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🦉 The cutest owl rescue
May 23, 2024 · Thanks to Ali Vallarta for editing.
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Dinah the Dino
A car crashed into Vernal’s legendary Dinah the Dino statue, causing her to lose her tail (no humans were injured in the accident). But have no fear, the 40-foot pink dinosaur will soon be repaired. Last year, Dinah was officially inaugurated into the National Register of Historic Places. [FOX 13]
Indoor Pickleball
Salt Lake City’s first indoor pickleball facility is coming later this year. The Picklr, a pickleball franchise that started in Utah, will open three new locations in the state within the next six months. In 2022, Utah produced more professional pickleball players than any other state. [KSL]
Owl Saved
Firefighters rescued an owl in Davis County after it got tangled up in a soccer net. The owl was so grateful for the assistance, it even posed for multiple photo opps. Afterwards, it was set free, and officials alerted the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. [KUTV]
Veteran Healthcare Gaps
Memorial Day weekend will bring a storm of good-faith tweets from local leaders about how we should be honoring our local veterans. But how about making it easier for them to get health care? One local family is asking for a reality check. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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Recently, we talked summer activities for kids, and one Hey Salt Lake Reader sent even more recs:
The Best Salt Lake Activities For Kids
“I love raising kids downtown cause there is so much for them to do.” — Austin T.
- Planetarium, children’s museum, and splash pad at the Gateway
- City Creek Center food court park (great for hot and cold days)
- LDS Church History and art museum at Temple Square
- State history and art displays at the Utah State Capitol
- Parks (pssst, our City Cast Salt Lake podcast host is visiting every park in SLCo)
- Tracy Aviary
- SLC Main Library, children's library downstairs
- Red Butte Garden
- Hogle Zoo
- Natural History Museum
- Hike and bike starting at Memory Grove Park
Plus, Some Quick Links
If you have kiddos in your life, what are your favorite summer break activities?
What To Do
Thursday, May 23
- 🎛️ DJ Dance Party | 11 p.m.- 5 a.m. | $25 | 21+ only | BYOB | Granary District
- 😋 Food Truck Night | 5-8 p.m. | Free entry | Millcreek
- 🥘 Chef Residency at The Ruin | 5-9 p.m. dinner menu, 9 p.m. late menu | Prices vary | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🥕 Downtown Farmers Market Kick-off Party | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | $60 for one, $100 for two | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
Friday, May 24
- 🚂 Wild West Days | Various Times | $5-$15 | Heber Valley
- 🪕 Busker Fest | 5-10 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🍕 Girl Dinner Pop-up | 6-9 p.m. | $58 | Ballpark
Saturday, May 25
- 🚂 Wild West Days | Various Times | $5-$15 | Heber Valley
- 🏷 Annual Sidewalk Sale | 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🌷 Spring Market | Noon-5 p.m. | Free entry | Lehi
- 🌼 The Spring yART Sale | Noon-6 p.m. | Free entry | South Ogden
- 🎵 Spring Cleaning Record Market | Noon-11 p.m. | Free entry, $10 for early access | Granary District
- 🪕 Busker Fest | 4-10 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🎶 House Music Party | 10 p.m.- 4 a.m. | $15 | 21+ only | Granary District
Today on City Cast
SLC’s VA Health System Isn’t Working for Local Veterans
A local family is in a heated campaign with Veterans Affairs to keep their mom 40 miles closer to Salt Lake City. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Sofia Jeremias joins host City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta to share the story of Patricia “Pat” Gallegos Delgado and brainstorm what policies could do more for our city’s veterans than a Memorial Day tweet.
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