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School Wellness Rooms

Sunset Ridge Middle School in West Jordan installed wellness rooms to help students and teachers mental health. Each designated space is equipped with items to help with relaxation. In the mindfulness center, students can read, color, or swing. And in the zen center, teachers can get a massage while listening to calming water sounds. [FOX 13]

Prison Nursery

The Utah State Correctional Facility has a four-bed nursery, but no moms or babies are using it because they weren’t able to secure funding from this year’s legislative session. Lawmakers cited major shortcomings in the prison’s health care system and created an advisory board under the Department of Health and Human Services to oversee implementing programs like the nursery. The department is looking towards federal grants and community donations to open by July. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Happy Birthday, FrontRunner!

The FrontRunner turned 15 this week! What’s next for the commuter train system? Double-tracking, for one, which would mean faster commuting times (15-minute intervals) and regular service on Sundays. ICYMI, listen to City Cast Salt Lake for tips on how to get around Salt Lake without a car. [KSL]

Summer Manifesting

Public library employees are unionizing, the mayor takes questions on homelessness, and we're manifesting our hopes and dreams for summer. On today’s episode of City Cast Salt Lake, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means roundup some of this week’s hottest news stories. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Fortune Feimster  🎭 Friday | 7 p.m.

Comedian Fortune Feimster will be at Kingsbury Hall for her Live, Laugh, Love comedy tour. [$24+, Salt Lake City]

Gardening Fundamentals Workshop  🍄 Saturday | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Take an introduction to mycology workshop at the Salt Lake City Library where you’ll learn the art and science of mushroom cultivation. [Free, Salt Lake City]

Art at the Confluence  🖼 Saturday | 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

The Glendale Neighborhood Council is hosting a community event with art, music, and kid-friendly activities at the Three Creeks Confluence. [Free, Salt Lake City]

Japan Festival  🇯🇵 Saturday | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Nihon Matsuri is an annual festival celebrating Japanese culture. There will be food, music, tea ceremonies, and a Taiko drum performance. [Free entry, Salt Lake City]

Sum Ol’ Market  🛍 Saturday | 12-8 p.m.

Shop over 25 vintage vendors at the Publik Coffee on West Temple. [$3, Salt Lake City]

Emergent 🌹 Saturday |  7-11 p.m.

Art Meets Fashion presents Emergent, an immersive fashion show with art installations and live performances. Food and drinks included. Dress code is cocktail/gala. [$80-$150, Salt Lake City]

Oceania Outlawed  🌺 Saturday | 8-11 p.m.

Nuanua Collective is showcasing queer Pasifika through song, dance, and live performances. Open to all. [Free entry, Sugar Space Arts Warehouse]

Shiggles Mother’s Day Art Market  💕 Sunday | 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Snag a gift for mom from a local maker at the Shiggles Market. [Free entry, The King’s English Bookshop]

Sissies Top tha Park  🌳 Sunday | 12-3 p.m.

Burning Sissy Valley is having a meetup/park hang at Liberty Park. Bring any snacks or food you want. This event is for queer and trans people of color. [Free, Salt Lake City]

Billy Porter  🌈 Monday | 8 p.m.

Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award winner Billy Porter, known best for his role on the FX series “Pose,” is performing at the Eccles Theater. [$50-$125, Salt Lake City]

Manifesting Lifeguards, Unionizing the Library, and Homelessness Q&A

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall hosted an “Ask Me Anything” on homelessness this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about their takeaways. Plus, Salt Lake City Public Library staff file their intent to unionize. And with 80-degree temps on the horizon, Ali and Emily share what they’re manifesting this summer.