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Mountain View High School Graduation.............6 Orem High School Graduation..................................8 Timpanogos High School Graduation................ 10 Young Entrepreneurs Academy............................ 12 Utah Valley University Theater............................... 13 Arts - Theater Student to Follow Dream............ 14 Arts - Hale Center Theater........................................ 15

Arts - SCERA Shell Free Concerts........................... 16 Arts - SCERA to present ‘Les Miserables’............ 17 Calendar of Events....................................................... 18 Recreation Programs, Calendar............................. 19 Orem Summerfest........................................................ 22 Colonial Heritage Festival......................................... 23

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Three of Mountain View High School’s top graduates in the Class of 2014 - Daniel Harker, Lauren Paulson and Nicole Smith - were chosen to speak at graduation ceremonies on May 30 at the UCCU Center on the Utah Valley University campus. These three students are profiled below. DANIEL HARKER Son of Brian and Sally Harker Opportunities to study English and history in great depth with great Mountain View High School teachers led MVHS graduate Daniel Harker to decide his future career: working as a foreign service officer for the U.S. De-

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partment of State in the Middle East. “I feel like those led me toward my career aspirations. They really opened up my world,” he said. Home-schooled until the ninth grade, Daniel had studied English and history, but the classes at MVHS went more in-depth than he had ever gone before. He wasn’t interested in history until he took a class from MVHS teacher David Carpenter and experienced Carpenter’s unique teaching style. “He made history seem very real,” Daniel said. “He made it easy for us to relate to people that had been important in history.” Learning about early Muslim dynasties particularly piqued his interest, and Daniel served as vice president of his school’s Model UN club, an organization that promotes understanding of the United Nations and international issues. All of these experiences led Daniel to determine exactly what he wants to study in college: international relations with an emphasis in Middle Eastern studies. He plans to attend Brigham Young University, earn a bachelor’s degree and then continue on to another school for his post-graduate work. First, however, he will serve a mission for his church; Daniel has received a call from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve in the Texas Houston East Mission and he will leave July 23. As he finishes high school with a 4.0 grade point average, Daniel encouraged other students to get out of their comfort zone and try some honors and AP classes during their high school experience. He also encouraged them to avoid procrastination and stay on top of things. “I would say that it’s really important that you challenge yourself, that you kind of go toward your interests and you take the hardest classes you can in your interests,” he said. “I think that people often underestimate how talented or intelligent they are.”

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LAUREN PAULSON Daughter of Kristen Whittaker For Mountain View High School graduate Lauren Paulson, joining the student council during her senior year was the best thing she ever did in high school. Students are encouraged to attended games and be involved in teams and activities, but attending as a member of the student council was a different experience for her. As an art representative on the student council, she was involved in making posters for school events and attended those events with other student council members to act as the “face of support” for the school. “It’s made me more aware of the people and the atmosphere and all that goes into making high school so great, and I got to be part of it and that’s the best thing that’s ever hap-

pened to me,” she said. Lauren will attend Brigham Young University this fall on a half-tuition scholarship. She hasn’t yet decided what her major will be, but she has already proven that she can excel in the academic arena as she is graduating from high school with a 3.99 grade point average. She said her mother has been her biggest support through high school, encouraging her to take challenging classes and always helping with homework. “She knew of the potential that I could have if I pushed myself,” Lauren said. “She didn’t ever want me to just take the easy road and get it done. She encouraged me to try classes that would be harder.” Leaving high school is exciting to her because there are so many different opportunities available. “I can do anything after high school. I can study whatever I want, I can live wherever I want, there are so many options and it’s so exciting,” she said. For those just beginning their high school experience, Lauren recommended they work hard and challenge themselves. “Academically I would tell them to persevere in school. Don’t take the easy way. Take the classes that interest you and do your best in them,” she said. “Socially, I would say get involved” and join a team or club and participate in what high school has to offer. NICOLE SMITH Daughter of Troy and TJ Smith High school is a time to get involved, says Mountain View

High School graduate Nicole Smith, and she has done just that during her years at MVHS. A member of the track team for two years, she has also participated in soccer and basketball as well as served as the student council representative over student body activities. “I think I’ve mostly enjoyed the extracurricular activities,” she said. “It’s just been fun to go to all the different things and all the school functions.” She encouraged others still in high school to follow suit and get involved in everything they can. “Some kids seem so eager just to get out, they don’t go to the activities or the games,” she said. “We’ll never get this time back, so I’d recommend they enjoy the time while they’re there.” Her participation in activities hasn’t detracted from her academic achievement. Nicole is graduating with a 3.99 grade point average. The next stage in her academic studies will be going to Utah State University this fall. Nicole doesn’t have a major in mind yet, but she is considering the social sciences after taking an AP psychology course at MVHS this year. The material in the class was very interesting to her and, because it dealt with things like social interaction, the concepts she learned could immediately be applied to her life. That’s not always true with classes like math and English, she said. Eventually, Nicole wants to earn a bachelor’s degree and serve a mission for her church.

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Orem High School has announced that its valedictorian for the Class of 2014 is Daniel Hart and its salutatorian for the Class of 2014 is Aaron Brown. These two students were honored at Orem High School’s graduation ceremonies scheduled on May 30 at 12:30 p.m. in the UCCU Center on the Utah Valley University campus. They are profiled below. VALEDICTORIAN: DANIEL HART Son of Grant and Deborah Hart Having a great desire to excel academically has led Orem High School graduate Daniel Hart to end his high school career at the top of OHS’s Class of 2014. Daniel has been named valedictorian of his class and will leave OHS with a 4.0 grade point average. “I’ve just enjoyed all the great opportunities that Orem High provides,” he said, adding that the school has great classes

and athletic programs. Courses he has especially enjoyed include AP Chemistry and AP Calculus, as math and science are his two favorite subjects. He attributes his academic success in high school to an inner desire to do well. “I want to do as well as I can, and so I always try to do that,” he said. However, he said he also had a desire to keep up with his older brother, who also did well academically at Orem High School and has gone on to earn a doctorate. “I kind of want to live up to that too,” Daniel said. He recommended that as students go through high school, they should find things to do that they enjoy. Of course, they won’t enjoy all the things they have to do, he said, but they should still try to do well in everything. Daniel plans to eventually attend Brigham Young University, having received a scholarship from BYU that covers tuition for eight semesters. First, however, he will serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He’s not sure what his major will be, but said it will likely be in one of the physical sciences. “I’ll just find out what I enjoy the most, I guess,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the experience of college. It’s going to be a very different experience, and I’m looking forward to it.”

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SALUTATORIAN: AARON BROWN Son of Michael and Daphne Brown Orem High School graduate Aaron Brown has been taught the value of hard work from a young age. His family operates a small business mowing lawns and doing other yard work, and Aaron said he began helping with the business about the time he was in seventh grade. Two older brothers that worked with him have since left on missions for their church, and he now oversees two younger brothers and a younger sister that help with the business. “My parents taught me well,” he said. That belief in hard work has continued into his high school years. Outside school, he puts in many hours as a lifeguard at the Orem Fitness Center and the SCERA Pool. At the same time, he has kept his school work as a high priority and achieved great academic success, graduating

as salutatorian of the OHS Class of 2014. “I’m pretty busy after school doing work and stuff, so I’ll do my homework sometimes late at night or even during lunch,” he said. “I pretty much find any time I can do it.” As Aaron leaves high school, he is looking forward to the next step in his life: serving a mission in Ecuador for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He leaves for his mission in July. After that, he plans to attend Brigham Young University. “I love math and science, so I’m thinking engineering” as a possible major, he said. When asked what he would recommend to other students still in high school, Aaron emphasized the concept of hard work. “Don’t slack off too much,” he said. “Sometimes it’s OK to lay back a little and relax, but you still have to stay focused.” However, it’s still possible to have fun while working hard, he said, remembering how he and his brothers would have fun while operating their yard maintenance business. “I think that’s also important, to learn how to have fun working so it makes it more enjoyable,” he said.

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Three of Timpanogos High School’s top graduates in the Class of 2014 - Ryan Cheney, Sarah Collins and Jessica Craig - were chosen to speak at graduation ceremonies on May 30 at at the UCCU Center on the Utah Valley University campus. These three students are profiled below. RYAN CHENEY Son of Daryn and Rebecca Cheney When asked what recommendation he had for students looking to succeed in high school, Timpanogos High School graduate Ryan Cheney utilized a quote from U.S. President John F. Kennedy, with a little twist: “Ask not what your class can do for you, ask what you can do for your class.” This means students need to do everything they can to succeed and not think that success will come from somewhere or someone else. “Don’t expect things to just work out without you working hard and getting help if you need it,” he said. Ryan attributed his academic success - he is graduating with a 4.0 grade point average - to simple hard work and a desire to obtain a well-paying job that can support a family someday. “I just wanted to do my best at everything I did,” he said. “I think it’s kind of something I’ve always had, though it probably comes a little from my family too.” When homework needed to be done,

he would complete it as soon as possible. “Sometimes I had to give up other fun stuff to stay on top of school,” he said. Ryan has been accepted to Brigham Young University, receiving a half-tuition scholarship from that institution, and he will attend a semester there this fall. Then he plans to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He’s not sure what his college major will be yet, but he’s considering engineering or perhaps history- or a governmentrelated field. Success in high school comes from hard work, but attitude also has an impact, Ryan said. “I actually found that just having a good attitude made a big difference,” he said. “I remember I was kind of struggling in calculus this year, but when I decided to just change my attitude and tell myself that I could do it and be positive, and as I believed that good things were going to happen, then good things did happen.” SARAH COLLINS Daughter of John and Merilee Collins

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For students just beginning high school, she has a strong recommendation: participate in the activities because they makes the experience worthwhile. She also suggested students challenge themselves and take harder courses like AP and honors classes because they offer great opportunities to learn and pursue personal interests. “I’d recommend that they make sure that they have time for things, that they’re well-organized with time, and that they don’t waste away or wish away some of their funnest days, because they can be (some of their funnest days) in high school if you make it that way,” she said. JESSICA CRAIG Daughter of Steven and Elizabeth Craig Deciding to shake off her tendency to be shy around people made Timpanogos High School graduate Jessica Craig’s high school years the best years of her life so far. “It’s been so much fun. It’s been blast,” she said. “One of my main goals in high school was not to make people even think that I could be shy. I think I accomplished it.” At the beginning of her freshman year in junior high school, Jessica decided she was tired of being labeled as the “quiet girl” and started becoming involved in everything she possibly could in order to make the best out of her high school experience. Since then,

she has participated in plays, the National Honor Society, HOSA, student council, orchestra and more. Her position as the public relations representative on the THS student council has helped her become involved in the community and create relationships with adults as she worked to organize events and get the word out about Timpanogos High activities. Although involved in many activities, Jessica hasn’t neglected her academic studies and will graduate with a 3.9 grade point average. “I just always knew that I wanted to challenge myself. Even when I was a little kid, I hated it when people tried to help me do things. I always wanted to do it myself,” she said. However, getting good grades is only part of the academic experience; she is also eager to gain new knowledge. She loves pushing herself and being part of advanced classes where the other students also wanted to do well and excel in their studies. A THS English teacher, Michael Nagro, emphasized to her “that it wasn’t about the grade, it was more about gaining the knowledge and what the grade is supposed to represent,” she said. “So that’s kind of been my focus throughout high school is focusing on getting that knowledge.” Jessica will attend the University of Utah this fall on a scholarship and is considering majoring in English or a social studies-related field. Her dream is to someday attend Stanford Law School. She encouraged other high school students to get involved in clubs and activities and push themselves through taking honors and AP courses. “Just enjoy it because it doesn’t last for long,” she said. “When you look at it as an opportunity in this short time of your life, that’s when you make the most of it.”

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From students to CEOs in 30 weeks By Donna Milakvoic Nineteen 11- to 17-year-olds in Utah Valley graduated in May from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce. These bright businessmen and women completed a 30-week afterschool program taking at least three hours a week to lean about and launch a business. “It is amazing to see how far they have come,” said Valene Rose, program manager of the Utah Valley Chamber YEA! program. The evening of graduation was dedicated to the spirit of entrepreneurship and featured speeches from two of the young entrepreneurs, Ben McGee and Savannah Loosli. Ben came into the program as a business owner. At 14 years old, he had already established a business with two contract employees he managed. Through the training, mentoring and hours of visiting other businesses around the county, Ben said he learned how to better structure his future businesses to be successful. Savannah, who joined the program during sixth grade, brought amazing maturity and innovation to her business partnership. She shared with her fellow business owners that the best part of the experience for her was the field trips

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to see other companies in action. “Show up and do what you say you are going to do,” advised Jessica Egbert, co-chair of the chamber education committee and chair of the YEA! Committee. She emphasized the responsibility students had taken for their own businesses and the partnerships they formed and encouraged them to move forward with confidence. The students launched a variety of businesses from fantasy fashion earrings to an open mic website to showcase indie music groups getting started in the area. There were apps and websites from YouTube video advertising to candy trivia and crowdfunding for youth. The number of technology businesses is not surprising given that Utah Valley is a tech hub like no other. The YEA! program requires some 100 volunteers in order to create the best foundation for these young people to start their businesses. A comprehensive business plan is part of the process with weeks of work on financial statements and marketing plans. Business owners and leaders from around the county came into the classroom to teach, mentor or sponsor the program. If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes an entire business community to raise a young entrepreneur. The Utah Valley Chamber congratulates the graduates of the 2013-2014 YEA! class and is excited to begin a new year in the fall of 2014. If you know a young person who wants to start a business, you can direct them to thechamber.org or (801) 851-2567 to apply for YEA! today. Rolling admissions will begin in June and last until the class of 24 students is full for the fall.

UVU makes history at theater festival Students and faculty at Utah Valley University have made history, earning the university the distinction of being the first in the country to win back-to-back top honors at the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. UVU received Outstanding Production of a Musical for its performance of “Next to Normal” at the 46th KCACT Festival. Outstanding honors are the highest awards given by the KCACTF. The 2009 Tony-award winning musical tells the story of a mother’s journey as she grasps the realization of her worsening mental disorder. Last year, UVU was awarded Outstanding Production of a Play for “Vincent of Brixton,” directed by Christopher Clark, chair of the UVU Department of Theatrical Arts. More than 600 colleges and universities throughout the country compete in the Kennedy Center’s national festival. This is the first time a university has been awarded top honors two years in a row. “I am so proud of our students. Not only are they incredibly talented, but they are fearless … they seem to be blazing a trail for others to follow,” said David Tinney, artist-in-residence at UVU and director of “Next to Normal.” For directing “Next to Normal,” Tinney was awarded Outstanding Director of a Musical. UVU as a whole won Outstanding Performance and Production Ensembles, while UVU student Michael Grey won Outstanding Lighting Design and Jacquelyne Jones won Outstanding Performance by an

Actress. Faculty member Rob Moffat won Distinguished Achievement in Music Direction. “This is simply another affirmation that theater students at UVU are serious about their work, fully engaged in meeting and exceeding the standards of a challenging profession and willing to meet and surpass their competition,” UVU was awarded “Outstanding” said K. Newell honors for its theater production Dayley, dean of the “Next to Normal” at the Kennedy School of the Arts. Center American College Theatre “It also affirms the Festival. strong mentoring they receive from a dedicated and thoroughly professional faculty and staff. Together, they have brought distinction to UVU and its stakeholders.”

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Theater graduate leaving to follow dream A recent Utah Valley University graduate and local theatrical performer and director will soon leave Utah Valley to work with some of the top Shakespeare experts in the nation. Ben Henderson, who graduated from UVU in May with a bachelor’s degree in theater performance, will begin a yearlong fellowship this fall with the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. The fellowship pays for his housing during the year and includes classes with the company and participation in all six of its season productions. The Wall Street Journal called the Shakespeare Theatre Company “the nation’s foremost Shakespeare company” and in 2012, the company won the Regional Theatre Tony Award. “It’s a dream come true. I’ve spent a lot of time on Shakespeare,” Henderson said. “To be able to say that I’ll be able to work with people of that calibre will hopefully open doors. I think more importantly, it’s just kind of a Shakespeare nerd’s greatest fantasy.” Henderson won the fellowship through participating in the national Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Washington, D.C., last April. He was the first UVU student to win an award at the competition, and the Shakespeare fellowship was just one of three awards he brought home. He also won the Society of American Fight Directors Scholarship and the Mark Twain Scholarship for Comic Performance. The fight scholarship will allow him to become certified in stage combat through a program in North Carolina; he will complete that certification in July before heading to Washington, D.C, for his

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Shakespeare fellowship. As a student at Lone Peak High School in Highland, Henderson competed in Southern Utah University’s Shakespeare Competition in Cedar City. As part of that experience, he had assistance from a mentor who was in Henderson, right, plays the college. Having seen the Ben role of Captain Hook against Josh value in that program, he Valdez as Peter Pan in Hale Cenlater served as a mentor ter Theater Orem’s production of himself, helping students the musical “Peter Pan.” at Lone Peak and Alta High School in Sandy prepare to compete in the Shakespeare event. Henderson had been accepted into a graduate program he was planning to attend this fall, but that plan was put on hold when he won the fellowship in Washington, D.C. His goal is now to pursue a master’s of fine arts degree after his fellowship is completed. His dream is to eventually perform professionally, but wants to continue to learn in the process. “I truly believe in being a student of what you teach,” he said, “so whether that’s through being an actor or a director, I just want to continue to be a student of it.”

Youth continue their education after school at the Hale Center Theater Orem Youth from elementary to high school are continuing their education after school and during the summer through learning the arts of theater and music at Hale Center Theater Orem. Classes in acting, stage combat, puppeteering, singing, auditioning and more are offered throughout the school year and in the summer at the Hale theater, located at 225 W. 400 North, Orem. Also as an educational experience, five youth shows are produced annually by the theater, which include children ranging in age from about 10 to 17. “Performing arts really, more than anything, unlocks confidence,” said Ryan Radebaugh, director of the Hale Academy for the Performing Arts. He added that sometimes parents will ask Hale instructors, “What have you done to my child? They’re so loud and open now.” “We take that as a compliment,” Radebaugh said. “We kind of transform them in a good way.” Students can enroll in acting classes throughout the school year. During the summer, about 10 week-long classes are offered, and students can choose the ones that interest them. The theater also continuously offers private and semi-private vocal classes where students learn how to perform a variety of vocal styles including Broadway and pop. Radebaugh said Hale’s educational program is unique in that all of its instructors Cast members for the youth theater production “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka have at least a bachelor’s degree in some aspect of the performing arts. “One of the Jr.” gather backstage before a performance in May 2014 at Hale Center Theater Orem. things that we pride ourselves on with the age 8. Since then, she has done a variety of shows in the area theater is the level of professionalism that and taken several classes at Hale Center Theater Orem. Most our instructors have,” he said. recently, she has played Veruca Salt in the theater’s youth Students don’t have to audition for acting classes, but audiproduction of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.” “The directors tions are conducted for the youth shows. The shows are run are really fun,” she said of her experience at the Hale theater. as a professional production while at the same time provid“They’re really good at helping us be the best we can be.” ing an educational opportunity for students. “It’s very much a Ben Henderson, an acting teacher with the Hale Academy learning experience for them, understanding how to be part of a cast, how to take direction and learn and grow in the process, for the Performing Arts, said the main thing he likes about teaching is watching the students who didn’t know each other and then they get that wonderful experience of being able to before the class become friends and start to work as a group. perform for an audience at the end,” Radebaugh said. “Everybody has a place, everybody has a function, and so to The educational experiences offered at Hale are beneficial watch them come together and collaborate is what’s so unique for students even if they don’t envision a future career as an about theater,” he said. actor. Some students discover that they enjoy the technical Performances of Hale Center Theater Orem’s youth producaspects of theater more than being on stage. For all, it’s an opportunity to get out of their comfort zone and build confidence tions are open to the public and tickets can be purchased on the theater’s website. For tickets or more information about the that will help them find friends and be successful in school. Hale theater’s educational programs, visit haletheater.org. Ashlyn Patterson, 13, of Orem, appeared in her first play at

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The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West is stationed in the San Francisco Bay area at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The only active duty Air Force band west of the Rockies, the Band of the Golden West is comprised of about 60 talented and versatile Airmen-musicians. In addition to performing for civilian communities throughout the western states, the band supports 13 Air Force Bases, eight Air Force Reserve Wings and six recruiting squadrons in more than 250 annual performances for 1.5 million listeners. The Commanders, a newly revived ensemble coming from the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, carries on the American musical tradition of the great big bands, yet offers a lot more than the big band sounds. Formed of 18 Airmen, this performing group also provides rousing and entertaining performances of jazz, bop, swing, Broadway and patriotic music during their concerts, which are complete with first-class instrumental solos and an enchantingly talented vocalist. Admission is free to this concert at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, 699 S. State Street, Orem. Seating is general admission. Rental chairs are available for $1, but they are limited, so audience members should bring a blanket as backup.

Award-winning songwriter and Nashville record producer Jason Deere regularly invites a revolving cast of talented artists and musicians that he calls the Nashville Tribute Band to join him in touring the world performing the stories and songs from the albums “Joseph: A Nashville Tribute To The Prophet,” “Trek: A Nashville Tribute to the Pioneers” and “THE WORK: A Nashville Tribute to the Missionaries.” Over the years, Dan Truman (of the Grammy Award-winning country group Diamond Rio), Brad Hull, Matt Lopez and Tim Gates (of the country group Due West) and entertainer David Osmond are all among those who have often joined the band on stage. The band has done more than 500 shows for audiences in the United States, Canada, Australia and China since 2004. They have performed in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City as well as presented several performances in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Admission is free to this concert at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, 699 S. State Street, Orem. Seating is general admission. Concessions will not be open. Please do not bring large bags or coolers of any kind. There will be no charge for chair rental; please bring a blanket as backup as chairs are limited.

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SCERA presents Utah Valley premiere of ‘Les Miz’ One of the most popular and beloved musicals ever written will be performed by a Utah Valley community theater group for the first time this summer when “Les Miserables” opens on the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre stage. The show will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. (no show on July 4) from July 3 to July 19 at the Shell, located at 699 S. State, Orem. A cast of about 75 began rehearsals in early May. It’s a larger cast than is traditionally seen in the musical in order to fill up the large Shell stage. “It’s a really good cast, really dependable, really focused,” said Jeremy Showgren, who is serving as director and musical director of the show. “I think everyone is of the same mindset as me, that it’s ‘Les Miz,’ we have to do it right.” A “school edition” of “Les Miserables” has been available, but that version has cuts to some of the material and runs shorter than the original show. Regional professional theaters have been able to obtain rights to do the show in recent years, and Showgren said rights for community theaters to do the show weren’t available until recently. “I’ve always just wanted to do the full version of the show and until now the rights haven’t been available,” Showgren said. “It’s definitely a dream come true.” One of his first thoughts when he was asked to direct the show was whether or not such an iconic show could be produced on a community theater level. However, Showgren said

he was able to fill all the roles with great talent, adding that the entire cast is treating the production as a professional show, something that he thinks will show through at performances. Taking the lead role of Jean Valjean is Matt Krantz. “He had a grasp on who the character was, and his singing and acting were just incredible,” Showgren said, “and so it was a very clear choice in callbacks where that part needed to go.” In the SCERA production, audiences will see “Les Miz” in a way they’ve never seen it before, he said. Showgren is hoping the show will have a balance between epic spectacle and intimate, touching experience. “I think by going back to the original meat of the story, we’re bringing a new experience that a lot of people have not had,” he said. For more information about the SCERA production of “Les Miserables” or to purchase tickets, visit www.scera.org.

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PERFORMING ARTS CALENDAR JUNE

Through June 14, 7:30 p.m.: Musical, “Peter Pan,” Hale Center Theater Orem June 6-21, 8 p.m. (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays): Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre June 23, 8 p.m.: Utah Symphony with Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker, SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre June 26-Aug. 9: Musical, “Man of La Mancha,” Hale Center Theater Orem

JULY

July 3-19, 8 p.m. (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays): Musical, “Les Miserables” (the Utah Valley premiere), SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre July 21, 8 p.m.: A Utah Celebration featuring Michael Martin Murphey and Friends, SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre July 21-Aug. 1, 2 p.m.: Youth production, “Disney’s Cinderella Kids,” Hale Center Theater Orem

AUGUST

Aug. 1-16, 8 p.m. (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays): Musical, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre Aug. 15-Sept. 20: Comedy, “Beau Jest,” Hale Center Theater Orem Aug. 18, 8 p.m.: Phil Vassar in Concert, SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre Aug. 19, 7 p.m.: Free community concert, “The Commanders of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West,” SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre Aug. 22-23, 8 p.m.: “Dancing Under the Stars,” featuring Utah’s top dance studios, SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre Aug. 24, 7 p.m.: Free musical fireside, Nashville Tribute Band, SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre Aug. 28, 8 p.m.: Kenny Loggins in Concert, SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre Aug. 28 through 30: Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

VISUAL ARTS CALENDAR

Ongoing: Orem Heritage Museum, exhibits of artifacts from the history of Orem City. Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

JUNE

Through Aug. 9, Woodbury Art Museum (University Mall): “Art of Our

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Century,” contemporary works from the western region of the United States Through Aug. 9, Woodbury Art Museum (University Mall): “The Natural Man,” immersive portraits of human and habitat by Mark Hedengren Through September, Woodbury Art Museum (University Mall): “Color, Beauty and Elegance: Remembering the Life of Jeanne Leighton-Lundberg Clarke” June 1-30, SCERA Center for the Arts Gallery 101: BFA Exhibition - Christi Hill June 1-30, Fifth Floor Gallery, UVU Library: BFA Exhibition, Larry Revoir June 1-30, Third Floor UVU Library: Concurrent Enrollment Student Exhibition

AUGUST

Aug. 1-30, Orem City Library Rotunda: Utah Valley University BFA Photography Exhibition, “Tennis: What It Takes,” Courtney Beatty Aug. 1-30, Fifth Floor Gallery, UVU Library: BFA Exhibition, “Life of Harrington,” Chloe Harris

OREM PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR www.oremlibrary.org JUNE

June 2, 6:30 p.m.: Film screening, “Despicable Me 2” June 2, 7 p.m.: Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff - Teddy Bear Picnic June 3, 2 p.m.: Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff - Teddy Bear Picnic June 3, 2 p.m.: Teen Summer Reading Kickoff - Meet a Book, Meet a Friend June 4, 10:30 a.m.: Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff - Teddy Bear Picnic June 4, 11:30 a.m.: Shakespeare for Kids “Hamlet” June 5, 7 p.m.: Timp Teller Meeting - “Mining the Past” June 6, 6:30 p.m.: Film screening, “Iron Man 3” June 9, 6:30 p.m.: Film screening, “Monsters University” June 10, 2 p.m.: Children’s Summer Reading Program - Creative Dance with Marlo Andersen June 10, 2 p.m.: Teen Summer Reading Program - Bookbinding June 11, 11:30 a.m.: Shakespeare for Kids “Twelfth Night” June 11, 2 p.m.: PERC Game Day (board games for teens) June 11, 7 p.m.: WeNooch Society meeting (historical society, open to the public) June 12, 6 p.m.: Utah Valley Writers meet-

ing (open to the public) June 13, 6:30 p.m.: Film screening, “Man of Steel” June 14, 2 p.m.: Tumbleweeds Film Festival Screening - “Khumba” June 16, 6:30 p.m.: Film screening, “Star Trek: Into Darkness” June 16, 7 p.m.: Summer Concert in the Park - Bluegrass Thunder June 18, 11:30 a.m.: Shakespeare for Kids - “Pericles” June 20, 6:30 p.m.: Film screening, “Fast and Furious 6” June 21, 7 p.m.: Summer Concert in the Park - Saturday Sampler June 23, 11 a.m.: Writing Workshop with Dr. Brad Wilcox June 23, 6:30 a.m.: Film screening, “Epic” June 23, 7 p.m.: Summer Concert in the Park - Aspen Winds June 24, 11 a.m.: Writing Workshop with Dr. Brad Wilcox, Part 2 June 24, 2 p.m.: Children’s Summer Reading Program - Art Carnival June 24, 2 p.m.: Teen Summer Reading Program - Cyanotypes with Brad Slade June 24, 2 p.m.: Island Style Dance performance June 25, 11:30 a.m.: Shakespeare for Kids “Comedy of Errors” June 25, 3 p.m.: Presentation, “Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft” June 25, 6:30 p.m.: Monte Belknap’s Violin Studio Recital June 26, 6 p.m.: Utah Valley Writers meeting (open to the public) June 26, 7 p.m.: Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators meeting (open to the public) June 27, 6:30 p.m.: Film screening, “World War Z” June 30, 6:30 p.m.: Film screening, “Great Gatsby” June 30, 7 p.m.: Summer Concert in the Park - Mississippi Mud

JULY

All of the following events are part of the library’s Summer Concerts in the Park program and begin at 7 p.m. July 7: One Voice Children’s Choir July 14: New Time Ensemble July 19: Saturday Night Sampler July 21: The Shane Lee Band July 28: Orem High School Jazz Band July 30: The New Hot Five

AUGUST

Aug. 28 through 30: Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

Orem City recreation programs, calendar Visit www.oremrecreation.com to find information regarding programs offered by the Orem Recreation Department a s well as schedules, prices, ages, etc. Registration for all a ctivities is available online (unless otherwise specified) or at the Orem Fitness Center, 580 W. 165 South, Orem.

ADULT FALL SOFTBALL

Registration for adult fall softball is accepted on a team basis only, from July 1-26. Games begin the week of Monday, Aug. 4, and are played Monday – Friday. Leagues to be offered include: Men’s double header league (double headers played one night per week - team fee is $625), Men’s single game leagues (a single game played one night per week – team fee is $375), Women’s leagues (team fee is $375), and Coed leagues (team fee is $375). All games will be played at Lakeside Park, 1850 W. 400 South, Orem. Teams are required to provide their own uniforms. For more information, call (801) 229-7158.

GIRLS FALL SOFTBALL (ACCELERATED LEAGUE)

Registration will be accepted July 1 – Aug. 2 on a team basis only for 10U, 12U, 14U and 16/18U teams. Fee is $550 per team and each team MUST be registered with ASA to participate in this league. Play begins the week of Aug. 18 (double headers will be played once a week on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays). Each team is guaranteed 10 games (eight league games and a double elimination tournament). Game balls will be provided. All other equipment is responsibility of team; equipment must be ASA approved. For more information, call (801) 229-7455.

TINY TOTS CAMPS

Tiny Tots Sports Camps are open to boys and girls ages 4-5 (they must already be 4 years old to participate). During these clinics, participants will be instructed in fundamentals of various sports. Team work and sportsmanship will be emphasized and, of course, there will be lots of fun! Sports Camp sessions will be held July 7-10 and July 28-31. T-ball camp will be held June 9-12 and June 23-26. Soccer camp will be held June 16-19 and July 28-31. All classes are held in the north gym at the Orem Fitness Center. Registration fee is $30 and includes a camp T-shirt. For more information, call (801) 229-7167.

LITTLE HOOPSTERS BASKETBALL CAMP

Little Hoopsters Basketball Camps are open to boys and girls ages 5-8 (they must already be 5 years old to participate). During these clinics, participants will be instructed in fundamentals of basketball. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be emphasized and, of course, there will be lots of fun! Summer sessions will be held June 9-12, June 23-26 and July 14-17. All classes are held in the north gym at the Orem Fitness Center. Registration fee is $30 and includes a camp T-shirt. For more information, call (801) 229-7167.

SUPER HOOPSTERS BASKETBALL CAMP

Super Hoopsters Basketball Camps are open to boys and girls ages 8-11. During these clinics, participants will be instructed in fundamentals of basketball. Team work and sportsmanship will be emphasized, and of course, there will be lots of fun! Summer sessions will be held June 16-19, July 7-10, and July 28-31. All classes are held in the North gym at the Orem Fitness Center. Registration fee is $30 and includes a camp t-shirt. For more information, call (801) 229-7167.

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Classes are taught using the latest United States Tennis Association teaching methods. Registration is open to youth ages 7 to 17 and adults 18 and older. Students need to provide their own racquet and appropriate attire. Class will be one hour, twice a week (M/W or T/Th) for four weeks at Windsor Park (1250 N. 200 West), Cascade Park (160 N. 800 East), and Cherryhill Park (250 E. 1800 South). Session 1 will be held June 2-26. Session 2 will be held June 30-July 24. Session 3 will be held July 28-August 14. Fee is $32. For more information, call at (801) 229-7158. CUTA is the Central Utah Tennis Association youth summer tennis league for boys and girls. The program is designed for beginning-intermediate to advanced players who have the desire to sharpen their tennis skills. Matches are against players from other Utah County teams. Instruction, coaching, balls and team T-shirts are included. Sign up at the Orem Fitness Center, 580 W. 165 South, Orem. Practice is at the Community Park Courts, 600 W. 165 South, Orem. Meet the first day for practice. Matches will begin the week of June 13. Call Mark Lindsay at (801) 229-7158 for more information. REMINDER TO PARENTS: Parents will need to provide transportation for their children to and from events.

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL

Registration will be accepted July 1 – August 17. League is for boys and girls in grades 3-4, 5-6 and 7-9. Fee is $30 per player. Games will be played for seven consecutive Saturday mornings at the Orem Elementary ball fields beginning Sept. 13. Fee includes team T-shirts. Late registration begins Monday, Aug. 25, and will be accepted at the Orem Fitness Center on a space-available basis only until teams are full. In addition to the fee, there will be a $5 late fee added. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. Call (801) 229-7167 for more information.

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The Orem Recreation Department will host a Hershey Track Meet on Friday, June 6, at the Mountain View High School track. Register at 9:30 a.m.; meet begins at 10 a.m. This event is FREE! Running events as well as a standing long jump and a softball throw will be offered. Competition is held separately for boys and girls. Winners advance several levels from district to state to nationals, all of which are sponsored by Hershey. Visit www.hersheys.com/trackandfield/ for more information.

Hey kids - tired of boring summers? Sign up for Youth Parks! Summer Youth Parks is a fun program that will always have something for you to do. Boys and girls ages 5-11 are invited to participate. Activities of the program include group and individual games, arts and crafts, movies, field trips, swimming, participation in a variety of sports and a barbecue on the last day of each session. The counselors come up with new and interesting things for each individual session, although there are some favorite games and activities that are repeated (i.e., swimming). All participants will be given a program calendar on the first day of the session to inform them of each day’s activities. There are three sessions offered, and each session is three weeks long. Session 1 will be held June 9-26; Session 2 will be held July 7-25; Session 3 will be held July 27 – Aug. 14. The program runs Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Youth Parks) and 10 a.m. – noon (Jr. Youth Parks). The Youth Parks program utilizes the Community Parks across from the fitness center as well as the facilities within the center. Program cost is $110 per child, per session for Youth Parks and $55 per child, per session for Jr. Youth Parks. This fee covers all activity and material expenses during the 48 hours of fun-filled activities. Call (801) 229-7167 for additional information.

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FEES: Adult admission: $4 Children (age 4-13) and senior citizens (age 55+) admission: $3 Track only admission: $1.25 Family night admission: $15 per family (Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

SWIMMING LESSONS

The Orem Fitness Center offers free daily water aerobics classes with paid admission into the facility or included with an Orem Fitness Center membership. Classes are open to anyone with a wide variety of classes available such as Arthritis, Pre-Natal, Aqua Zumba and more. Schedules are available online at www.oremrecreation.com or at the Orem Fitness Center main desk. For questions, contact Chad Barth at (801) 229-7159.

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AMENITIES INCLUDE: Swimming pool, Basketball Gym, Racquetball and Wallyball Courts, Weight Room, Cardio Equipment Area, Aerobics Studio, Spin Room, Firearms Range, Indoor Track, Child Care, and Pro Shop. For more information visit www.oremrecreation. com.

AEROBICS

The Orem Fitness Center offers a variety of free daily aerobics classes with paid admission into the facility or included with an Orem Fitness Center membership. Classes are open to anyone with a wide variety of classes available such as Spinning, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Boot Camp, Step, Sculpting, Strength Training, Tai Chi and Silver Sneakers. Schedules are available online at www.oremrecreation.com or at the Orem Fitness Center main desk. For questions, contact Nina at (801) 229-7033.

The Orem Fitness Center offers year-round swimming lessons for all ages. Summer lessons run Monday through Friday for two weeks with classes held one-half hour each day at the Orem Fitness Center and SCERA Park Pool. Fees may vary from session to session depending on holidays but usually cost about $40 per student. Morning and afternoon classes are available. All instructors are certified through the Utah County Swim School. For more information, visit www.oremrecreation. com or contact the Orem Fitness Center main desk at (801) 229-7154 or Chad Barth at (801) 229-7159.

SCOUT MERIT BADGE CLASSES

The Orem Fitness Center offers a variety of Boy Scout Merit Badge classes on a monthly basis. Available badges include Swimming, Lifesaving, First-Aid, Archery and Rifle Shooting. Merit Badge classes are $15 and upon successful completion will fulfill all requirements for the Merit Badge. All classes are taught by experienced and certified instructors. For more information on dates and times, visit www.oremrecreation.com or call the Orem Fitness Center at (801) 229-7154.

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The Orem Fitness Center offers a variety of racquetball programs including classes, leagues and tournaments for all ages. To register for classes and leagues, visit www.oremrecreation.com or visit the Orem Fitness Center.

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Orem City’s annual Summerfest celebration is planned this year on Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14. This annual community festival provides familyfriendly fun for everyone. This year’s theme is “The Power of Harmony.” 2014 Summerfest events will include: The Orem Firefighter Association and Timpanogos Regional Annual 5K run will be held on Saturday, June 14, with race day registration conducted from 7 to 8 a.m. Preregistration fee is $20 (through June 13); race day registration is $30. The Summerfest Parade will be held on June 14 at 7 p.m. The parade will include beautiful city floats, marching bands, local cheerleading and dance groups, entertaining commercial entries and a patriotic cannon firing. Also on June 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be the Summerfest Baby Contest. The contest will be held at the Orem Senior Friendship Center, 93 N. 400 East, Orem. Online registration is $12; registration at the door is $15. Each participant will receive a keepsake photo and awards will be given in each category. Children ages 0 to 36 months are invited to participate. The Orem Summerfest Car Show will be held June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The parade is a popular part of the annual Orem Summerfest celebraFor more information, visit www.summerfest. tion. orem.org.

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Colonial Heritage Festival celebrates past The annual Colonial Heritage Festival, a celebration of the founding of the United States of America, will be held this year on July 3, 4 and 5 at Orem’s SCERA Park, 699 S. State. Festival activities will begin daily at 9 a.m. and continue until 7 p.m. Admission is free. This three-day historic and cultural event, sponsored in part by Orem’s CARE Tax, Orem City and Utah County, takes visitors back to the days of America’s colonization stretching from 1607 to 1787. It is the largest event of its kind west of the Mississippi River with more than 100 artisans, educators and reenactors participating in the festival. In 2013, more than 50,000 people attended the festival. Visitors will be able to get a glimpse of what life was like centuries ago as volunteers establish a Colonial American village and demonstrate the everyday activities of the times. The blacksmith, the cooper, the potter, the baker and the coffin maker will come to life with continuous demonstrations of 17th and 18th century craftsmanship.

This year’s event will also feature a recreation of the George Washington encampment, a group of Red Coat loyalists and eastern Native Americans. The maritime section will feature a complete scaled version of the Mayflower. The children’s section will include the popular colonial school and games. Cannons and a 1700s printing press and calligrapher will be main attractions at the event and add to the feeling of deep appreciation for the history, culture, values and skills of our founding generation. This year the festival will offer free shuttle service to outer parking lots at Orem High School. More information about the Colonial Heritage Festival is available at http://festival.colonialheritage.org. Artisans and exhibits at the festival will include: Apothecary, Baker, Blacksmith, Calligrapher, Candle maker, Children’s chores/games, Colonial School, Coffin maker, Cooper (makes buckets and brooms), Gun exhibits, Haberdasher (Men’s tailoring shop), Lace maker, Maritime displays and hands-on training,

Militia/cannonade, Mountain men, Old South Church debates/storytelling, Peddler and Potter You’ll also see a few of the founding fathers and mothers. Make sure to get your picture with Benjamin Franklin.

A baker slices bread at the Colonial Heritage Festival, planned this year July 3-5 at Orem’s SCERA Park.

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