On November 11, 2021, Veterans Day, the city of West Valley unveiled something quite extraordinary. A brand-new tribute, a memorial to the 2,945 fallen Utah veterans. The Utah Veterans Memorial was the passion project of West Valley city mayor Ron Bigelow who has worked for many years to see this project come to life. Much time was donated by everyone involved, … [Read more...]
Fun Activities in Utah to Do in November 2021
November The Salt Lake City Mission is in urgent need of turkeys and they are asking the community for help. They are looking for donated frozen turkeys between 10 and 12 pounds. Other holiday meal trimmings are also welcome. Distribution to those in need starts November 19. Donations can be dropped off at Salt Lake City’s Mission’s main office at 1151 South Redwood Road, … [Read more...]
Seven Halloween Activities not to Miss this October in Utah
Halloween is just around the corner. Here are seven Halloween activities you should not miss this October. October 1-30 Witchfest and Witches’ Night Out at Gardner Village, 1100 W 7800 S. This is a celebration of everything “witch,” complete with witch displays, a scavenger hunt, breakfast with a witch, and Witchapalooza Music Dinner Theater. Open Monday through Saturday, … [Read more...]
10 Good Reasons to Head North to the Ogden Music Festival 2021 this Labor Day Weekend
When Reba Nissen attended the first Ogden Music Festival in 2009 she fell in love with it. Until then, she’d been traveling eight hours to Colorado for a music festival every year. ”When I realized I could create that same sense of community and connection in my own town I was all in,” she said. Nissen joined OFOAM (Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music) festival founder Michelle … [Read more...]
July Fun Guide 2021: Celebrations & Activities
Pioneer Day Celebrations: July 9-10: Pops Concert. The Choral Arts Society of Utah will join the Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band and soloist Lauren Gruwell for concerts featuring hits from the 50s & 60s, movie soundtracks, patriotic favorites, and much more. This event is free but tickets are required. Visit daysof47.com for more information. July 15: Pioneers of … [Read more...]
The Unintended Consequences of Utah’s Tech Boom
Utah's tech boom has been incredible. There are more tech jobs in Utah per capita than any other state in the country, and our tech economy keeps growing. Utah has minted tech billionaires such as Ryan Smith (who recently bought the Utah Jazz), and Josh James who is taking Domo to new heights. But as more tech moguls move in and want to inhabit the loveliest places along the … [Read more...]
3 Exceptional Farmers You Will Find at Ogden Farmers Market
Organizing a farmers market is no easy task, but the people in Ogden do it right. Their goal is to “Strive to provide awareness of, and access to, local agriculture while utilizing vendors, musicians, artists, and community partners to create an inclusionary culture of urban arts and community engagement. The Farmers Market Ogden series acts as a community drawing board for … [Read more...]
A Short List of Farmers Markets Across the Wasatch Front
Brigham City Farmers Market: Opens June 19, 2021. Located at 20 N Main Street, Brigham City, at the Bill of Rights Plaza. Open each Saturday through September. Downtown Farmers Market: Open June 5 - October 23, 2021. Located at Pioneer Park, 350 S 300 W, Salt Lake City. Open Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Lehi Farmers Market: 7431 N 8000 W, Lehi. Open every weekend, Fridays … [Read more...]
Loving Parents Plan a 15,000 Mile Journey of Hope in Honor of Their Daughter that Passed Away from Cholangiocarcinoma
They plan to kick off their road trip in SLC, Utah where the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation was founded. Dave Fleischer, a volunteer and supporter of the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF), plans to spend 6 weeks driving across the country to raise awareness of cancer that claimed the life of his daughter, Sarah Bennett. The 15,000 Mile Journey of Hope is part of the … [Read more...]
Seventy Years of Family and Flowers: The Art Floral
If you’re near the corner of 600 East and 300 South in downtown Salt Lake City around 3pm on any given day, you’ll probably see a tall Greek woman with a mane of curly black hair herding a flock of chickens to their coop. An 11-year old terrier is always by her side. The terrier is named Artie, and her name is Stefanie. But no, she doesn’t own a chicken … [Read more...]