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⭐Local Business Spotlight Feature:

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📰  West Point Campfire Mishap Causes Serious Injuries to Woman and Child

📰 Utah Residents Beware: 'Pig Butchering' Scam Combines Romance and Fraud

📰 Tooele Police Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Karen Crawford

Sports:

🏀 Embracing Unity: The Unforgettable Unified Sports Basketball Tournament

School Happenings:

• Upcoming Theater Presentations at Farmington High School, Bountiful High School and Woods Cross

⭐ Lots of Local Events & Happenings

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West Point Campfire Mishap Causes Serious Injuries to Woman and Child

In a distressing incident in West Point, a woman and her young son suffered serious injuries due to a fire, suspected to be linked to a campfire. The event, which unfolded late Monday afternoon, saw the young boy receiving third-degree burns across half of his body, necessitating an airlift to Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi. The mother was also severely injured, with second- and third-degree burns, and was rushed to McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden. The North Davis Fire District, having responded to the emergency, is still investigating the specifics of the incident. Deputy Chief Curt King mentioned the possible involvement of a campfire but withheld further details pending investigation.

Utah Residents Beware: 'Pig Butchering' Scam Combines Romance and Fraud

In Utah, an emerging scam known as "pig butchering" is targeting individuals by blending elements of romance and cryptocurrency schemes. This fraudulent activity involves scammers developing trust with their victims over time through seemingly genuine connections. Once trust is established, they introduce the concept of lucrative investment opportunities, often in cryptocurrencies, with fabricated evidence of high returns. Unsuspecting individuals are coaxed into investing substantial amounts of money, only to find their investments vanish along with the scammer. The term "pig butchering" metaphorically describes the process of fattening a pig (the victim) before slaughtering it (stealing their investment). Authorities urge the public to exercise caution, advising against sending money or personal information to unknown individuals and to remain skeptical of investment opportunities promising guaranteed returns, especially those solicited via unsolicited communications..

Tooele Police Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Karen Crawford

In a concerning turn of events, the Tooele community and local law enforcement are urgently seeking assistance in locating Karen Crawford, a wife and mother reported missing. Karen was last seen in Murray this past Thursday, and since then, there has been no activity on her phone or financial transactions using her cards, sparking worry among her family and friends.

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Embracing Unity: The Unforgettable Unified Sports Basketball Tournament

The Unified Sports Basketball Tournament at Bountiful High School, sponsored by the Murdock Family Foundation, was a day filled with joy and camaraderie. The opening ceremony set an exciting tone, with athletes from diverse backgrounds coming together amidst the lively atmosphere. Beyond basketball, the event showcased unity and inclusion, highlighting the power of sports to unite communities. The Murdock Family Foundation's support was instrumental in making the event possible, emphasizing their commitment to student well-being. Participants and supporters alike demonstrated the spirit of inclusivity and friendship, reflecting the essence of the Unified Sports program. Let's continue fostering these values for a more inclusive world, celebrating every moment of unity and acceptance on the court.

Upcoming Theater Productions:

🗓️ Plan Ahead - Upcoming Theater Productions in May! 👇👇👇

⭐Calling Local Businesses,
Vendors, & Crafters!

The Bountiful Community Market Fair Events invite local vendors, crafters, and business owners to showcase their products on March 30th and 31st, as well as April 27th and 28th. The event, starting at 8:30 AM for set-up and closing at 5 PM, seeks a diverse range of vendors from various categories including crafts, food, jewelry, and more. Vendor fees are $65 for food vendors and $55 for others, with each vendor provided with an 8ft table, chairs, and electricity. Spaces are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested parties should email [email protected] to secure a spot. Entry is free for visitors, and the event aims to offer a unique shopping experience with minimal competition among vendors

Featured Events

May 11, 2024 - Splash and Sprint Triathlon, Register

Other Upcoming Events:

Saturday, February 24th 

• The Bountiful Food Pantry is going to be hosting a FREE event to apply for the State Chip Program. We are extremely excited to partner with Utah Health Policy Project on this! If you'd like to sign up for the State Chip program, come to the pantry on February 24th, 2024 from 10am to 12pm. Bring Paystubs and Proof of residency.

March 9th

• Farmington Arts Center, 120 S Main Street

  Soroptimist International of Bountiful/Davis is pleased to welcome world-renowned speaker Dr. Susan Madsen as our International Women's Day presenter at our luncheon and awards ceremony. Come and hear from Dr. Madsen about the new initiative A Bolder Way Forward and the status of women both in Utah and the world.

  Luncheon discussion and monetary awards presentations to local nonprofits follow.

  Tickets - covering the cost of the meal - $25.00
  Buy Tickets Here
  Questions - Contact us at [email protected]

Ongoing Events:

The weather is GREAT. Come on over to the Ice Ribbon before the season closes in a few weeks!

HOURS: Sunday 2pm-7pm
Monday - Friday 4pm-9pm
Saturday 2pm - 7pm

• North Salt Lake
  😋 Senior Lunch Brunch Every 2nd Wednesday at 11:00 am. City Hall
  10 East Center Street, North Salt Lake
  Guest speakers, BINGO and more.
  

• Woods Cross
  😋 Senior Lunch Brunch - Every 2nd Thursday at Noon
  2297 S 1200 W - Lunch is always provided while you enjoy a speaker and musical entertainment
  

• Tabletop Tuesdays - Every second Tuesday of the month
  Bountiful Library, 5:30 - 8:30pm

Game Haven - 6:30 - 9:30, Every Friday Night
273 W 500 S Bountiful
Friday Night Magic - Join us for our FNM Magic Tourneys Every Friday night. Come earn prizes, play with friends and have fun! Starts at 6:30 pm.
Each week we will be hosting a $5 Tournament for players with a bigger prize pool! Play Modern, or Commander or whatever people want to play in addition each week.
Great prizes and a chance at winning WPN Promo Packs!

Multi-date Events:

February 16th - March 9th

• Hope Box Theater Presents 9 to 5

• Crystal Festival February 17th, 10:00 am - 18th, 8:00 pm
  A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show

• 🎭 February 28 - March 2, 2024, Farmington City Stage Production - Legally Blonde Jr. at 7 PM with a matinee on Saturday. Tickets go on sale February 1st.

• Friday, March 8, 7:00 PM - Sunday, March 10, 3:01 AM
  Get Lucky Festival 2024
  The Great Salt Air - 12408 W. Saltair Dr, Magna, UT

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