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National Night Out aims to increase neighborhood ties, reduce crime

Jul 29, 2019 04:26PM ● By Darrell Kirby

National Night Out will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6 and Friday, Aug. 23 with dozens of block parties throughout the city on those dates.

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West Valley creator uses discarded keyboards to make mesmerizing mosaics

Jul 22, 2019 03:56PM ● By Amy Green

West Valley native Erik Jensen brought computer key “pixelations” to the 2019 Utah Arts Festival. He is new to the art showcase scene, but already a returning award winner. With a significant disability, Jensen uses his challenge as a strength for creative focus and inspiration.

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West Valley City opens brand new pump track next to skate park

Jul 10, 2019 01:51PM ● By Travis Barton

The track won’t just be for bikers though, but all wheeled users including skateboards, scooters and roller blades. July 16 at 4 p.m. marks the official ribbon cutting at Centennial Park (3189 S. 5600 West).

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Explore Your Community with a Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt

Jul 09, 2019 02:21PM ● By Justin Adams

Can you tell where in West Valley these photos were taken?

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Have a wild time this summer at the Hogle Zoo

Jul 08, 2019 03:30PM ● By Christy Jepson

Utah’s Hogle Zoo offers several unique events and activities for everyone. This summer try doing yoga by elephants, painting a masterpiece at the zoo, participating in a book club and learning about recycling by attending a class or looking at 13 sculptures made from trash from Oregon beaches.

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Senior fair shows how to keep that body young

Jul 08, 2019 03:26PM ● By Amber Allen

The National Senior Health & Fitness fair brought attention to how seniors and those who care for them can enjoy a better quality of life with health and fitness.

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Paint the house green: local resident gets boost from Zions Bank Paint-a-Thon

Jul 03, 2019 03:48PM ● By Travis Barton

Holly Davis, dealing with health concerns from five surgeries in three years, saw over 50 Zions Bank employees help paint her house.

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‘Oceans of Opportunities’ unites Pacific Islander, mainstream cultures all August long

Jul 03, 2019 03:02PM ● By Jennifer J Johnson

Welcome to Tahiti! … then Fiji… then Hawaii. It’s all in a day’s work — or play — at the seventh annual Pacific Island Heritage kickoff and month-long activities in August.


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Local eighth graders honor ‘silent heroes' with essay contest sponsored by ChamberWest

Jul 02, 2019 04:40PM ● By Holly Vasic

Students wrote essays about why their chosen person is a "silent hero."

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Inexpensive youth transit pass well suited for Gen Z ‘mobility culture’

Jun 20, 2019 03:14PM ● By Jennifer J Johnson

Hurry up! Grab the coolest summertime gift for teens—the UTA Summer Youth Pass for under $50.

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