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07-02-21 - FIREWORKS AND DROUGHT; MOVIE NIGHT; EVERGREEN 4TH OF JULY; JAM CONCERTS; etc. View this email in your browser Happy Independence Day!! Enjoy a Fireworks-Free Fourth! Announcements City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 5th. Enjoy a safe and fireworks free Fourth!! PUBLIC MEETINGS Mt Olympus Community Council Tues., 7/6/21, 6 pm In-person outside at Churchill Jr High NEWS THE TWO MOST PRESSING ISSUES FOR OUR COMMUNITY RIGHT NOW MILLCREEK. It is imperative for all Millcreek residents to know about two issues pressuring our City, that is, fireworks and drought, and to follow important guidelines. FIREWORKS - We have been talking a lot about fireworks and the firework-restricted areas of Millcreek. On June 23, 2021, the City Council adopted ORDINANCE 21-27 REGULATING, PREVENTING, AND BANNING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN AREAS OF THE CITY THAT ARE ---PAGE BREAK--- 3450 E Oakview Dr Millcreek Community Council Tues., 7/6/21, 6:30 pm City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Canyon Rim Citizens Association No meeting in the month of July EAST OF 900 EAST STREET. The reasons surrounding the restricted area boundaries are based on state law requirements and were explained at length in last week's newsletter. The restrictions apply to all personal fireworks (Class C common state approved explosives as defined in Utah Code Ann. 53-7- 202), including sparklers, fountains and any other type of consumer-purchased firework. The City Council did not take this action and understands the fireworks traditions surrounding the July holidays. It is unfortunate but necessary this year that residents not celebrate with fireworks. DROUGHT - The July holidays this year must have a different feel. A historical drought is gripping the entire state and dry soils and vegetation surrounding our communities create a perfect storm of circumstances that could contribute not only to fires in our dry foothills but also in our urban neighborhoods. We have all seen horrendous news reports of entire towns in other states being consumed by flames, It is not out of the realm of possibility that such a conflagration could happen in parts of Millcreek under the current conditions, where much of our urban landscaping is dangerously dry. The drought has brought with it questions about our water supply. Earlier this spring, the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (which provides water to most of Millcreek) implemented a Drought Level Stage 1, the first stage in their five-stage Water Shortage Contingency Plan. (Click here and scroll to p. 6 to see a description of the five stages). The Department recently announced a recommendation to move to a Drought Level Stage 2. In this stage, residents are asked to limit watering to only two times a week. With the record-breaking high temperatures we have been enduring, this twice weekly watering has been contributing to dry and hibernating lawns that may not look great but show that residents are doing the right thing. It is important to understand that these brown lawns, as important as they are to water conservation efforts, can and do sometimes catch on fire, a situation that could bring flames up to your doorstep. We encourage everyone to be aware of the Water Shortage ---PAGE BREAK--- Contingency Plan and do their part to keep from moving to more draconian stages. The water supply and distribution system is built and managed with redundancy drawing on multiple water sources and storage capabilities, but as they emphasize on their website, water shortages are a historic reality and always a possibility. We all need to help out to get through this dry July. Avoid a tragic event and help conserve our precious water. Do not use fireworks this year, try a glow stick party instead or attend a professional fireworks display. Set your sprinklers to water twice weekly, let your lawn "survive, not thrive." Hand water your trees, shrubs and vegetable garden. And most importantly - have a Happy and Safe Fourth of July!! ---PAGE BREAK--- TONIGHT! ---PAGE BREAK--- Please note that the Venture Out format will look a little different in July – instead of the full festival, ---PAGE BREAK--- activities will be starting at 7:30 pm, and there will be food trucks, live DJ entertainment, and a movie. TOMORROW! ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Summer Jam Concert Series MILLCREEK. The Millcreek Summer Jam Concert Series is back, with live music returning to the shaded open-air amphitheater in Canyon Rim Park (3100 S 2900 Join the Millcreek Arts Council for melodious performances every Monday evening at 7pm. This year’s eclectic lineup begins on July 5th and runs through August 30th. Millcreek Summer Jam concerts are free and open to the public, and are sponsored by Salt City Homes, the city of Millcreek, and Venture Outdoors. Please visit www.millcreekartscouncil.org for more on these and other artistic events in our community. July 5: Spirit Machines (Hard Rock) Spirit Machines is hard rock and features screaming guitar solos with melodic breakdowns over a furious section. Yet lead vocalist Pepper Rose's voice makes it all easy on the ears. There is something irresistibly catchy about every word she sings. But it's more than just a catchy song. There is a cathartic healing truth. And that's when you realize, Spirit Machines is about facing your deepest darkest fears...and winning. www.spiritmachinesband.com ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Business Council Announces 2nd Quarter Businesses of the Month MILLCREEK. The Millcreek Business Council has selected three businesses as Millcreek's Business of the Month for April, May, and June 2021. We appreciate and support our local businesses and encourage you to keep them in mind when shopping or looking for services. (Want to be Millcreek's next Business of the Month? Click here to get started.) April The Hive SLC ---PAGE BREAK--- The Hive SLC is more than a business. It's an alive and evolving creative community. We specialize in growing artists locally by working with Utah Arts Alliance and other organizations in the community. The Hive SLC wants to provide a safe place for young artists to grow, learn, and possibly enter the tattoo industry. We offer community art nights with figure and portrait drawing workshops taught by college professors. Once a month we provide a "Create and Develop" collective where artists at any level can bring their projects and get honest, constructive, and kind feedback to their work. The Hive SLC is always looking for more opportunities to connect with other creative businesses and organizations, so please send us a message or stop by! Oh, by the way, we also do really great tattoos! May Olympus Hills Lanes Olympus Hills Lanes has been making family fun, parties, business and corporate events and league easy since 1963. A sponsor of the local Millcreek event series Venture Out!, the lanes is host to community events, donates to local schools, athletes, causes and charity groups. Locally owned and run, Olympus Hills Lanes is a fixture in the Olympus Hills Shopping Center. The staff and management are always willing to participate and lend a hand. So many people in Olympus Hills have fond nostalgic memories of the lanes, school trips and classes, date nights. Bowling is fun- people are always saying 'we should bowl more' after a trip to Olympus Hills Lanes, Come play! Visit olympushillslanes.com to learn more. June Dolphin Pools & Spas Dolphin Pools and Spas, Inc. is a three-generation family-owned business based in ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek servicing the Wasatch Front. Founded in 1953, Ted Ludlow together with his son Don Ludlow built their reputation as Utah’s premier custom pool builder. Today under the leadership of Jeff Ludlow, the legacy of Dolphin Pools lives on. Our portfolio of expertly constructed pools and spas each reflect the decades of experience and level of expertise that our pools are known for. We believe that we can attribute the success of Dolphin Pools to our incredible team members, who continue to put quality, reputation and customer satisfaction above everything else. For us, building lifelong memories and helping families find time to bond and have fun, is the greatest accomplishment. On July 17th, join your neighbors at 9am and spend the morning volunteering at the Canyon Rim Cares Day of Service. Participate in any of five services projects to benefit our community and impact the lives of those in most need. Meliheh Free Clinic provides free primary care medical services to individuals living 150% below the federal poverty level. Goals – a year's worth of snacks for medical personnel who volunteer their time and specialty at the clinic, plus 50 volunteers to a facility clean up. YWCA provides services to women, including temporary Millcreek Promise Program assists those who are unemployed or underemployed and supports local schools to maximize the academic success of students. Goal – 50 volunteers to install seven Little Libraries throughout the City. Millcreek Business Council supports the growth and retention of businesses in ---PAGE BREAK--- emergency shelter, counseling services and leadership training. Goal - Provide donations of either cash or goods to assist in providing a Christmas to families in need of help through their annual "Candy Cane Lane" program. Millcreek. Goal – Volunteers to write 400 letters and provide 400 puzzle books to residents of assisted living centers in Millcreek, many of whom have experienced extreme loneliness during the pandemic. Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind provides education for children who are deaf and/or blind. Goal –Raise $2,000 to provide supplies for 100 students in need of devices or technology. CONSTRUCTION SEASON CONTINUES AND EXPANDS MILLCREEK. Millcreek is working hard to improve city streets. We know "Construction Season" can be annoying, please have patience when you encounter road work and a construction zone. Slow down, be extra careful and take alternate routes when possible. There are many small projects being worked on throughout Millcreek; here are two big ones: ONGOING - 3900 South – The reconstruction of 3900 South is ongoing and will continue through the end of the year. The road is open with one lane in each direction. Occasional detours may be required but will be avoided unless necessary. COMING SOON - Highland Drive – Mill and overlay work will begin on Click HERE to Learn More/Donate at canyonrimiscommunity.com ---PAGE BREAK--- Highland Drive between 33rd & 39th South beginning July 12th. Work should be completed by July 16th. The road will be open with one lane in each direction throughout the length of the project. Join the "Fiesta" and Get Protected! Here is your chance to get your COVID vaccination and join in the "Fiesta" fun. Giveaways, candy music and surprises!! Learn the fact about the vaccine, have your questions answered. Get your all-important shot. ---PAGE BREAK--- COVID numbers and hospitalizations are on their way up again. If you are eligible for a COVID vaccination, please Take Your Shot!! HOW IS COVID IMPACTING MILLCREEK? Case Counts through yesterday Millcreek (surrounding cities) cumulative and current cases by zip code: 84106: 3,607 total cases (33 current cases) 84107: 4,460 total cases (27 current cases) 84109: 2,610 total cases (29 current cases) 84117: 2,709 total cases (24 current cases) 84123: 4,967 total cases (45 current cases) 84124: 2,280 total cases (15 current cases) TOTAL: 20,633 (increase of 59 since 6/24/21, our last reported data). * The County's information is updated Monday through Saturday. Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini (virtually only for ---PAGE BREAK--- the time being). Please call 801- 214-2700 to schedule a slot. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Copyright © 2021 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Click here to subscribe to this newsletter Forward Share Tweet