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South Salt Lake highlights Baby and You parenting program, January services and community events
Summary
City staff and the mayor announced a new early-learning program, a January curbside Christmas tree collection, a family Ties and Tiaras event on Feb. 7, and reported Season of Sharing donations that served 88 families. Staff encouraged residents to sign up for programs on the city website.
South Salt Lake city leaders used the Jan. 8 council meeting to promote community programs, seasonal services and volunteer efforts, including a new early-childhood series called Baby and You.
Sierra Montes, identified in a video presentation as the early learning coordinator at Promise South Salt Lake, described the Baby and You program as "an opportunity for new and expecting parents to come together and learn about child development and to gain confidence to support their child." Montes said the program will be held in the childcare room at the South Salt Lake Community Center beginning the weekend of Jan. 11 and that every family attending all nine sessions will receive $500 toward a My529 College Savings Academy.
City staff also announced curbside Christmas tree pickup throughout January; residents were asked to place trees in the park strip and not to block gutters or roadways so collection crews from public works or ACE Disposal can pick them up. The council was also informed about a family-friendly Ties and Tiaras event scheduled for Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at the South Salt Lake Community Center; organizers said the theme is "Princess in Wonderland," with crafts, games, refreshments and a princess march.
Mayor Wood reported on the city’s Season of Sharing effort and thanked staff and partner organizations for donations and volunteer work. "We were able to serve 88 families in need resulting in 436 individuals," the mayor said, noting contributions of meals, basic needs items and gifts.
The mayor also announced the upcoming retirement of Ed Ruffner, the city’s senior engineering inspector and safety manager, after 40 years of service; staff and council members praised Ruffner’s long tenure and institutional knowledge.
During public comment, resident Joy Glad raised a safety concern about a railing that is starting to fail near a pocket park on 50 East south of Fitts Park and asked the city to investigate. Resident Susan Bolden thanked the city for mailed notices about an upcoming public hearing and asked whether all residents receive the postcards.
The council reminded residents that more information on programs is available on the city website and that the council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.
Ending: City staff provided sign-up information and urged residents to consult the city website for registration links and event updates.
