AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2024 IN THIS ISSUE:
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Z News.............................................1
Alta Canyon Sports Center.................4
Dogs & Wasatch Front Watershed .....2
River Oaks Golf Course .....................4
Public Works 2024 Road Projects ......2
Parks & Recreation ...........................5
Waterwise Ideas and Events ..............2
Sandy Police: A Safer Place ...............6
MAMMA MIA! This August in Sandy.....3
HR Job Corner ..................................6
Business Highlight: Po Boys Flooring ..3
Sandy Balloon Festival ......................6
Sandy Amphitheater .........................3
Calendar of Events............................6
Amphitheater 25th Anniversary..........3
Photo contest winner: Sierra Krippner
Z News Hello Sandy Friends, After weeks of celebrations, hot temperatures, and outdoor fun it’s feeling a lot like the song lyrics “hot town, summer in the city” lately! We loved hosting our big 4th of July Celebration – the best in the valley! I’m hearing great feedback on our new Farmer’s Market. And there has been great turnout this season at our Movies in the Park, Food Truck nights, and concerts at the Sandy Amphitheater. Now we also look forward to the upcoming Balloon Festival and Drone Show.
August Balloon Festival and Drone Show The 17th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival is set for Friday and Saturday morning, August 9 – 10, at Storm Mountain Park, 1000 E. 11400 South. The beautiful Balloon Glow will take place at dusk on August 10th at the Sandy City Promenade, 10000 S. Centennial Parkway, right before the drone show. Colorful balloons will be illuminated in sync to the music before the amazing lights of drones take shape in the skies over Sandy City Hall. It’ll be a fantastic display with food trucks and fun events for the kids. Of course, whether the balloons fly is completely weather dependent. Every year, thousands pack the park, so you’d better come early and bring your blanket or lawn chairs for the drone show. Pony Express Letter to Sandy Children Earlier this summer I rode in a historic Pony Express Trail ride re-enactment through Sandy City. It was a thrill as my strong, reliable buckskin, Little Miss, sailed down State Street to the ellipse at City Hall where we I quickly exchanged the mochila (the saddle bag containing the letters) with the next rider. Within that mochila was a very important piece of mail I S S U E # 117
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addressed to our younger residents, all the children of Sandy. I personally wrote the letter to them to bring some modern-day, practical inspiration from what we learned about the grit and tenacity of the original riders during this 18-month period in history. That letter crossed the same 1900-miles ridden by the original riders back in spring of 1860. I encourage you to look for the letter on our website, Sandy.Utah.gov, and find details in a separate story right here in the Sandy City Journal. Sandy Shop & Stroll Sandy City is gearing up for another Shop & Stroll in October. It’s a fun night at an area shopping center where businesses can share a taste of their offerings while you learn more about the fantastic goods and services available in our home town. Our first ever Shop & Stroll was at Sandy’s Union Square in June. Our Sandy City Economic Development team worked closely with fourteen businesses to create a sidewalk-sale vibe while residents enjoyed samples and got a passport card stamped that qualified them to be part of a drawing for great prizes. Since small business is the lifeblood of our local economy, I’m happy to see so many customers turn out to support their favorite shops and restaurants and discover more. I was so pleasantly surprised to experience the fantastic authentic foods from many countries and find new treasures
like a neighborhood bookstore, spa services, fantastic sporting equipment, and more. When we shop locally, we support the people and the businesses that have invested in our city and we keep a portion of our sales tax dollars right here to boost our own community services. #SandyBusinessFirst! Watch for details soon about the next Shop & Stroll this fall. Newly Expanded Passport Acceptance Facility Summertime is travel time for many of our families who now have access to a newly expanded Passport Acceptance Office right here at Sandy City Hall. This center offers assistance with all the forms, photos, cashiers checks, and services all in a one-stop-shop which is kid-friendly since about 2/3 of our applicants are first-time passport seekers. In July, we welcomed representatives of Senator Mitt Romney,
Congressman John Curtis, and Mayor Jenny Wilson to join us for the dedication of our new passport office space on the third floor of City Hall. This is a personalized, by-appointment service that offers convenience for families on-the-go. As we move into fall, I look forward to seeing you shopping and dining in Sandy, enjoying our great community events, and getting your passports in our city! I’m happy to be living as your neighbor and honored to represent you as Mayor. Yours in Service, Mayor Monica Zoltanski P A G E
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