tag:www.westjordanjournal.com,2005:/categories/local-life?page=22Local Life | West Jordan Journal Page 22Educating | Entertaining | Informing2019-07-03T15:02:38-06:00urn:uuid:a833de28-007e-4d00-be7b-207d221c43152019-07-03T15:02:38-06:002019-07-03T15:02:38-06:00‘Oceans of Opportunities’ unites Pacific Islander, mainstream cultures all August long2019-07-03 15:02:38 -0600Jennifer J JohnsonWelcome to Tahiti! … then Fiji… then Hawaii. It’s all in a day’s work — or play — at the seventh annual Pacific Island Heritage kickoff and month-long activities in August. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:bb0c6516-35f8-4279-9262-73a4b3f4a3b22019-07-02T16:40:14-06:002019-07-02T16:40:14-06:00Local eighth graders honor ‘silent heroes' with essay contest sponsored by ChamberWest2019-07-02 16:40:14 -0600Holly VasicStudents wrote essays about why their chosen person is a "silent hero."<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:bc67bdf8-ca56-4718-a63f-cfe67e1707942019-06-20T15:15:03-06:002019-06-21T09:05:11-06:00Inexpensive youth transit pass well suited for Gen Z ‘mobility culture’2019-06-20 15:14:45 -0600Jennifer J JohnsonHurry up! Grab the coolest summertime gift for teens—the UTA Summer Youth Pass for under $50.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:8bc4a251-afd9-4aa5-a389-adc5ba83aa6f2019-06-20T14:20:01-06:002019-06-20T14:20:01-06:00The facts on vaccine-preventable diseases in the Salt Lake Valley2019-06-20 14:20:00 -0600Heather LawrenceLocal specialists and community leaders share their thoughts on preventing measles and other infectious disease outbreaks. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:b24fe8b7-a253-4642-a1a8-980bc4ebf46b2019-06-19T16:57:02-06:002019-06-19T16:57:02-06:00Explore a universe of stories at Salt Lake County Libraries this summer2019-06-19 16:57:02 -0600Holly VasicSouth Salt Lake’s Columbus Library recommends what to read for summer <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:e396cc47-3c5d-4619-83b4-241fb18d85192019-06-18T13:36:32-06:002019-06-18T13:36:32-06:00See where you can and can't set off fireworks in West Jordan 2019-06-18 13:36:32 -0600Justin AdamsIf you're planning a 4th of July fireworks show, make sure you're not in any of these areas. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:5af6b896-a2b6-413b-8be6-ff9a2076c91d2019-06-10T14:11:01-06:002019-06-11T15:24:36-06:00Father’s Day around the County 20192019-06-10 14:11:01 -0600Jennifer J JohnsonGetting “beyond socks” with Father’s Day in Utah. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:ba438a4c-d02f-495f-b170-2b44318abf702019-06-10T14:04:13-06:002019-06-10T14:07:23-06:00A behind the scenes look at a Salt Lake Bees game2019-06-10 14:04:13 -0600Christy JepsonBaseball fans who come to Smith’s Ballpark in Salt Lake City expect a night full of baseball, food and entertainment. There’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to help each game be a fun experience for everyone.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:27819599-85cc-4974-945a-2f5765baef6b2019-06-10T13:25:24-06:002019-06-10T13:25:24-06:00Walk MS rallies thousands to support MS research2019-06-10 13:25:23 -0600Jordan HaffordWalk MS attracts thousands who walked to fundraise, connect and advocate for those affected by multiple sclerosis.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:a839f363-4c0c-4d4f-8647-f941c59f968b2019-06-03T16:04:11-06:002019-06-03T16:04:11-06:00Summer 2019 filled with community festivals2019-06-03 16:04:10 -0600Justin AdamsSee the dates for all the big festivals happening around the valley this summer. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>