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August Calendar of Events SCHOOL EVENTS Aug 25: First Day of School. Read the letter from the Superintendent at www.davis.k12.ut.us/departments/riskmanagement/covid19/school-reopening Syracuse Arts Academy Aug 13-14: Back to School Night Aug 18: First day of school Aug 19-21: Early Out
Aug 14: Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway. @ Alpine Church, Riverdale 5050 S. 1275 W. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The student and a guardian need to both be present to receive the supplies. If you'd like to donate items, please contact alpinecares@alpinechurch.org Aug 15: Water Lantern Festival @ Jensen Nature Park 5:30 p.m. Get tickets at waterlaternfestival.com Aug 20: Alice in Wonderland @ Perry’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Aug 22: TedX Ogden @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
CITY EVENTS
FUN THINGS TO DO Davis County Fair is CANCELLED Aug 1: Steven Cubed @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater 7 p.m.
Aug 4: Planning Commission @ Syracuse City Hall 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
National Parks Update: Arches National Park roads, trails, park store, and restrooms are open. The visitor center, campground, and Fiery Furnace remain closed. Canyonlands National Park roads, trails, park stores, and restrooms are open. Campgrounds will open July 1, 2020. Visitor centers remain closed. Entrance fees are being collected. Capitol Reef National Park is fully open with implementation of our final phased resumption in operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The visitor center and Gifford House are open with social distancing measures in place. In Zion National Park, Kolob Canyons Area, Scenic Drive, and Visitor Center are temporarily closed to all traffic. Park shuttles have resumed modified operations-tickets required. Book tickets in advance on Recreation. gov. Private vehicles are not allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive when shuttles are in operation. Bryce Canyon is increasing recreational access and services. Visit nps.gov for more details.
Aug 11: City Council Business Meeting @ Syracuse City Hall 6 p.m. Aug 18: Planning Commission @ Syracuse City Hall 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Aug 25: City Council Work Session @ Syracuse City Hall 6 p.m.
Aug 1 - 2: Australian Shepherd Dog Show @ Legacy Events Center. Free to public Aug 3 - 8: Antelope Island Spiderfest - VIRTUAL visit https://stateparks.utah. gov/parks/antelope-island/2020-spiderfestival-virtual-version/ for more details
OPEN!
Although visitor centers are closed, some parks are still open!!
STUDENTS: Welcome back to school, whatever it may look like! 12 syracuseconnection.com | August 2020
