tag:www.westjordanjournal.com,2005:/categories/local-life?page=21Local Life | West Jordan Journal Page 21Educating | Entertaining | Informing2019-09-30T11:06:39-06:00urn:uuid:9b6d3492-de84-4c90-b221-39dc4845e8682019-08-07T17:19:15-06:002019-09-30T11:06:39-06:00It's electric! How to hit the trails with integrated propulsion2019-08-07 17:19:35 -0600Amy Greene-bikes: further and faster and no steroids needed! More mountain bikes with integrated electric motors are popping up around Utah in bike shops, on city streets and on trails across the Wasatch.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:94c8c9d3-1f5b-43c7-9d78-5d2f648a85b92019-08-07T17:11:55-06:002019-08-07T17:17:10-06:00Hiking opportunities abound in the area2019-08-07 17:11:55 -0600Greg JamesMultiple hiking trails can be found close to the Salt Lake Valley. According to alltrails.com, there are 171 trails registered within 20 minutes of downtown.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:c3cf6190-4425-42ba-884f-fe2445ba37f72019-08-07T11:23:46-06:002019-08-07T11:27:33-06:00Teens make magic at library’s ‘Harry Potter’ camp2019-08-07 11:23:46 -0600Alison BrimleyThe county library’s goes all out with its annual STEAM-based, “Harry Potter”-themed summer camp for teens.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:0a8aaaf3-11bf-4102-9a22-97ad42f2eaab2019-07-29T15:54:27-06:002019-07-29T15:55:35-06:00Flag memorial displays scope of child abuse problem in the U.S.2019-07-29 15:54:27 -0600Jordan HaffordThe West Jordan Exchange Club pays tribute to the 1,500 yearly U.S. child abuse victims with Field of Flags.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:c22a6538-2537-4537-a24b-31bcc3dc79a72019-07-29T15:46:29-06:002019-07-29T15:51:45-06:00A taste of Americana at West Jordan’s annual carnival2019-07-29 15:46:29 -0600Alison BrimleyWest Jordan’s annual carnival, part of their Western Stampede event, offered visitors rides, food and entertainment for the Fourth of July weekend.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:4270d036-0702-4894-af27-15f7b485c2212019-07-22T15:50:58-06:002019-07-22T15:52:56-06:00Novices and veterans come together to put on one ‘Crazy’ show2019-07-22 15:51:10 -0600Alison BrimleySugar Factory Playhouse put on a song and dance filled production of “Crazy for You” featuring Gershwins’ jazz standards.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:41337e92-1441-41b9-b1fa-51302445c1ab2019-07-09T14:18:09-06:002019-07-09T14:19:24-06:00Explore Your Community with a Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt2019-07-09 14:18:09 -0600Justin AdamsCan you tell where in West Jordan these photos were taken?<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:6ac01a0d-152e-4c00-a29f-f3e8a73e537a2019-07-08T15:30:06-06:002019-07-08T15:31:21-06:00Have a wild time this summer at the Hogle Zoo2019-07-08 15:30:06 -0600Christy JepsonUtah’s Hogle Zoo offers several unique events and activities for everyone. This summer try doing yoga by elephants, painting a masterpiece at the zoo, participating in a book club and learning about recycling by attending a class or looking at 13 sculptures made from trash from Oregon beaches.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:740cbe97-9bd3-4728-b22d-c2d03e1a0b3f2019-07-08T15:26:42-06:002019-07-08T15:26:43-06:00Senior fair shows how to keep that body young2019-07-08 15:26:42 -0600Amber AllenThe National Senior Health & Fitness fair brought attention to how seniors and those who care for them can enjoy a better quality of life with health and fitness. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:ce2e9ecb-00d3-46ee-9b5e-f99451a05dd92019-07-03T15:41:22-06:002019-07-09T10:30:26-06:00Salt Lake County Library celebrates summer reading with a big challenge2019-07-03 15:41:22 -0600Jordan HaffordSalt Lake County Library’s Summer Reading Challenge kickoff event attracts thousands of participants.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>