“Do you believe? Santa Claus is coming to town, specifically the Murray Library! On December 3^rd, Santa will be making a special visit so come enjoy a festive sing-a-long with Murray the Dragon and a fun craft centered around the holidays. Stick around and get your picture taken with the big man himself and tell him your hopes and dreams for the Christmas season!”

Come join Murray City at our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 3^rd at 6:00 pm.

Santa will arrive by “Fire Engine Express” to magically light Murray’s Christmas tree. Following the tree lighting, Santa will visit with children inside City Hall and hand out a special treat. 

Parents, please make sure your children are properly dressed for the cold weather and remind them to bring a letter to Santa.

We look forward to this most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Bad Holiday Foods for Fido

By Salt Lake County Animal Services

The holidays are around the corner. Here’s a few quick tips on what to keep out of your pet’s mouth. Those tasty, fatty, rich foods from the holidays can cause some serious upset tummies, or even worse, a visit to the emergency vet.

Avoid:

• Candy: Chocolate contains a substance, theobromine, that can be toxic to pets. Dark, semi-sweet, and Baker’s chocolate can be lethal to pets if ingested.

• Drippings: Those fatty leftovers from your meal can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

• NO BONES: Do not give your pet bones from leftover holiday birds, they can splinter once ingested and cause internal injuries, even death.

• Stuffing, pudding, relish, pickles, sauces, and anything with onions, grapes, raisins.

Your pet can eat some holiday foods in moderation BEFORE they’ve been prepared with spices: sweet potatoes, white potatoes, pumpkin (before adding fatty things like cream), cranberries, chard, kale, green beans, and a wee bite of turkey, ham, or other meats. If you have additional questions, please consult with your veterinarian.