Friday Buzz: 100° Heat, Local Help & A Little Fun

Issue #785 - A youth-led blood drive, seasonal local jobs and another very hot Friday

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🌤️ TODAY’S WEATHER

100°F | Friday, Mostly Sunny & Hot
Precipitation: 20% | Humidity 25% | Wind: Around 11 mph

The NWS still has the Heat Advisory in effect through 
7 AM Saturday, Aug. 22

🤭 Today's chuckle

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👉 It’s so hot outside
 my air conditioner just asked for a vacation! 🤣

📵 Davis Schools Set New Phone Rules

Utah’s new SB69 restricts student cellphone use during the school day, but districts can set their own policies. In Davis School District, elementary students face a bell-to-bell ban, while secondary students may still use phones between classes and during lunch. State law includes exemptions for emergencies, health needs and special circumstances. 👉 Read More

❤️ Woods Cross Youth Council Hosting Blood Drive

The Woods Cross Youth City Council is teaming up with the American Red Cross for a community blood drive on Monday, Aug. 24.

Local residents are invited to donate blood and help support patients in need throughout the region. Appointments are encouraged and can be scheduled ahead of time through the Red Cross.

📅 Monday, August 24
⏰ 12–6 PM
📍 Woods Cross Public Works Building
2287 S. 1200 W., Woods Cross

It’s a simple way to support a youth-led community effort while helping replenish the local blood supply. ❤️

🍎 Boulton Elementary Hiring Lunchroom Help

Boulton Elementary is hiring a lunchroom assistant to help students, wipe tables, sweep, and keep lunchtime running smoothly. The weekday shift runs from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM, Monday through Friday.

It’s a part-time opportunity for a local resident looking for school-day hours while supporting Bountiful students and staff. 👉Apply Here

WEEKEND PICKS

FRI, AUG 21 | 🚚 Bountiful League Night | 5–8 PM | 54 E 100 S, Bountiful | Kick off the weekend with local food truck favorites. 👉 Details

FRI, AUG 21 | 🎸 M Street Bridge | 7 PM | Bountiful City Park | Free live music as Bountiful’s Music in the Park series continues. 👉 Details

FRI, AUG 21 | 🎶 Orale! at Rock the Park | 7:30–9 PM | Station Park | Latin, Motown, soul and funk fill Fountain Square for a free Friday-night concert.
👉 Details

FRI, AUG 21 | 🏈 Bountiful vs. Farmington | 7 PM | Bountiful High School | Local rivals meet in KSL Sports’ Game Night Live Game of the Week.
👉 Game Night Live Details

SAT, AUG 22 | 🥾 Springhill Geologic Park Hike | 8 AM | North Salt Lake | Hike #3 of NSL’s Trail Series explores unusual geology, native plants and valley views. 👉 Details

SAT, AUG 22 | 🩸 Community Blood Drive | 9am - 2pm | Bountiful | Donate locally through the Bountiful Community Service Council blood drive. 👉 Details

SAT, AUG 22 | 🚗 Car Show | Time TBD | Western Sports Park | Check out a Saturday car show inside Building 5 in Farmington. 👉 Details

SAT, AUG 22 | 🤼 NAGA Grappling Tournament | 8am - 5pm | Western Sports Park | North American Grappling Association competition comes to CommonSpirit Arena 2. 👉 Details

SAT, AUG 22 | 🎯 Ladies Take Aim | 9 AM–2 PM | Davis Shooting Range, Fruit Heights | Women’s pistol event with female instructors; advance reservation required at [email protected].

SAT, AUG 22 | 🎉 Indy Clover Bountiful Turns 3 | 10 AM–12 PM | Bountiful | Piercings, toe rings, free cookies, soda bar, hidden gift cards & Saturday shopping fun

🌳 Woods Cross Is Hiring for the Parks Crew | Woods Cross City is looking for two seasonal crew members to help keep city parks clean and maintained. The city says it can work with employees’ schedules and will teach the skills needed for the job — making this one worth sharing with local students or anyone looking for seasonal work. 

🧘 Looking for a chance to recharge before summer winds down? Come to the Glowing Goddess Retreat happening in Bountiful on August 28–29 with an intimate two-day wellness experience featuring yoga, meditation, breathwork, nature, and more. With space limited to just 10 women, it's designed for meaningful connection, relaxation, and personal renewal. Register before the spots are gone.

🍂 Fall Festival Hiring: The 2026 Fall Festival is hiring team members ages 16+ for activities, food venues, entrance/exit, field trips, and tractor driving. The festival runs Sept. 18–Oct. 31, with evening weekday shifts, extended Friday/Saturday hours, and extra daytime hours during Fall Break, Oct. 14–17. A fun seasonal job option for local teens and adults looking to earn some extra fall cash! 👉 Details

Join the Pup Squad Pass 
and get a free lunch bag
full of goodies!
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Visit Preppy Paws
90 W 100 N, Bountiful
📞 (801) 574-4575 | 🌐 preppypawsutah.com

🎒 Bark2School Savings

SMACK bags — save $5, $20 or $30
PureVita + Elements — 20% off + $5 donated to the Bountiful Trail Fund
Frozen Bonanza — fill a bag & save 50%
Toys — up to 70% off
AKC Classes — join the waitlist & save $50
Shop Bountiful Main Street — show your receipt for a free treat



🎉 Indy Clover Bountiful is turning 3 this Saturday, Aug. 22, with a little birthday bash from 10 AM–noon. Expect hollow-needle piercings and toe rings, free cookies while supplies last, a soda bar, hidden gift cards, and plenty of Saturday shopping fun.

GRAND OPENING!

🌾 Farmington’s Plus 7 Farm Store is celebrating on Friday, August 28 from 5–8 PM! Stop by 29 S 200 E to meet local makers, sample vendor goodies, enjoy drinks, browse local art, and see what this locally produced food hub has to offer. | A fun new spot to support local farmers, makers, and small businesses right here in Farmington.

🍨 It’s National Spumoni Day!

Here’s your completely unnecessary Friday debate: gelato or ice cream? 😋

Today is National Spumoni Day — which feels like a pretty good excuse to grab something cold on a 100-degree afternoon.

🏈 ⚽️ 🏐 SPORTS:

🏐 Farmington Volleyball Wins Five-Set Thriller

Farmington High girls volleyball improved to 4-0 with a dramatic five-set win over Fremont on Aug. 20. After dropping the first two sets, the Phoenix rallied to take the final three, including a 15-5 fifth-set finish.

Farmington’s unbeaten start gives local fans an early-season team to watch.

Friday, August 21

🏈 Football

  • 7:00 PM — Viewmont vs. Cyprus
    📍 At Cyprus High School
    👉 Game details

  • 7:00 PM — West Field vs. Woods Cross
    📍 At Woods Cross High School
    👉 Game details

  • 7:00 PM — Farmington vs. Bountiful ⭐
    📍 At Bountiful High School
    👉 Game details

High School Reunion Class of 65

City Calendars:

🍕 Food Trucks & Farmers Markets 🍅



Bountiful League Night

Tuesdays & Fridays: 5-8pm
54 East 100 South Bountiful
👉 details

Bountiful

Thursdays: 4-8pm
June 25th - October 15th
75 E 200 S Bountiful 👉 details

Saturdays: 8am - 2:00pm Downtown SLC - 349 W 300 S

👇 Other Upcoming Events 👇

MON, AUG. 24 | 🧠 Life Matters Ribbon Cutting | Noon–1 PM | Farmington | Celebrate the counseling practice’s new Davis Chamber membership with refreshments and a ribbon cutting. 👉 More Details

MON, Aug. 25 | 🥖 Bread & Jam Tasting Night | 6 PM | Kneaders | Sample fresh-baked breads, locally made jams, and learn the story behind Kneaders' signature sourdough. 👉 Details

Concert: 👉 FRIDAY, SEPT 4th - Toast: The Best of Bread
⭐️ Don’t forget to buy tickets! 👇 👇 👇


🎶 Coming back to Bountiful by popular demand for one night only! Enjoy timeless hits like Baby I’m-a Want You, The Guitar Man, Make It With You, and Everything I Own at Woods Cross High School — all benefiting the Bountiful Music in the Park Concert Series. 👉 Get Tickets 

Back-to-School Hydration Starts Here 📚💧

Busy August days call for smarter hydration. Squatch Juice delivers essential electrolytes, zero sugar, and four refreshing flavors.

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