tag:www.valleyjournals.com,2005:/categories/local-life?page=157Local Life | The City Journals Page 157Educating | Entertaining | Informing2018-12-11T10:56:19-07:00urn:uuid:c4737b0a-13e4-4ebb-9b26-f07af61987292018-12-11T10:56:19-07:002018-12-11T10:56:19-07:00Taylorsville celebrates diversity with ‘Christmas Around the World’ celebration2018-12-11 10:56:19 -0700Carl FauverThe Taylorsville Historic Preservation Committee’s traditional “Saturday with Santa” celebration was expanded this year to include many more activities for kids and adults with the help of two additional volunteer committees.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.valleyjournals.com">The City Journals</a></small>urn:uuid:047299fd-5b9f-4538-8686-45a742ba84192018-12-11T10:38:09-07:002018-12-11T10:38:09-07:00Faces and places in Sugarhouse2018-12-11 10:38:09 -0700Spencer BelnapSome hidden parks in Sugar House, as well as resident thoughts on what they enjoy around the holidays.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.valleyjournals.com">The City Journals</a></small>urn:uuid:140b8a08-8a43-4675-86d7-dfdea122cb062018-12-11T09:52:19-07:002018-12-11T09:54:30-07:00Hugs are better for your brain than electronics, says expert2018-12-11 09:52:19 -0700Travis BartonEight hugs a day keeps the psychologist away.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.valleyjournals.com">The City Journals</a></small>urn:uuid:0b523b6f-d72a-49c0-b94f-7e0ce3b9c13c2018-12-11T09:37:20-07:002018-12-11T09:44:31-07:00Jade Hansen crowned Miss Herriman2018-12-11 09:37:20 -0700Travis BartonFilled with enthusiasm and sincerity, Jade Hansen hopes to help athletes as Miss Herriman.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.valleyjournals.com">The City Journals</a></small>urn:uuid:347395da-a8dd-4207-a5d8-2d02e861d83d2018-12-10T17:08:02-07:002019-01-29T14:18:24-07:00Fireworks ban anticipated for SSL west of 900 West2018-12-10 17:08:02 -0700Travis BartonAfter 14 brush fires along the Jordan River, and another in November, SSL decided to take action. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.valleyjournals.com">The City Journals</a></small>urn:uuid:271062ab-cc79-483b-850e-bf3ecd52b4ed2018-12-10T16:53:40-07:002018-12-10T17:06:32-07:00Cultural night opening doors to understanding others2018-12-10 16:53:40 -0700Samira GeorgeSouth Sudan was highlighted for Granite School District’s monthly cultural night. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.valleyjournals.com">The City Journals</a></small>urn:uuid:8a5e9a77-34ea-4709-87d6-cd58889eba772018-12-10T16:38:08-07:002018-12-10T16:42:07-07:00 When disaster strikes, this South Jordan nurse answers call for help 2018-12-10 16:38:08 -0700Jennifer GardinerSouth Jordan registered nurse comes to the aid of those affected by Super Typhoon Yutu<small>Original article published at <a href="www.valleyjournals.com">The City Journals</a></small>urn:uuid:7732dec5-e80e-4b3c-92df-193b0fb6668c2018-12-10T16:29:18-07:002019-01-22T16:40:26-07:00Heroes among us — Sandy teen wins national prize for her service dog fundraising2018-12-10 16:29:18 -0700Heather LawrenceTabitha Bell of Sandy co-founded Pawsitive Pawsibilities when she was a teenager. In September, she won a national young heroes award for the work she does. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.valleyjournals.com">The City Journals</a></small>urn:uuid:d75e2871-56fa-4c09-a675-2974b0ca13b02018-12-10T16:24:27-07:002018-12-10T16:27:07-07:00Why you should shop local this holiday season2018-12-10 16:24:27 -0700Justin AdamsShoppers, business owners and experts explain how buying local has personal and community benefits.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.valleyjournals.com">The City Journals</a></small>