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📰 South Davis Rec Center Trades Guest Passes for Food Donations in Holiday Promo

📰 Bountiful Father Faces Charges After Intervening in Child’s Surgery Plans

📰 Holiday Magic Rises at Grand America with Giant Gingerbread House

🏀 Farmington Girls Basketball Tops Bonneville with Strong Start

💆‍♀️ Massage Minute with Chelsea - You Weren’t Meant to Run on Empty ⛽

📣 Local Events Showcase - 🎄 Vocalocity Christmas Concert 🎶

🎄 City Holiday Celebrations and Community Events

📚 High School Happenings

💛 Community cares 

👉 December Events & Entertainment 

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South Davis Rec Center Trades Guest Passes for Food Donations in Holiday Promo

The South Davis Recreation Center is spreading holiday cheer with its “December Deal Days” promotion, running from Monday to Friday, December 8th through 12th. Community members are encouraged to participate by donating three or more cans of non-perishable food. In return, each participant will receive two free guest passes to the recreation center.

This seasonal initiative aims to support local food banks while giving residents an opportunity to enjoy the center’s amenities. There is a limit of two guest passes per person, and all donations must be made during the promotional dates.

Bountiful Father Faces Charges After Intervening in Child’s Surgery Plans

A 45-year-old Bountiful man is facing charges after taking his 5-year-old child—despite lacking custody—in an apparent attempt to stop a scheduled medical procedure.

Benjamin Despain has been charged with custodial interference, a Class B misdemeanor, according to court documents. Authorities say the incident involved Despain removing the child from a custodial home without legal authority, leading to concerns for the child’s welfare and prompting legal action.

In addition to the criminal charge, a protective order was filed against Despain earlier this week. The case remains under investigation.

Holiday Magic Rises at Grand America with Giant Gingerbread House

At the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, a massive gingerbread house—13 feet wide and 12 feet tall—welcomes guests with sweet holiday cheer. Created by Executive Pastry Chef Xavier Baudinet, the edible display includes thousands of gingerbread pieces, macarons, and gumballs.

Baudinet, who grew up in a French bakery, sees the project as both art and family tribute. Built over three months, each year’s design is dedicated to his grandchildren. While visitors admire the festive masterpiece, Baudinet’s favorite part is the joy it brings—though he avoids seeing it taken down in January.

🏀 Farmington Girls Basketball Tops Bonneville with Strong Start

Farmington claimed a 52-37 victory over Bonneville, powered by a dominant first quarter that set the tone for the game. The Phoenix surged ahead early, outscoring the Lakers 17-7 in the opening frame and never looked back.

Olive Wayland led Farmington’s offense with 14 points, including a pair of three-pointers. Teammate Brooklyn Romney also contributed from beyond the arc, adding eight points and two threes of her own.

Bonneville’s Baya Jimenez put up a strong individual performance with 17 points, hitting three shots from deep. The Lakers mounted a late push with an 18-point fourth quarter, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

Massage Minute with Chelsea 💆‍♀️✨

You Weren’t Meant to Run on Empty ⛽💆‍♀️

We rest our phones. We recharge our cars. We even power down our laptops.
But when’s the last time you had a full reset?

If you’ve been feeling worn down, tight in your neck and shoulders, or mentally fried, that’s your body sending signals. Massage isn’t a luxury—it’s your chance to pause, restore, and reconnect with yourself.

👐 Whether you’re booking with me or with Kristi (our amazing new therapist who’s already helping so many of you feel better!), let this be your gentle reminder:
You weren’t meant to run on empty.

✨ Refill your tank—book your session today.

– Chelsea Hazzard, LMT
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🎄 Have You Heard?
Vocalocity is Coming to Town! 🎶

 Our It’s Almost Christmas Concert is happening Friday, December 12th at
7 PM at Woods Cross High School, hosted by Bountiful City!

Come experience the JOY of the Christmas season with Vocalocity—a high-energy vocal group that brings holiday favorites to life with powerful harmonies and festive fun for the whole family. 💫

🎟️ Tickets are $20 (+2.07 fee)
📍 Don’t miss this magical night of music, memories, and Christmas cheer.

✨Grab your tickets 👉 HERE!

Let’s fill the season with music and togetherness—see you there! 🎁🎶

Centerville 💌 Letters to Santa

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Community Rallies Behind Local Family with Benefit Event at Creative Arts Academy

Saturday, December 13th | 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The Creative Arts Academy is holding a special fundraiser to support the Moore family as their son Dmitri battles non-Hodgkin’s Burkitt lymphoma.

The event will feature dance performances, along with a silent auction and bake sale. Admission is $10, with tickets available at Lift Boutique (inside the Academy) or at the door.

All proceeds will go toward helping the Moore family during this difficult time, with students and staff working hard to make the event a meaningful show of community support.

Holiday Lights and Heartwarming Giving at the Wheelwright Home

The Wheelwright family is lighting up the season once again with their much-loved holiday display — and this year’s show is already shining bright. The lights are officially on at 1537 N 175 W in Bountiful, and the magic is well underway!

Visitors are invited to come enjoy the interactive setup, complete with four push buttons that trigger festive surprises. To enhance the experience, guests can tune their radios to 99.3 FM or listen through the Tune2 app for a synchronized audio performance.

In the spirit of giving, the Wheelwrights are also collecting donations for two local families with young children. Guests who visit are encouraged to bring something to contribute and help brighten the holidays for those in need.

This joyful neighborhood tradition blends creativity, technology, and community kindness — a true celebration of the season.

Hopebox Theatre’s White Christmas Shines with Purpose and Passion December 5th - 27th

This holiday season, Hopebox Theatre invites audiences to experience the timeless magic of White Christmas — a show bursting with romance, music, and meaning. Known for pairing high-quality productions with community support, Hopebox is once again taking the stage for a powerful purpose.

With undeniable chemistry among the cast and classic musical numbers that have stood the test of time, White Christmasdelivers a festive theatrical experience. But beyond the spotlight, this production carries a deeper mission: supporting Julie Newton, the theater’s latest “Hope Recipient.”

Hopebox Theatre is celebrated for weaving together the joy of performance with acts of compassion, offering emotional and financial support to individuals facing major health battles. Audiences are encouraged to attend not only for the entertainment but also to contribute to this essential cause.

Performances are underway, and tickets are available 👉 here!

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 🎁 December Events

Rockin E Country Store Projects:

Saturday, December 13th | 2:30 pm | 2:30 pm | Succulent Christmas Trees 
Saturday, December 13th | 10:00 am | Metal Reindeer Evergreen Planter

December 16th

6:30 - 7:45pm | 💛 Grief Support This Holiday Season | 1355 N. Main St., Suite 8, Bountiful | Local therapist Jessica Walters is hosting two free grief gatherings for anyone navigating loss this time of year.
📞 RSVP: 801-513-1727

Wednesday, December 17th

• 🎅✨ Bingo with Santa returns at the Bountiful Elks Lodge! Photos at 6:00, bingo at 7:00 — $1 boards, prizes, treats, and holiday fun for all ages!

Ongoing Events

• Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM | Confidence Building for Dogs
  Where: Preppy Paws, 90 W. 100 N., Bountiful

  Help your pup find their brave! This calm, supportive small-group session is designed to build confidence in new situations—perfect for shy, anxious, or easily distracted dogs. Expect gentle guidance, positive social experiences, and a welcoming environment for all skill levels.
  How to join: Visit preppypawsutah.com or stop by the store for details.

• ✨ First Friday of every month on Bountiful Main Street 6 -9 pm. | The first Friday of every month, Bountiful’s Main Street comes alive after hours with food trucks, art shows, late-night shopping, and family fun under the lights. A perfect night out to eat, shop, and connect with the community!

• ♟ Chess Night - Wednesdays | 6 – 8 pm at the Bountiful Library

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• 👨🏻‍🍳 Harmons Cooking School

• 🔆 Reenew Wellness Center - Weekly Yoga Class: Every Wednesday at 10 am for a rejuvenating yoga session at (750 S. Main Street, Suite 101, Bountiful). It's just $5 for drop-ins, and your first class is on the house!

• 🎗️ Mom’s Grief Support Group- 👉 For Moms of and age who have lost a child. -First Wednesday of every month, 10:30 am - 11:45 am
  -Where: Resilient Solutions inc. (1355 N. Main St. Suite 1, Bountiful)
  -Questions? Call 801-755-0193 -Register at the following email: [email protected]

• New Perinatal Support Group for Moms in Bountiful

  Navigating pregnancy and new motherhood can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Perinatal Mental Health Support Group in Bountiful. Designed for pregnant and postpartum moms, this group offers a supportive, judgment-free space to connect and share.

  🗓 Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
   💲 $20 per session or $100 for all six weeks

  For details or to register, contact Elena at [email protected] or 801-477-0127.

• North Salt Lake
  😋 Senior Lunch Brunch Every 2nd Wednesday at 11:00 am
  City Hall - 10 East Center Street, North Salt Lake

• Woods Cross
  😋 Senior Lunch Brunch - Every 2nd Thursday at Noon
  2297 S. 1200 W.

Business Networking

• Every Wednesday at 11:00 am - Benchmark Business Referral Group:
  Joy Luck - 566 W. 1350 S. Bountiful
  Reach out if you have any questions - Call or Text Brenda at (801) 694-9497

Recreation Programs:

Farmington Parks & Recreation -

• Adult Programs

• Youth Programs

South Davis Recreation -

• Adult & Youth Programs

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