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SALT LAKE CITY — The Downtown Farmers Market will celebrate its 20th year of providing a place for local vendors and growers to sell their wares. The market, with more than 250 vendors, offers a variety of farmers, growers, bakeries, prepared food and beverages, packaged foods and local artisans.
The Market is open Saturday mornings, beginning June 9 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., and Tuesday evenings, beginning Aug. 7, from 4 p.m. until dusk in Historic Pioneer Park, downtown Salt Lake City. For more information about the Farmers Market, visit www.slcfarmersmarket.org.
Days of '47
The Days of '47 All Horse Parade Committee is calling for entries for the summer's horse parade scheduled for July 10 at the South Towne Expo Center.
The entry deadline is June 25. This unique parade has featured about 400 participants in past years and is one of the favorite events of the July celebration calendar. Potential entrants are encouraged to visit www.daysof47.com for more information, forms and details.
Registration forms, parade route and other information is also available by emailing
lweatherly@parrbrown.com. Tune in to KSL-TV for news coverage of the Horse Parade on July 24.
Urban flea market opening this weekend
Downtown Salt Lake City welcomes back the Urban Flea Market — to be held the second Sunday of every month through October, starting this weekend. Visitors to the market will be able to buy and sell antiques, as well as vintage, secondhand and locally made crafts, clothing, records, art and more.
The Market will be open on June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9 and October 14 between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event is open to the public with off-street parking available, a news release stated.
The Urban Flea Market will be held at 400 S. State in the north corner parking lot. The market will feature family friendly music and local animal rescues where groups can showcase animals that are available for adoption.
Additional information about the flea market is available at www.fleamarketslc.com/
United Way of Salt Lake selected as finalist for national award
United Way of Salt Lake has been chosen as a finalist for the All-America City Award, sponsored each year by the National Civic League. This decision was driven by their plan to ensure that more children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade.
We are thrilled to be listed among the finalists for this award. We focus on third- grade reading and achievement because we know it is a key indicator of a child's future success in school and life.
–Deborah Bayle
"We are thrilled to be listed among the finalists for this award," said Deborah Bayle, president and CEO of United Way of Salt Lake. "We focus on third-grade reading and achievement because we know it is a key indicator of a child's future success in school and life. Together with our partners, we have established a bold set of goals and strategies to level the playing field and change the odds for all children so that every child can succeed."
The third-grade is a pivotal point in education when children shift from learning to read and begin reading to learn. Students who have not yet mastered reading by the third-grade are more likely to get stuck in a cycle of academic failure, drop out of school, and struggle throughout their lives, making United Way's goal that much more crucial.
The plan was submitted by a cross-sector coalition of partners including: United Way of Salt Lake, the city of South Salt Lake, Clearfield, Salt Lake County, Park City, Granite School District, Park City School District, Davis School District and several nonprofit organizations.
United Way of Salt Lake is in the top 32 finalists out of 120 entries throughout the U.S., selected through a peer review process across the country. Winners will be announced July 2 in Denver.
Father's Day Barbecue at Snowbasin Resort
In honor of Father's Day, Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville will host a barbecue. It will take place on Father's Day, June 17 between noon and 5 p.m. at Earl's Lodge Patio, with live music throughout the day.
The Snowbasin Resort claims the menuis an "Ol' Fashioned BBQ," with items like Grilled Tri-Tip, BBQ Pork Spare Ribs and Hamburgers.
Snowbasin Resort is located at 3925 East Snowbasin Road in Huntsville. For more information, visit Snowbasin's website, or call 801-620-1000
4th Annual Rods, Hogs and Rigs Extravaganza Fundraiser
On Thursday, June 7, Kenworth Sales Company car dealership will host the 4th Annual Rods, Hogs and Rigs Extravaganza, with the goal of raising money for Stansbury Elementary School's Extended Learning Program. All of the proceeds will go to the school.
Those looking to participate can enter their rod, hog or rig, or any other vehicle, bicycle or tractor by pre- registering at www.rodshogsrigs.com. There is a $15 entry fee, payable online or the day of the event.
Awards, made by the students of Stansbury Elementary, will be given in three categories: rods, hogs, and rigs. The awards are for overall judge's choice and people's choice. There will also be raffles throughout the event.
This free fundraiser will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kenworth Sales Company, 2125 S. Constitution Blvd., West Valley City, UT.
For more information, visit Rods, Hogs & Rigs Facebook page or call Katie Plewe at 801-931-5333.
