Bountiful Buzz | October 19, 2026

☀️ Good Morning, Neighbors! Happy Monday! 🐝

It’s New Friends Day, which feels right at home here in the Buzz. A familiar face becoming a friend, a family turning an idea into a business, neighbors making time to gather—that’s the kind of connection I love sharing with you. 💛

Today, we’re meeting the Farmington family behind “Follow My Mission”, sharing an update on North Salt Lake’s Nights Out, and cheering on our local soccer teams. Plus, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the season!

🌤️ TODAY’S WEATHER

67°F | Monday, Mostly Sunny
Precipitation: 0% | Humidity: 49% | Wind: 8 mph

🤭 TODAY’S CHUCKLE

📰 LOCAL NEWS sponsored by MakMak Thai Cuisine

🇺🇸 Help West Bountiful Honor Its Veterans

Know a veteran who lives in West Bountiful? The city is collecting names for veteran appreciation signs to recognize neighbors who have served in the military.

The recognition is part of West Bountiful’s America 250 celebration. Submit a veteran’s name by Friday, October 30, to have a sign placed in their honor.

👉 Submit a Veteran’s Name

🌆 North Salt Lake Reviews Future of Nights Out

The future of North Salt Lake’s Nights Out community celebrations is under review, with the events on hold while city leaders consider how they should move forward.

According to FOX 13, the discussion centers on how the city approves and supports resident-proposed events. Mayor Brian Horrocks told the station that the city attorney is reviewing the issue.

The series has included Pride Night, Juneteenth and Latino Heritage celebrations. Residents interviewed by FOX 13 described the gatherings as a way to connect with neighbors, and a resident-led petition is calling for them to continue.

A permanent cancellation has not been confirmed.

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 🐝 Business Buzz

TUE, OCT. 20 | ✂️ Mountain Medical Associates Ribbon Cutting | Noon–12:30 PM | 420 W. 1500 S., Suite 102, Bountiful | Welcome the practice to its new location and enjoy a light lunch. 👉 Details

⚽ Farmington and Bountiful Head Into Soccer Semifinals

Two local girls soccer teams are still chasing a state title!

Farmington faces Davis today, Monday, October 19, in the 6A semifinals. The Phoenix advanced with a 3–0 win over Weber and a 2–1 victory over Lehi.

Bountiful takes on Brighton tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20, in the 5A semifinals. The Redhawks reached this round with shutout wins over Woods Cross and Bonneville.

Bountiful’s Myka Page scored both goals in the 2–0 win over Bonneville, bringing her season total to 29 and breaking the school scoring record.

Good luck, Phoenix and Redhawks! 🙌

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🌟 From One Farmington Family’s Mission Experience to a Brand-New Way to Preserve the Journey

When Scott Talbot and his wife began preparing to send their 18-year-old son on an LDS mission to the Ivory Coast, they started thinking about something many missionary families can relate to:

What happens to all those weekly emails, photos, stories, and experiences after two years?

Some stay buried in an inbox. Photos end up scattered across phones and group messages. And before long, some pretty meaningful pieces of the journey can be hard to find.

That question inspired this Farmington family to create Follow My Mission, a brand-new local business launched in September 2026.

💌 From Weekly Email to Mission Journal — Automatically

Follow My Mission takes a missionary’s regular weekly emails and automatically turns them into a private, beautifully organized online mission journal.

And the best part? The missionary doesn’t have to do anything extra.

There’s no new app to manage, blog to update, or additional journaling assignment to squeeze into an already busy preparation day. Missionaries simply send their regular email to a personalized email address, and Follow My Mission organizes the letter and photos into their journal.

Family and friends can follow along from home, look back through previous entries, and enjoy the photos and stories all in one place. Families with more than one missionary can even follow multiple missions through a single account.

📖 Memories That Last Beyond the Mission

For the Talbots, this was about more than making weekly emails easier to share. They wanted to preserve a chapter of their son’s life their family would treasure long after he returned home.

The online journal remains available after the mission ends, and families can also turn the completed journal into a professionally printed mission photo book — transforming two years of letters, photos, people, places, and experiences into one lasting keepsake.

What began as a solution for their own family quickly became something Scott and his wife realized could help missionary families throughout Davis County and beyond.

“Our goal is simple: make it easier for families to stay connected during a mission and preserve the stories and experiences that might otherwise get lost in an email inbox.”

🏡 Born Right Here in Farmington

Follow My Mission may be brand new, but its roots are close to home. The family-owned business is based right here in Farmington and was created from an experience the Talbots are living themselves right now.

As they grow, they hope to connect with other local businesses and organizations serving missionaries and their families — and help more families hold onto the little moments that can become some of the biggest memories.

And whether your missionary is getting ready to leave, currently serving, or already home, families can create a journal to begin organizing and preserving their mission story.

🎁 A Special for Bountiful Buzz Readers!

Follow My Mission is offering Buzz readers 20% off an online mission journal.

🐝 Use code: BB20

👉 Visit FollowMyMission.com to learn more and see how it works.

📱 Instagram: @followmymission
📘 Facebook: Follow My Mission

Because two years of experiences deserve more than a spot buried in an inbox. ❤️

⚡ LOCAL BUZZ BITZ Sponsored by CleanKIX Lab

🤎 Celebrate Our Pioneer Heritage! Women over 18 are invited to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 1–2 PM, at the chapel at 1190 Bountiful Hills Drive, Bountiful. Enjoy a lesson on pioneer frontier laundresses and history shared by Diana Boley.

🚧 FrontRunner 2X Open House in West Bountiful - Questions about the Pages Lane closure or FrontRunner construction? UDOT and UTA are hosting a public open house Tuesday, October 20, from 6–7 PM at West Bountiful City Hall (550 N. 800 W.). Stop by for project updates and a chance to ask questions about what's happening in your neighborhood!
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🏛️ Help Shape North Salt Lake's Future! - Want to have a say in your community? North Salt Lake is looking for a resident to fill an open seat on its Planning Commission! It's a great opportunity to get involved in local planning decisions. Applications are due November 10.
👉 See City

🐶 🐾 A Little Local Puppy Love! Looking to adopt, volunteer, or give a shelter pet a little extra love? Our Paws Around Town Guide brings local pet resources and ways to help together in one place. 👉 Explore the Guide

Community Cares Sponsored by beem® Light Sauna

🔥 October Specials at beem Light Sauna

Oct. 23–31, grab $20 drop-in sessions — and bring a friend for just $20 too!

👑 Cinderella Brings a Little Magic and Hope to Kaysville!

Hopebox Theatre in Kaysville is bringing fairy-tale magic to the stage with Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, running October 2–30! But the real magic happens offstage, where each production honors a local cancer fighter through its Wall of Hope program, with a portion of ticket sales and all additional donations going directly to the honoree. Enjoy a wonderful show while supporting a family in need! 💖

🎟️ Get Tickets

🎃 From pumpkin patches and trunk-or-treats to spooky adventures and family festivities, there's more happening than we can fit in one newsletter! 🍁

👻 Check out our Bountiful Buzz Halloween & Fall Guide for all the local fun! We're adding new events, so check back often!

👇 WHAT’S HAPPENING 👇

TODAY!

MON, OCT 19 | 🎃 Centerville Fall Festival | 6–8 PM | William R. Smith Park | Free pumpkin carving, crafts, donuts, activities & prizes! Bring a pre-carved pumpkin by 6:30 PM to enter the contest. 👉 See Post

THIS WEEK!

💉 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

THU, OCT 22 | 🦹 Villains in the Village | 5–7 PM | Station Park, Farmington | Live show, villain meet-and-greets & family fun! 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

SAT, OCT 24 | 👻 Boo-Nanza Ice Show | 6:30 PM | South Davis Rec Center, Bountiful | Halloween figure skating fun! No public 
skating that day. 👉 Details

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

COMING UP!

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.

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👋 It’s New Friends Day!

That neighbor you always wave to? Today might be the day to learn their name! Say hello on your walk, introduce yourself at school pickup, or invite someone to join you at a local event.

Every friendship starts somewhere—and around here, we’re pretty fond of a friendly “hello.” 💛

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.

👉 See Production Details

📰 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!

👉 See Showtimes & Get Tickets

💃 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!

👉 See Showtimes & Get Tickets

That's the Buzz for today! 🐝

Your little New Friends Day challenge: turn one of those familiar waves into a real hello. You might have more in common with that neighbor than you think! 💛

And if you know a local business or person whose story deserves a spot here, hit reply and tell me. Those introductions are one of my favorite parts of putting the Buzz together.

Thanks for spending a little of your Monday morning with me. Good luck to our local teams, and I’ll see you tomorrow!

💛 Brenda

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