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🚸 Utah Drops License Rule for Wildlife Areas

🦠 Measles Exposure Sites Circulating in Bountiful & Centerville

🌼 Allergy Season Is Starting

🥎 Bountiful Softball Falls to Grantsville

⭐️ Local Event Showcase- Simple Treasures Boutique Spring Show.

🐝 Local Buzz BITZ - Quick bits of helpful info you’ll be glad you didn’t miss.

💛 This Week Events

🇺🇸 March 17th Caucus Night 2026

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🌤️ TODAY’S WEATHER
60°F | Friday Snow showers
Precipitation: 5% | Humidity: 37% | Wind: 10 mph

🤭 TODAY’S CHUCKLE

🌿 Utah Drops License Rule for Wildlife Areas

Utah lawmakers are rolling back a controversial rule that required hikers, bikers, and birdwatchers to buy a hunting or fishing license to enter Wildlife Management Areas. Instead, visitors will watch a short 2–3 minute online video and receive a free digital permit starting July 1. The change comes after heavy backlash from outdoor users across northern Utah. 👉 Read more

Why It Matters:
Places like Farmington Bay and other nearby wildlife areas are popular with South Davis hikers and birdwatchers—so access just got simpler (and cheaper).

🦠 Measles Exposure Sites Circulating in Bountiful & Centerville

A graphic circulating on local community social media pages lists several possible measles exposure locations in Bountiful and Centerville. As of now, the Davis County Health Department has not publicly confirmed these locations, though measles cases connected to the broader Utah outbreak have been acknowledged. Officials typically confirm exposure sites after contact tracing is completed.

Potential locations mentioned online:
• Megaplex Theatres – Centerville | March 1 | 6:40–11:40 PM | Watch for symptoms until March 22
• Cafe Rio – West Bountiful | Feb 28 | 7:30–10 PM | Watch for symptoms until March 21
• Plates & Palates – Bountiful | Feb 27 | 4–7 PM | Watch for symptoms until March 20

Health officials say measles symptoms can appear 7–14 days after exposure, and residents should monitor for fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, or a spreading rash.

Why It Matters:
If these locations are confirmed, residents who visited during those times may need to monitor symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure.

🌼 Allergy Season Is Starting

Health experts say allergy seasons are getting longer nationwide, and early spring pollen is already starting to appear in parts of Utah. Tree pollen—especially from juniper, maple, and elm—tends to spike along the Wasatch Front in March. If you’re noticing itchy eyes or morning congestion, the season may already be underway.

Why It Matters:
Many South Davis residents already deal with spring tree pollen—so a longer season could mean symptoms sticking around deeper into summer.
👉 A few small habits this week can help reduce pollen exposure around your home and commute.

Local Tip Box: What To Do This Week

• Keep windows closed on windy afternoons when pollen counts spike.

• Change your HVAC filter if it hasn’t been replaced since winter.

• Shower or change clothes after yard work or hikes.

• Check local pollen forecasts before planning outdoor activities.

 🥎 Bountiful Softball Falls to Grantsville

Bountiful High softball dropped a nonregion matchup to Grantsville, 11–1, on Friday. Grantsville pulled away with four runs in the third inning and five more in the fourth, while Bountiful struggled defensively with seven errors. Payten Bytheway earned the win for Grantsville, striking out five, while Peyton Orchard drove in Bountiful’s lone run in the fourth inning.

Why It Matters:
Early nonregion games like this help Bountiful work out lineup and defensive adjustments before region play begins.

👇 This Week’s Events👇

Fri March 13th

🎶 Renewal Sound Bath | 7 PM | Mae's Gathering Place | An intimate, guided evening of crystal singing bowls and deep relaxation to reset for spring. | $30 Register Here

Sat, March 14th

🖼️ Whitaker Museum Free Event | 11 AM–4 PM | 168 N Main St., Centerville | Visit the exhibit and enjoy a free community event at The Whitaker Museum. 👉 Details

Tue, March 11th

🌲 Farmington Trails Committee Info Meeting | 6 PM | Farmington City Hall | City restarting Trails Committee and inviting residents to help plan and improve local trails. 👉 details

• ✨ One week left of Renewal Sound Bath , Friday, March 13 (7–8 PM) at Mae’s Gathering Place, offering a relaxing session with crystal singing bowls and guided rest. A few spots remain for the small-group experience designed to help residents reset and unwind after a long winter. 👉 See fb post

• 🍦Karie Anne’s Frozen Desserts in Farmington is now hiring for the 2026 season (May–September) at its Shepard Lane location. The shop says it’s a great first job for teens looking for summer work scooping one of the area’s favorite sweet treats. 👉 Apply at www.karieannes.com
  

• Mighty Pebble Rebel Sets New Opening Date

  Mighty Pebble Rebel is now planning its grand opening on March 16 at its new home inside Whisperwood Boutique, 82 S Main Street in Bountiful. The crystal shop says a full week of opening celebrations is in the works — stay tuned for details.
  

• 🏊 Indoor Triathlon at South Davis Rec
  Thinking about trying a triathlon? The South Davis Recreation Center is hosting a beginner-friendly indoor triathlon on Saturday, March 14 featuring a swim, bike, and run. Pre-registration closes March 10 on Active.com.

• 🥬 Farmers Market Apps Now Open — The Bountiful City Farmers Market is now accepting 2026 season applications! Farmers, bakers, and makers are invited to apply early to secure a spot in this popular local market.
  👉 Apply here

🛍️ Spring shopping is about to bloom as the Simple Treasures Boutique Spring Show returns March 17–21 at Western Sports Park (Legacy). This popular event brings together 250+ of Utah’s premier local vendors, creating one of the largest boutique shopping experiences in the area.

Shoppers can browse aisles filled with unique handcrafted gifts, trendy boutique clothing, handmade jewelry, home décor, baby gifts, metal décor, neighbor gifts, and plenty of delicious treats. If you love discovering talented local makers and one-of-a-kind items, this is the boutique show you don’t want to miss.

📍 Location: Western Sports Park (Legacy)
25 N Sports Park Way, Farmington

🗓 Dates & Hours:
• Tues–Fri: 9 AM – 9 PM
• Sat: 9 AM – 6 PM

🎟 Tickets: $7 at the door
👨‍👩‍👧 Ages under 18 FREE with an adult
💳 Central checkout • All major credit cards accepted

You can also grab discounted tickets early on their website, and check out their VIP Season Passes for 2026 if you’re a regular boutique shopper.

If you’ve never been to a boutique show before… this is definitely the one to experience. 🌷

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THU, March 26th 

🎶 Harmonic Winds of Utah: March into Spring | 7 PM | Viewmont High (Bountiful) | Free concert featuring marches from classical to contemporary. 👉 more details

SAT, March 28th

ONGOING EVENTS

WED (Weekly) | 🐶 Confidence Building for Dogs | 5:30 PM | Preppy Paws (Bountiful) | Small-group class to help shy or anxious pups build confidence through positive, guided experiences | Visit preppypawsutah.com or stop by
the store for details.

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