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📰 Efforts to Combat Racism in Utah's Davis School District: Progress Amidst Setbacks

📰 Viewmont High School Unveils Valhalla Center for Homeless Students

📰 Airport Safety Under Spotlight After Park City Man Found Dead, No Protocol Changes

⭐Local Fundraisers: 1st Ever “Rotary’s got Talent” Fundraiser

⭐ Lots of New Featured Local Events & Happenings

🏫 School Happenings

• 🎭 Viewmont High School Performing Arts Department Presents: Joseph and the AMAZING Technicolor Dreamcoat!

• 🎗️ Now accepting nominations for Best of Davis Awards

• ⭐ Presentation by Dr. Jordan Sharp, Bountiful High Auditorium

📢 Announcements

• Farmington Rec - Registration For Youth Programs

• Bountiful Food Pantry is currently hiring a new Mobile Pantry Supervisor!

• Davis County Adult Education Classes for Winter 2024

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Efforts to Combat Racism in Utah's Davis School District: Progress Amidst Setbacks

The Davis School District in Utah is grappling with serious racial discrimination issues, as evidenced by an annual DOJ report and a separate lawsuit filed by a student's mother. The district has been working to address these problems following a 2021 DOJ settlement, but incidents of racial harassment persist, affecting students' well-being and academic performance.

Viewmont High School Unveils Valhalla Center for Homeless Students

In Bountiful, Utah, Viewmont High School has opened the Valhalla Student Center, a resource haven for students facing homelessness or housing insecurity. This center offers facilities like laundry, showers, cooking areas, and quiet study spaces, providing much-needed support and a sense of normalcy. Symbolizing hope and resilience, the center embodies the community's commitment to uplifting its youth in difficult situations.

The Davis Education Foundation reports that over 1,300 students in the Davis district face homelessness, missing out on fundamental resources and essentials that are often taken for granted by others.
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Airport Safety Under Spotlight After Park City Man Found Dead, No Protocol Changes

In a recent incident at Salt Lake City International Airport, a 30-year-old Park City man tragically lost his life. The man, suffering from bipolar disorder and likely experiencing a manic episode, entered the airfield using an emergency exit after a confrontation with an airport store employee. He had a ticket for a Denver-bound flight and was traveling to visit his dying grandfather but missed his flight. Later, his body was discovered inside the cowling of an airplane engine in the de-icing area.

Despite the tragic event, airport officials have decided not to change their security protocols, citing the effective response and safety measures already in place.

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January 25 - 29 - Viewmont High School Performing Arts Department Presents: Joseph and the AMAZING Technicolor Dreamcoat!

Now accepting nominations for
Best of Davis Awards

The Best of Davis Award is the highest level of recognition given to top educators and support personnel in the Davis School District.

Presented annually, the awards honor teachers and support staff who exemplify excellence while going above and beyond in their work. Awardees are chosen from hundreds of nominations sent in by coworkers, supervisors, parents and students.

Do you know someone who fits that description? Please nominate them at davis.k12.ut.us/employees/best-of-davis

The Best of Davis Awards are generously supported by Hogan & Associates Construction and Marathon Petroleum.

January 23rd - 6:30 pm, Presentation by Dr. Jordan Sharp, Bountiful High Auditorium
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Farmington Parks and Rec Is Opening Registration for their Youth Programs!
⭐Youth Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Flag Football and more . . .

Please visit https://shorturl.at/cnC58 to register and for more information.

Bountiful Food Pantry is currently hiring a new Mobile Pantry Supervisor!

They would love you have you join their team! Click below for more info: https://jobs.ksl.com/listing/1005192

Davis County Adult Education Classes for Winter 2024

Davis County's Adult Education program is set to begin its new session in mid-to-late January, offering a rich variety of classes including health and wellness topics like microgreens cultivation, sleep improvement, overcoming mental health challenges, and herbalism. The initiative aims to foster community learning and personal growth with courses available for all ages, including ACT Prep and special winter classes. Enthusiastic local experts will lead the sessions, encouraging residents to embrace lifelong learning and self-improvement.

Winter 2024 Davis Community Ed. Classes

Classes Winter 2024 Kids Classes

View PDF of all Classes

January 20th: 1st Ever “Rotary’s got Talent” fundraiser! at Backstage Performing Arts (802 N. 1250 W. Centerville)
It will be a Talent Show, Bake sale and Crafts sales in Centerville. Come have some fun on the 20th.

Featured Events

🎄_{Christmas Tree Pickups}

• Bountiful City - January 8th - 19th

  *Note that this is not necessarily on your garbage day.

  *Remove ALL decorations

  *Place laying down on your park strip or curb
  

• Farmington City - January 13th
  * Place trees on the curb by 6:00 a.m. on January 13th
  * Crews will pass through neighborhoods once
  * Cut trees into 6-foot lengths
  * Clear snow away so that trees are on the surface and visible
  
  Collected trees are used to make mulch. Flocked trees cannot be used and will not be picked up.

🏃🏃‍♀️ Winter Triathlon Class

January 29th 2024: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Learn how to train for triathlons in the winter to get faster and stronger for Spring racing. Great for beginner to intermediate athletes. Nutrition will be covered.

Sign up now! Text: (801) 608-5516
Email: [email protected]

Lora Erickson, Blonde Runner Health

Other Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 10th

• Viewmont High Teen center Ribbon Cutting, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
  Viewmont High School - 120 W. 1000 N, Bountiful

Friday, January 12th

• 7:00 pm, West Bountiful Art Council Presents - Andy Leger in Concert
  West Bountiful City Hall - 550 N. 800 W
  Andy Leger will perform a tribute concert in honor of Alan Marsden and the legacy he left behind. Bring your family and friends for a memorable and heartwarming evening of entertainment.

Thursday, January 18th

• Harmons Cooking School: Italian Street Food 
  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, January 20th

• Saltair Paranormal Investigation, 8:00 pm
  by Grimm Ghost Tours - Led by experienced investigators, this event promises spine-tingling encounters, eerie phenomena, and a chance to explore the unexplained. Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the unknown at Saltair!

Ongoing Events:

• 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

Multi-date Events:

• 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.

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