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📰 North Salt Lake Sets Fireworks Schedule for New Year Celebrations

📰 Local Law Enforcement Ramping Up DUI Patrols for New Year’s Weekend

⛷️ Backcountry Skiing Mishap Leaves Man in Critical Condition Near Alta

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Why should you stand on just your left foot during the New Year’s Eve countdown?

👉 So you start the New Year on the right foot. 😂

Fireworks Schedule for New Year Celebrations

As Local residents prepare to ring in both the New Year and Chinese New Year, city officials are reminding the community of the designated times when fireworks are allowed.

To ensure a safe and respectful celebration, fireworks may only be discharged during specific windows:

• New Year’s Eve (December 31): from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. on January 1

• Chinese New Year’s Eve (February 16): from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. on February 17

Outside of these timeframes, the use of fireworks is strictly prohibited. The city encourages everyone to be considerate of neighbors, mindful of pets, and cautious when handling fireworks.

These guidelines aim to support both festive traditions and community safety as residents welcome the new year.

Local Law Enforcement Ramping Up DUI Patrols for New Year’s Weekend

Local police will be increasing DUI patrols through New Year’s Day as part of a statewide effort to crack down on impaired driving. The initiative involves over 40 law enforcement agencies across Utah, including officers in our area.

With funding from the Utah Department of Public Safety, extra patrols will focus on identifying and stopping drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The campaign comes in response to high DUI numbers during past holidays, with more than 160 arrests last New Year’s.

Officials urge residents to plan ahead, use designated drivers or ride-share services, and celebrate responsibly to keep roads safe.

⛷️ Backcountry Skiing Mishap Leaves Man in Critical Condition Near Alta

A backcountry skiing expedition between Utah’s Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons turned dangerous Tuesday afternoon when a skier fell a significant distance near Mount Superior.

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. while the skier, a 59-year-old man, was navigating the terrain with a group. Although the exact cause of the fall is still under investigation, authorities have ruled out an avalanche as a contributing factor.

Emergency crews from the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team responded to the Little Cottonwood Canyon side of the mountain. A Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter was deployed into the backcountry to reach and extract the injured man.

By 2:20 p.m., the skier was airlifted from the slope and transported to a waiting LifeFlight medical helicopter. He was then flown to a hospital in critical condition.

As a result of the rescue operation, a section of State Route 210 between Alta and Snowbird was temporarily closed. The road has since reopened.

❄️ Winter Break - December 22-January 2, January 5th Professional Development, January 6th Students Return.

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🌿 Wellness Wednesday with Erin 🌿

Alignment Starts with a Single Yes

As we move through life, it’s easy to drift into routines that no longer feel like us. True alignment begins with noticing what feels heavy… and what feels like a full-body yes.

✨ Wellness Tip:
Pause today and ask yourself:
“What is one small shift that would help my life feel more like the real me?”
Then take one action—even tiny—toward that aligned version of you.
Alignment happens choice by choice, moment by moment. 💜

✨ Join us at our Upcoming Event 👇

Aligned — New Year, True You | Quarterly Workshop

Step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and energetic alignment—no pressure-filled resolutions required.

📌 Saturday, January 10th, 2026
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Soul Elevation Wellness — 485 S 100 E, Bountiful, UT
💵 $69 — lunch included (allergy accommodations available)

In this immersive, hands-on workshop you’ll explore:
• How your energy field shapes your life — and how to shift it
• Tools to break free from old programming + live as your True Self
• Chakra wisdom for emotional + energetic balance
• Muscle testing techniques to tap into inner guidance
• How sound restores harmony to the nervous system
• Ways your environment affects energy + intro to Feng Shui

You’ll leave realigned, empowered, and ready to thrive in the year ahead.
Begin the year with intention… begin the year aligned. ✨

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📞 Contact Soul Elevation Wellness
To schedule or ask questions, call or text: 801‑201‑3925
🌐 soulelevationwellness.com

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Hopebox Theatre Seeking Support

Hopebox Theatre is asking the community for help as they continue growing their mission of supporting cancer warriors through the arts. They’re raising funds to expand parking capacity — allowing more guests to attend performances and cheer on their Wall of Hope recipients.

💛 How to Help:
Community members are invited to donate any amount or learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsorship inquiries - Email: [email protected]
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Let’s help keep hope shining bright on stage! ✨

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Other Upcoming Events

Jan 2–10 | Monday–Saturday • 10 AM–6 PM | Swap, Solve, Repeat: Free Puzzle Exchange 🧩 | The Book Garden in Bountiful
Looking for a fun winter activity? Stop by The Book Garden on Main Street for a free puzzle swap! Bring in a gently used, fully completed puzzle (pieces in a ziplock bag, please!) and trade it for a new challenge—totally free.

January 9-11 | Mountain America Expo center | 3 days of home inspiration and ideas! Grab discounted tickets here. | Friday, January 9: 2pm - 9pm , Saturday, January 10: 10am - 9pm, Sunday, January 11: 11am - 6pm

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

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• Adult & Youth Programs

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