OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2024 IN THIS ISSUE:
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Z News.............................................1
Alta Canyon Sports Center.................4
Council Corner .................................2
River Oaks Golf Course .....................4
Highlight: Ryan’s Bagel Café ..............2
Free Bulk Waste Program ..................4
HR Job Corner ..................................2
Parks & Recreation ...........................5
Sandy Fire: Smoke Alarms .................3
Little Women ....................................5
Sandy Visual Art Show.......................3
Domestic Violence Awareness ...........6
Amphitheater Mailing List ..................3
Water Smart Fall Yard Actions ............6
FREE Concert: Music, Myths, Magic ....3
Calendar of Events............................6
Trunk or Treat ....................................3
Photo contest winner: Laura Peterson
Z News Hello Sandy Friends, This is one of my favorite times of year in Sandy. The leaves begin to turn red and gold as we enjoy mild daytime temperatures and brisk nights. In fact, it all takes me back to my childhood when we’d get ready for Halloween in the Zoltanski household. My parents would help me, and my eight brothers and sisters carve pumpkins carefully saving the seeds so we could roast them later. Nothing goes to waste in a family with nine kids. In fact, in a big household like ours, there was no shopping for Halloween costumes each year. We had a huge bin full of previously used costumes and we all knew that when something fits, it’s what we’d be wearing on Halloween night. We were often football players or ghosts, firefighters, construction workers, or doctors. My favorite costume was dressing up like a businessman with a smudged beard on my chin and my dad’s briefcase. The holiday would include a lot of family time and time spent with our neighbors. I love trunk or treat events, like our Sandy City Trunk or Treat, but I also see more and more neighbors walking together with kids, saying hello to those who live nearby and making new friends, and I applaud that effort. It’s a great way to build our community. Personally, I like to leave the porch light on. Now, let me tell you about a few things we have in store in our Sandy City “goodies bag for you this season. NHL Hockey Practice Field During October, you’ll start to see the beginning of what will one day become a community gathering place - the Utah Hockey Club practice facility. On August 12, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), which now owns the Shops at South Town, broke ground on a site directly south of the old Macy’s store to build the club’s new hockey training facility. Inside the walls that used to be Macy’s department store will be the headquarters and offices for the Utah Hockey Club. Adjacent to Macy’s will be two new ice sheets where the pros will practice. And it’s expected to become much more - a community gathering spot where youth and adults alike can enjoy the ice. I S S U E # 119
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October 26th, at the Promenade south of City Hall. We’ve had growing attendance each year at this fun family event. Children can fill their bags with candy while parents can see the amazing classic cars lining the promenade. We’ll also have vendor booths, face painting, caricature drawings, and live music. Join us at the Sandy Promenade Saturday, October 26, from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.
I recently returned from visits to Seattle and Las Vegas, where NHL practice facilities for the local teams have become community gathering places. These are venue that SEG calls models for what is envisioned in Sandy. I saw first-hand how each hockey practice facility became a field of dreams; they built it, and now, people come in droves! Both venues are examples of sports landmarks that draw teams, leagues, fans, and families. Professional sports not only attract players, but they bring business clout and cache to a city. Facilities like this can become a catalyst for a community and we welcome it. I look forward to seeing local families and friends filling the ice. NHL Practice Facility
Trunk or Treat - Oct 26 To help celebrate Halloween this year, bring the kids and grandkids to our annual Trunk or Treat celebration, Saturday,
Shop & Stroll Sandy’s 2nd Shop & Stroll event is scheduled in conjunction with our Halloween Trunk or Treat. Our Economic Development team has invited dozens of local business owners to join us at the tents in the Promenade and show off their amazing products. It’s always enlightening to see the many goods and services offered in our own hometown where we can shop while investing in our own community. Sandy Visual Arts Show - Oct. 22- Nov 1 And here’s one more treat for you this season - a treat for your senses! The Sandy Visual Art Show features the work of local artists and includes a variety of mediums such as watercolor, oil, acrylic, sculpture, 3-D arts, and photography. You’ll find hundreds of amazing works of art that fill the exhibit space at the Sandy Senior Center. The exhibit is free and open to the public. It runs from October 22 to November 1 at the Sandy Senior Center located at 9310 South 1300 East. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and celebrations of this Halloween season. While you spend time with your families, I hope you also meet some new neighbors, make some new friends, and join us at our city events. It’s how we build the community we love. Yours in Service, Mayor Monica Zoltanski P A G E
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