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Slushy Slopes

Some ski resorts are still open, including Solitude Mountain Resort. Though they had to temporarily close one of their lifts over the weekend because of a slushy melty mess. They’ll be closing on May 21 so take advantage before the slopes pull an Olaf in summer. Plus, listen to City Cast Salt Lake to learn more about the problem with too much snow. [FOX 13]

Utah’s $1B in Pandemic Relief Funds for K-12 Kids

The University of Utah Reading Clinic helps low-income K-12 students learn to read. They were able to get a portion of the federal funding from COVID-19 relief for education that totaled more than $1 billion. In 2020, the clinic helped 7,500 children and with the added funds they’ve helped 17,500 kids in the past two years. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Pools Open

Get your floaties ready, people! The outdoor pools at Draper Rec Center and SLC Sports Complex have opened for the season. Last year, pool hours across the county were cut due to a lifeguard shortage. [Instagram]

Summer School

The Salt Lake City school district has been in disarray for a while now, most recently as the board forced out its first Black superintendent, Dr. Timothy Gadson. The way it all went down was suspicious, to say the least. On today’s episode of City Cast Salt Lake, host Ali Vallarta chats with KUTV education reporter Chris Jones about what’s in store for school board members this summer before kids go back to school. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Skate Night  🛹 Tuesday | 6:30 p.m.

Salty Skate Collective is kicking off their first skate night of the season at Jordan Skatepark. All are welcome. [Free, Salt Lake City]

Rebecca Black  🎤 Wednesday | 8 p.m.

Rebecca Black of “Friday” fame is performing at Soundwell. Tickets are discounted to $18.30 through May 16. [$20, Salt Lake City]

Juneteenth Poetry Contest  ✍️ Through June 8

Utah Black Artist Collective and the City of Millcreek are hosting the second annual Juneteenth Poetry Contest. Black poets can register through June 8 for a chance to win a $500 grand prize.

Can the SLC School District Restore Trust By Fall?

School is almost out for the summer, but Salt Lake City School District leadership still has a lot of homework to do. It’s been a tumultuous few years for the district, from leaked texts illustrating the board’s contention to forcing out its first Black superintendent. KUTV education reporter Chris Jones joins host Ali Vallarta to explain why it could be a cruel summer for new and returning school board members, as they grapple with some big decisions and try to restore parents’ faith in their leadership.