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The Teddy Bear Clinic & Health Fair runs from 10 a.m. to noon at 12257 Business Park Drive. The event features interactive wellness booths staffed by local vendors and community organizations, educational stations on first aid, fire safety and healthy living, plus giveaways, food and prizes throughout the morning — Courtesy | Joyce University

Community

Free teddy bears, rock wall at health fair Saturday in Draper

By Millcreek Times staff · August 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Community

Free teddy bears, rock wall at health fair Saturday in Draper

By Millcreek Times staff · August 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Community

Free teddy bears, rock wall at health fair Saturday in Draper

By Millcreek Times staff · August 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Kids can score a free stuffed teddy bear and toy stethoscope, climb a rock wall and visit health education booths at a free health fair Saturday, Aug. 22, at Joyce University's Draper campus, about 15 minutes south of Millcreek on I-15.

The Teddy Bear Clinic & Health Fair runs from 10 a.m. to noon at 12257 Business Park Drive. The event features interactive wellness booths staffed by local vendors and community organizations, educational stations on first aid, fire safety and healthy living, plus giveaways, food and prizes throughout the morning.

Joyce University said on Facebook that free bears go to the first 100 guests. No registration is required.

Upcoming Millcreek community dates

Through Aug. 28 — Millcreek's 2nd Annual Photo Contest accepting submissions; open to Millcreek residents, one entry per person
Sept. 1, 6:30–7:30 p.m. — Millcreek Community Council meeting at Millcreek Common Adventure Hub, 1330 East Chambers Avenue

Other News

Business

Priced out of Millcreek, homebuyers head to Ogden

A Realtor.com analysis shows more than 70% of Salt Lake City-area homebuyers searched outside the local market in the first quarter of 2026, with Ogden as the top destination, as Millcreek prices hit a record $893K median.

August 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Local Government

Gov. Cox seeks statewide Flock camera rules after Millcreek saga

Gov. Spencer Cox asked the Utah Privacy Governing Board to review statewide Flock camera rules after a Utah Civic Compact investigation revealed Weber County cameras were searched over 5 million times by out-of-state agencies, adding a new chapter to the surveillance debate that began with Millcreek's own unclaimed camera.

August 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Local Government

Uipi selected as vice president of national AAPI organization

Millcreek District 4 Councilwoman Bev Uipi has been selected as Second Vice President of AAPI LEAD, a national organization for Asian American and Pacific Islander elected officials, the city announced Aug. 26.

August 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Community

Millcreek ZIP hits a record $893K for county home prices

Salt Lake County's median home price hit a record $645,000 in Q2 2026, pushing the income needed to buy to $186,827, while Millcreek's 84109 ZIP code carried an even steeper $893,000 median.

August 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Local Government

E-bikes face speed cap, throttle ban under proposed county ordinance

The Salt Lake County Council advanced an ordinance that would cap e-bike speeds at 20 mph and ban throttle-equipped bikes from dirt trails, with a second reading and public comment expected Sept. 1.

August 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Education

Granite's community schools cited in Utah's No. 1 state ranking

A Promise Partnership Utah analysis published Aug. 25 credits Granite School District's community schools model, which places coordinators at seven campuses including Millcreek's Moss Elementary, as a key example of the "social cohesion" behind Utah's fourth straight No. 1 state ranking.

August 26, 2026 · 2 min read

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