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🌱 Tiny Home Village Addressing Homelessness + Fatal Car Accident

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Good day, people of Salt Lake City! It's me again, Joseph Peterson, your host of the Salt Lake City Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 39 Low: 20.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Salt Lake City:

  1. A pedestrian was killed in Salt Lake City yesterday in a fatal multiple-car accident at the intersection of 800 South and 900 West. The victim, an adult male, was in the intersection when hit by two cars. Police are investigating and the drivers of the two vehicles are cooperating. (KUTV 2)
  2. Vaccination rates for COVID-19 are lower among the homeless community in the Salt Lake Valley, and one advocate has warned that COVID-positive test results are slightly higher among this group than throughout the general population, in part due to vaccine hesitancy. (Salt Lake Tribune)
  3. The concept of a tiny home village that aims to address homelessness in Salt Lake City is growing in popularity as money is donated, designs are rendered, and a possible site is selected. Regarding the location near Indiana Ave. on SLC's west side, the city council will vote on zoning amendments in the coming weeks In the coming weeks. (ABC 4)

Today in Salt Lake City:

  • The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art presents Charles Edward Williams: Black River. The exhibition is a series of works by artist Charles Edward Williams that acts as a composite portrait of the artist's father who transformed from disciplinarian to contemplative disciple through a profound spiritual conversion. Showing today, at UMOCA. (11:00 AM)
  • HawkWatch International presents Birds In The Lab, an opportunity to observe live birds of prey up-close today at the Natural History Museum of Utah. (12:00 PM)
  • The University of Utah Department of Theatre presents The Book Club Play, which takes a look at the "heartfelt, hilarious consequences of judging something (or someone) by their cover" this afternoon at the Babcock Theatre. (2:00 PM)
  • LIVE! At The Eccles presents An Evening With Fran Lebowitz, which has changed its location to the Capitol Theatre, tonight. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "It's a great time of year to pull out your spotting scopes and binoculars and view big game on their winter range. Just make sure to give them plenty of space!" (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources)
  • "A large juniper fell this week on the Lower City Creek Loop causing an unsafe, off-trail detour downslope. Our Recreational Trails Team was on the case thanks to a user notification through the SLC Mobile app and was able to remove the tree from the trail the next day. Our Trails Team is currently inventorying trail conditions to prioritize our 2022 Management Plan. To get involved, keep an eye on stewardship.slc.gov, where future opportunities will be posted." (Salt Lake City Public Lands)
  • "Concertmaster Madeline Adkins is our musical guide on this daring adventure through one of North America's most stunning landmarks in Nathan Lincoln de Cusatis' "The Maze." No hiking gear needed. Get your tickets through the link in the bio." (Utah Symphony)
  • "Hey K–12 teachers! Dig into the awesome and weird world of mushrooms & fungi with Dr. Bryn Dentinger, NHMU's curator of mycology in our Feb 10 Stay Curious Utah webinar." (Natural History Museum of Utah)
  • "Pick up a new hobby or learn a new skill in the new year! From cooking to crafting, crocheting to woodworking, career change to learning how to play a musical instrument, make a life change for a happier you!" (Salt Lake City Public Library)
  • "Take a minute to watch the trailer for the important documentary short, "The Beloved Community Project." This film focuses on Dr. Martin Luther King's articulation of the Beloved Community in that it is possible to create civil, equitable, and harmonious communities through non-violent social change." (Salt Lake Community College)
  • "Who wants puppy cuddles, snuggles, and wiggles? Every month we have a "Read to A Therapy Dog" program where kids can come in, and read their favorite story to these sweet doggos. Our upcoming program is this Saturday, starting at noon!" (Discovery Gateway Children's Museum)
  • Do you have a big heart? Do you enjoy working with people with disabilities? Our Paratransit Operators provide an invaluable service for people with disabilities who are functionally unable to independently use the UTA fixed-route bus service for their entire trip. Paratransit Bus Operators have abundant leadership and growth opportunities and enjoy incredible benefits. If you want a rewarding career where you can leave work every day knowing you made a difference for the environment, community, and the lives of others then apply today to join our team! (Utah Transit Authority - UTA)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Joseph Peterson

About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.

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