Riverton Recap: City News & Event Information

COMING MONDAY: SANTA'S ARRIVAL IN RIVERTON

Bring the kids to see Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in Riverton! They will arrive at Riverton City Park at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 28, on a bright red fire engine.

Children can greet Santa to make their Christmas requests and also write their letter to Santa that evening. There will be free scones, hot chocolate, marshmallow roasting, cookie decorating, and crafts.

The event is free and open to all. Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. sharp, so come a little early! Click here to visit the event website.

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100+ MEMBER COMMUNITY CHOIR & ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM AT THE CHRISTMAS NIGHT OF MUSIC CONCERT

Come enjoy the festive music at Riverton City's annual Christmas Night of Music Concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 12, at the Riverton High School Auditorium!

The concert features a 100+ member community choir and orchestra who are generously giving of their time and talent to help spread holiday cheer.

All are welcome to attend. Entry is free.

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DONATE TO HELP CHILDREN IN NEED

Riverton City is again collecting holiday donations for The Christmas Box House – an organization dedicated to providing emergency shelter to children in need. Donations will be collected until Monday, December 12. Please consider donating if you are able. Donated items must be new and unwrapped and should be delivered to the Recreation & Events window at Riverton City Hall.

For a list of items to donate, click on the button below.

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RIVERTON TOUR OF LIGHTS SEEKS ENTRIES

Riverton residents who put up awesome holiday light displays are encouraged to enter their home in the Riverton Tour of Lights! The entry deadline is Sunday, December 11. Entry is free. Participants will have their name and address included on a map and will receive a sign to place in their yard during the tour.

The entry map will be made public on Wednesday, December 14, for those who would like to drive by homes decked out in lights for the holidays. The tour runs from Wednesday, December 14, to Sunday, December 25.

ENTER HERE

DONATE SUPPLIES FOR PET RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS

Riverton City is collecting donations of pet supplies to donate to pet rescue organizations who so generously take in pets that go unclaimed. If you are able, we invite you to donate to help our furry friends! These are the items being collected:

Dry Food
Canned Food
Toys
Treats
Blankets
Towels
Brushes
Dog Coats
Leashes
Collars
Food Bowls
Beds

The donation deadline is Wednesday, December 14. Donations can be dropped off at the Recreation & Events window at Riverton City Hall. If you have donation questions, contact Trish Watson at animalcontrol@rivertonutah.gov or 801-208-3168.

REMINDER: WINTER PARKING POLICY AND SNOW REMOVAL PROTOCOL IN RIVERTON

The following snow removal protocol and winter parking policy is in effect in Riverton:

Between November 1 and March 1, no vehicle may be parked on city streets during a snow storm OR where snow has accumulated on road shoulders.
As a matter of public safety, major roadways, high-traffic areas and school zones are prioritized in snow removal efforts.
Once main roadways are clear, minor roads and cul-de-sacs are cleared if 4 inches of snow or more has accumulated.

Click here to view a map identifying major arterial roads, major collector roads, school zones, and snow removal sections.

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GOOGLE FIBER NETWORK INSTALLATION MAP

Riverton City has issued the first permits to Google Fiber as they begin their network installation in Riverton neighborhoods. Construction has begun in the three neighborhoods overlaid in red. Other neighborhoods will follow in the months ahead. Most of Google Fiber's network installation will take place in 2023.

For information or questions about the Google Fiber project, or to view a progress map, click on the button below.

DETAILS HERE

RIVERTON CITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE VACANCIES

Riverton City is accepting applications for residents interested in serving on the following volunteer committees:

Events & Inclusion Committee
Historic Preservation Commission

Meetings for each committee are held at least quarterly and sometimes monthly.

For details or to apply, click on the button below.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

REASONS TO CLEAN UP FALLEN LEAVES

Fallen leaves are often trapped by roadway curbs and end up blocking gutter flow and storm drains, increasing the likelihood of flooding. Excessive amounts of leaves also end up draining into canals, creeks and the Jordan River, often resulting in smelly water and depleting the oxygen level in the water, making it harmful to fish. Help us prevent flooding and to keep our creeks and rivers clean by removing leaves from your property, sidewalk, and gutters by regularly mulching or bagging.

Recreation & Events

COUCH TO 5K

TRAINING PROGRAM

Have you ever wanted to start running, but just aren’t sure how? Join us for a Couch to 5K program to gradually build up your running ability in just eight weeks. This program is for people looking for a structured introduction to running with support along the way. The program begins on January 30 and runs through March 25. Cost is $30 per person.

CLICK HERE for details or to register.

MISSION SLIM POSSIBLE

WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

Join us in the new year for this individual 8-week mission to lose weight & feel great! Mission Slim Possible is a weight loss challenge, not a weight loss program. It is up to you to lose the weight. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners - the more participants, the more $$ for prizes. The challenge runs from January 4 to March 1, 2023. Cost is $30 to participate.

CLICK HERE for details or to register.

RIVERTON HALF MARATHON

& 4LIFE 5K

Early registration is underway for the Riverton Half Marathon and 4Life 5K on Saturday, March 25. You'll save $$ if you register by December 31. Early registration cost is $30 for the half and $20 for the 5K.

CLICK HERE for details or to register.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY

All are invited to the Wreaths Across America Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Riverton City Cemetery on Saturday, December 17, at 10 a.m. The ceremony is open to all and provides an excellent service opportunity to place wreaths at veteran graves.

Riverton in the News

City Calendar

November 24 - Thanksgiving Day - City Offices Closed
November 25 - Day After Thanksgiving Day - City Offices Closed
November 28 - Santa’s Arrival in Riverton - 6:30 p.m. - Riverton City Park
December 6 - City Council Meeting - 7 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
December 8 - Planning Commission Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
December 11 - Riverton Tour of Lights Entry Deadline
December 12 - Christmas Night of Music Concert - 7 p.m. - Riverton High School Auditorium
December 12 - Holiday Donation Drive Deadline - 6 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
December 14 - Riverton Tour of Lights Begins
December 17 - Wreaths Across America Wreath-Laying Ceremony - 10 a.m. - Riverton City Cemetery
December 20 - City Council Meeting - 7 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
December 24 - Christmas Eve
December 25 - Christmas
December 25 - Riverton Tour of Lights Ends
December 26 - Christmas Tree Drop-Off Opens at Centennial Park, Monarch Meadows Park, Riverton Rodeo Arena
December 26 - City Offices Closed
December 31 - Riverton Half Marathon & 4Life 5k Early Registration Deadline
January 1 - New Year’s Day
January 1 - Riverton Half Marathon & 4Life 5K General Registration Begins
January 2 - City Offices Closed
January 3 - In-Person Park Pavilion Reservations Begin - 8 a.m. - Riverton City Hall
January 3 - Mission Slim Possible Weight Loss Challenge Registration Closes
January 4 - Online Park Pavilion Reservations Begin
January 4 - Mission Slim Possible Weight Loss Challenge Begins

Upcoming City Meetings

City Council Meetings

December 13 - 7 p.m.

January 3 - 7 p.m.

January 17 - 7 p.m.

Planning Commission Meetings

December 8 - 6:30 p.m.

January 12 - 6:30 p.m.

January 26 - 6:30 p.m.

View City Meeting Agendas

View City Meeting Minutes

Listen to City Meeting Audio Recordings

Contact Your City Elected Officials

City & Community Announcements

911 Calls

If you ever need to call 911, please stay on the line if you don't get an answer right away. The Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center (VECC) occasionally has many calls come in at once and it takes a little time before all can be answered. If you hang up, your call will go to the back of the phone queue, which may delay emergency response.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

A brand-new nationwide resource is available for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or other mental health crisis. Similar to dialing 911 for emergency response, dialing 988 will connect callers 24/7 to trained crisis counselors who can provide support and resources to those in distress. Please note the number and don’t hesitate to call, or text, should you ever experience a mental health crisis.

City Office Closures

Riverton City offices will be closed on the following dates:

Thursday, November 24
Friday, November 25
Friday, December 23
Monday, December 26
Monday, January 2

Glass Recycling

Riverton City's glass recycling bin is located just off 13400 S on 4050 W, east of both the Maverik and South Hills Middle School and west of Holiday Oil Chevron. Click here for a map or recycling details. Residents are encouraged to use the bin to recycle glass items.

Landfill Vouchers

Riverton residents can pick up a free voucher to the Trans-Jordan Landfill at the Utility Billing Office at Riverton City Hall. Limit of two vouchers per year per household.

Print Newsletter

Click here to view Riverton City’s November 2022 print newsletter, published in the Riverton Journal.

Riverton Library Calendar

Click here to view the Riverton Library's event calendar.

Riverton Senior Center

Click here to find links to the Riverton Senior Center calendar, menu, and newsletter.

South Valley Chamber Events

Wednesday, December 7 - Business Bootcamp: Building Your Business Strategy for 2023 and Beyond
Wednesday, December 14 - Women in Business Holiday Soiree

Have a community announcement you'd like listed in the next Riverton Recap? Please email Casey Saxton with your information at pio@rivertonutah.gov. Submissions must be relevant to the community at large to be listed here. All announcements will be reviewed and included at the discretion of the Riverton City Communications Department.

City Government Information

Elected Officials

Trent Staggs - Mayor

Sheldon Stewart - District 1

Troy McDougal - District 2

Tawnee McCay - District 3

Tish Buroker - District 4

Claude Wells - District 5

Click here to view the council district map.

Administration

David R. Brickey - City Manager

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Riverton City Hall

12830 S Redwood Road

Riverton, Utah 84065

801-254-0704

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