Armed volunteers at our schools?

Mormon Intrigue on Fall TV

Mormon mania is driving some fall TV and theatrical hits, from the return of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City to Hugh Grant’s A24 horror “Heretic,” and most-recently, the premiere of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” What is lost and what is gained in all this Mormon intrigue? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Sunnyside Park 2.0

After Salt Lake City voters passed an $85 million parks bond in 2022, we are starting to see those dollars put to work reimagining some green space! Up next: Sunnyside Park between the University of Utah and Yalecrest neighborhoods. The city invites you to stop by the park on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 4-6 p.m. to see what the makeover has in store. Or provide feedback via this survey. [City Cast Salt Lake]

• Related: After hitting every Salt Lake County bar last year, I’m visiting all 511 Salt Lake County parks this year. Here are some of the gems. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Armed Volunteers at Public Schools

A new Utah law requires public schools to have at least one armed adult on campus, a state-sponsored reaction to gun violence in U.S. schools. But in some schools, staff members are uncomfortable with the choice of volunteer. How do you decide the best person to be armed on campus? The Utah Department of Public Safety recommends a mental health screening. [KUER]

Ski Resort Opening Dates

The snow is en route, and Utah’s ski resorts are starting to announce tentative opening dates! Brian Head hopes you can ride the lift as early as Nov. 8. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Last Week’s Winner

Hey Salt Lake readers knew this was Three Pines Coffee in on Main Street in SLC.

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Which building hosts this placard? Bonus points if you know the origin story (I do not!).