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👀 The Wimbledon of pickleball in Utah?
October 28, 2025
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What's CITY Talking About
ICE Detention Center in Utah
According to CNN, The Department of Homeland Security is channeling $10 billion through the Navy to fast-track construction of new ICE detention centers across the country, including one planned for Utah. Each facility could hold up to 10,000 people. [CNN]
Chubby Baker To Close
Chubby Baker, beloved for their specialty donuts and treats, announced they’re closing all three of their locations (Salt Lake City, Orem, and Sandy). Their last day in business will be Sunday, Nov. 9. [Instagram]
The Wimbledon of Pickleball in Utah?
Black Desert Resort in southern Utah is building a high-tech pickleball facility with a 1,000-seat stadium and 21 courts, set to open in March. The venue will host the Greater Zion Cup, a major pro pickleball tournament. [FOX 13]
- If you’re visiting Black Desert Resort soon: We’ve got a guide for that. [Hey Salt Lake 📰]
Hall-o-week in SLC
A guide to fun for scaredy cats and thrill seekers Wednesday through Friday in Salt Lake City, plus two ghosts haunting the town! [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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Ballots Are Out! Election Day Is Nov. 4!
The 2025 General Election for Salt Lake City is Nov. 4! Salt Lake City is using ranked choice voting again for the Salt Lake City Council elections in Districts 1, 3, 5, & 7! Go to vote.utah.gov for voting center locations, dropbox locations, candidate profiles, and other great election information!
What To Do
Tuesday, Oct. 28
- 🍣 Sushi Bar Pop-up at Ramen Ichizu | Central 9th
- 🎨 Impressions Class at Our Lady of the Snow | Alta
- 🍫 Chocolate 101 at Caputo’s | Downtown SLC
- 📚 Banned Books Club at Anderson-Foothill Library | Foothill
- 🎤 Børns at The Depot | Downtown SLC
- 🧪 Halloween Lotions and Creams Class at the University of Utah | University
- 🌙 Clark After Dark at Clark Planetarium | Downtown SLC
Wednesday, Oct. 29
- 🔪 Slasher Movie Trivia at Thieves Guild Cidery | Central 9th
- 🇮🇹 Italian Language Conversation at Chapman Library | Poplar Grove
- 🎃 Tasty Halloween Treats Pop-up at Loki Coffee | Central 9th
- 🍎 Heirloom Apple Tasting at Scion Cider | Central 9th
- 📸 Digital Photography II Class (2 Weeks) at the University of Utah | University
- 🧙 The Halloween Show with Those Bitches at Club Try-angles | Central 9th
- 🧶 Knit & Crochet Social Club at Ruth Vine Tyler Library | Midvale
- 🖼️ Wake the Great Salt Lake Art Installation at Westminster University | Sugar House
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Drive Change at Hops & Harm Reduction
Join Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project in raising funds for a new van to help our neighbors with services like needle exchange, naloxone distribution, contraception, and our community food bank. Hops & Harm Reduction will be on Nov. 8 at Fisher Brewing in Salt Lake City, and tickets are just $30.
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