🌱 Which Draper leader just earned top honors from Canyons schools?

Morning Draper! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Draper leader just earned top honors from Canyons schools?

Also on today's calendar: A Swedish Christmas Buffet, a magical feast! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 56 and low of 31 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 52, low: 29.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 50 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Canyons School District shines a spotlight on excellence (sandyjournal.com) — Draper is in the spotlight as Mayor Troy Walker is honored as Canyons School District’s Elected Official of the Year, alongside Corner Canyon High staff and other standout educators. The APEX awards ceremony celebrated dedicated volunteers, teachers, and administrators, highlighting how their work supports students across the district and in Draper’s own schools.
   

📸 Around Draper

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Draper

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• One More Chapter Book Club
  Draper Library, 1136 Pioneer Rd, Draper
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Boys Wrestling v Lehi (SW)
  Corner Canyon High Main Gym
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• A Swedish Christmas Buffet, a magical feast!
  IKEA , 67 Ikea Way , Draper
  1:30 pm
• HS Boys and Girls Basketball Game
  Duchesne High School , 155 W Main St , Duchesne
  4:00 pm
• Aquarium Lantern Festival
  Loveland Living Planet Aquarium , 12033 Lone Peak Pkwy , Draper
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Utah Concealed Carry Permit - Draper
  Homewood Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Draper , 473 W 13490 S , Draper
  9:00 am
• Pictures with Santa Free for IKEA Family members
  IKEA , 67 Ikea Way , Draper
  10:00 am
• Read to a Dog
  Draper Library , 1136 Pioneer Rd , Draper
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Holiday Music with Herriman High Chamber Orchestra
  IKEA , 67 Ikea Way , Draper
  5:00 pm
• Orchestra Concert (Jessica cover)
  Oquirrh Hills Middle Riverton, UT 84065
  6:00 pm
• Choir Community Concert
  Riverton Elementary School Riverton, UT 84065
  6:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Basketball Boys JV Game @ Hillcrest
  Hillcrest High School , 7350 S 900 E , Midvale
  5:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A vehicle fire on NB I-15 near 1400 N in Springville, Utah County, has been cleared, and all lanes are now open, but residual delays are expected.
  10:39AM on Dec 10: A vehicle fire on NB I-15 at MP 262 (1400 N, Springville) in Utah County is causing right shoulder delays, with an estimated… (Nextdoor )
• Wolff did an amazing job!
  I love how my yard looks! Went above and beyond. He is kind and trust worthy. (Nextdoor Draper South Mountain)

• Aramark Corp. posted a job opening for Banquet Captain- Loveland Aquarium in Draper. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Open/Close Shift Manager in Draper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Draper here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sandy

• Best of Utah Moving Expands Commercial Relocation Services as Leading Sandy Movers Meet Growing Business Demand (missourinews-online.com)
• Faith and farming unite to cultivate kindness in Sandy (sandyjournal.com)
• Honoring the heart behind the shows (sandyjournal.com)

Riverton

• Riverton's Christmas Night of Music rings in the season (rivertonjournal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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