More Summer Fun!

It's time for Handcart days, rodeos, more fireworks & more fun! Check these out:

Bountiful Hardcart Days - July 23-24th: Parade, Art Show, Games, Food, Entertainment, Fun!

Ogden Pioneer Days - July 13-24th: Horse & Hitch Parade, Movies at Dusk, Special kids rodeo, Stage coach rides & robbery, Car Show, Children's Parade, Rodeo, Pops Concert & fireworks, Rodeo & fireworks, Rodeo & fireworks, Even more Rodeo & fireworks (sounds fun, doesn't it?), Parade, Pancake breakfast, more Fireworks!!

Sunset City Fun Days - July 25th: Skateboarding contest, 5K run, Breakfast, Parade, Car Show, Burn out contest, Helicopter rides, Bingo, Food & drinks, Flame throwing, Fireworks!

Harrisville Heritage Days - July 31-August 1st: Games, Parade, Entertainment, Good food!

Roy Days - July 31- August 1st: Games & food at the George Wahlen North Park

Fruit Heights Founder's Day - August 8th

Weber County Fair - August 5-8th http://www.webercountyfair.com/

Davis County Fair - August 12-15th (check out the website for a coupon on parking) http://www.co.davis.ut.us/events_center/fair/2009/index.cfm

Utah State Fair - September 10-20th http://www.utahstatefair.com/home/index.php

July 4th celebrations

Check out these Independence Day Celebrations!

Centerville: July 3rd: Children's parade, free concert in the park along with fireworks.
July 4th: Breakfast at Founder's Park, Freedom Run 5K & Children's Run, Parade
on Main

Clearfield: July 4th: Freedom 5K Run/2 Mile Walk, Parade, Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast,
Live entertainment at Fisher Park & fireworks. Come see
Imagine - Remembering the Fab Four - Beattles-tribute Group.
These guys are really good!

Kaysville: July 4th: Breakfast, 5K & 10K Run, 5K Walk, Parade, Fireworks - all in the DATC
area.

Layton: July 4th: Breakfast at Layton Commons Park, Fun Run/Walk, Flag Raising Ceremony,
All-star baseball games, Dutch oven cook off, Parade, Children's Carnival,
Concert in the Park ending with Fireworks.

North Ogden Cherry Days: July 4th: Flag Ceremony, Kiwanis Breakfast, 5K Fun Run &
Mayor's Walk, Dutch oven cook off, Children's & Cherry Days Parades, Activities
in the Park, Car show, Concerts, & Fireworks.

North Salt Lake: July 3rd: Games, Food, Live Bands, Fly-overs, Sky divers, Family picnics,
Fireworks - all at the Eaglewood Golf Course.

Riverdale: July 4th: Sunrise service, Lions Club Breakfast, 5K Run/Walk, Old Glory Days
Parade, Carnival, Kid's games, Watermelon eating contests, Pie eating contests,
Entertainment & Fireworks.

For more information, click on your cities link! Don't forget to post your comments on how much fun you had!

Air Force Week

DON'T MISS AIR FORCE WEEK IN 2009!

Air Force Week is an extraordinary opportunity to meet the dedicated men and women in your United States Air Force. Come hear their compelling stories of service in support of joint and coalition contingency operations--both in the United States and overseas.

The week offers a multitude of activities that appeal to children and adults. Events include performances from our awarding-winning bands and drill team, exciting displays, earth-shaking flyovers, and remarkable hands-on experiences with our unique equipment.

Air Force Week is also a chance for us to thank you, the people of the communities in which we work and live. Come interact with members of the Air Force at various community events and listen to speeches from local dignitaries and Air Force leaders.

Every Air Force Week culminates in an air show featuring the world-famous Air Force Thunderbirds and other amazing demonstrations. These one-of-a-kind weeks occur in only three cities a year, so don't miss out!

Check out www.davis.travel for more information.

Rocky Mountain Power/Questar Rebate

Just wanted to make sure you have the information on this great program being offered through the utility companies.

THERMWISE® WEATHERIZATION (For Existing Homes Only) On March 31, 2009, the Utah Public Service Commission approved an order reducing the rebate amounts available for insulation measures as follows:
Attic Insulation rebate changes from $0.35 to $0.20 per square foot;
Floor Insulation rebate changes from $0.35 to $0.20 per square foot;
Wall Insulation rebate changes from $0.45 to $0.30 per square foot;

These changes to the rebates will be effective starting May 2, 2009. Eligible customers with insulation installations completed on or before May 1, 2009, must submit a completed rebate application no later than June 30, 2009, to be eligible for a rebate equal to the original insulation rebate levels. Installations completed on or after May 2, 2009, are eligible for the revised rebate levels. Additionally, insulation installations completed on or before May 1, 2009, but submitted after June 30, 2009, will be subject to the revised rebate levels. Effective, January 1, 2009, the provision available in the ThermWise rebate programs which allowed the rebate check to be assigned to a 3rd party was eliminated. Rebate checks will only be made payable to the Questar Gas customer on record (applicant).

Weatherization,--Requirements,--Rebate
Windows ---Value of 0.35 or lower ---$0.95 per square foot
Wall Insulation ---Increments of R-11 or higher ---$0.45 per square foot
Attic/Floor Insulation ---Increments of R-19 or higher--- $.35 per square foot
Duct Sealing* ---Professional install to PTCS level ---$225
Duct Insulation* ---Professional install to R-6 or higher ---$250*

*Duct Sealing and Duct Insulation must be installed by a Questar Gas-approved contractor.

To apply for the rebate, http://www.thermwise.com/home/Weatherization_Application_09.pdf


How do you qualify?
Most homes that were built prior to 1980 that have not added additional insulation since the home was built would qualify for the Questar rebate. The same criteria is true for Rocky Mountain Power with the additional requirement of having central-air installed in the home. And of course you have to be able to access the attic to add the insulation.

For more info through Rocky Mountain Power, check out
http://www.homeenergysavings.net/utah/home_improvement.html

Not only can you get a great rebate, but there may also be a tax credit available to you for making your home be more energy efficient! Check with your tax consultant.

Let us know if you need a referral for a contractor. We'd be happy to send you one.

Baseball Season

Just a heads up for any of you who have baseball or t-ball players in your homes. Most cities are signing up to play right now - gearing up to begin the season in April! So, don't forget to check out your cities web site (links on the right) and get everyone signed up. Maybe we'll see you on the field!

Show Layton Your Talent!

This looks so fun! Let us know if you are going to enter - we'd love to come and see you!

SHOW LAYTON YOUR TALENT
Layton City Family Recreation and the Davis Arts Council are hosting a local talent show for amateur performers only. Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 18 at the Layton High School Auditorium. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the performances.
To be considered for an audition, a CD, DVD or other media showcasing your talent must be submitted to Layton City Recreation by Monday, April 6. Rules and applications are available online at http://www.laytoncity.org/ can also be picked up at the Layton City Parks and Recreation Office or the Davis Arts Council.
Top 10 finalists chosen by the panel of judges will then perform at the opening concert of the Davis Arts Council’s Summer Nights with the Stars season at the Edward A. Kenley Centennial Amphitheater. During the performance, the audience will assist in choosing the final three winners.
3rd Place receives: $250
2nd Place receives: $500
1st Place receives: $1,000

For more questions please contact Michelle Howard, Special Events Coordinator 801-336-3924 or the Davis Arts Council 801-546-8575.

Why haven't we thought of this sooner?

We have had this idea to put together a place to find information and events happening around in our communities. It seems like a simple idea, but we can't find one central site out there. So, we are going to give it a try!
We would like to help everyone get to know their city or town a little better. There is so much to do and see in each of the places we live - so much we didn't even know was out there. We will try to gather all the information in one place.
If you hear of anything new, please don't hesitate to share it with all of us! Keep us posted on what you've tried or where you've been.
We look forward to seeing everyone out and about in our cities and towns!