The Taylorsville Farmers Market is coming again to Centennial Plaza! Shop the freshest and nest produce, as well as curated personal and home products all from local vendors and entrepreneurs every Tuesday this summer.
The market opens July 8, and it runs through Sept. 30. We hope you will come to the plaza to purchase produce and other wares, such as baked goods, jams and jellies, herbs, essential oils and soaps and much more, depending on the night. The Taylorsville Farmers Market, run by Good4Life Markets, will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays at Centennial Plaza in front of City Hall, 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd.
This is our second year with the market. In fact, last year was so successful that we wanted to bring it back again this year, and we hope it will soon become a summer tradition. The market is another way to gather at the plaza, which was built as a “living room for the community.” And the plaza is a perfect spot for it.
After shopping, take a stroll through the open-air gallery of sculptures that now surround the plaza as part of our Plaza +ART program, and on Fridays visit the plaza again for our free Starry Nights music series, including the food trucks. Now with a Farmers Market on Tuesdays, Centennial Plaza has become an inviting ‘third space,’ where we can gather as a community to shop, attend a free concert, grab a bite at the food trucks or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings
The market is open rain or shine on Tuesdays, making it easy to stop by after work or other activities to pick up some fresh produce. Select from local vendors, who are local farmers, artisans and small businesses who share that commitment to quality agriculture, food and other products. Vendors interested in participating can nd an application online at good4lifemarkets.com.
We’re also celebrating our farmers market with our city parade oat that features a “vegetable party” of happy fruits, veggies and healthy foods. The design is so cute and joyful. I know it will bring a smile to your face so be sure to watch for it in our upcoming Taylorsville Dayzz Parade, as well as the Days of ’47 Parade.
The Taylorsville Farmers Market follows input from recent citywide surveys, in which residents listed it as one event they would like to see added in the city. We listened and are happy that this wish is now happening for a second time this year!
—Mayor
Kristie S. Overson
WHAT’S INSIDE – JUNE 2025
Frequently Called Numbers, Page 2
Council Corner, Page 3
TVPD News, Page 6
Heritage Remembrances, Page 7
Environment, Page 8
Taylorsville Dayzz is This Month —
June 26, 27 and 28
TDayzz o ers plenty to do for everyone – from
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state. The city’s preeminent event on June 26, 27 and 28 brings a show-stopping lineup of free entertainment. On Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m., The Jerseys, a Frankie Valli tribute, is on stage, along with the West Valley Symphony and Cannoneers of the Wasatch.
On Friday, the Taylorsville-SLCC Symphony Orchestra performs at 6 p.m., followed by Elvis & Tina Turner tribute artists at 7:30 p.m., and don’t miss the reworks at 10.
Then, on Saturday, evening entertainment starts at 8 p.m., with Queen Nation; the skydivers at 8:30 p.m. and the Fireworks Extravaganza at 10. (See the full schedule of events on Pages 4 and 5 of this section. The festivities all take place at Valley Regional Park, 5100 S. 2700 West.)
There is a lot to take in during the day Saturday; enjoy a variety of entertainment, plus the car show, food and craft booths, pony rides, the petting zoo and the carnival. The carnival is also open from 4 to 11 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.
Be sure to register for the Taylorsville Dayzz 5K by Tuesday, June 24, at 10 p.m. Bib/packet pickup is Thursday, June 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. or Friday, June 27, from noon to 3 p.m. in front of City Hall, 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd. Race Day is Saturday, June 28.
Starry Nights @the Plaza. The food trucks arrive at 5:30 p.m. and most music starts at 6:30. See www.taylorsvilleut.gov for the full schedule and details about what’s happening each night.
City of Taylorsville Newsletter
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 3
June 4 to 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Once on this Island Jr. @ the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center. This is the Taylorsville Arts Council's youth production, featuring ages 8 to 18.
June 6 – 10 a.m.
Taylorsville Park Grand Opening @ Taylorsville Park, 4721 S. Redwood Road. See the new amenities and watch local skateboarders show o their skills at the new Skate Park Opening and Ribbon Cutting event.
June 7 – 7:30 p.m.
Taylorsville’s Got Talent @ Centennial Plaza. Taylorsville's annual talent show includes performers in four age groups: child, junior, young adult and adult.
June 20 – 10 a.m.
Summit Park Grand Opening @ Summit Park, 6200 S. 3200 West. Come see the updates and try out the new amenities at this Ribbon Cutting event.
June 26 to 28
Taylorsville Dayzz @ Valley Regional Park. Celebrate Taylorsville with plenty to do for everyone — from carnival rides and food booths to the parade, petting zoo, concerts, car show, 5K and, of course, the best reworks show in the state!
June 16 – All Day Juneteenth. City o ces are closed to observe the holiday.
Find our calendar of events every month on the city’s website, where you can also submit your own events for possible publication. Go to www.taylorsvilleut.gov
Lifehouse Performing Arts Academy presents Hansel & Gretel
June 4-6
Taylorsville Arts Council presents Once on this Island Jr.
June 4-6
Lifehouse Performing Arts Academy presents Company Showcase
MID-VALLEY
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
June 6
Wasatch Arts Center presents Hansel & Gretel June 2025 Recital
June 7
Tutu School presents Bravo Bash
June 8
Tiranube Entertainment presents Los Caballeros las Prefieren Brutas
June 8
Trianude Entertainment presents La Cata Musical Venezolana con César Muñoz
June 10
Dance Crew Recital
June 14
BellyDancing by Thia presents Circus Circus
June 13-14
Utah Dance Artists presents Art in Motion
June 16-17
Underground Dance Company presents Soundtracks
June 18-22
SAW the Musical Parady
June 20
Webb Dance Academy presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
June 23
Utah Festival Ballet presents Coppelia
June 28-29
Draper Philharmonic & Choral Society presents Arise! Ignite the Praise
COUNCIL CORNER
By Council Member Meredith Harker
Summer is by far my favorite season of the year. I love the longer days, warm evenings, having the kids out of school and taking everything just a little bit slower. But the best thing about summer for me is spending time outdoors.
This year in Taylorsville, being outside is going to be more fun than ever. That is because we will be opening our two new city parks this month! These two parks have been in the planning and construction phases for over a year, and now it is time to let the good times roll.
Taylorsville Park is located at 4721 South and 1700 West, while Summit Park is located at 3200 West and 6200 South. The initial pre-phase of these parks was nished last year with the addition of new pickleball courts, and the rst phase now completed includes more amenities for community members to enjoy.
2 New Parks Opening Just in Time for Favorite Season
Taylorsville Park includes: a new skate park, basketball courts, playground, pavilion, restrooms, landscaping and a parking lot.
Summit Park includes: a new playground that incorporates hill play, pavilion, restrooms, parking lot and landscaping.
Celebrate with us at their grand openings. A ribbon cutting will mark the o cial opening of Taylorsville Park on Friday, June 6, at 10 a.m. Come see the updates and watch local skateboarders, too, as they show o their skills at the new skate park.
The ribbon cutting for Summit Park is set for Friday, June 20, at 10 a.m. You’ll de nitely want to try out the amenities, now that the rst phase of this major construction project is complete. (See ads on Page 6 of this section for additional information).
Both parks will give kids and families opportunities to swing, slide, climb, run, jump, spin, walk, hop, sit, hang, go and play. This ts in perfectly with Taylorsville City’s new “Healthy Utah Community” designation that we were awarded in April. (Watch for details about that impressive designation from the non-pro t organization Get Healthy Utah and the Utah League of Cities and Towns in July’s edition or read about it now at www.taylorsvilleut.gov under the news section).
We hope families will get out and enjoy these beautiful new parks this summer!
Graduating Youth Council Member Honored for Community Involvement
One member of Taylorsville’s Youth Council is graduating from Taylorsville High School this year and was formally recognized by the City Council and Mayor Kristie Overson at their meeting on May 21. Following are some details about that Youth Council member and his incredible contributions:
Tristan Nguyen — As a student at Taylorsville High, Tristan maintained a 3.99 GPA and has taken countless AP and Concurrent Enrollment classes. He also has not missed a day of school.
He has been involved with many school clubs such as MESA (Math Engineering Science Achievement), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and Key Club. He also participated in the school’s orchestra during his freshman, sophomore and junior years. In FBLA as a junior, Tristan received rst place for computer applications and second in spreadsheet applications at the regional competition.
Tristan has swum competitively for nine years, and is also on the track and eld team, where he throws javelin. While on the swim team, Tristan helped his relay team qualify for the state championship meet. His relay team also took second place at the region swim meet this year. He has lettered in swimming and was an academic all-regions athlete all four years.
Tristan also has received areas of distinction in Business, Math, Citizenship, Science, Academics and CTE (Career and technical Education), earning him the school’s Diploma of Merit.
In the community, he received the Vietnamese-American Outstanding Academic Achievement Award given by the Vietnamese Community of Utah. He has worked for three summers as a lifeguard at the Taylorsville Recreation Center.
Tristan has served on the Youth Council for two years. After graduation, he plans to attend the University of Utah, majoring in Information Systems.
2600 W Taylorsville Blvd
Bring the whole family to shop at Taylorsville’s open-air market Find fresh, local and seasonal goods from small regional farmers and local ar tisans Enjoy local enter tainment
LEFT TO RIGHT:
Bob Knudsen, Vice Chair (District 5), Curt Cochran, (District 2), Anna Barbieri, (District 3), Meredith Harker, Chair (District 4) and Ernest Burgess (District 1)
11 am Entertainment, Car Show, Food and Craft Booths, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Carnival Rides and More!
Thursday, June 26 — 7:30 PM
TVPD Adds 4 New Bicycles to its Law Enforcement Toolbox
Check this space each month for news about the Taylorsville Police Department (TVPD) and their valuable service to our community.
Thanks to a couple of grants, the Taylorville Police Department has four additional bicycles that it will use in a variety of ways.
Mayor Kristie Overson described the bikes, two of which were displayed in the Council Chambers at the May 7 City Council meeting. They were purchased thanks to grants aimed at assisting with the patrol of retail centers and along the Jordan River Parkway.
“We’re so excited that our police department is creative in looking for grants and ways we can enhance our tools to help the community,” Mayor Overson said.
O cers also brought out the new bikes and rode them for fun at the Taylorsville Parks and Recreation’s recent Ride, Roll & Stroll community event where residents gathered with their own wheels — including bicycles, skates, scooters and even strollers. The event brought all those attending for a morning together on the parkway.
In addition to using bikes to patrol the river and Taylorsville shopping complexes, TVPD also uses them during public events such as Taylorsville Dayzz. The bicycles allow for greater mobility and accessibility in parks, trails and congested areas, which can result in faster response times and closer community interaction compared to patrol cars.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to O cer Coon, who is Taylorsville Police Department’s latest Employee of the Month! O cer Coon currently serves in our Patrol Division, where he plays
a critical role in maintaining public safety through proactive policing and responding to calls for service.
He brings ve years of law enforcement experience to the department, with the past two years spent serving the Taylorsville community. Before joining TVPD, O cer Coon served with the Tooele City Police Department. Throughout his career, he has held several key roles, including Field Training O cer, member of the Tooele County Major Crimes and Drug Task Force and participant in the Tooele County SWAT team.
His commitment to specialized units has continued at TVPD, where he is now a member of the department’s SWAT team. O cer Coon’s experience and dedication demonstrate a deep commitment to service, responsibility and tactical readiness. The nature of patrol work is often fast-paced and demanding, and a recent incident exempli es O cer Coon’s professionalism and ability to perform under pressure.
O cer Coon was responding to a call involving an individual who was armed with a knife and experiencing a severe mental health crisis. The person had made disturbing statements indicating an intent to provoke “suicide by cop.” With exceptional calm and skill, O cer Coon used verbal communication and de-escalation techniques to safely engage the individual. His actions created the time and space needed for other o cers to coordinate a response, ultimately leading to a peaceful resolution without injuries.
Outside of work, O cer Coon enjoys gol ng, hunting and spending time with his family. Thank you, O cer Coon, for your outstanding service, dedication and continued commitment to our community.
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Taylorsville Bennion Heritage REMEMBRANCES
Residents Celebrated for their Birthdays, Long Lives
Many residents in Taylorsville have lived long lives, celebrating birthdays well into their 80s, 90s, and even 100 and more. Several of them are featured in local newspaper clippings that can be perused at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center, including three of them highlighted here:
For one, June Meyers Paxton, a longtime resident of Taylorsville was honored for her 85th birthday with an open house at the Historic Taylorsville Assembly Hall, now the Al-rasool Islamic Center (1247 W. 4800 South). Originally built in 1894, the structure is the oldest in Taylorsville and was added to the National Register of Historic Places three years ago.
In an even older newspaper clipping (date unknown), a yellowed page announces the 90th birthday of Samual S. Smith. It notes that Smith was born Oct. 26, 1892, in Franklin, Idaho, to Joseph Fielding Smith, the sixth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Mary S. Smith. Samual Smith taught mathematics at the University of Utah for 40 years.
A third newspaper article notes Jane Pearson’s 87th birthday. A longtime Taylorsville resident, she raised eight children, all but one of whom attended her birthday celebration. Also attending were 53 of her 58 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Now, that’s a big birthday party!
You can check out these remarkable birthday announcements yourself, as well as many other records of Taylorsville residents and their histories, at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center, 1488 W. 4800 South. Drop on by!
Don’t Miss These Library Events
The Taylorsville Library has planned several programs during the month of June. You’ll want to mark your calendar for these events:
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE — June and July. Sign up for the Summer Reading challenge and learn how to track your activities electronically or with a paper reading record. Paint your summer in every shade of fun as you read, create, learn, play and connect your way to prizes and discounted activities all season long!
23RD ARMY BAND OUTDOOR CONCERT — Monday, June 9, 7 p.m. Enjoy a musical celebration with the 23rd Army Band’s "Duck and Cover" band. Enjoy patriotic music, show tunes and other popular songs. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfortable seating.
“The Governor’s Own” 23rd Army Band is part of the Utah National Guard and is Utah’s only military band. The band is based in Lehi, Utah, and is comprised of nearly 40 soldiers.
TEEN PROGRAM | LOW TECH ARCADE — Tuesday, June 10, 1 p.m. Play low-tech arcade and retro games, and earn tickets to get prizes.
VIRTUAL LECTURE | Traveling the Painted Canyons:
Utah Parks Company History — Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m. Register at: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries. For nearly 50 years, the Utah Parks Company brought tourists to Utah and Arizona’s national parks. Historian Ryan Paul highlights this unique chapter in local park history. Paul is an assistant professor of history at Southern Utah University, specializing in public and local history and national parks.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE — Monday, June 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
A NIGHT OF VIDEO GAME MUSIC with the Utah County Flute Choir — Monday, June 23, 7 p.m. Celebrate the music of popular video games with a free performance for all ages. This concert will be outside on the grass. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfortable seating.
TEEN PROGRAM | Record Painting — Tuesday, June 24, 1 p.m. Paint your own amazing wall art on a vinyl record.
LIBRARY CLOSURE | Juneteenth — Thursday, June 19. All libraries closed for Juneteenth.
TAYLORSVILLE SENIOR CENTER
4743 S. Plymouth View Drive
June Activities
The Taylorsville Senior Center has planned a variety of classes every month. Classes are free for those over age 60. Among the activities scheduled this month: Vital Aging Class: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in classroom B. The topic for this month is Mindfulness. Join Jesse from Valley Behavioral Health to learn the practice of being in the moment and noticing how it allows us to be more content, less anxious and less worried.
Find the center’s full calendar and Senior Scoop Newsletter online at saltlakecounty.gov.
ANNUAL COLLECTION DAY
JUNE
UPDATES
International Plastic Bag-Free Day
On July 3, Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District will join other organizations around the world in support of International Plastic Bag-Free Day.
It’s easy to take part. Bring your own reusable bags when you shop. While you’re at it, gather up old plastic bags at home and recycle them at a local drop-o . Lastly, keeping a reusable bag in your car or purse makes it simple to skip plastic anytime — and some stores even reward you for it!
See more information online at: plasticbagfreeday.org
Recycling Transparency: HB107 Compliance
As part of WFWRD’s ongoing commitment to recycling transparency and in compliance with Utah House Bill 107, the district is providing the following data for Taylorsville:
Total recycling collected curbside for the months of November 2024 to April 2025: 1,496 tons from 13,786 homes in the city.
Districtwide: WFWRD collected 9,888 total tons from 86,000 homes during the same time period.
This information re ects the volume of recycling materials WFWRD hauled and delivered to a designated materials recovery facility for proper sorting and processing. WFWRD’s goal is to ensure that our community remains informed and engaged in supporting e ective recycling e orts.
Automatic Payments Sign-Up
Did you know you can sign up for automatic payments and/or paperless billing (e-bill) for your Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District bills through Xpress Bill Pay? Do it for:
1. Convenience: No need to remember due dates or write checks; your payment is automatically processed.
2. Peace of Mind: Avoid late fees and ensure your account is always up to date.
3. Time Savings: Spend less time managing your bills and more time on what matters to you.
4. Eco-Friendliness: Go paperless and reduce waste by eliminating the need for paper invoices and writing checks.
5. Security: Payments are processed securely, protecting your information.
Signing up is quick and easy! Visit wasatchfrontwaste.org and scroll down to the “Sign Up for Auto Pay Today” section or scan the QR code to login through Xpress Bill Pay.
TBID Releases Consumer Confidence Report
The purpose of the Consumer Con dence Report is to provide you with information on the quality of your drinking water. In addition to water quality, the report also gives information on conservation resources, potential contamination sources and where your water comes from.
Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District distributes culinary water that meets all federal and state quality requirements. The report can be found on the district website: tbid.gov, or you may contact TBID at 801-968-9081 and a copy will be mailed to your home.
Drought Response Level Set at Normal
The snow and precipitation received over the winter has helped the water supply situation in the state. TBID is pleased to report that because of this improvement, the TBID board was able to set the Drought Response Level at 0, which means there is a normal water supply. Customers are still encouraged to conserve water and safeguard this valuable natural resource. Please consider following the State Watering Guide at conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/ to know how often to water your lawn.
If you have any questions, please contact Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District by calling 801-968-9081 or visiting www.tbid.org. Follow TBID on Facebook and X.
