🌱 Meet the volunteers powering Sandy Amphitheater’s record-breaking season.

Hello again Sandy! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the volunteers powering Sandy Amphitheater’s record-breaking season.
• How a tiny Sandy farm is feeding thousands of neighbors.
• Which global soccer icons are coming to Sandy’s America First Field?

Also on today's calendar: A Christmas Carol 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: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 33 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 52, low: 35.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 53 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Honoring the heart behind the shows (sandyjournal.com) — Sandy residents who volunteer at the Sandy Amphitheater have logged over 5,600 service hours this year, supporting shows that drew more than 78,000 ticket holders. City leaders honored standout helpers at a recent recognition dinner, celebrating the venue’s intimate feel, diverse performances, and the volunteers who keep Sandy’s arts scene thriving.
   

2. Faith and farming unite to cultivate kindness in Sandy (sandyjournal.com) — A small three-and-a-half-acre Sandy Utah Crops Farm is quietly feeding thousands of neighbors, from Diamond Ridge High’s pantry to the Sandy Bishop Storehouse and Utah Food Bank. Powered entirely by volunteers and Sandy’s irrigation system, the faith-based farm grows tens of thousands of pounds of produce while also nurturing friendships, service opportunities, and healing for residents who come to work the soil together.
   

3. Real Salt Lake Acquires $1.55 Million From Montreal In Exchange For DF Brayan Vera (rsl.com) — Real Salt Lake has traded defender Brayan Vera to CF Montreal for up to $1.55 million in future allocation money, while lining up a huge 2026 home slate in Sandy. America First Field is set to host Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and several other global stars next year, giving local fans multiple chances to see international legends without leaving town.
   

4. 12 (creative) ways to give back this winter (globeslcc.com) — If you’d like to give back close to home, one option is donating blood at ARUP’s Sandy center, where all donations stay in Utah. The piece also highlights local food banks, shelters, senior programs, and volunteer opportunities across the Salt Lake Valley, with practical suggestions for low-cost, meaningful ways to help neighbors through the winter season.
   

📸 Around Sandy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sandy

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• My First Book Club
  Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, Sandy
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Dance Concert
  Jordan High AUDITORIUM
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• A Christmas Carol
  Jewel Box Stage , 9900 Monroe St , Sandy
  11:00 am
• Boys Basketball @ Murray (ST)
  Jordan High Sandy, UT 84070
  5:30 pm
• Dance Concert
  Jordan High AUDITORIUM
  7:00 pm
• Girls Basketball @ Murray (ST)
  Jordan High Sandy, UT 84070
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• A Christmas Carol
  Jewel Box Stage , 9900 Monroe St , Sandy
  11:00 am
• Winter Bash Dance (Commons)
  Alta High Sandy, UT 84094
  7:00 pm

📣 Sandy Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Christmas Concert Series – Cherie Call and Jenny Oaks Baker
  The Shops at South Town , 10450 State St #2320 , Sandy
  12:00 pm
• Utah: Annual Ugly Sweater Social
  Topgolf Salt Lake City , 920 Jordan River Blvd , Midvale
  4:00 pm
• Band Winter Concert
  Brighton High Salt Lake City, UT 84121
  6:00 pm
• Boys/Girls wrestling: Hillcrest @ Brighton
  Brighton High Salt Lake City, UT 84121
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Not sure if anyone is missing a puppy!
  We just saw (4:20pm) mostly black collie take off down Webster Drive heading East. The dog had no collar and was extremely skittish. These were the… (Nextdoor Big Bear Alta View)
• Repost
  Found Dog off of 8244 south state street. He was walking down the sidewalk. He has a collar, no tags. Took him to VCA Cottonwood and no chip https:/… (Nextdoor Mt. Jordan)

• Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - South Towne M/P in Sandy. Apply here.
• Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Sandy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandy here.

Ok Sandy! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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