FAMILIES INVITED TO 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 29 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.
COMMUNITY INVITED TO FREE 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 6, 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.
ENTER YOUR HOME IN THE RIVERTON TOUR OF LIGHTS
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 12. 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 Friday, December 17, so those who would like can drive by homes decked out in lights for the holidays can drive by on a self-guided tour. The tour runs from Friday, December 17 to Saturday, December 25.

This event has replaced Riverton City's Christmas Lighting Contest.
HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE CONTINUES AT RIVERTON CITY HALL
Riverton City is collecting holiday donations for The Christmas Box House – an organization dedicated to providing emergency shelter to children in need until Friday, December 10. 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, visit the donation page using the button below.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:
HELP PLACE CHRISTMAS WREATHS AT VETERAN'S GRAVES
Come participate in the Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony at Riverton City Cemetery on Saturday, December 18 at 10 a.m. A short program will be held and then those present will place wreaths on the graves of the ~350 veterans buried in the cemetery.

Riverton City would like to extend a very special thank you to all who so generously sponsored wreaths so that each veteran's grave will receive a wreath.
WINTER PARKING POLICY & SNOW REMOVAL PROTOCOL IN EFFECT
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.
RIVERTON CITY COLLECTING PET SUPPLY DONATIONS TO GIVE TO 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 15. 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 801-208-3108.
'TWAS THE LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS OPENS AT RIVERTON CITY PARK ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Bring the family and come walk around Riverton City Park to read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas on giant storyboards and enjoy the fun lights. The event is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! We recommend going out for a cup of hot chocolate after you finish the story.

WHEN: November 30 - December 31
TIME: 6-9 p.m.
LOCATION: Riverton City Park, 1452 W 12600 S, Riverton, Utah 84065

Click here to view the event website.

**Start reading on the west side of the event lawn near the large pavilion.**
Recreation & Events
RIVERTON QUILT EXHIBITION

Open Through Wednesday, December 15

Come admire the work of dozens of local quilters on display at the Riverton Quilt Exhibition at the Old Dome Meeting Hall. Free and open to all.

The Old Dome Meeting Hall is open to the public on Monday-Wednesday, Noon-5 p.m.
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 challenge runs from January 5 to March 2, 2022. Cost is $30 to participate. Click here for details or to register.
START SMART BASKETBALL

Children ages 3-5 years old learn the basic skills needed to play basketball in a fun, positive environment with a parent. Program begins Tuesday, January 11. Cost is $30. Classes are held once per week for four weeks. Click here for details or to register.
HALF MARATHON & 4LIFE 5K

Early registration is underway for the Riverton Half Marathon and 4Life 5K on Saturday, March 26. You'll SAVE $10 on registration cost if you register by December 1. Click here to register or for event details.
Upcoming City Meetings
City Council Meetings

December 7 - CANCELLED
December 14 - 7 p.m. - NEWLY SCHEDULED
December 21 - CANCELLED
Planning Commission Meetings

December 9 - 6:30 p.m.
January 13 - 6:30 p.m.
January 27 - 6:30 p.m.
City & Community Announcements
Animal Adoptions
Riverton City has several impounded animals that have not been claimed and are now up for adoption. We're looking to find each of them a home. Click here to view animals up for adoption.

Christmas Tree Recycling
Live Christmas tree recycling is available for Riverton residents from December 26 to January 31. Drop off locations include: Centennial Park, Monarch Meadows Park, and the Riverton Rodeo Arena. Trees must be fully undecorated.

City Council Meetings
The Riverton City Council has consolidated two planned meetings in December into one. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 14 with a work session at 5:45 p.m. and the regular session at 7 p.m. Meetings previously scheduled on December 7 and December 21 will not take place.

City Facility Reservations
Reservation for the CR Hamilton Indoor Pavilion, Sandra N. Lloyd Community Center and the Old Dome Meeting Hall are now being accepted for January-March 2022. Click here for facility details.

City Job Opening
Riverton City is accepting applications for a full-time Animal Control / Code Enforcement Officer. Click here for details or to apply.

City Office Closures
Riverton City offices will be closed on November 25-26, December 24, December 27, and December 30-31 for various holiday observances.

Committee Openings
Riverton City has several openings on volunteer committees. If you are interested in getting involved with city government, consider applying to serve on a committee. Click here for details or to apply.

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.

Minky Quilt Demonstration
A free Minky quilt demonstration will be held on Tuesday, December 14 from Noon to 2 p.m. at the Old Dome Meeting Hall. The demonstration will be taught by Jackie Larsen from the Riverton Senior Center.

Print Newsletter
Click here to view Riverton City’s November 2021 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 view the Riverton Senior Center's November newsletter. Click here to view their November lunch menu. Click here to view their November event and program calendar.

South Valley Chamber Events
The South Valley Chamber has several events or programs coming up that may be of interest to Riverton businesses or residents:

  • Holiday Open House, Thursday, December 9, 4-6 p.m. | Details Here
  • Women in Business Holiday Soiree, Tuesday, December 14, 11:30 a.m. | Details Here
  • Business Accelerator, Begins January 4 | Details Here
  • Leadership South Valley, Begins January 20 | Details Here

Text Message Alerts
Riverton City encourages EVERY resident to be signed up for text message alerts. Texts are sent about timely city updates, emergency notifications, and events or initiatives of broad community interest. Only 3-4 text messages are sent per month and usually less. Click here to sign up.
Have a community announcement you'd like listed in the next Riverton Recap? Please email Casey Saxton with your information at csaxton@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 for the Mayor's contact info, here for City Council contact info, or here to view the district map.
Administration

David R. Brickey - City Manager
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Riverton City Hall
12830 S Redwood Road
Riverton, Utah 84065

City Website

Phone Directory
City Reception: 801-254-0704
Administration 801-208-3129
Animal Control: 801-208-3108
Cemetery: 801-208-3128
Code Enforcement: 801-208-3108
Development Services: 801-208-3138
Justice Court: 801-208-3131
Police: 385-281-2455
Public Works: 801-208-3162
Recorder: 801-208-3128
Recreation & Events: 801-208-3101
Utility Billing: 801-208-3133
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