parks and trails information · 2020. 4. 29. · this spring has brought different challenges to...
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This Spring has brought different challenges to all of us. My hope is everyone is well and safe. The COVID-19outbreak affects everyone. We have noticed more residents out and about on the trails and in the parks. This iswhat the doctor ordered. Get out and enjoy the sunlight and outdoors.
Parks throughout Pleasant Grove are currently open for general use. The city playgrounds are closed and willopen once we have approval from the Health Department. We have noticed an increase in petsaccompanying residents in the parks and ask that you PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER THEM. Also remember, theyneed to be on a leash.
The trails are also seeing a huge increase in use. As the same with the parks, Please remember to clean up afteryour pet and keep them on a leash. We are seeing a lot of trail cutting which increases the maintenance andalso affects the water shed. PLEASE STAY ON THE DESIGNATED TRAILS. Remember proper trail etiquette andthe “Pack it in, Pack it out” rule.
Battle Creek Trail Closure: Battle Creek trail will be closed weekdays until May 11th – Weekdays Only – thetrail will be open on weekends starting Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday. The official USFSmap and public notice can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/uwcnf/alerts-notices
Volunteer opportunities have been put on hold for large group projects. We are hoping things get back tonormal in the near future.
Meanwhile, please take advantage of the gardening classes offered by the Beautification Commission.information can be found at https://www.plgrove.org/beautiful/yards-gardens/index.html
Please remember Social Distancing while enjoying the great outdoors.
Stay Safe,Deon GilesParks Director
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PARKS AND TRAILS INFORMATION
May 2020
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Library News Page 2
Recreation Center Page 2
Lions Club Page 2
PG Players Page 2
PG Cares Page 2
Fire Department Page 3
City Meeting Schedule Page 3
Beautification Committee Page 3
Pioneer Museum Page 3
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LIONS CLUBThe Pleasant Grove Lions Club was prepared to providescholarships for girls attending Girls' State this summer. Sadly, theirconvention was cancelled because of health and safety issues of theworld wide pandemic. We look forward providing opportunities forgirls next year. We have selected the recipient of our 2020 LionsClub academic scholarship. We will announce the recipient in theJune Newsletter.
PG Cares is hosting virtual QPR Suicide Prevention trainingevery Tuesday evening in May.What is QPR?Question. Persuade. Refer.Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives eachyear, people trained in QPR learned how to recognize thewarning signs of someone in crisis and how to question,persuade, and refer someone to helpQPR empowers all people to make a positive difference in thelife of someone they know.
Email Tamara Oborn, Prevention Program Coordinator, toregister [email protected]
PG CARES
LIBRARY NEWSPleasant Grove Library Summer Reading ProgramJoin us this summer for our all new summer READ-ingadventure where we will focus on Research, Exploration,Activities, and Discovery. Take home packets full ofillumination will be available at the library and online eachMonday starting June 1 and going through July 27. Eachweek we will present a new concept for your family to enjoyat home, learning, laughing, and READ-ing together. Moreinformation will be available on our website later in May. It'sgoing to be a great summer!
Curb Side Pick-UpPick up is offered on Mondays 3 to 6 and Thursdays from 12to 3.You may request library items up to 24 hours before thepickup time through our library catalog or by calling thelibrary (801-785-3950). If calling, please leave a clear,detailed message with your name, phone number and librarycard number and the titles of the items you wish to checkout. When you come to pick them up, call the library. Librarystaff will check the items out to your account and bring themto the library entrance where you will present your librarycard or ID and take the items. As a safety measure, librarystaff will not take the items to your car. Staff will also limitthe total number of items to 15 per vehicle.
If you do not wish to or cannot pick up your holds duringcurbside delivery, your holds will still be waiting for youwhen the library reopens.
Simon Says- It’s Story Time!Our Preschool Story Time and family Twilight Tales is online.Every Monday morning and Thursday evening, story timevideos will be posted on Facebook and our website for yourfamily to enjoy.
Screen Free FunCheck our website for an ongoing resource of learningactivities for children. Written and compiled by PleasantGrove Library’s literacy director Linda Butler.
RECREATION CENTERIn an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, therecreation center is closed, and the activities have beensuspended. Please check our Facebook page for onlinefitness classes and for updates on when we will resumeactivities.
PG PLAYERSWe have been practicing via "zoom" and will be ready toperform as soon as restrictions are lifted. Please stay tuned formore information on the PG Players’ production of “SheLoves Me.”
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During this crazy time, where we are compelled to befriendly from a distance; homeschool our kids; turn thekitchen table into an office; try to do our part to“flatten the curve.” We, here at the fire department, arein the fire station every day doing what we always do:serving you.
We finally feel we don’t need to chase the bouncingparadigm any longer, and we’ve settled in to more of aroutine. As you can imagine, the supply chain forpersonal protective gear has been less Amazon Primeand more 20 mule team in nature with the delivery ofmany of the items we have needed.
We have been helped by so many generous people, wewanted to thank them publicly.
A special thanks goes to:Micron (Micron Gives), Brian Verwer - for a generousgrant for specialized decontamination equipmentTracy Johnson - for a generous donationBrain Nish, Treeline Woodcraft Specialist - FaceShields.US Synthetics - 3D Printed MasksBig Daddy’s PizzaBonneville Industrial Supply - Safety Glasses.Smith’s Grocery - Priority Shopping.Complete Restoration - Cleaning SuppliesCostcoThe Person that knocked on the door of the station anddonated a large box of medical gloves and masksUtah State Emergency Management - PPE
We are so appreciative of the support you have shown.Please be safe and do all that you can to stay healthy.
Thank you,
The Men and Women of the Pleasant Grove FireDepartment
FIRE DEPARTMENTAll city facilities are closed or on an appointment only statusright now. Work goes on in the Parks as usual other than afew safeguards in place.
Hopefully we will be back to normal in June.
Beautification Yard and Garden Workshop Series
The Beautification Commission is excited about their newBeautiful Yards and Gardens Workshop Series for PGresidents wishing to increase their knowledge and skills fortheir gardens and yards. This series is offered for free to PGresidents, but does require an RSVP. Each class will have adrawing for gardening door prizes and refreshments. Eachclass will start at 7pm and will be taught by MasterGardeners of PG. Thanks to all those who attended the firsttwo virtual meetings. The next workshop is May 20th.Come enjoy learning and fun with your neighbors! For moreinfo, see the link below.
Beautification Yard and Garden Workshop Series
Help us be on the lookout for homes with creative andinspiring yards to participate in this year’s Strawberry DaysGarden Tour. Nominate a neighbor by sending the nameand address to [email protected]
As spring is in full swing, it’s the perfect time to perform awater check on your property. Please refer to theinformation at www.cwel.usu.edu/watercheck. Utah StateUniversity’s site provides a wealth of information throughvideos, classes, & tools to help slow the flow and save H2O.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
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PIONEER MUSEUMPioneer Museum news: The Pioneer Museum will be openfor tours June 11 through July 25, Thursdays and Saturdaysfrom 2-5 p.m. with the exception of the week of July 4.Otherwise it will be open by appointment by calling801-785-4721. We are still looking for donations of farmequipment to display on the grounds, or monetarydonations for repairs to the museum. [email protected] or the above phone number.CITY MEETING SCHEDULE
All meetings are held in the Community Room at the new PublicSafety Building at 108 East 100 South.
Planning Commission: May 14th and 28th at 7 p.m.City Council: May 5th and May 19tht 6 p.m.
Work Session beginning at 4:30.Live Stream of City Council meeting link here.
70 South 100 East | Pleasant Grove | UT 84062T: 801-785-5045 | E: [email protected] | www.plgrove.org