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☀️ Summer treats to beat the heat
July 2, 2025 · Thanks to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta for editing this week. And to City Cast editor Natalia Aldana for helping schedule tomorrow’s newsletter.
Hey, Salt Lake! Salt Lake City’s Public Lands restoration team launched a native seed library at seven out of nine SLC libraries, available while supplies last. These drought-resistant plants are a cool way to help preserve our local landscape 🐝
What's CITY Talking About?
What’s Next for Ballpark NEXT
Salt Lake City just released the final draft plan for the future of Smith’s Ballpark. Residents now have through July 15 to submit your feedback, either online or at an in-person meeting on July 8 or July 10. [Salt Lake City]
The First Megaplex Entertainment Center
According to a press release, Megaplex is opening its first cinema entertainment center in Downtown Daybreak. It will feature premium theaters, bowling, games, and dining. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will be held today at 10 a.m. [Hey Salt Lake 📰]
Utah Jazz Say Farewell to Clarkson
The Utah Jazz have agreed to a buyout with fan favorite guard Jordan Clarkson, ending his five-season tenure with the basketball team. [KSL]
- The Best of JC: Why executive producer Emily Means is in mourning. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Fireworks Fire Season
Gov. Cox is asking us to pray for rain while Salt Lake County has a resource page for scared pets. We prepare for the legality of fireworks from July 2-5 in some parts of Utah. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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Mark your calendars for July 9th!
Attention cheese lovers! Join us at the Cache Valley Creamery Food Truck Cheese Festival on July 9th starting at 5 p.m. at Millcreek Commons, part of the opening night for the Millcreek Farmers Market. Each food truck will serve special dishes featuring Cache Valley Creamery cheese. Learn more here.
What To Do
Wednesday, July 2
- 🦅 Raptors at the Magna Library | Magna
- 🖼️ Once Upon an Art Museum at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts | University
- 🎨 Oven Bake Clay Magnets at 2 Row Brewing | Midvale
- 🎤 Charley Crockett at Granary Live | Granary
- 🧘 Yoga at the Capitol | Capitol Hill
Thursday, July 3
- ✈️ Independence Eve: Big Air Show at Millcreek Common | Milcreek
- 💡 Firefly Frenzy at Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter | Park City
- 🧶 Yarn Y’all at the Main Library | Downtown SLC
- 🤠 Western Stampede (3 Days) at West Jordan Rodeo Grounds | West Jordan
- 🎭 Free Concert: Broadway & Hollywood Classics at La Caille | Sandy
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