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Things to do: West Valley

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:41:02 MDT

Things to do: West Valley

Published May 23, 2013 10:41AM MDT

May 23-29 — Seeing and Hearing Vietnam Art Exhibit The Utah Cultural Celebration Center is highlighting the art and artifacts of Vietnam. Enjoy colorful embroideries of the Vietnamese landscape, traditional clothing, exquisite lacquer panels with pearl inlay, pottery and paintings, sculpture and jade. The exhibit will run through June 26. When • Thursday, May 23, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, May 27-29, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Where • Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 Sou...

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Your town in brief: Crunching numbers

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:54:02 MDT

Your town in brief: Crunching numbers

Published May 22, 2013 02:54PM MDT

Taylorsville Crunching numbers • Elected officials and staff members will be available to talk about the tentative fiscal 2014 budget at an open house from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd. (5325 South). Learning about the past • The Taylorsville Historic Preservation Committee has been awarded a 2013 Heritage Award from the Utah Heritage Foundation. The nine-member committee was honored for getting the community involved in heritage education. Magna Catch a fl...

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Your town in brief: Recycle your electronic waste

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:11:02 MDT

Your town in brief: Recycle your electronic waste

Published May 15, 2013 03:11PM MDT

West Valley City Recycle electronic waste • Simply Mac is hosting a free electronic waste recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Maverik Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Drive. Businesses and organizations are asked to register at simplymac.com/recycle before dropping off recyclable electronics on Friday. The general public is asked to come on Saturday; registration not required. Acceptable items include computers, speakers, phones, radios, game systems and cameras. Art ...

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West Valley City Council members and staffers holding neighborhood meetings

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:17:03 MDT

West Valley City Council members and staffers holding neighborhood meetings

by Pamela Manson The Salt Lake Tribune

Published May 11, 2013 08:17AM MDT

City Hall is coming to a park near you this spring and summer. West Valley City Neighborhood Services has organized four Meetup gatherings throughout the community where residents can ask questions of staffers and council members, get information on municipal events and enjoy some refreshments. Staffers will bring chairs, tables, canopies and information on services to the parks in West Valley’s Meet Up trailer. “Rather than hoping everyone comes to city hall, we thought we’d hit the road and ...

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Your town in brief: Buy a plant, help a kid

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:52:02 MDT

Your town in brief: Buy a plant, help a kid

Published May 8, 2013 03:52PM MDT

Taylorsville Buy a plant, help a kid • The YMCA is holding a plant sale from 4 to 6 p.m. today at its Community Family Center, 4223 Atherton Drive. Proceeds will benefit the Give A Kid A Chance Campaign, which helps cover the cost of children’s participation in YMCA programs. West Valley City Join the parade • The WestFest Committee is asking for entries in its annual parade, being held on June 22 this year. The committee is looking for neighborhood groups, Scout troops, church groups, danc...

Your town in brief: Spring at the Kearns senior center, family concert in Taylorsville

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:58:02 MDT

Your town in brief: Spring at the Kearns senior center, family concert in Taylorsville

Published May 2, 2013 03:58PM MDT

Kearns Spring boutique • A variety of items will be sold from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday at the Eddie P. Mayne Senior Center, 4851 W. 4715 South. Friday activities also will include a breakfast for $2 starting at 9 a.m. and Bingo Mania from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 for all-day play and $1 for one session. The center serves adults 60 and older. Taste of Kearns • This annual event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Kearns Highs School, 5525 S. Cougar Lane (4800 West). Food will be se...