ Council Meeting ➤ Adult Kickball Drop In Begins ➤ Start Smart Baseball Registration Deadline Municipal Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Harmon Park, 7 p.m. Parks and Recreation 801-852-6120 801-852-6600 $ 801-852-6600 $ ➤ Lifeguard Course Begins ➤ Planning Commission ➤ Board of Adjustment Recreation Center, 4 p.m. Municipal Council Chambers, 5 p.m. Municipal Council Chambers, 6 p.m. 801-852-6610 $ 801-852-6400 801-852-6400

Wed 2 Fri 11 Wed 23 ➤ Art Classes Begin ➤ Eldred Center Spring Dance & Concert ➤ Hershey’s Track & Field Meet The Center Eldred Senior Center, 8 p.m. , 4:30 p.m. 801-852-7635 $ 801-852-6620 FREE 801-852-6600 FREE ➤ Planning Commission Wed 2 - Thur 3 Fri 11 - Sat 12 Municipal Council Chambers, 5 p.m. ➤ Utah Valley Symphony ➤ Barlow Ballet: Peter Pan 801-852-6400 Covey Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. Covey Center for the Arts, 801-852-7007 $ 4p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Fri 25 801-852-7007 $ ➤ Improv at the Covey: Thrillionaires Thur 3 - Sat 12 Covey Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Sat 12 ➤ Crossing Delancey 801-852-7007 $ Covey Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. ➤ Spring Cleanup Ends 801-852-7007 $ 600 S 600 E (west of cemetery) Sat 26 852-6000 ➤ Veterans Memorial Pool Opens Fri 4 ➤ Utah Valley Convention Center Veterans Memorial Pool, 1:00 p.m. ➤ Downtown Gallery Stroll Grand Opening 801-852-6614 $ Covey Center for the Arts, 6 - 9 p.m. 220 W Center St., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE Mon 28 801-852-7007 801-851-2100 FREE ➤ Rooftop Concert Series ➤ Provo Children’s Book Festival ➤ Memorial Day Holiday Provo Town Square parking structure, , 12:00 p.m. City offices closed 8 p.m. 801-852-7685 FREE Garbage collection on regular schedule www.rooftopconcertseries.com FREE 801-852-6000 Tue 15 ➤ Memorial Day Service Sat 5, 12, 19, 26 ➤ Bike to Work Day Provo City Cemetery, 10 a.m. ➤ Date Night Dance Historic County Courthouse, 7:30 a.m. 801-852-6100 FREE Covey Center for the Arts, 7:30 - 10 p.m. 801-852-6100 FREE $ Tue 29 801-852-7007 ➤ Council Meeting ➤ Pikes Swim Team Begins Tue 8 Municipal Council Chambers, 7 p.m. 801-852-6120 Recreation Center ➤ Adult/H.S. Skills Development Clinic Begins 801-852-6610 $ , 7 p.m. Wed 16 ➤ Water Safety Instructor Course Begins $ 801-852-7465 ➤ Pitch, Hit & Run Recreation Center, 11:00 a.m. Ft. Utah Park, 4:30 p.m. 801-852-6610 $ 801-852-6600 FREE For sports and class registrations, FREE Free Event visit parks.provo.org $ Requires a Fee or Admission convention center

• Free food Utah Valley Convention Center • Building tours • Live entertainment Grand Opening • Summer planning tips • Free and open to the public Saturday, May 12, 2012 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information visit 220 West Center Street www.meetinutahvalley.com. energy efficiency tip Q&A What benefits can I expect by increasing ESTABLISHED insulation in my home? 1940 Lower energy bills. More than 40 percent of the energy consumed in your home goes to heating and cooling. Increase your insulation and you’ll reduce your utility bills.

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Improved resale position. Increased insulation gives you a more comfortable, higher-quality home with better indoor air quality and reduced utility bills. This translates into higher resale value.

Right now, Provo Power is offering rebates when you increase insulation in your home. Upgrade your attic or ceiling insulation and get a rebate of $0.10 or $0.15 per square foot, depending on the amount installed. For outside walls, get $0.25 per square foot installed. For complete details visit www.SwitchItProvo.com.

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