Riverton Recap: City News & Event Information

SANTA'S ARRIVAL IN RIVERTON THIS MONDAY

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 27, on a bright red fire engine.

Children can greet Santa to make their Christmas requests and get a photo with Santa and also write their letter to him 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 11, 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 11. 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 Wednesday, December 13. 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 15, for those who would like to drive by homes decked out in lights for the holidays. The tour runs from Friday, December 15, to Sunday, December 25.

ENTER HERE

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

All are invited to the Wreaths Across America Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Riverton City Cemetery on Saturday, December 16, at 10 a.m. The ceremony is open to all and provides an excellent service opportunity.

You can show your appreciation to our brave veterans who have their final resting place in the Riverton City Cemetery by purchasing a wreath to be placed on their gravesite this holiday season.

We need your help to reach our goal of having a wreath for each veteran’s grave. Please, sponsor a $17 wreath today! For more details visit rivertonutah.gov/wreaths.

Don't delay, This Tuesday, November 28, is the last day to purchase a wreath!

SPECIAL OFFER: For every 2 wreaths sold by Riverton City, Wreaths Across America will donate 1 additional wreath to our count! Click below to sponsor a wreath!

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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 3 to February 28, 2024. 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 23. 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.

WINTER PARKING POLICY 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.

CLICK HERE for details

Upcoming City Meetings

City Council Meetings

December 6 - 7 p.m.

Planning Commission Meetings

December 14 - 6:30 p.m.

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Contact Your City Elected Officials

Have a community announcement you'd like listed in the next Riverton Recap? Please email us 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

Andy Pierucci - 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

Craig Giles - City Manager

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Riverton City Hall

12830 S Redwood Road

Riverton, Utah 84065

801-254-0704

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