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Issue #4 • Monday, October 19, 2026

🍂 AUTUMN SNAPSHOT

Morning: 42°F (Crisp) | Afternoon: Mid-60s (Clear & Sunny) | Seasonal Focus: Community Support & Local Updates

In this issue: Pages Lane transit detour, Everbridge emergency alert signups, local accessibility services, and CenterPoint theater performances.

Ellie's Note: Hey South Davis — Welcome to Issue #4!

The autumn air is crisp across the foothills this week! Whether you are navigating around the Pages Lane construction or looking for local activities and community resources, we've put together another packed roundup to keep you informed. Let's dive right in!

📰 Local News & City Updates

  • 🚧 Pages Lane Construction Alert: Crews have closed Pages Lane near Bountiful City Park and I-15 as part of the ongoing FrontRunner 2X transit project. Drivers in West Bountiful and Bountiful should plan for minor detour routes through late October. You can find project updates on the West Bountiful City Notices page.

  • 🔔 Community Resource Spotlight: Everbridge Emergency Alerts Everbridge is the official emergency notification service used across Bountiful and Davis County to send fast, location-specific dispatches during severe weather, unexpected road closures, or public safety incidents. You can register your mobile numbers and email address directly on the Davis County Everbridge Portal.

🏈 Youth & Schools

  • 🍂 Davis School District Fall Recess: A quick reminder for local families that Davis School District schools are observing Fall Recess, giving students a well-deserved long weekend to enjoy the autumn weather.

  • 🏃‍♂️ High School Fall Sports Updates: Region 5 cross-country and late-season soccer matches wrap up their final league meets this week ahead of the upcoming state tournament brackets.

🗓️ Community Events & Happenings

  • 🌾 Black Island Farms Harvest Festival: Running daily through October 31st, offering outdoor autumn family activities, giant corn mazes, and farm market treats. Check hours and ticket information via the Discover Davis Calendar.

  • 🎭 Live Theater at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre: Performances of Dear Evan Hansen continue this week at Centerville's CenterPoint Legacy Theatre. View schedule details on Davis County Dates.

🎉 Milestones & Celebrations

We love celebrating our community's big moments together! Did your family recently welcome a new baby, celebrate a wedding, mark an anniversary, or honor a local graduate?

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Click here to submit a free community announcement or reply straight to this email with the details so we can feature it in an upcoming issue!

♿ Accessibility & Community Care

  • 📖 Services for the Print & Vision Impaired: The Utah State Library for the Blind & Print Disabled provides free audiobooks, braille materials, and accessible players delivered directly to local homes. You can call (801) 715-6789 to learn more or enroll.

  • 🧏 Support for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Residents: The Sanderson Community Center offers assistive technology demonstrations, relay service equipment, and advocacy resources for Davis County residents. Visit the Utah Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or call (801) 657-6200.

  • 🚍 Accessible Transit Options: UTA provides specialized transit services, including ADA paratransit scheduling and accessible fixed-route buses across Davis County. Learn more about booking and eligibility via RideUTA Accessibility.

🛍️ Marketplace & Local Shopping

  • 🚗 Bella Mobile Detailing: A huge shoutout to our local business neighbors at Bella Mobile Detailing for keeping South Davis vehicles looking sharp this autumn season!

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📬 Ellie's Mailbox

  • Trivia Flashback: Thanks to everyone who sent answers about historic local transit routes last week!

  • This Week's Question: Do you know which local South Davis park originally served as a historic community gathering spot and orchard before residential growth shaped the area? Hit reply with your answer for a shoutout next Monday!

Warmly,

Ellie Hayes

The Press Local