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- Bountiful Buzz | October 12, 2026
Bountiful Buzz | October 12, 2026
Issue #818 — 🚧 Heads Up Commuters, 💙 Community Kindness & 🎭 A Little Magic!
Brenda McEwan
12 Oct
Good morning, neighbors, and happy Monday! 🐝
It's a rainy start to the week, and with Columbus Day today, some of you may be enjoying a little extra time at home. If that's you, enjoy it! And if you're heading off to work as usual, I hope your Monday treats you kindly. ☔
Here’s what we’ve got in today's Buzz! An important road closure to plan for, some great local volleyball victories, a heartwarming community effort at Farmington Junior High, and even a little wizarding magic coming to Woods Cross!
And since it's October, we've got a certain green monster stopping by to deliver today's chuckle. 🧟♂️
So grab something warm to sip, get cozy if you can, and let's see what's buzzing around our neighborhoods today!
☀️ TODAY’S WEATHER
53°F | Monday, Rain
Precipitation: 75% | Humidity: 79% | Wind: 11 mph
🤭 TODAY’S CHUCKLE
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👉 "Read Online" if newsletter is cut off below.
📰 LOCAL NEWS sponsored by MakMak Thai Cuisine
🚧 Pages Lane Closure Begins Thursday - Plan Your Detour!
Pages Lane between 475 West and 550 West will close Thursday, October 15, for FrontRunner 2X construction. Drivers will be detoured along 800 West, 400 North, and 200 West, with heavier traffic expected on 400 North. The closure is expected to last several months.
Bountiful, West Bountiful, and Centerville commuters should plan for extra travel time and alternate routes for more than three months.
💙 Farmington Junior High Gets a $130,000 Sensory Room Makeover!
What started as a $50,000 fundraising goal turned into a $130,000 transformation at Farmington Junior High! Parents Kent and Maria Phippen rallied local families and businesses to create an upgraded sensory room featuring swings, a climbing wall, a sensory pod, and calming spaces for students with special needs.
This community-funded space gives local students a supportive place to manage emotions, recharge, and get ready to learn. 👉 Read More
🎭 Wizarding Comedy Comes to Woods Cross High!
Woods Cross High School Theatre is bringing "Puffs" to the stage November 6-14! This lighthearted comedy follows the often-overlooked students at a certain school of magic, offering a funny twist on a familiar wizarding world. Reported ticket prices are $5 for students and $10 for adults.
It's a fun, affordable way for South Davis families to enjoy live theater while supporting talented local students. 👉 Learn More/Get Tickets
🏐 Bountiful and Woods Cross Score Volleyball Wins!
Two South Davis girls volleyball teams celebrated victories Thursday, October 8! Bountiful battled through five sets to defeat Olympus 3-2, while Woods Cross swept Alta 3-0. Farmington faced a tough matchup against Skyridge, falling 3-0.
Bountiful's five-set victory and Woods Cross's sweep gave local volleyball fans plenty to cheer about as the season continues.
🌟 Let's Spotlight More Local Businesses!
Own a business in South Davis County? We'd love to introduce you to your neighbors! 💛
We're opening up a few Local Business Spotlight opportunities each week to help more people discover the wonderful businesses right here in our community.
Interested in being featured? 👉 Just hit reply and tell me a little about your business!
⚡ LOCAL BUZZ BITZ Sponsored by CleanKIX Lab
🪟 Local Sisters to the Screen Rescue! Two young entrepreneurs are helping Davis County neighbors enjoy fresh fall air with window screen repairs! Screen Sisters Adventure offers pickup, delivery, and neighborhood discounts. 🍂 Learn More Here
🥕 Last Call for Bountiful Farmers Market! - There's just one market night left! 😭 Stop by Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 S., on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4–8 PM for the final farmers market of the season. 👉 City Calendar
🏛️ Bountiful City Hall Closed Today - Planning a trip to City Hall? Bountiful municipal offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for the holiday. Plan ahead if you need to take care of city business. 👉 City Calendar
🏛️ Bountiful City Council Meets Tuesday! - Bountiful City Council meets October 13, with a work session at 6:30 PM and the regular meeting at 7 PM. Agenda highlights include Viewmont Well equipment, a proposed Fiber Fund loan, and a public hearing on Bountiful Boulevard property. Stay in the know about what's happening in our city! 👉 Meeting Details
Community Cares Sponsored by beem® Light Sauna
🔥 October Specials at beem Light Sauna
Start October with half off your first month’s membership, then from Oct. 23–31, grab $20 drop-in sessions — and bring a friend for just $20 too!
🐾 Three Sweet Pups Could Use a Little Community Love
Bella, Copper, and Frank attended a recent Animal Care of Davis County adoption event but left without finding their forever families. The shelter’s recent update places Copper at the Fruit Heights shelter and Bella and Frank in foster homes—contact Animal Care to confirm availability.
Could you be their match—or know someone who might be? ❤️ Meet Paws Around Town, our new Bountiful Buzz special guide, featuring local adoption opportunities, rescue events, and ways to help animals in our community.
Presented by Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Bountiful.
👇 WHAT’S HAPPENING 👇
THIS WEEK!
MON, OCT. 12 | 🎃 Centerville Fall Festival | 6–8 PM | Smith Park, 300 N. 100 E., Centerville | Free pumpkin carving, crafts, Banbury Cross Pumpkin Donuts, and a pumpkin contest with prizes. 👉 Details
🏮 MON, OCT 12 | Paul Revere Riders Night | 5–7 PM | West Bountiful City Hall | Pick up a free paper lantern while supplies
last and help light up the city! Details
WED, OCT. 14 | 👥 North Salt Lake Senior Lunch Bunch | 11 AM–1 PM | NSL City Hall | Monthly gathering with lunch, activities, speakers and Bingo. 👉 Details
🧹 THU–SAT, OCT 15–17 | West Bountiful Fall Cleanup | 7 AM–5 PM | | Residents can drop off eligible waste at 1410 W. 1200 N. Details
THU, OCT. 15 | 🥕 Bountiful Farmers Market | 4–8 PM | Bountiful Town Square | Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and local vendors; just two market nights remain this season. 👉 Details
COMING UP!
💉 MON, OCT 19 | Community Vaccine Clinic | 2–5 PM | West Bountiful City Hall | Flu, RSV, COVID, shingles and pneumonia
vaccines available. Bring your insurance card! Details
🕵️ FRI, OCT 23 | Whit After Dark: Treason | Time Varies | Whitaker Museum, Centerville | Solve a Revolutionary War mystery in
30 minutes with a team of up to six! Details
TUE, OCT. 27 | 🥫 NSL Mobile Food Pantry | 5–6 PM | 882 Foxboro Drive | Monthly food distribution hosted by North Salt Lake Youth City Council and the Bountiful Food Pantry.
OCT. 14–24 | 👻 Blithe Spirit Dinner Theater | Various Times | Farmington Community Arts Center | A ghostly comedy with dinner included in the $30 ticket. 👉 Get Tickets
SAT, OCT 24 | 👻 Spooky Bingo & Costume Party | 12 PM | Bountiful Masonic Temple | Bingo, games, lunch, prizes & costume contest; $20/person, RSVP by Oct. 19 👉 See Post
SAT, OCT 24 | 🧟 Zombie Chase 2-Mile Fun Run | 10 AM | Tunnel Springs Park, North Salt Lake | Free family run followed by kids’ activities, treats, music, games & spooky fun; registration required. 👉 Details
📅 Have an event to share? Send it our way for possible inclusion in an upcoming Bountiful Buzz. 👉 Submit an Event
High School Theater Productions
☔ Singin’ in the Rain — Bountiful High
Get ready for classic Hollywood charm, music, and plenty of dancing! Bountiful High is bringing Singin’ in the Rain to the stage this November.
📅 November 13–21, 2026
📍 Bountiful High School
Performance dates are confirmed, with school-specific ticket information still to come.
📰 Newsies — Viewmont High
Extra! Extra! Viewmont High is bringing Disney's Newsies to life this November, featuring energetic dancing, memorable music, and the story of young newspaper sellers standing up for themselves.
📅 November 16–21, 2026
⏰ 7 PM nightly
📍 Viewmont High School Auditorium, Bountiful
Tickets are now listed for all six performances!
💃 Mamma Mia! — Davis High
Here we go again! Davis High is bringing the music of ABBA to the stage with Mamma Mia!, a fun-filled musical about family, friendship, and a wedding on a beautiful Greek island.
📅 November 13–21, 2026
📍 Davis High School Auditorium, Kaysville
The school has announced two rotating casts, with evening performances and select Saturday matinees. Tickets are available now!
And that's a wrap for today! Thanks for BUZZING with us! 🐝
I love seeing the little ways our community makes a big difference, from families and businesses coming together to help local students to neighbors finding creative ways to lend a hand. It's a good reminder that there's plenty worth celebrating right here at home. 💛
Have a story, a local business we should spotlight, or something fun happening in your neighborhood? Hit reply and tell me about it! I love hearing from you, and some of our best Buzz-worthy finds come straight from readers like you.
Enjoy your Monday, stay dry out there, and find a reason to make someone smile today!
Keep buzzing! 🐝
—Brenda 🐝 🎃
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