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Draper, Utah Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Draper! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How college degrees are reshaping futures inside Draper’s state prison
Also on today's calendar: First Monthly Hack Night and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Hazy and not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 44.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘You're changing your whole self': 35 Utah inmates look to future after graduating with college degrees (abc4.com) — At the Utah State Prison in Draper, 35 inmates just earned college degrees, marking a hopeful milestone for both them and the community that hosts the facility. The program, led with partners like Salt Lake Community College, aims to expand next year, helping more incarcerated Utahns prepare for stable futures after release. 
📸 Around Draper
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Upcoming Events in
Draper
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★ Featured events ★
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Thursday Morning Puppet Show →
Draper Library, 1136 Pioneer Rd, Draper
10:30 am
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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4-6 Volunteer Appreciation Assembly
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 Draper, UT 84020
8:05 am -
5 on 5 Soccer Intramural
Draper Park Middle Eastmont Middle School
4:00 pm -
First Monthly Hack Night →
Forge Utah, 276 E 12200 S, Draper
6:00 pm -
Orchestra Concert
Draper Park Middle Draper, UT 84020
6:00 pm -
Band Concert
Draper Park Middle Draper, UT 84020
7:30 pm -
Tulip Festival →
Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point, 3900 Garden Dr, Lehi
11:59 pm -
Feel Good Fridays: Donation-Based Community Meditation →
Jade Bloom Essential Oils and Natural Products, 357 Life Science Way #600, Draper
12:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
📣 Draper Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Boys Tennis Banquet- Tech Atrium
Riverton High Tech Atrium
6:00 pm -
City Council Meeting →
Bluffdale City Hall, 2222 14400 S, Bluffdale
6:00 pm -
Percussion Concert- Auditorium (M)
Riverton High Auditorium
6:30 pm -
Cheer Banquet
Jordan High TECH ATRIUM
6:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Draper. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager in Draper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Draper here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sandy
- 401GO Opens New Utah Headquarters Following Rapid Growth (401kspecialistmag.com)
- Elation Lighting System Brings New Options to Hale Centre Theatre Stages (lightingandsoundamerica.com)
- KTVX-KUCW'S Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Screening Sweepstakes (abc4.com)
Riverton
- BYU's Kevin Young gives update on NBA draft hopeful Richie Saunders (ksl.com)
Ok Draper! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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