Utah County is a great place for family fun, with events across the valley for kids of all ages. Here are five fun events that are perfect for the whole family this week:
Celebrate Pioneer Day
Make a summer splash
Enjoy the magic
Take in “Spamalot”
See an outdoor movie
OREM, Utah (June 5, 2018) – University Place, a 112-acre mixed-use development project
formerly known as University Mall, today announced that following the success of last year’s event, it will once again host the official community block party kicking off Special Olympics Utah’s 2018 Summer Games. The event will be held at The Orchard, University Place’s large outdoor and versatile gathering space, on Friday, June 8 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
At 4:00 p.m. the party will begin, and at 6:20 p.m. the Flame of Hope will arrive, which will be carried by the athletes, as well as Orem city officials and representatives from local law enforcement agencies. A brief opening ceremony will follow, including the lighting of the cauldron, the Knights of Columbus Color Guard, and an awards presentation honoring excellence across several different areas. Both prior to and after the opening ceremony there will be games, music and the “Victory Dance.” The block party is a free event, and the public is invited to come share the joy and be a part of the celebration.
Special Olympics Utah uses the power of sports to help individuals with intellectual disabilities focus on what they “can do,” and in doing so be active and engaged in their communities. This year’s Summer Games will be held in three venues in Orem from June 8-9, with nearly 1,300 athletes and Unified Sports partners expected to compete.
“One of the cornerstones of Special Olympics Utah is creating inclusive communities, and University Place is the perfect location to do that,” said Wendy Kelly, director of community outreach and partnerships for Special Olympics Utah. “As we learned last year, The Orchard is a beautiful venue, and we’re really excited to be returning to it to kick off our 2018 Summers Games.”
“When we first conceived of The Orchard, we hoped to create a space where the community could come together and make lasting memories—which is exactly what this block party is all about,” said Randy Woodbury, president of Woodbury Corporation. “Last year’s event was an incredible experience, and I hope we have an even bigger turnout this year to celebrate the achievements of these wonderful athletes.”
To see a full list of Special Olympics Utah’s Summer Games events, visit www.sout.org.
To learn about the other community events taking place at The Orchard this summer, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/events/.
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About University Place
Opening in the early 1970s in Orem, Utah, University Place (formerly University Mall) is a 120-acre development that initially only included retail-uses. Now, having completed the initial phases of a $500 million revitalization project, University Place is home to upscale residential, Class-A office and high-quality green space. University Place was first developed and is still owned and operated by Woodbury Corporation, a 4th generation family-run business, and one of the oldest and most respected full-service real estate development and management companies in the Intermountain West. For more information about University Place and updates on the project, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/. For more information about Woodbury Corporation, visit http://www.woodburycorp.com/.
Press Contact
Amanda Butterfield
Woodbury Corporation PR
A_butterfield@woodburycorp.com
801-440-9837
Free Community Events Include The Princess Festival, a Fitness Series, Family Nights, Live Music and More
OREM, Utah (June 4, 2018) – University Place, a 112-acre mixed-use development project formerly known as University Mall, today announced its lineup of free community events running through the summer. These events are open to the public and will be held at The Orchard, University Place’s outdoor gathering space.
This year’s events include:
For more details and a full schedule of events, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/events/.
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About University Place
Opening in the early 1970s in Orem, Utah, University Place (formerly University Mall) is a 120-acre development that initially only included retail-uses. Now, having completed the initial phases of a $500 million revitalization project, University Place is home to upscale residential, Class-A office and high-quality green space. University Place was first developed and is still owned and operated by Woodbury Corporation, a 4th generation family-run business, and one of the oldest and most respected full-service real estate development and management companies in the Intermountain West. For more information about University Place and updates on the project, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/. For more information about Woodbury Corporation, visit http://www.woodburycorp.com/.
Press Contact
Amanda Butterfield
Woodbury Corporation PR
A_butterfield@woodburycorp.com
801-440-9837
From the SCERA Center for the Arts and numerous fruit orchards, to Geneva Steel and a World War II prisoner-of-war camp, Orem has had a rich and varied history.
With the 100th birthday coming up May 5, 2019, the city is planning a whirlwind of events and activities to celebrate the town and its namesake, Walter C. Orem, once the president of the Salt Lake and Utah Railroad.
To determine each award recipient, ballots containing three finalists in each category were distributed to a panel of over one hundred business, civic, and industry leaders for final review and vote. In addition to the 17 award winners, four scholarships—funded jointly by Price Real Estate and the Utah CCIM Chapter—were awarded to students at the University of Utah.
Ronda Landa, CCIM Utah Excellence Awards Chair, commented, “The foundation of CCIM is to educate the commercial real estate professional; it is through education that we elevate ourselves personally and professionally. It is an honor to be involved in such an esteemed event that is dedicated to recognizing the phenomenal work that these professionals accomplish throughout the year. The collective economic impact that this group has on the Utah marketplace is incredible and I commend all those who were both nominated and awarded this evening.”
CCIM Utah
The Utah CCIM Chapter created the Utah CCIM Excellence Awards, now the premier gathering of business leaders in Utah, to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding men and women who exemplify the highest degree of business excellence in the commercial real estate industry. The CCIM designation, or Certified Commercial Investment Member, is a premier commercial real estate certification that requires 100+ hours of training and considerable investment. Learn more at utahccimchapter.com.
For some kids a visit with Santa Claus can be a sensory overload that ends in tears but one local mall has a “Quiet Santa” for children on the autism spectrum.
OREM, Utah (November 1, 2017) – University Place, a 120-acre mixed-use development project formerly known as University Mall, today announced its 2017 holiday schedule for families and kids of all ages.
The holiday season at University Place will kick-off on Monday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. as The Orchard is illuminated with a new unique color-changing, hands-on lighting experience. This celebration will include live entertainment and keepsakes for the kids. The lights at The Orchard will be on nightly throughout the entire holiday season.
Then, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Black Friday, a long tradition continues as Santa and Mrs. Claus make their grand arrival to their temporary home at Santa’s Village, located in the heart of University Place. Visitors will be able to visit with Santa in his new Woodland Chalet display and have photos taken during regular mall hours through December 23. This year, University Place will also offer a Quiet Santa for children with sensory sensitivity (more details below).
Additional holiday festivities taking place at University Place include:
Giving Tree
Dates: November 24 – December 16
Throughout the season, community members will be able to select ornaments—provided by Utah County Sub for Santa—from the Giving Tree that represent local individuals who are in need this holiday season.
Live Nativity
Date: December 8
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
University Place and Orem Community Church have partnered again on this Live Nativity event, which will take place at The Orchard. This tradition began last year, and is the only Utah County nativity event to feature live animals and local musical numbers as well as free hot drinks and treats.
Habitat For Humanity holiday gift wrapping
Dates: December 16 – December 24
Times: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Bring any item purchased at University place to the Habitat for Humanity station and for a small fee you can get your gift wrapped.
Quiet Santa
Dates: November 27 – 30 and December 4 – 7
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
New this year, children with sensory sensitivity will have the opportunity to spend one-on-one quiet time with Quiet Santa before the mall opens. One in five Utah children experience sensory sensitivity, so this will provide an opportunity for them to take part in a holiday tradition without being overwhelmed by the typical crowds and noise. Please check our website for more details.
Santa Story Time
Dates: December 11-13
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Children are invited to come in their pajamas for a special story time with Santa and “snow” play time. Tickets are $15 per child (age 3+) on Eventbrite and includes a children’s meal, free picture with Santa, crafts, and a commemorative gift. Tickets must be pre-purchased on Eventbrite or with cash only for $10 at Customer Service prior to the event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Please check our website for more details.
For more details on these and other holiday events at University place, visit: https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/events/.
About University Place
Opening in the early 1970s in Orem, Utah, University Place (formerly University Mall) is a 120-acre development that initially only included retail-uses, now having completed the initial phases of a $500 million revitalization project, University Place is home to upscale residential, Class-A office and high-quality green space. University Place was first developed and is still owned and operated by Woodbury Corporation, a 4th generation family-run business, and one of the oldest and most respected full-service real estate development and management companies in the Intermountain West. For more information about University Place and updates on the project, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/. For more information about Woodbury Corporation, visit http://www.woodburycorp.com/.
Press Contact
Amanda Butterfield
Woodbury Corporation PR
A_butterfield@woodburycorp.com
801-440-9837
OREM, Utah (October 23, 2017) – University Place, a 120-acre mixed-use development project formerly known as University Mall, today announced that it is expanding its dining selections with four new locally-owned restaurants.
University Place is already home to the Seasons Food Court, and more than 25 food and beverage options, representing a mix of fast-casual and sit-down dining restaurants. The new additions include:
“What’s unique about all four of these new restaurants is that on top of serving delicious fare, they are all locally owned,” Randy Woodbury, president of Woodbury Corporation. “We take pride in being able to offer diners a wide variety of food options, and we’re glad to welcome these new additions to University Place.”
Other restaurants that have recently opened at University Place include Oh Mai, offering Vietnamese sandwiches; Swig n’ Sweets, which offers unique blended beverages and cookies; Midici The Neapolitan Pizza Company, offering up authentic Neapolitan style pizza’s.
Additionally, University Place is currently building a new five-story parking structure directly west of The Orchard, to provide added convenience to shoppers and diners. The structure will offer more than a thousand parking stalls, and will be built in two phases, with the first scheduled for completion in November, just in time for the holiday shopping season.
About University Place
Originally developed in the early 1970s in Orem, Utah, University Place (formerly University Mall) is a 120-acre mixed-use redevelopment project that has recently completed the initial phases of a $500 million revitalization program, with further development still to come. Originally conceived as a retail-only shopping center, University Place is now home to upscale apartments, Class-A office space, an indoor and outdoor kid’s play area, and green space called The Orchard, which is programmed year-round with events for the community. University Place was first developed and is still owned and operated by Woodbury Corporation, a 4th generation family-run business, and one of the oldest and most respected full-service real estate development and management companies in the Intermountain West. For more information about University Place and updates on the project, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/. For more information about Woodbury Corporation, visit http://www.woodburycorp.com/.
Press Contact
Amanda Butterfield
Woodbury Corporation PR
A_butterfield@woodburycorp.com
801-440-9837
There’s a new sporting goods store in town, but it’s one of the very few native to Utah.
Al’s Sporting Goods is holding its grand opening celebration Thursday through Saturday at its new location on the east side of University Place in Orem. The 40,000-square-foot sporting goods store took the place of the former Sports Authority that closed after the chain shut doors at more than 100 stores across the nation.
Kris Larsen, owner and CEO of Al’s, said Orem is a great place for the business’ second location. Al’s Sporting Goods was founded in Logan in 1921 by Alvin Moroni Larsen. Kris Larsen explained that his grandfather Al borrowed the $500 needed to start the store using only a $10 Mexican coin as collateral and a handshake. His shop, originally called Al’s Bike, sold bicycles and fishing gear, expanding over the years to include a full line of sporting goods.
“Al was a great guy. I still have people come into the Logan store and tell me ‘I knew your grandpa, and he was a great guy,’” Kris Larsen said.
Larsen is ecstatic when talking about his store and the new Orem location. He loves sporting goods — cycling, golfing and hunting being his favorite sports. . . .
