🌱 Behind The Gate In SLC's Chinatown + Suspicious Device At Park

Salt Lake City UT

14 March, 2022

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Rise and shine, Salt Lake City! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. First, today's weather: A bit of afternoon rain. High: 58 Low: 41. Sunset: 7:35 PM. Beyond today? Here's the forecast for the week ahead. (Salt Lake City Patch) Here are the top three stories in Salt Lake City today: It wouldn't be a day in Salt Lake City without a battle over another proposed housing development. This time, it's a "rooming house" or what has been known historically as a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) proposed for SLC's east side, featuring shared kitchens and living space among 65 individual units that could potentially house 200 people. Some community members are pushing against the idea saying that it takes away renters' dignity and that it represents a form of housing only for those in desperate situations. (KUER 90.1) If you see something, say something. A local Salt Lake resident reported a "suspicious device" at the International Peace Gardens in Jordan Park, Sunday. Turns out, that's exactly what it was. Salt Lake Police, along with the Utah Air National Guard and the Hazardous Device Unit removed a 'military-grade device' from the park. Police are still investigating the exact nature of the device and how it ended up in the Peace Gardens along the Jordan River. (KSL.com) Chinatowns are more well known in America's coastal cities, but Salt Lake's Chinese immigrant history dates back to the continental railroad and the 1860s. The Chinatown gate on State Street in South Salt Lake along with the shopping center behind it is not nearly as historic, but it marks an entrance to something culturally significant something culturally significant, a celebration of not just Chinese food and culture, but a busy hub of Utah's broader Asian culture as well. The Salt Lake Tribune dives deep into Salt Lake's Chinatown, and what can be tasted and experienced there. (Subsription: Salt Lake Tribune) Today in Salt Lake City: Community Nursing Services presents the 33rd annual Art & Soup Charity Expo featuring artwork from over 50 Utah artists along with unlimited servings of soups, breads, and desserts from 20 local restaurants today at the Salt Palace Convention Center. (5:30 PM)Tonight is the Laurel Brasserie & Bar x Dented Brick Distillery Dinner. Guests will experience an exciting collaboration between the two establishments showcasing both food and spirits tonight at the Grand America hotel. (6:00 PM) Take in a symphony with your special needs family. The Utah Symphony | Utah Opera offers an annual concert for children with special needs and their families. "We present this concert because we know that many families cannot attend cultural events together because some special needs children may have difficulty keeping quiet in their seats. We feature the Utah Opera Resident Artists with the Utah Symphony on the Capitol Theatre stage for this special concert. Children with special needs of ANY age are welcome to attend." (7:00 PM) From my notebook: It's National Nutrition Month, and we know affording nutritious foods like fresh produce can be especially challenging for those who are food insecure. Through our Grocery Rescue program, we partner with local grocery retailers to provide much-needed fresh and perishable food items nearing expiration dates, leveraging what would otherwise be food waste into a vital tool to alleviate hunger in Utah. Last year, we rescued over 19 million pounds of edible food from 288 grocery stores across the state! (Utah Food Bank)Salt Lake City's Master Recyclers are volunteers who work within their communities to educate about recycling and encourage people to reduce their waste. It's a popular program through Salt Lake City Green and registration is open now! (Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall)Not getting enough sleep is linked with many chronic diseases and conditions—such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. Learn how much sleep you need to stay in good health, and healthy habits for better Z's. (Salt Lake County Health Department)Did you know the Salt Lake City Arts Council has grants available for artists to assist them in their work? The Artist Career Empowerment Grants program is designed to stimulate economic opportunity and benefit both the individual artist recipient and creative entrepreneurs, as well as the arts and cultural sectors, the creative community, and the economic ecosystems of Salt Lake City. (Salt Lake City Arts Council) Loving the Salt Lake City Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update. — Joseph Peterson About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.