Riverton Town Days Rodeo Tickets Now on Sale
Riverton City elected officials released a statement encouraging the Salt Lake County Council to vote against approval of a property rezone for the proposed 8,700+ Olympia Development, so that concerns about the project could be addressed. The SLCo Council ended up approving the rezone despite the opposition. Salt Lake County Mayor Ben BcAdams has since faced public pressure to address concerns, including from an online petition .
ABC 4: Southwest Valley Mayors Unite to Oppose Olympia Hills Development
Salt Lake Tribune: Resident Pushback to High-Density Olympia Housing Project Prompts Salt Lake County Mayor McAdams to Hit the Pause Button
SUBMISSION DEADLINE NEARS FOR VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS; RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
To better leverage the talent of the community, Riverton City is seeking applicants for several new volunteer committees. The committees have been created to assist city leaders in implementing the city’s strategic priorities and will be formed in these areas:
Parks, Recreation and Trails.
Committee and application details can be found at the link below. Applications are due by June 15.
RIVERTON WELCOMES JOSH & THAMY HOLT HOME
Deseret News – Josh Holt returned home to a hero’s welcome Monday with his wife, Thamy, and two stepdaughters at his side, finally ending a two-year ordeal behind Venezuelan prison bars on what U.S. officials and his family says were false charges.
Tickets for Riverton's Town Days Rodeo are now on sale! The rodeo is on Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30, starting at 8 p.m. on both evenings. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Seats are limited, so be sure to purchase tickets for you and your family early!
UFA SAFETY MESSAGE: PROTECT CHILDREN AND PETS FROM OVERHEATING IN VEHICLES THIS SUMMER
By Chief Mike White
With temperatures rising, it is important to remember we cannot leave children and pets unattended in vehicles.
In the first 20 minutes, a vehicle is turned off and left in the heat, almost 70% of the heating occurs. So even leaving children and pets in a car for a short duration is dangerous.
Cracking windows does little to help with this.
During days where temperatures are as low as 80 degrees, interior temperatures can climb as high as 123 degrees in less than an hour.
Dark objects inside a car can reach temperatures close to 200 degrees.
Baseball Championship: Soffe Seals Things Up for Bingham in Win Over Riverton (Deseret News)
A Hero's Welcome for Holts (Deseret News)
American Fork Beats Riverton the ‘Hard’ Way as Hardman Throws Game-ending K (Deseret News)
American Josh Holt Returns Home After Serving Two Years in Venezuelan Prison (The Blaze)
Bingham Pounds Riverton to Win 6A Baseball Title, 9-0 (ABC 4)
City of Riverton Prepares Special Homecoming Monday for Josh Holt and Family (ABC 4)
Community Hangs Thousands of Ribbons Around Riverton to Welcome Josh Holt Home (Fox 13)
Community Prepares for Welcoming Party as Holt Expected Back Monday (KSL)
Community Welcomes Josh Holt Home (ABC 4)
Foothills Students ‘Come Alive’ with Service (South Valley Journal)
Four-person Crews Mean UFA Gets There Slower but Helps You Faster (South Valley Journal)
Heroe's Welcome for Holts after Two-year Venezuelan Imprisonment (KSL)
Holts on Way Back to Utah (Deseret News)
Holts on Way Back to Utah (KSL)
Hundreds of Utah Supporters Embrace Josh Holt and His Wife After Release (Salt Lake Tribune)
'It's Like Winning the Super Bowl': Community Welcomes Josh Holt Home (ABC 4)
Josh and Thamy Holt Arrive (KUTV)
Josh and Thamy Holt Arrive Back in Utah from Washington D.C. (Fox 13)
Josh and Thamy Holt Return to Utah Tonight (Salt Lake Tribune)
Josh Holt Returns Home To Utah From Venezuelan Prison (The Today Show)
Josh Holt's Friends and Family Decorate Riverton City Park for His Return (KUTV)
Josh Holt's Release from Venezuelan Prison Took 'Teamwork, Trust,' State Department Says (KSL)
Josh Holt’s Friends, Neighbors Ecstatic to Welcome Utahn Home (Salt Lake Tribune)
Major Earthquake? Stay SAFE! (South Valley Journal)
New City Manager on the Job in Riverton (South Valley Journal)
New Playground Opens with a Splash (South Valley Journal)
NIGHTMARE OVER: Pocatello Native Joshua Holt Returns Home (Idaho State Journal)
Outstanding Educators Recognized (South Valley Journal)
Riverton City Invites Community to Welcome Josh and Thamy Holt (Fox 13)
Riverton Community to Place Ribbons for Josh and Thamy Holt (KUTV)
Sen. Orrin Hatch Describes His Work to Get Josh Holt Released (Deseret News)
Utah Community Prepares for Welcoming Party as Holt Expected Back Tuesday (Deseret News)
Welcome to Your Summer Festival Guide (South Valley Journal)
Fall Baseball Regular Registration Begins
Regular registration for fall baseball (t-ball, coach pitch, machine pitch) has began. This is a recreational baseball program to help children develop skills; no score is kept. Click here for details.
Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament Registration Begins
Registration has begun for the Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament, which will take place on September 14-15! Click here for details.
Flag Football Early Registration Begins
Early registration for Flag Football has begun and continues through July 6. The Flag Football program is a 5-on-5 program designed to help children develop skills and have fun; no score is kept. Cost is $30 per player. Click here for details.
Redwood Road Traffic Pattern
On Friday, June 8, UDOT shifted all traffic between Bangerter Highway and 12600 South to the new east side of Redwood Road. Crews are now working on final reconstruction of the west portion of the road. If you’re driving through the area, we recommend you note the changed traffic patterns, especially for business and residential access.
Riverton Library - June Calendar
Riverton Senior Center - June Newsletter
The Riverton Senior Center's June newsletter is now available. Click here to view.
Sidewalk of Fire - Fireworks on June 15
Several local business are hosting a customer appreciation event called Sidewalk of Fire on June 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Riverton City Park. There will be many activities and food trucks. Their fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. Please let those with pets or those who may struggle with PTSD know about the fireworks so they can plan accordingly!
Town Days Carnival Wristbands Pre-Sale
A pre-sale for the first 500 Town Days Carnival wristbands is taking place until June 28. Wristbands may be purchased online or at the recreation office at City Hall. Cost is $24 (reg. $35). Wristbands provide unlimited access to carnival rides for a full day. May not be used in conjunction with "Buddy Day" on Monday, July 2.
Town Days Parade applications are currently being accepted. If you would like to enter your business or organization, please fill out this application and return it to Brittany Parker at bparker@rivertoncity.com . The application deadline is Wednesday, June 13.
GRIT LEAGUE BEGINS
June 11, June 18, June 25, July 9
Grit League is an obstacle racing league for kids. Think little league, but instead of baseball games, kids are provided with obstacle course training and races to develop skills and obstacle immunity.
MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLAGE GRAND OPENING
8 a.m. - T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods Open
10 a.m. - PetSmart, Michaels, Kirkland's, Ulta Beauty, Verizon, T-Mobile, and The Good Feet Store Open
11 a.m. - Sculpture Unveiling Program and Activity Booths Open
June 15 – Mountain View Village Grand Opening – 11 a.m.
June 25 – Morning Tennis Lessons Begin
June 25 – Gentle Yoga – 6:30 p.m. – Community Center
June 28 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – City Hall
June 28 – Town Days 3 Man Sorting Event – 7 p.m. – Rodeo Arena
June 29 – Town Days Rodeo – 8 p.m. – Rodeo Arena
June 30 – Town Days Rodeo – 8 p.m. – Rodeo Arena
July 2 – Morning Tennis Lessons Begin
July 2 – Gentle Yoga – 6:30 p.m. – City Hall
July 3 – Town Days – Riverton City Park
July 3 – Town Days Parade – 6:30 p.m.
July 3 – Movie in the Park: Leap! – Dusk – Riverton City Park
July 4 – Town Days – Riverton City Park
Riverton Town Days Rodeo Tickets Now on Sale
Riverton City elected officials released a statement encouraging the Salt Lake County Council to vote against approval of a property rezone for the proposed 8,700+ Olympia Development, so that concerns about the project could be addressed. The SLCo Council ended up approving the rezone despite the opposition. Salt Lake County Mayor Ben BcAdams has since faced public pressure to address concerns, including from an online petition .
ABC 4: Southwest Valley Mayors Unite to Oppose Olympia Hills Development
Salt Lake Tribune: Resident Pushback to High-Density Olympia Housing Project Prompts Salt Lake County Mayor McAdams to Hit the Pause Button
SUBMISSION DEADLINE NEARS FOR VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS; RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
To better leverage the talent of the community, Riverton City is seeking applicants for several new volunteer committees. The committees have been created to assist city leaders in implementing the city’s strategic priorities and will be formed in these areas:
Parks, Recreation and Trails.
Committee and application details can be found at the link below. Applications are due by June 15.
RIVERTON WELCOMES JOSH & THAMY HOLT HOME
Deseret News – Josh Holt returned home to a hero’s welcome Monday with his wife, Thamy, and two stepdaughters at his side, finally ending a two-year ordeal behind Venezuelan prison bars on what U.S. officials and his family says were false charges.
Tickets for Riverton's Town Days Rodeo are now on sale! The rodeo is on Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30, starting at 8 p.m. on both evenings. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Seats are limited, so be sure to purchase tickets for you and your family early!
UFA SAFETY MESSAGE: PROTECT CHILDREN AND PETS FROM OVERHEATING IN VEHICLES THIS SUMMER
By Chief Mike White
With temperatures rising, it is important to remember we cannot leave children and pets unattended in vehicles.
In the first 20 minutes, a vehicle is turned off and left in the heat, almost 70% of the heating occurs. So even leaving children and pets in a car for a short duration is dangerous.
Cracking windows does little to help with this.
During days where temperatures are as low as 80 degrees, interior temperatures can climb as high as 123 degrees in less than an hour.
Dark objects inside a car can reach temperatures close to 200 degrees.
Baseball Championship: Soffe Seals Things Up for Bingham in Win Over Riverton (Deseret News)
A Hero's Welcome for Holts (Deseret News)
American Fork Beats Riverton the ‘Hard’ Way as Hardman Throws Game-ending K (Deseret News)
American Josh Holt Returns Home After Serving Two Years in Venezuelan Prison (The Blaze)
Bingham Pounds Riverton to Win 6A Baseball Title, 9-0 (ABC 4)
City of Riverton Prepares Special Homecoming Monday for Josh Holt and Family (ABC 4)
Community Hangs Thousands of Ribbons Around Riverton to Welcome Josh Holt Home (Fox 13)
Community Prepares for Welcoming Party as Holt Expected Back Monday (KSL)
Community Welcomes Josh Holt Home (ABC 4)
Foothills Students ‘Come Alive’ with Service (South Valley Journal)
Four-person Crews Mean UFA Gets There Slower but Helps You Faster (South Valley Journal)
Heroe's Welcome for Holts after Two-year Venezuelan Imprisonment (KSL)
Holts on Way Back to Utah (Deseret News)
Holts on Way Back to Utah (KSL)
Hundreds of Utah Supporters Embrace Josh Holt and His Wife After Release (Salt Lake Tribune)
'It's Like Winning the Super Bowl': Community Welcomes Josh Holt Home (ABC 4)
Josh and Thamy Holt Arrive (KUTV)
Josh and Thamy Holt Arrive Back in Utah from Washington D.C. (Fox 13)
Josh and Thamy Holt Return to Utah Tonight (Salt Lake Tribune)
Josh Holt Returns Home To Utah From Venezuelan Prison (The Today Show)
Josh Holt's Friends and Family Decorate Riverton City Park for His Return (KUTV)
Josh Holt's Release from Venezuelan Prison Took 'Teamwork, Trust,' State Department Says (KSL)
Josh Holt’s Friends, Neighbors Ecstatic to Welcome Utahn Home (Salt Lake Tribune)
Major Earthquake? Stay SAFE! 
(South Valley Journal)
New City Manager on the Job in Riverton (South Valley Journal)
New Playground Opens with a Splash (South Valley Journal)
NIGHTMARE OVER: Pocatello Native Joshua Holt Returns Home (Idaho State Journal)
Outstanding Educators Recognized (South Valley Journal)
Riverton City Invites Community to Welcome Josh and Thamy Holt (Fox 13)
Riverton Community to Place Ribbons for Josh and Thamy Holt (KUTV)
Sen. Orrin Hatch Describes His Work to Get Josh Holt Released (Deseret News)
Utah Community Prepares for Welcoming Party as Holt Expected Back Tuesday (Deseret News)
Welcome to Your Summer Festival Guide (South Valley Journal)
Fall Baseball Regular Registration Begins
Regular registration for fall baseball (t-ball, coach pitch, machine pitch) has began. This is a recreational baseball program to help children develop skills; no score is kept. Click here for details.
Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament Registration Begins
Registration has begun for the Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament, which will take place on September 14-15! Click here for details.
Flag Football Early Registration Begins
Early registration for Flag Football has begun and continues through July 6. The Flag Football program is a 5-on-5 program designed to help children develop skills and have fun; no score is kept. Cost is $30 per player. Click here for details.
Redwood Road Traffic Pattern
On Friday, June 8, UDOT shifted all traffic between Bangerter Highway and 12600 South to the new east side of Redwood Road. Crews are now working on final reconstruction of the west portion of the road. If you’re driving through the area, we recommend you note the changed traffic patterns, especially for business and residential access.
Riverton Library - June Calendar
Riverton Senior Center - June Newsletter
The Riverton Senior Center's June newsletter is now available. Click here to view.
Sidewalk of Fire - Fireworks on June 15
Several local business are hosting a customer appreciation event called Sidewalk of Fire on June 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Riverton City Park. There will be many activities and food trucks. Their fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. Please let those with pets or those who may struggle with PTSD know about the fireworks so they can plan accordingly!
Town Days Carnival Wristbands Pre-Sale
A pre-sale for the first 500 Town Days Carnival wristbands is taking place until June 28. Wristbands may be purchased online or at the recreation office at City Hall. Cost is $24 (reg. $35). Wristbands provide unlimited access to carnival rides for a full day. May not be used in conjunction with "Buddy Day" on Monday, July 2.
Town Days Parade applications are currently being accepted. If you would like to enter your business or organization, please fill out this application and return it to Brittany Parker at bparker@rivertoncity.com . The application deadline is Wednesday, June 13.
GRIT LEAGUE BEGINS
June 11, June 18, June 25, July 9
Grit League is an obstacle racing league for kids. Think little league, but instead of baseball games, kids are provided with obstacle course training and races to develop skills and obstacle immunity.
MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLAGE GRAND OPENING
8 a.m. - T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods Open
10 a.m. - PetSmart, Michaels, Kirkland's, Ulta Beauty, Verizon, T-Mobile, and The Good Feet Store Open
11 a.m. - Sculpture Unveiling Program and Activity Booths Open
June 15 – Mountain View Village Grand Opening – 11 a.m.
June 25 – Morning Tennis Lessons Begin
June 25 – Gentle Yoga – 6:30 p.m. – Community Center
June 28 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – City Hall
June 28 – Town Days 3 Man Sorting Event – 7 p.m. – Rodeo Arena
June 29 – Town Days Rodeo – 8 p.m. – Rodeo Arena
June 30 – Town Days Rodeo – 8 p.m. – Rodeo Arena
July 2 – Morning Tennis Lessons Begin
July 2 – Gentle Yoga – 6:30 p.m. – City Hall
July 3 – Town Days – Riverton City Park
July 3 – Town Days Parade – 6:30 p.m.
July 3 – Movie in the Park: Leap! – Dusk – Riverton City Park
July 4 – Town Days – Riverton City Park