November 2018 FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS Grant Elementary . . . . . . 801-264-7416 Heritage Center (Senior Programming) . . 801-264-2635 Hillcrest Jr. High . . . . . . . 801-264-7442 Horizon Elementary . . . . 801-264-7420 Liberty Elementary . . . . . 801-264-7424 Longview Elementary. . . 801-264-7428 Ken Price Ball Park . . . . . 801-262-8282 Miss Murray Pageant (Leesa Lloyd) . . . . . . . . . . 801-446-9233 McMillan Elementary . . 801-264-7430 Murray Area Chamber of Commerce.. . . . . . . . . . 801-263-2632 Murray Arts Advisory Board (Mary Ann Kirk) . . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Boys & Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-268-1335 Murray City Cemetery . . . 801-264-2637 Murray Community Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-264-7414 Murray High School . . . . 801-264-7460 Murray Museum . . . . . . . 801-264-2589 Murray Parks and Recreation Office . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Parkway Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-262-4653 Murray Park Aquatics Pool . . . . . . . . . .801 290-4190
Mayor’s Message What Are You Doing About The Homeless Problem? Having survived another Halloween season with its combination of stunning fall colors and scary ghosts and goblins, we now move into the time of year commonly referred to as “the holidays.” Regardless of your personal beliefs as to which holidays you choose to celebrate, one thing is common to all of us, fall will change to winter, and temperatures will drop! In the City, we have put away our mowing equipment and are preparing the snowplows for the storms that we hope will come to replenish our water supplies. This season is a time that many of us will be pausing and reflecting on the things in our lives that we are thankful for. It is also a time of the year that provides a great opportunity to reach out to friends and neighbors, especially those who may have particular needs. Helping to clean up leaves and other yard waste, winterizing sprinkler systems and coolers, and clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow are all good ways to network with your neighbors. We occasionally receive complaints from individuals about their neighbors who haven’t maintained their yards very well or shoveled their walks, but in most cases, a helping hand from a neighbor will go much farther than a visit from a zoning enforcement officer. I encourage you to get out and help where you can.
MAYOR’S OFFICE D. Blair Camp Mayor
mayor@murray.utah.gov The Roman Statesman Cicero is credited with saying “Gratitude 801-264-2600 is not only the greatest of virtues, 5025 S. State Street but the parent of all others.” We Murray, Utah 84107 have much to be thankful for in our city. We have relatively good roads, clean water, excellent police and fire departments, dedicated public works employees, great recreation facilities, and an incredible hometown library. Murray is a community of people who care about each other and are concerned about our neighborhoods. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as your mayor! -- -- -- -- -On another topic, “No Shave November” is here once again! It is an annual event, also referred to as “Movember,” when our police officers can grow their facial hair to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. In Murray, our officers pay a minimum donation of $20 to participate. The proceeds go to the Salt Lake Valley Emergency Fund which is used by our Crime Victim Advocates to provide immediate financial assistance to crime victims in crisis. This year, for an additional $20.00 our officers can keep their facial hair through December. So, If you notice a police officer looking a little “scruffy” in November or December, it’s for a good cause!
T HE P ARK C ENTER PARK CENTER UPCOMING HOURS Sunday, Nov 4 • Sundays open for winter • 9am-2pm, Sunday (fitness classes begin 11-11) Monday, Nov 12 • Veterans Day observed • Regular hours & schedules Thursday, Nov 14 • Thanksgiving Mini Swim Meet • See schedule TBA Fri & Sat, Nov 15 & 16 • Thanksgiving Swim Meet • See schedule TBA
Mick Riley Golf Course (SL County) . . . . . . . . . . . 801-266-8185
Thursday, Nov 21 • Thanksgiving Day Eve • Hours 5am -6pm. No kidzone or PM classes
Parkside Elementary . . . . 801-264-7434
Monday, Nov 26 • Leisure pool deck replacement. • POOL CLOSED. Dates to re-open TBA
Riverview Jr. High . . . . . . 801-264-7446
Friday, Nov 23 •Black Friday • Hours 8am-10pm. No kidzone or classes
Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . 801-468-2560
Monday, Dec 24 • Christmas Eve • Hours 7am-1pm. No kidzone or classes
Salt Lake County Ice Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-270-7280
Wednesday, Dec 26 • Day after Christmas • Hours 9am-10pm. No kidzone or classes
Thursday, Nov 22 • Thanksgiving Day • Hours 8-12 Special Classes. No kidzone
Tuesday, Dec 25 • Christmas • The Park Center is CLOSED
The Park Center . . . . . . . . 801-284-4200
Monday Dec 31 • New Year’s Eve day • Hours 7am-1pm. No kidzone or classes
Viewmont Elementary . . 801-264-7438
Tuesday Jan 1 • New Year’s Day • Hours 8am-4pm. Special Classes. No kidzone
Christmas tree lighting Ceremony Saturday, December 1, 2018 • 6:00 p.m. Murray City Hall - 5025 So. State Street “Fire Engine Express” will bring Santa and Miss Murray to City Hall. Visit Santa inside after the tree lighting and receive a treat. Sponsored by Murray City Power and the Murray City Shade Tree Commission
matt Harpring Holiday Camp 2018 - Skills & Drills Dates: Thursday, Dec. 27 (9am-12pm) Friday, Dec. 28 (9am-12pm) Ages: 7-14 years old Cost: $50 for one day $85 for both days