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Hospitals & Abortion Care

A study by the University of Utah found that many hospitals lack clear protocols around abortion care. Researchers contacted 50 Utah hospitals to ask about the procedure and received a mix of responses. Some claimed abortion is illegal while others stated they didn’t provide the service. Utah allows abortions up to 18 weeks. A law passed this year effectively bans abortion clinics, restricting the procedure to facilities offering hospital-level care. However, it’s currently on hold due to a lawsuit by Planned Parenthood. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: How abortions impact mental health. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Cedar City Sheep Parade

As part of the Cedar Livestock and Heritage Festival, 1,000 sheep paraded down Main Street in Cedar City this week. The annual festival dates back to 1870 and celebrates the city’s rich farming and agricultural history. [UPI]

• Related: Count the sheep parade as another reason for Salt Lakers to visit the communities in the shadow of Utah’s national parks. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Political Endorsements

We are weeks out from an election, and the endorsements for Salt Lake City mayoral candidates have been rolling in. But how much do they actually matter? City Cast Salt Lake lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break it down as well as sharing some news from Salt Lake City Hall. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Food Truck Park  🌮 Friday & Saturday | noon-8 p.m.

Block Party 300 is Salt Lake City’s newest (and only) food truck park. They have a tasty lineup this weekend from tacos to shawarma. [Free entry, Ballpark]

Cornbelly’s  🌽 Friday & Saturday | noon-9:30 p.m.

It’s the last two nights of the season at Cornbelly’s! There will be a pumpkin smash, hot air balloon drop, and free rides. [$19.99, Lehi]

Scientist in the Spotlight  🧠 Friday | 2-4 p.m.

Discover what it’s like to be an evolutionary neurobiologist. Ameris Aponte-Pizarro will discuss how we study insects to understand the inner workings of the brain. Plus, make your own fly traps. [$17.95-$22.95, University]

Lumen Land  ✨ Friday & Saturday | 6-10 p.m.

See lights fill up the night sky in the parking lot of Smith’s Ballpark. There will be food trucks and live music. [Free entry, Ballpark]

PHOTOGRAPHYSBORING  📷 Friday | 7:11 p.m.

This is the first solo art exhibit by @gramsdidit at Fice Gallery. They’ll be serving Japanese sips and snacks. [Free entry, Downtown SLC]

China Doll DJ Showcase  🎶 Friday | 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.

DJ China Doll will be spinning records with the resident DJs at International Artist Lounge. 21+ only. [Free, Downtown SLC]

Heal in a Heel  👠 Saturday | 11 a.m.

Heal in a Heel is an all levels dance program that helps you feel sensual and confident in your body. [$15, South Salt Lake]

Native American Heritage Month  🎉 Saturday | 2-4 p.m.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the Salt Lake City Library. They’ll have performances by Whisperhawk and youth Pow Wow group Li’l Feathers. You can also grab a free zine and sticker that highlights Indigenous voices, all month long. [Free, Downtown SLC]

NaNoWriMo  ✍️ Sunday | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Get a kickstart to National Novel Writing Month at Under the Umbrella Bookstore. They’ll have free tea or coffee for those that RSVP. [Free, Downtown SLC]

Community Mural  🎨 Sunday | 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Help paint a community mural at El Asadero Mexican Restaurant. The food establishment is at risk of closing as it faces the possibility of being replaced by luxury apartments. [Free, Poplar Grove]

Do Political Endorsements Matter? Green Loop Update, and a New Coffee Shop

Election Day is a couple weeks away, and candidates are making their last-ditch efforts to convince you to vote for them. But can their endorsers convince you? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to ponder how much political endorsements really matter in an election. Plus, they share municipal news about community funding for arts and culture programming and a permanent Green Loop as well as their picks of the week.