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🇺🇦 Shared stories, 🌮 sweet treats, and 🌱 Utah's gravel yard debate
Issue #767 - A heartfelt community tribute, a delicious new stop, and one question sparking plenty of conversation.
Brenda McEwan
27 Jul
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🇺🇦 Honoring Shared Stories at Handcart Days
Bountiful City Mayor Kate Bradshaw welcomed members of Ukraine's Kherson community to the Handcart Days Parade, recognizing the resilience they have shown while learning about city infrastructure as they prepare to rebuild their communities. Bradshaw said the invitation reflected shared values of perseverance, drawing parallels between Ukraine's experience, the spirit of 1776, and Utah's pioneer heritage.
This highlights Bountiful's commitment to building international friendships while celebrating the values of resilience and community that are central to the city's history.
🌮 La Sabrosita Brings Mexican Snacks and Treats to Bountiful
A newly opened local business is giving Bountiful residents another place to satisfy their savory snack cravings!
La Sabrosita Antojitos Bountiful recently opened at 273 W. 500 South, Suite 16, just behind the new Thirst location. The shop is reportedly entering its second week in business, and one local customer is encouraging the community to stop by and help spread the word.
The new spot is already attracting attention, with residents asking about its menu, hours, and food offerings—and several saying they’re eager to give it a try.
La Sabrosita also plans to begin serving ice cream once some unexpected freezer and electrical issues are resolved.
📍 273 W. 500 South, Suite 16, Bountiful
👉 Stop in, discover what they’re serving, and give this new small business a warm Bountiful welcome! ❤️
💬 COMMUNITY CHATTER
🌱 Are Gravel Yards Making Utah Hotter?
A recent Utah social media post is stirring up conversation about whether replacing lawns with gravel is helping conserve water—or making our neighborhoods hotter.
The concern has some truth behind it. Grass, trees and other plants cool their surroundings through shade and evapotranspiration. A University of Utah study found that a mixture of grass and dispersed trees was especially effective at cooling areas of the Salt Lake Valley.
But that doesn’t mean Utah homeowners should keep large lawns watered during a drought. Water used by grass does not create a net savings for our reservoirs, even though some excess irrigation can eventually return to groundwater or streams.
The more balanced answer may be waterwise landscaping—not rock-only yards. Utah’s landscape incentive program requires converted areas to have at least 50% plant coverage at maturity, using water-efficient shrubs and perennials. The state also recommends keeping only the lawn a household actually uses and avoiding large areas of dark, heat-retaining rock.
Perhaps it isn’t about choosing between grass and gravel. It’s about keeping useful grass, watering it wisely and replacing unused turf with drought-tolerant plants, trees and mulch.
💬 What do you think? Have you replaced part of your lawn—and did it make your yard better or hotter?
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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Monday, July 27 | 🎯 North Salt Lake League Night | 5–8 PM | 1140 W. 1100 N., North Salt Lake | Weekly league play for all skill levels. 👉 details
Tues, July 28 | 🎯 Bountiful League Night | 5–8 PM | 54 E. 100 South, Bountiful | Join the weekly league nights and meet fellow players. 👉 details
Tues, July 28 | 🥫 Mobile Food Pantry | 5–6 PM | Moda Shoreline Apartments, North Salt Lake | Free food distribution for neighbors in need, hosted by the North Salt Lake Youth City Council and Bountiful Food Pantry. 👉 See Post
Fri, July 31 | 🎯 Bountiful League Night | 5–8 PM | 54 E. 100 South, Bountiful | Join the weekly league nights and meet fellow players. 👉 details
Friday, July 31 | Bountiful Music in the Park Free Concert - Desert Spring | 7 PM | Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy!
Fri, July 31 | 🎒 Back-to-School Bash | 3–5 PM | Layton Hills Mall | Shopping, family activities, student runway show, and backpack drive benefiting Blue Star Families and local 👉 Details
Fri, July 31 | 🚴 Antelope by Moonlight – Disco After Dark | 7 PM check-in | Antelope Island State Park | Food trucks, live music, costumes, and a 24-mile moonlight ride. Register by July 29—no day-of registration. 👉 Details
Thu–Sat, July 30–Aug. 1 | 🛍️ Bountiful Main Street Sidewalk Sales | 10 AM–6 PM | Main Street, Bountiful | Stroll Main Street for three days of sidewalk sales, local shopping, and special deals from your favorite Bountiful businesses. 👉 Details
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FRI, Aug. 15 | 🎒 Bountiful Elks School Supply Drive & Back-to-School Party | Supply distribution 3 PM • Party 5 PM | Bountiful Elks Lodge | Donate school supplies to help local students, then join the celebration. Bingo returns Aug. 19 with $50 game prizes and a $200 grand prize. 👉 See Post
🥫 A Helping Hand Is Closer Than You Think - The Bountiful Food Pantry wants the community to know that you don't have to be in a crisis to ask for help. If rising grocery costs or unexpected expenses are making it harder to make ends meet, the pantry is open to everyone and offers support with kindness, dignity, and respect. Sometimes a little help today can make all the difference tomorrow. ❤️ 👉 See More
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Friday, July 31 | Bountiful Music in the Park Free Concert - Desert Spring | 7 PM | Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy!
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👇 Upcoming Events 👇
SAT, Aug. 8 | 🎻 Bountiful Summerfest | 6 PM | Bountiful City Park | Enjoy a free evening of live Irish music, jigs, and reels with Callanish at Bountiful Summerfest. 👉 Details
SAT, AUG. 8 | 👑 Rapunzel's Dream Tea Party | 10 AM or 12 PM | Wild Sage Event Center, Bountiful | Meet Rapunzel and her princess friends for a magical tea party with stories, crafts, treats, dancing, and one-on-one princess fun. Cost: $50. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 👉 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
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MON, Aug. 17 | 5:30 PM | Utah State Capitol | Live music, food trucks, family activities, a Declaration of Independence reenactment, and a historic statewide celebration marking America's 250th anniversary. |
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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
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SUN, May 31–SUN, Aug 30 | 🧘 Free Summer Yoga in the Park | 8–9 AM | Creekside Park, Bountiful | Bring a mat, towel, water, and a friend for this free, all-ages, all-abilities creekside yoga series. 👉 More Details
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📣 Bountiful High Cheer Mini Cheer Camp Returns!
Future Braves cheerleaders are invited to join the Bountiful High cheer squad for the ultimate Mini Cheer experience! Participants will attend cheer clinics on August 5–6, then perform and cheer at the August 7 football game. Campers will learn crowd-leading skills, perform a fun dance with poms, cheer alongside the BHS team, and take the field for a halftime performance.
❤️🤍 Sign up early to ensure uniforms and gear can be ordered in time! 👉 Register Here 🅱️📣🏈
🏫 Summer Lunch 🍎
Free summer lunches for all kids 18 & under will be available June 1 – July 23 at select Davis School District schools — including Adelaide Elementary and Meadowbrook Elementary in Bountiful, and Centerville Elementary in Centerville. Meals are served Monday–Thursday from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM with no registration or income requirements needed.
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