Happy Monday, Eagle Mountain! Colten here.

Spring Break is over, the kids are back in school, and summer will be here before you know it. Here is what is happening this week.

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🗑️ Spring Dumpster Program starts Wednesday, April 15 at Cory Wride Park. Opening day hours are 4-8 PM. Then 8 AM-8 PM daily through April 22. A free shred truck will also be on-site Saturday, April 18 from 10 AM to noon.

🌎 Great Utah ShakeOut earthquake drill is Wednesday, April 16 at 10:15 AM at City Hall. The city is also hosting a preparedness training at City Hall that evening.

The Planning Commission meets tomorrow at 5:30 PM at City Council Chambers. Here is what is on the agenda.

Brandon Park Rezone: The city is updating zoning designations on roughly 216 acres in the Brandon Park area to match the current zoning map. The update formalizes lot sizes ranging from 8,000 square feet to half-acre lots, which locks in the neighborhood's low-to-mid-density residential character going forward.

Drive-Through Code Change: A proposed amendment would allow drive-through lanes between buildings and streets again in commercial zones. If approved, future commercial development could lean more car-oriented than the pedestrian-friendly direction the city set last year.

Spring Run Plaza: A 27-acre commercial development is proposed at the northeast corner of Cory B. Wride Memorial Highway and Spring Run Parkway. Staff is recommending the item be tabled to April 28 so it can be reviewed alongside the development agreement.

All items include public hearings. Residents are welcome to attend and provide input.

Eagle Mountain Academy — Final Session

The final session of the Eagle Mountain Academy meets Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 PM at City Hall. This month's topic is "Our Unique Community." If you've been curious about how city government works or want to hear directly from city leaders, this is the last chance to sit in before the class graduates on April 21.

LEGO Club is back at Eagle Mountain Library on Tuesday, April 14 from 4 to 5 PM. Kids ages 5-12 get a hands-on building activity with a creative prompt. Space is limited.

The library's Bookmark Bunch meets Wednesday, April 15 from 4 to 5 PM. This month's theme is Stories About Animals. Open to elementary-age kids.

The Kids STEAM Lab meets Thursday, April 16 from 4 to 5 PM at the library. Ages 8-12 get a hands-on science and technology activity.

The library runs Storytime sessions on Tuesday and Thursday with blocks at 10:15 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM. On Friday, Laptime meets at 10:15 AM for infants and toddlers ages 0-24 months.

A few things on the calendar for seniors this week:

The Senior Computer Class meets Tuesday from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce (3688 E Campus Dr #101). Note the location: this one is not at the Senior Center. Mentors are available to help with tech questions at your own pace.

At the Senior Center, the week includes a Crochet Class on Wednesday (10 AM to noon), Arts, Crafts & Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday, and an Exercise Class on Thursday at 11 AM.

Spirit Week is running all week at Cedar Valley High School through Friday, April 17. There is a lot happening on campus, so here is a quick rundown:

Wednesday, April 15 is Community Information Night at CVHS. Parent-Teacher Conferences run from 3 to 7 PM. From 5 to 7 PM, the school is hosting a Community Resource Fair with booths from organizations like the Utah Parent Center, Family Haven, Elevate Utah, Take Care Utah, BYU Comprehensive Clinic, and college reps. Food trucks will also be there from 5 to 7 PM. If you have a student heading into 10th grade next year, registration information sessions are at 5 PM and 6 PM in the auditorium.

The CVHS calendar shows a drive-in movie on Wednesday evening at 8 PM in the northwest parking lot. Details on whether this is open to the wider community or limited to students and their families are not confirmed, but it is on the school calendar if you want to check with the school directly.

If you are heading to campus for any of this week's events, stop by Jet Fuel. It is a student-run soda and cookie shop located at 1389 Aviator Ave, right next to the football field. The shop is open to the public Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 7:00 PM. They have 16+ soda options, 25+ mix-ins, and homemade cookies. There is also a drive-thru. Jet Fuel is tax-free, and students work there to help pay off their extracurricular fees. You can also follow them on Instagram.

The Aviators have two varsity home games on the schedule this week. Boys Varsity Volleyball hosts Riverton on Tuesday at 6:30 PM in the Hangar. Boys Varsity Soccer hosts Herriman on Friday at 3:30 PM.

The stadium is also busy with track. CVHS hosts a dual meet against Bingham on Wednesday at 3 PM. Then on Saturday morning, the Airshow Invitational begins at 7 AM. This one is a UHSAA-sanctioned state qualifying meet.

There are always games and events going on throughout the week beyond what we can cover here. Check the CVHS events page for the full schedule, tickets, and away game details.

Mark your calendar: the Ballroom Concert End of Year show is coming up on Friday, April 24 at 7 PM (tickets) and Saturday, April 25 at 2 PM (matinee tickets) at the Cedar Valley Auditorium.

The Nest Collective is opening its doors on Saturday, April 18 from 12 to 3 PM at 973 E Searle Ln in Eagle Mountain. Look for the separate basement entrance on the park side of the home, right across from Autumn Ridge Park. The grand opening includes a free maker's table, bring-a-friend discounts, and door busters for the first 10 crafters through the door. To learn more, check out their website.

If you have not made it out to Cory Wride Park yet, dumpsters are available all weekend from 8 AM to 8 PM for household and yard waste. The free shred truck is also there Saturday from 10 AM to noon if you have old documents to dispose of securely.

The City Council meets next Monday with a Work Session at 4 PM and Policy Session at 7 PM. The Eagle Mountain Academy graduation ceremony is at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers.

Frontier Middle School is putting on The Lightning Thief from April 23 to 25. Evening shows run Thursday and Friday at 7 PM. Saturday has a 2 PM matinee and a 7 PM show.

Eagle Mountain is hosting a community tree planting at Cory Wride Park on Friday, April 24 at 8:30 AM, to celebrate the newly declared Arbor Day. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. The city is planting 20-30 new trees.

Well, there’s your Monday Valueletter. If you enjoyed this, then please forward this to a neighbor or friend. And if you know of an event or small business worth spotlighting, just reply here. I’d love to hear about it!

See you around,

— Colten

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