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🌱 Why this Orem Frozen production is becoming a must-see summer tradition

Orem, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Orem! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this Orem Frozen production is becoming a must-see summer tradition
  • Which Orem standouts made the 2026 All-Valley soccer teams?
  • Why prosecutors say delays must end in the UVU shooting case

Also on today's calendar: Fork Fest "Firelight Kickoff" and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What happens when you tell an egg a joke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FROZEN Delivers Summer Magic to Met the Heart (utahtheatrebloggers.com) — Orem theater lovers can catch Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre through June 20, with family-friendly tickets starting at $10. A strong cast, clever staging, and magical lighting effects are earning praise, making this outdoor production a standout summer night option for Utah County families seeking an affordable, memorable show.
   

• Best of the best: 2026 Boys Soccer All-Valley Team (heraldextra.com) — Orem soccer fans will spot several Tigers recognized on the 2026 All-Valley Boys Soccer teams, highlighting standout midfielders and captains from Orem High. The extensive list celebrates top players, keepers, defenders, and coaches from schools across Utah Valley, offering a proud snapshot of this spring’s strongest high school performances.
   

• Utah prosecutors ask judge to shut down delay tactics in Charlie Kirk assassination case (foxwilmington.com) — Orem readers will recall Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem last September; prosecutors now want to stop further delays in the accused shooter’s preliminary hearing. Utah County attorneys argue the defense hasn’t shown media coverage would prejudice a fair trial and say postponements undermine the public’s and victim’s interest in a speedy resolution.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone!
    I’m in need of sturdy moving boxes. Does anyone have any available that I can come take off your hands today? Thank you! (Nextdoor Orchard)
  • Does anyone know where to buy red lava rock for an outdoor gas?
    Fireplace thing, the ones they sell at home depot are tiny, crumbly pieces, and I need bigger pieces like an inch round (Nextdoor Lakeview)
  • NWPX Infrastructure posted a job opening for Manhole Machine Operator I-Night Shift in Orem. Apply here.
  • Signet Jewelers, Ltd. posted a job opening for Bench Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - University Mall UT - Orem, UT in Orem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orem here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country in Lindon, UT (ksl.com)
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Provo

  • Seattle's Peter Orullian teams up with Brandon Sanderson for new book (seattletimes.com)
  • Utah Supreme Court requests responses from state, media on Tyler Robinson petition (ksl.com)
  • The Cost of Sleep: Income and Age Price Nightly Rest (neurosciencenews.com)

Ok Orem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It cracks up (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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