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📰 The Point Transforms Old Utah State Prison Site into Thriving Community

📰 Utah's First-Time Homebuyer Program: A Beacon of Hope in a Tough Housing Market

📰 Utah's Gas Prices Dip Below National Average Amid Varied Regional Costs

🏀 Weber State Wildcats Triumph in Stunning 107-45 Victory Over Navajo Tech

🏫 School Happenings:

👉 District seeks public feedback: Proposed 24-25 school year calendar

🎭 Upcoming Theatre Productions
WXHS, Viewmont, and BHS

⭐ Lots of Featured Local Events & Happenings

🎄 The Festival of Trees: A Legacy of Love and Giving

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🏢 The Point Transforms Old Utah State Prison Site into Thriving Community

The Point is a redevelopment project transforming an old prison site in Draper, Utah into a multi-purpose community space. Spanning 600 acres, it will feature a mix of retail, entertainment, offices, and homes, connected by scenic trails. The first phase includes developing 100 acres with offices, homes, shops, entertainment areas, a main street (The Promenade), a creative hub (Innovation Alley), a central gathering space, a trail, and a new train station. The project plans to build over 3,300 homes (including 400 affordable ones), parks, roads, walkways, office spaces, hotels, an events center, and shopping areas, all with eco-friendly designs. It aims to provide jobs, recreational activities, and education opportunities, with construction focusing on infrastructure beginning as early as 2025. The Point is envisioned as a source of pride for Utah, promising a better quality of life through its comprehensive development.

🏡 Utah's First-Time Homebuyer Program: A Beacon of Hope in a Tough Housing Market

Utah's new $50 million first-time homebuyer program provides significant support to new homebuyers, offering loans up to $20,000 to assist with down payments and mitigate high interest rates. The program has already aided hundreds of families, exemplified by the Gordons, who overcame high rents and escalating mortgage rates to purchase their first home. Targeting homes under $450,000, the initiative balances supply and demand in the real estate market, making homeownership more accessible in Utah's challenging economic environment.

⛽ Utah's Gas Prices Dip Below National Average Amid Varied Regional Costs

Utah's gas prices have recently fallen below the national average, a notable change in a trend of declining prices over the past year. As of late November, regular gas in Utah averaged $3.22 per gallon and diesel $4.18, slightly below the national averages. However, price disparities exist within the state; areas like Tooele and Davis Counties enjoy lower prices, while Southern Utah counties face higher costs. Over the past year, Utah has seen a significant drop in gas prices from $3.92 per gallon, and despite these decreases, it remains the 21st most expensive state for fuel in the U.S.

🏀 Weber State Wildcats Triumph in Stunning 107-45 Victory Over Navajo Tech

Weber State men's basketball team bounced back strongly from a previous loss by thrashing Navajo Tech 107-45. The Wildcats dominated throughout the game, marked by exceptional shooting accuracy and Steven Verplancken's 19-point contribution. This win, a testament to their resilience, improved their season record to 4-2.

District seeks public feedback: Proposed 24-25 school year calendar

The proposed calendar can be viewed at https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/parents-family/school-year-calendars.

• Please submit your feedback through this form: https://forms.office.com/r/vY0pc3Rb07

  It will close at midnight on Wednesday, November 29.

🎭 Woods Cross High School

WXHS Theater Presents “Lightning Thief”
November 30 - December 4, $5 general admission tickets are available at https://dsdgive.net/Location/714

Bountiful High School

BHS Performing Arts Presents “Newsies” December 1st - 9th
Tickets Available Here.

🕺The Good Vibes Dance Studio's Presents The "Snow Ball" Request Your Dance Event

Saturday, December 16th, 7:30 pm - 12 am

The Good Vibes Dance Studio's "Snow Ball" Request Your Dance Event is a unique, inclusive, and festive gathering that combines holiday cheer with a diverse range of dance styles. Attendees can request their preferred dance style, learn new forms from experienced instructors, and enjoy a judgment-free, welcoming atmosphere. The event, open to all ages and backgrounds, offers a fun and engaging way to celebrate the holiday season through dance.

North Salt Lake

😋 December 13th 11:00 am, Senior Lunch Brunch at City Hall
10 East Center Street, North Salt Lake

The City has a fun group of seniors who meet monthly for lunch, guest speakers, BINGO and more. You can join them the second Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am at City Hall.

Woods Cross

Ongoing:
Senior Lunch Brunch - Every 2nd Thursday at Noon
2297 S 1200 W - Lunch is always provided while you enjoy a speaker and musical entertainment

December 19th, 7:00 pm: Christmas With The Gibbons Family
Woods Cross High School Auditorium 👇🎄👇🎄👇

Bountiful

December 1st at 5pm - Bountiful Ice Ribbon Opening

🎶 December 1st - 7:00 pm
Christmas With Skyward Symphony  120 W 1000 N, Bountiful

⭐ December 2, 10am - 2pm: Gingerbread Festival
Bountiful Davis Art Center

🎅 December 16, Saturday at 12 - 6 pm, Santa Claus at Real Deals in Bountiful - Come get pictures and drop off your letters to Santa!

December 2 - Holiday Home Tour and Basket Boutique
Soroptimist International of Bountiful/Davis

🎅 December 4, 11, 18 - Santa will be at the Bountiful Museum. Watch for hours and details. This is a FREE event!

📅 Other Upcoming Events:

🎄 November 29 to December 2 - The Festival of Trees: A Legacy of Love and Giving, Mountain America Expo Center

✨ November 29, 30 / December 1 & 2
Christkinofmarkt - This is The Place Heritage Park

🕯️December 7 - 23, 5:00pm - 9:00pm Candlelight Christmas - This Is The Place Heritage

🎆 December 31st, 6:30 pm - 1:00 am, New Years Eve Masquerade Ball 75 South West Temple, Salt Lake City (Tickets $60 - $150)

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