Hey neighbors!!

Last week was busy! Hope you got your ballot in last Tuesday. If you have a Legacy Center annual pass, indoor pickleball has been running for a week now, so the cold doesn't have to end your game.

Luminaria opens Thursday at Thanksgiving Point, and Skyridge starts its run of Les Misérables the same night. Saturday is packed: the Fall Youth Market at the Legacy Center, a free holiday market with Santa at The Loft Studio, and superhero science at the Museum of Natural Curiosity. Wednesday is Veterans Day, so city offices and the library are closed. If you've got library books or city errands, try to get to them Monday, Tuesday or later in the week. Details on all of it are below.

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Get a few miles in before Thanksgiving dinner! The fifth annual North Ogden Turkey Trot, hosted by The Hobbyjogger Project, starts at 8:00 AM on Thanksgiving morning at McGriff Park. The 5K is two laps of 1.5 miles each. You can run it yourself for $30, or team up with a friend for the 2-person relay at $25 per runner, with each of you running one lap. The prizes are pies, and awards start at 8:45 AM, so you'll be home well before the turkey comes out. Register here before prices go up on Nov. 19.

Date & Time: Thu, Nov. 26 · 8:00 AM
Start line: McGriff Park, 2950 N 900 E, North Ogden, UT 84414
Bib pickup: Wed, Nov. 25 · 4:30–6:30 PM at the McGriff Park Bowery

Holiday Quilt Show: Handmade Quilts for a Good Cause – Intermountain Health's Holiday Quilt Show fills The Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point with handmade quilts for three days. Tickets are $10 at the door or online. Proceeds support Intermountain Health's Women's Heart and Vascular Program. It's a relaxed weekday outing for quilters, crafters and anyone who appreciates detailed handwork. Note that Thursday is a short day: the show closes at noon.
Date/Time: Tue, Nov. 10 and Wed, Nov. 11 · 9:30 AM–8:30 PM; Thu., Nov. 12 · 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Location: The Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043

Luminaria Lights Up Ashton Gardens – Thanksgiving Point's Luminaria opens for the season Thursday, with timed entry every 15 minutes. Prices vary by date; you'll see them when you choose a night. Kids 2 and under don't need a ticket, and members get more than 10% off regular-season tickets. For a date night, private firepits ($120) and igloos ($225) can be reserved separately.
Date/Time: Thu, Nov. 12–Sat, Nov. 14 · Timed entry 4:00 PM–9:00 PM, last entrance 9:15 PM (runs through Jan. 9; closed Sundays)
Location: Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point, 3900 N. Garden Drive, Lehi, UT 84048

Fall Youth Market – About 40 booths of goods made by local kids ages 8 to 15 fill the Legacy Center's South Gym. Get a head start on holiday shopping and support some young entrepreneurs while you're at it. Collecting the Legacy Center's 25 Year buttons? A "button rewind" table will have any January–October buttons you missed.
Date/Time: Sat, Nov. 14 · 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Location: Lehi Legacy Center, South Gym, 123 N. Center St., Lehi, UT 84043

Mistletoe Market at The Loft Studio – Creators Collective Market brings a holiday market to The Loft Studio, and it's free to attend. Santa visits from noon to 3 p.m. Phone photos with him are free, and professional photos are optional. Food trucks are expected, and the first 50 shoppers get themed goodie bags.
Date/Time: Sat, Nov. 14 · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: The Loft Studio, 834 N. 100 E., Lehi, UT 84043

Kiddie Kraft – Little makers can spend Monday morning crafting at the Lehi City Library, and the library provides all the supplies. It's an easy outing for families with young kids that takes no prep at home. The listing doesn't mention a cost or registration.
Date/Time: Today, Nov. 9 · 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Lehi City Library, Programming Room, 131 N. 100 E., Lehi, UT 84043

Library Puzzle Exchange – Got finished puzzles piling up? Drop them off at the library's programming office on the second floor of the Civic Center. Then come back Saturday morning to pick out "new" ones for the long evenings ahead. There's no drop-off on Wednesday, Nov. 11, when the library is closed for Veterans Day.
Date/Time: Drop off today, Nov. 9; Tue, Nov. 10; or Thu, Nov. 12 · Pick up Sat., Nov. 14 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Library Programming Office, 2nd floor, Lehi Civic Center, 131 N. 100 E., Lehi, UT 84043

Les Misérables: School Edition at Skyridge – Skyridge Theatre opens Les Misérables: School Edition on Thursday, with a cast of 141 students. Tickets are $15, sold online in advance or at the door before each show. This week's performances run Thursday through Saturday.
Date/Time: Thu, Nov. 12; Fri, Nov. 13; and Sat, Nov. 14 · 7:00 PM
Location: Skyridge Theatre Auditorium, 3000 N. Center St., Lehi, UT 84043

Super STEM Saturday: Superhero Science – Superheroes take over the Museum of Natural Curiosity for this month's Super STEM Saturday. Kids can try hands-on experiments and build and launch rockets. They're invited to come dressed as their favorite hero, and costumed superheroes will be around for photos. The event is ticketed through Thanksgiving Point.
Date/Time: Sat., Nov. 14 · 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Location: Museum of Natural Curiosity, 3605 Garden Drive, Lehi, UT 84048

Dinner Out to Help Local Kids This Christmas: Enjoy dinner served by Lehi police officers while supporting a local holiday tradition. The Kids, Cops & Christmas fundraiser takes place at Lehi Texas Roadhouse on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5–9 p.m., raising funds to provide Christmas gifts for local children and families in need. Stop by, meet local officers and help make the season brighter for a neighbor.

Lehi City Council Meeting – Nov. 10 – Tuesday, Nov. 10, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Lehi City Council Chambers, 131 N. 100 E., Lehi. The council will hold two public hearings. The first is on a change to the city's FY2027 fee schedule for piano use at the Civic Center; the notice doesn't list the proposed amounts. The second is on the proposed Logan Annexation, about 2.68 acres near 1300 South 1700 West. The city will annex the land unless enough property owners inside the area file written protests at or before the hearing. Residents can attend and share comments during both hearings. View the fee hearing notice here and the annexation notice here.

Lehi Planning Commission Meeting – Nov. 12 – Thursday, Nov. 12, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Lehi City Council Chambers, 131 N. 100 E., Lehi. The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several proposals. They include new standards for electric vehicle charging stations in the city's Development Code and a shared-use path to replace a planned road connection on 3950 North. Also up for a hearing is DR Horton's grading permit for about 37 acres of Inverness Plat E near Center Street and Traverse Terrace Drive. Rounding out the list are a Chase Bank drive-thru at 3850 W. Hardman Way and a rezoning of 1.099 acres at 455 N. 900 E. The commission makes recommendations, not final decisions. Residents can attend to learn more and speak during the hearings. View the official hearing notice here.

Free After-School Classes Registration – Nov. 16–17 – Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 16–17, from 3:00 to 5:30 PM. The Lehi Literacy Center offers free reading and math classes for Lehi students in kindergarten through 4th grade, in 45-minute sessions twice a week. Non-resident registration is Thursday, Nov. 19, and winter classes begin Dec. 2 and 3. View the Literacy Center page here.

Free Radon Test Kits at the Lehi City Library – Available now at the Lehi City Library, 131 N. 100 E., Lehi. The library lends free radon testing kits. Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that can seep into homes from the ground, and testing is the only way to know if it's in yours. Place a hold through the library website or ask at a circulation desk. View the library's website here.

Thanksgiving Point Tax-Increment Agreement – Open for Review – Available Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, at the Lehi Redevelopment Agency offices, 131 N. 100 E., Suite 130, Lehi. A city notice published Oct. 29 covers an agreement for the Thanksgiving Point Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone. Under it, the agency would keep 80% of the growth in property tax revenue generated in the zone for 45 years, capped at $122,144,769. The 80% is the agency's share of that growth, not a tax-rate increase. The agreement stays available to review for at least 30 days after the notice. View the official notice here.

Veterans Day Closures – Nov. 11 – Wednesday, Nov. 11. Lehi City offices are closed for Veterans Day. The Lehi City Library is closed too, and the Senior Center will be closed with no meals served. Plan library returns and city errands around the holiday. View the city calendar here and the November city newsletter here.

Taqueria 27 / Taco Tuesday, 1688 W. Traverse Pkwy., Lehi, Enjoy $3 Taco of the Day tacos Tuesday, Nov. 10; minimum two tacos, while supplies last.

Skechers Outlet / Holiday Footwear Sale, 3700 N. Cabelas Blvd., Suite 272, Lehi, Buy one pair, get the second 50% off through Nov. 17; select styles, second item must be the same product type and of equal or lesser value; cannot combine offers.

Under Armour Outlet / $24.99 Hoodies, Outlets at Traverse Mountain, 3700 N. Cabelas Blvd., Lehi, Advertised hoodie special for $24.99 through Nov. 18; check eligible styles in-store.

Outlets at Traverse Mountain / Jingle Bucks, 3700 N. Cabelas Blvd., Lehi, Pick up a free holiday coupon booklet Nov. 1–25; savings and restrictions vary by coupon.

Skechers Outlet / Skechers Plus Signup Offer, 3700 N. Cabelas Blvd., Suite 272, Lehi, Join Skechers Plus in-store for 10% off your purchase through Dec. 31; select styles and exclusions apply; cannot combine with the footwear sale or other promotions.

Museum of Natural Curiosity / Every Kid Counts Admission, 3605 Garden Drive, Lehi, UT 84048, Up to six people in the same household get discounted admission with a SNAP or WIC EBT card and photo ID: dependent children free, adults and teens $9 each; in person only, not online.

Set aside Saturday, November 14, for a little local shopping and a comforting Italian meal during this week. Start with Lehi’s creative community at The Loft’s Mistletoe Market, then settle into Bona Vita for squash ravioli and an unhurried afternoon together.

Place: Creator’s Collective x The Loft Studio Mistletoe Market
Address: 834 N 100 E, Lehi, UT 84043

Start at the independently owned Loft Studio for an indoor gathering of local makers and small businesses. The Mistletoe Market runs Saturday, November 14, from 11 AM–4 PM. It’s a cheerful way to enjoy the November bustle while supporting the people creating close to home.

Browse for handmade pottery, artwork, and crochet pieces with cozy gifting potential. Treat vendors and food trucks are advertised, although specific seasonal offerings remain unannounced. Arrive by early afternoon to leave plenty of browsing time before the market closes.

Place: Bona Vita Italian Bistro
Address: 1820 W Traverse Parkway, Suite C, Lehi, UT 84048

After the market, drive over to Bona Vita for a relaxed Italian meal. This independent bistro has roots in Lehi’s local dining community. Its welcoming dining room makes an inviting finish to an afternoon spent shopping small.