OCTOBER 2015 VOL 1 || ISSUE 8 PROVO.ORG INVOLVEDA PROVO CITY PUBLICATION THE NATIONAL PARKS PERFORMING IN 2014 SERIES | ONLINE @ THENATIONALPARKSMUSIC.COM PROVO’S GIFT TO THE WORLD WRITTEN BY | MAYOR JOHN CURTIS PHOTO BY | PROVO CREATIVE TEAM Last year, we had so much fun and reaped so Spread the word on Twitter, Facebook and other much joy from producing a unique and creative social media using #ProvoChristmas or tagging Christmas CD that we're doing it again! @ProvoCity. We're gathering some of Provo's most gifted Make a cash donation to help us cover artists together to create a second holiday CD production costs. that not only celebrates the abundance of talent in our community but helps us raise money for Play the music on your phone, on your CD the United Way Sub for Santa effort. player, hum it while you work. The CDs will sell for $10 each at the City Center (If you're willing to sell some at your business and at local businesses. let me know at [email protected]. If you pre- order the CD at Provo.org/subforsanta, you can All of the money we raise will go to help provide download it starting Friday, Nov. 13. That's also a good holiday experience for families in need. the date hard copies go on sale.) Our goal is to raise $20,000, enough to help hundreds. Last year, we raised $22,120. We love doing this. That's why our employees volunteer their time, their energy and their We're dubbing it "Provo's Gift to the World" creative genius. That's why musicians and (Part 2). We love doing it and hope you enjoy grammy-nominated producers share their talent the results. and expertise. We collaborate. We celebrate. If you do, and we're pretty sure you will, buy Give with us. It's so rewarding. not just one CD but several and help us play Santa. To keep it simple, purchases are cash Enjoy! Thank you! And Merry Christmas! only except at the Rec Center, the Covey Center and the City Center. READ MORE FROM THE MAYOR | PROVOMAYOR.COM Veterans Day Celebration WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 AT 10:00 AM Timpview High School, 3570 Timpview Drive Free & open to the public. Lunch provided for veterans & immediate family. Sponsored by Timpview High School, America’s Freedom Festival at Provo, the Provo IMAGE BY ISTOCKPHOTO City Veterans Council, & the Provo Kiwanis Club NEW ARTICLE STARTS NOW General Elections Remember to vote! Provo City will hold General Elections on Tuesday, November 3 from 7AM - 8PM. To find your polling place, visit maps. provo.org. Type your name or address in the upper right hand corner, then click on “My Polling Place.” For General Election information, such as polling hours and locations visit voteprovo.com or call the Provo City Recorder’s Office at (801) 852-6524. After polls close, watch for results on Provo City’s own election results map, electionmap. provo.org IMAGE BY ISTOCKPHOTO NEW ARTICLE STARTS NOW Siren Testing On Election Day, November 3, at noon, Provo City will test the sirens that are part of its emergency alert system. The sirens are located in the downtown and Riverbottoms areas. The city conducts this annual test so the public can experience the operation of the system before a real emergency. In the event of a real emergency, you are advised to turn to local emergency broadcast stations, KSL-AM 1160 or IMAGE BY ISTOCKPHOTO KBYU-FM 89.1, for further information. NOVEMBER CALENDAR 2 13 Curbside Leaf Bag Pickup Starts Rodney Norman & Friends | Covey Center @ 8PM** Ray Smith Quintet | Covey Center @ 7:30PM ** 14 3 HypnoHick | Covey Center @ 8PM** General Election | Polling Locations @ 7AM-8PM Youth Basketball | Rec Center** 17 Jr Water Polo | Rec Center @ 7PM** Council Meeting | Council Chambers @ 5:30PM 6 19 Downtown Art Stroll | Covey Center @ 6PM-9PM* Board of Adjustment | Council Chambers @ 5PM Paint Mixer | Rec Center** The Nutcracker | Covey Center @ 7:30PM** The Princess Bride Live | Covey Center @ 7:30PM** ImprovBroadway | Covey Center @ 8PM** 20 The Nutcracker | Covey Center @ 4PM & 7:30PM** 7 ImprovBoradway | Covey Center @ 8:00 PM** Try Hockey for Free | Peaks Ice Arena* Wheelchair Basketball | Rec Center** 21 Fall Cleanup Ends Library Book Sale | Library Ballroom @ 10AM-6PM* HypnoHick | Covey Center @ 8PM** The Nutcracker | Covey Center @ 4PM & 7:30PM** HypnoHick | Covey Center @ 8PM** 9 Adult Basketball Begins | Recreation** 26 Vienna Boys Choir | Covey Center @ 7:30PM** Thanksgiving | City Offices Closed Thursday garbage pick-up on Friday (one day late) 11 Planning Commission | Chambers @ 5:30PM 30 Aspen Winds Story Music | Library Ballroom @ 7PM* 12 Covey Excellence Series | Covey Center @ 7:30PM** Utah Valley Youth Symphony | Covey @ 7:30PM** For additional info call PROV0311 by Dialing 311 or (801) 852-6000 Outside of Provo City * FREE EVENTS ** EVENTS THAT COST MONEY Rebates for Energy Conservation SWITCHITPROVO.COM The Provo City Creative Team would like to thank the focus group that came in and weighed in on our new newsletter. We have done our very best to listen to your requests and make the newsletter a better experience for you. We would love to hear back from other community members about the changes made in this newsletter compared to the last 7 months. You can view past months here WWW to compare. Email us at [email protected]. We sincerely look forward to reading your feedback. FAMILIES IN NEED Did you know 47 percent of the children in Provo schools qualify for and depend on free or reduced lunch during the school year? One in eight Provo residents live in poverty. These are our neighbors - working two- parent families with children, elderly persons, students, persons with disabilities, and single moms with children. Last year, the United Way Sub for Santa program alone helped 1,491 families and 3,911 children in our area. WHERE TO DONATE ‘Tis the Season of Giving. Looking for ways to help the less fortunate or volunteer this holiday season? Make Christmas Possible for Low-Income Families. Sub for Santa matches families in need with volunteer sponsors from the community. Sponsors are asked to provide two new toys, two new clothing items and a book for each child. Sign up online at unitedwayuc.org. Volunteer at the Food and Care Coalition Sign up to serve hot meals, play a musical instrument during meal time, donate hygiene items, or conduct a food drive. Call (801) 373-1825 to sign up or visit foodandcare.org for a complete service list. Community Action Services and Food Bank Help supply low-income families with food by donating food items to the food bank, volunteer to help unload, sort, and restock donated items in the pantry, or compile specialty kits. Sign up online at communityactionprovo.org or call (801) 373-8200. Walk-ins are welcome..