2017
Centerville City
Community Information
Recreation and Events Guide
Frequently Used Phone Numbers
City Hall...............................................................................................(801)295-3477
Building Department.................................................................................... 292-8232
Business Licensing....................................................................................... 292-8232
Cemetery...................................................................................................... 295-3477
City Recorder............................................................................................... 295-3477
Garbage Collection, Recycling & Green Waste (Ace Disposal)................. 363-9995
Justice Court................................................................................................. 295-8344
Planning & Zoning....................................................................................... 292-8232
Police Department
Emergency.................................................................................................. 911
Business Office..........................................................................(801)292-8441
After hours reporting...........................................................................451-4150
Park Reservations......................................................................................... 295-3477
Public Works (Streets & Water Maintenance)............................................. 292-8232
Recreation Department................................................................................ 295-3477
Utilities (Billing).......................................................................................... 295-3477
Whitaker Museum (168 N. Main St.).......................................................... 335-8843
Community Phone Numbers
Animal Control (Davis County)...........................................................(801)444-2200
Benchland Water (Weber Basin Irrigation).................................................. 451-2105
Centerville Deuel Creek Irrigation............................................................... 298-3675
Centerville Library....................................................................................... 294-4054
Davis Chamber of Commerce...................................................................... 593-2200
Fire Department
Emergency.................................................................................................. 911
South Davis Metro Fire..............................................................(801)677-2400
Landfill......................................................................................................... 614-5600
Mosquito Abatement (Davis County).......................................................... 544-3736
Post Office............................................................................................(800)275-8777
South Davis Recreation Center............................................................(801)298-6220
South Davis Sewer District.......................................................................... 295-3469
UTOPIA....................................................................................................... 613-3880
Voter Information - County (Voter Registration)......................................... 451-3589
Voter Information - City............................................................................... 295-3477
School Phone Numbers
Viewmont High School........................................................................(801)402-4200
Centerville Junior High................................................................................ 402-6100
Centerville Elementary................................................................................ 402-1400
J.A. Taylor Elementary................................................................................ 402-1500
Jennie P. Stewart Elementary....................................................................... 402-1850
Reading Elementary..................................................................................... 402-1750
Table of Contents
General Information..........................4
Holiday Activities
Christmas Coloring Contest
Festival of Lights
4th Annual Christmas at The Whitaker
Civic Information......................... 5-10
Recreation Programs................. 14-16
Mayor’s Greeting
Centerville City Council
City Officials
Youth & Adult Classes
Merit Badge Classes
Movies in the Park
Sports (Youth Baseball, Basketball,
Football, Soccer)
South Davis Recreation Center
Trails & Trails Committee
City Organization & Committee Info
City Council Meetings
Planning Commission Meetings
City Hall Facilities/Rental
Election Information
Cemetery Information
UTOPIA
Waste Disposal
Garbage Pick-up, Green Waste
Landfill & Hazardous Waste
Recycling, Dead Animal Disposal
Spring/Fall Cleanup
Streets/Sidewalks/Snow Removal
Flood & Storm Drain Info
Parks Guide......................................17
Park Pavillions Reservations
Trails & Parks Map Booklet Center Section
The Whitaker Museum.............. 18-19
Community Gardens
Year-round Activities at The Whitaker
Centerville’s Stories
Tours at The Whitaker
“Then & Now” Scavenger Hunt
Connecting the Dots
Centerville Timeline
Emergency Preparedness................10
Citizen Corps
CERT Training Information
MRC (Medical Reserve Corps)
Events...........................................11-14
Spring Activities
Vestil S. Harrison Day at The Whitaker
Easter Egg Hunt
What’s Buzzing at The Whitaker
5th Annual Elizabeth’s Victorian Tea
at The Whitaker
4th of July Activities
Fall Activities
Clara Goudy Day at The Whitaker
Honey Bee Sweet at The Whitaker
4th Annual Whitaker Cemetery
Twilight Tour
4th Annual Whitaker Zombie Fun Run
Halloween Pumpkin Walk
Cultural Arts....................................19
The Davis Center for the Performing Arts
- CenterPoint Legacy Theatre
Youth Council...................................20
Volunteer Opportunities..................20
Eagle Scout Projects
Seniors...............................................21
2017 at a Glance......................... 22-23
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General Information
Greetings from the Mayor
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Please take a few minutes to review our 2017 Community
Information, Recreation and Events Guide. We hope you will
keep this guide as a reference booklet to stay informed about
the happenings in Centerville. It contains a useful listing of
the events, activities and programs that are available to you
and your family. You will also find answers to many of the
frequently-asked questions that we receive at City Hall, along
with contact information for government-related agencies in our community. We
invite you to visit the city website www.centervilleut.net to sign up for public
safety alerts via text message, and for email notices related to recreational or
civic activities that interest you. Updates are also available via Facebook and
Twitter.
On behalf of the City Council and City Staff, I invite you and your family to join
us in the many events and programs offered through Centerville City.
Kindest Regards,
Paul Cutler, Mayor
Centerville City Officials and Contact Information
Mayor
Paul A. Cutler
[email protected]
(801)390-3444 (Cell)
City Council
Tamilyn Fillmore
William “Bill” Ince
Stephanie Ivie
George McEwan
Robyn Mecham
City Manager
Steve Thacker
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Finance Director (Assistant City Manager)
Blaine Lutz
[email protected]
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(801)294-0266
(801)809-8444
(385)259-5965
(801)335-8849
(801)599-1938
(801)295-3477 (City Hall)
(801)295-3477 (City Hall)
Civic Information
Centerville City Committees, Organizations and Boards
Due to the frequency of changes in committee members and chairpersons, please
call the city staff listed as contact for the following committees and boards.
Planning Commission
Cory Snyder, Com. Dev. Dir.............(801)292-8232
Landmarks Commission Cassie Younger......................................... 292-8232
Board of Adjustment
Cory Snyder, Com. Dev. Dir. . ................. 292-8232
Parks and Recreation Com. Bruce Cox, Parks & Rec. Dir................... 292-8232
Trails Committee
Bruce Cox, Parks & Rec. Dir................... 292-8232
The Whitaker Museum
Lisa Linn Sommer, Whitaker Museum Dir. .335-8843
Centerville Recreation
Lisa Summers, Coordinator..................... 295-3477
Centerville Youth Baseball Matt Layton, Coordinator........................ 295-2855
South Davis Recreation
Cory Haddock, Coordinator..................... 298-6220
See the City website www.centervilleut.net for what each City committee does and
how to apply to become a member.
2017 City Council Meetings
City Council meetings are normally held at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third
Tuesdays of each month, unless otherwise noted. Public comment is welcome
during open session. The annual meeting schedule of the Centerville City Council for the calendar year 2017 shall be as follows:
January 3 & 17; February 7 & 21; March 7 & 21; April 4 & 18; May 2 & 16;
June 6 & 20; July 5* & 18; August 1 & 15; September 5 & 19; October 3 & 17;
November 8* & 21; December 5 & 19.
*Note: July 5 and November 8 are Wednesdays.
2017 Planning Commission Meetings
Meetings of the Centerville City Planning Commission are generally held at 7:00
p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (except in the months
of November and December, when usually only one meeting will be held). Unless otherwise determined by the Planning Commission, all meetings are held in
the Centerville City Hall Building, Council Chambers, 250 North Main Street,
Centerville, Utah. The meeting schedule for 2017 shall be as follows:
January 11 & 25; February 8 & 22; March 8 & 22; April 12 & 26; May 10 & 24;
June 14 & 28; July 12 & 26; August 9 & 23; September 13 & 27; October 11 &
25; November 15; December 13.
Note: Planning Commission will meet on the 3rd Wednesday in November due
to City Council meeting on November 8, because of the elections.
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An application for land development must be submitted three (3) weeks in
advance of the desired meeting date (see schedule). The application will be reviewed for completeness. When it is deemed complete, a project will be scheduled for the next available Planning Commission meeting.
City Hall Facilities and Rental Information
Centerville City Hall is available for use by government, local businesses and local nonprofit agencies, as well as Centerville residents. The building can be used
for a variety of activities such as meetings, social gatherings, art displays, etc.
The maximum capacity for a large event is 80 people. The amenities that the City
currently offers are:
Tables, both long and round
Chairs
Easels
Microphone and speaker system
Wireless Internet connection
Kitchen facilities
Cost will vary depending on size of group, length of time, whether food is served
and number of rooms needed. If you would like more information on renting the
facility or rooms, please call Jeannine Teel at (801)295-3477.
Election Information
Municipal elections will be held for the Mayor and two Council positions this year.
The Primary election (if needed) will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 and
the General election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Early voting
will be August 1 - August 11 for the Primary election and October 24 - November
3 for the General election. Declaration of Candidacy is due June 1 - 7 (deadline is
5:00 p.m.). To register to vote, contact county voter registration at 801-451-3589.
Cemetery Information
The Centerville City Cemetery is located at 650 East 400 South.
The cemetery is equipped with restrooms and a drinking fountain during the
summer season. During Memorial Day weekend, there are six temporary water
sources in various locations for gravesite decorations. No animals are allowed in
the cemetery except service animals such as seeing-eye dogs. Closing time for
the cemetery is at dark each day.
Regular cleanup times are the first week in April and the first week in November.
There is also a cleanup week beginning the Monday after Memorial Day. During
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those cleanups, any decorations remaining will be discarded.
Cemetery Rates (subject to change at any time)
Interment:
$320.00 - Centerville resident at time of death - all plats
$820.00 - Non-resident at time of death - Plats A, B, C & D
$1,320.00 - Non-resident at time of death - Plat E
Overtime fee: $160.00 - After-hours or Saturday burial
(Payments by check or cash only, please)
For more information, contact Cheryl Acree at (801)295-3477,
or [email protected].
UTOPIA - True Broadband Internet
Fiber optic service directly to your home or business is available in Centerville
via UTOPIA. UTOPIA is a community-owned fiber network created by a number
of Utah cities to provide advanced telecommunications. A variety of data, phone
and video packages are available through various service providers, with connections from 20 Mbps to 1 Gbps.
What services do UTOPIA service providers offer?
UTOPIA’s service providers currently offer: Internet, phone and video service.
You can find all providers’ offerings at www.utopianet.org/pricelist.
What type of contract can I sign with UTOPIA?
Currently, UTOPIA has four installation and infrastructure options for new residential subscribers:
Lease option: $30 a month for a two-year lease. After two years, your contract
switches to month-to-month term.
CUE (Contract Utility Enhancement) option: The CUE option is an ownershiplike model. With this option the UTOPIA connection is tied to the property and
is billed directly by the City. The benefit of signing up for CUE is that once the
infrastructure commitment is met, you will only have to pay for the services.
* $300 down and $30 a month for 10 years (6% interest rate).
* No money down and $25 a month for 20 years (7.9% interest rate).
* A $2,750 upfront charge
How much does it generally cost on a monthly basis?
For a 250/250 Mbps connection, the average service provider on the UTOPIA
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network charges approximately $35 a month. The average cost of a 250/250
Mbps data connection plus the UTOPIA fee is $65.00 a month.
Whom do I contact if I am interested in learning more about UTOPIA?
For information regarding providers, services, connections and pricing, please
visit www.utopianet.org, or call (801)613-3880 to speak to a Customer Service
Representative.
Waste Disposal
(Rates subject to change at any time)
Residential Garbage Pickup
Centerville City’s garbage hauler is ACE Disposal, (801)363-9995. Garbage
pick-up days are normally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If your normal
pick-up day falls on one of the following holidays - New Years, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, pick-up day will be one day later for everyone.
The garbage pick-up map found on the City’s website (www.centervilleut.net),
depicts the residential garbage day pick-up schedule from ACE Disposal for various areas of the city. Some private residential areas such as Cedar Springs Condos, Country Cottages PUD and Courtyard at Pages Lane, as well as businesses,
have contracted for separate garbage hauling services.
Green Waste Disposal
Centerville City offers a curb-side green waste program through ACE Disposal.
The cost is $7.40 per month for a “green can” for weekly pick-up. The green
can must be used for green waste only during the months of March - November.
The green can may then be used for household waste and/or green waste for the
months of December - February. Contact the City offices to sign up. For additional information on green waste, go to www.centervilleut.net, under utilities.
Centerville will also offer a FREE bulk green waste pick-up from April 10
through 21, 2017. Watch for more information in the City newsletter or on your
utility bill.
Residents may also dispose of clean green waste at the Wasatch Integrated Waste
Management District green waste facility or the Bountiful Landfill. Fees for disposal of green waste are charged at both facilities. Both facilities have recycled
green waste (compost) available for purchase.
Landfill and Hazardous Waste
Waste other than residential garbage can be taken to Wasatch Integrated Waste
Management District Landfill located at 1997 E. 3500 N. in Layton. The WIWMD accepts many common household hazardous wastes free of charge. You
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may dispose of up to 20 gallons of any one product in containers no larger than
five gallons. The items that can be disposed of include paint, cleaners, oils, batteries, pesticides and fertilizers.
For questions call (801)614-5600.
Recycling
Centerville City has a curb-side recycling program through ACE Disposal. Recycling is picked up every other week on your regular garbage day for a charge of
$3.95 per month for the first container. Additional containers are charged $2.05
per month. For additional information on recycling, including acceptable and
unacceptable recycling items, go to www.centervilleut.net, under utilities.
Dead Animal Disposal
Small dead animal removal - call Davis County Animal Control: (801)444-2200
Large dead animal removal - call Department of Wildlife Resources: (801)476-2740
Spring/Fall Cleanup
Centerville City offers two curbside cleanups each year. The first one offered in
the spring is April 10 - 21, 2017, for green waste ONLY and is FREE of charge.
The second curbside cleanup, offered in the fall, includes yard waste, furniture
and other items. Residents must pre-register and pay at City Hall to participate in
the fall cleanup. More information will be posted in the City newsletters and the
City website as it becomes available.
Streets/Sidewalks/Snow Removal
For questions about streets, street signs, sidewalks or snow removal, call the
Streets Department at (801)292-8232. Property owners are responsible for removing snow from public sidewalks.
There will be no overnight parking on public streets during the winter months
from December 1 - March 31.
Flood and Storm Drain Information
1. For questions regarding drainage and sub-drain utility fees, catch basin cleaning, street sweeping, proper leaf disposal, illegal discharges into creeks and the
storm drainage system, or pollution from construction sites, call the Drainage
Utility Supervisor at (801)292-8232.
2. A Stormwater Pollution Hotline is available at (801)451-3296, or for emergency situations call (801)807-8872.
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3. For questions regarding flooding, flood zone determinations, flood insurance
purchase requirements, copies of elevation certificates, or flood protection assistance, call the Floodplain Administrator at (801)292-8232.
Emergency Preparedness
You may go to the City website for Emergency Preparedness information at
www.centervilleut.net. Click on “Emergency Management.” On this site you will
find ways to develop a family disaster plan, make a disaster supply kit, locate
your Neighborhood Network representatives, find information on citizen preparedness and much, much more. For statewide emergency preparedness information you can visit www.bereadyutah.gov.
Citizen Corps
The Citizen Corps is a volunteer organization whose mission is to engage the
community in activities that better prepare us for emergencies of all types. The
Citizen Corps is a civic organization consisting of five emergency districts divided into areas - known as the Neighborhood Network, and three functional
committees (CERT, Medical Reserve Corps and Communications). Four districts
are sponsored by an LDS Stake sharing the same geographic boundaries, but includes all residents regardless of religious affiliation. The districts are connected
to City emergency services by a radio system activated during a local emergency.
To identify your district leader or the area leader for your neighborhood, or see a
calendar of emergency preparedness events, go to the City website
(www.centervilleut.net).
A statewide earthquake drill “Shake Out” will be held April 20, 2017. For more
information you may contact Emily Davis at (801)335-8851, or email emily@
centervilleut.com.
CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) Training Info
If you are interested in becoming CERT trained or learning more about CERT,
please contact Brent Beutler at (801)580-0237 or email [email protected].
MRC (Medical Reserve Corps)
If you have been trained as an EMT, nurse, physician, paramedic, dentist, pharmacist or just have an interest in serving in a medical point of distribution (POD)
or triage center in the event of an emergency, contact Gary Hale, MRC Chairman
at (801)440-7222 or email [email protected].
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Events
Spring Activities
Vestil S. Harrison Day at The Whitaker (free event)
Tuesday, March 14, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Centerville City declared March 18, as Vestil S.Harrison Day. The museum will
celebrate this Centerville icon with displays and refreshments
For more information [email protected] or (801)335-8843.
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Hundreds of prize-filled eggs and candy
are waiting to be found. Dress warmly and bring an Easter basket to collect your
eggs. This activity is sponsored by the Youth Council.
Date: April 15, 2017
Time: 9:30 a.m. sharp!
Ages: 10 and younger
Location: Founders Park (300 N. 100 E.)
Cost: Free
Contact: Lisa Summers - (801)295-3477 [email protected]
What’s Buzzing at The Whitaker
What do Sherlock Holmes, Aristotle, George Washington and Sir Edmund
Hillary have in common? Spring is in the air and cottage-industry apiarists Rich
and Carrie Briscoe are going to teach us the secret of bees.
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Free Event)
5th Annual “Elizabeth’s Victorian Tea” at The Whitaker
Since the reign of Queen Victoria, the observance of afternoon tea has become a
treasured custom in Great Britian. Charles Dickens aptly described the tradition
as one “in which we were perfectly contented with ourselves and one another.”
This event is for ladies age six and up. Event Chair - Lori Henderson
Date: Saturday, June 3
Times: 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. For ladies 6 and up
Reservations and prepayment are required and begin April 3 at City Hall until
filled. Information and printable registration forms can be found on the City’s
website www.centervilleut.com/museum event link.
4th of July Festivities
Celebrate our nation’s independence with three days of fun activities! Duane and
Laura Toney are the 4th of July co-chairs this year. Please contact them if you
wish to volunteer - (801)879-8811.
Dates: July 1, 3 & 4 Location: Founders Park (300 N. 100 E.)
Saturday July 1
9:00 - 11:30 p.m. - Street Stomp behind City Hall. Come get your groove on! Sponsored by the Centerville City Youth Council.
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Monday, July 3
6:30 p.m. - Children’s Parade - begins in the church parking lot at 160 S. 200 E.
6:30 - 10:00 p.m. - Entertainment in the Park (Main Concert at 8:00 p.m.)
9:45 p.m. - Fireworks in the Park
Tuesday, July 4
7:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - Freedom 5K Run and Children’s Run - begins behind City Hall
(Cost TBD) - Sponored by Rotary Club
9:00 a.m. - Parade on Main Street (Chairs may be set up after 4:00 p.m., the
day before the parade.)
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Art and Quilt Show at Centerville Elementary
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Outdoor Festival and Entertainment (9’x 9’ covered food
& game booth rentals available - $50. Contact Dale Anderson at 801-721-9009.)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Entertainment in the Park
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Whitaker Museum Open House
Fall Activities
4th Annual Cemetery Twilight Tour sponsored by The Whitaker
Come and hear the stories of Centerville’s permanent residents presented by Paul
T. Smith, historian and author. Reserve a spot on the Cemetery tour. Appropriate
for ages 12 and above. Event Chairs - Paul and Gail Smith
Dates: Tuesday, August 8 & Friday, August 11, 2017
Time: 6:45 p.m. (free event/registration required)
Clara Goudy Day at The Whitaker (free event)
Tuesday, September 5 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (free event)
Governor Leavitt declared September 6, as Clara Goudy Day. The museum will
celebrate this local historian with refreshments.
For more information [email protected] or (801)335-8843.
Honey Bee Sweet at The Whitaker (free event)
The Whitaker is now the home of a colony of bees. Come learn of the necessity
of bees for the health of a garden and witness their production of pure gold.
Event Chairs - Rich and Carrie Briscoe
Saturday, September 30 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the museum. (free event)
4th Annual Whitaker Zombie Fun Run
Bring your family, friends or fiends and run the course not knowing what lurks
around the next bend! Dress-up encouraged. Raffle prizes from local sponsors
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will be given for stealth and not speed. All ages are invited. How often can you
be chased by a dead guy? Event Chair - Mike Schouten
Date: Saturday October 28, 2017
Location: Meet at City Hall
Times: 8:00 a.m - Zombie 5K
9:00 a.m. Children’s half-mile run (no zombies)
Reservations and prepayment required. Early registration, payment and shirt
orders taken at City Hall or online www.centervilleut.net between September 15
and October 15.
For more information [email protected] or (801)335-8843.
Halloween Pumpkin Walk
The annual Pumpkin Walk will be a treat for all! Bring your carved pumpkins to
Founders Park from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., to be judged and then take a walk through
the park from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. to see all the lit pumpkins along your way. Don’t
forget to stop by the bowery for a delicious treat! This FREE event is sponsored
by the Youth Council.
Date: Monday, October 30, 2017 Location: Founders Park
Ages: All ages
Time: 5 - 6 p.m. - Drop off pumpkin; 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Pumpkin Walk
Contact: Lisa Summers - (801)295-3477 Cell: (801)589-2919
Email: [email protected]
Holiday Activities
Christmas Coloring Contest
Show your talent! 27th Annual Christmas Coloring Contest for children. Pick up
coloring page and entry form at City Hall beginning the week of November 20,
or find them on the City website at www.centervilleut.net.
Entries are due back to City Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 4, 2017.
Prizes will be given in the following categories:
Pre K - Kindergarten, 1st - 2nd grades, 3rd - 4th grades, 5th - 6th grades. Winners
will be notified by letter. Prizes will be awarded at the City Council meeting on
December 19. Activity is sponsored by the Youth Council.
Dates: November 20 - December 4, 2017
Location: City Hall
Ages: Pre K - 6th Grade
Cost: Free
Contact: Lisa Summers - (801)295-3477 Cell: (801)589-2919
Email: [email protected]
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Festival of Lights - Santa Visits Centerville
Enjoy a family night with local children’s choirs performing Christmas carols and
watch while we light up the park. Santa will arrive to greet the anxiously awaiting children. There will be hot chocolate and cookies for all. Also, a bake sale to
raise “Sub for Santa” funds will be sponsored by the Youth Council.
Date: Monday, November 27, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Location: Founders Park (300 N. 100 E.)
Cost: Free
Contact: Bruce Cox - (801)292-8232
[email protected]
4th Annual Christmas at The Whitaker
Santa will be coming soon to visit boys and girls! The Whitaker invites you to step
back in time for an old-fashioned Christmas - enjoy music, treats, vintage crafts
and Santa.
Activities will be held the first three Tuesdays in December. Santa will be at the
museum between the hours of 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on each of the dates.
Dates: December 5, 12 & 19, 2017
Time: 10 a.m - 6:00 p.m. (Free Event)
For more information [email protected] or (801)335-8843.
Recreation Programs
Lisa Summers - Recreation Coordinator Email: [email protected]
(801)295-3477 Cell: (801)589-2919
Youth and Adult Classes and Activities
The Recreation Department offers many classes for youth and adults throughout
the year. Sessions begin with the change of seasons - winter, spring, summer and
fall. Classes are always changing, so you will find the most current information
on the City’s website www.centervilleut.net. If you have questions, comments or
suggestions for future classes, please contact Lisa Summers.
Summer Recreation/Youth Classes
We will offer many classes for youth including: cooking, sewing, art, arts and
crafts, soccer, archery, basketball, iddy biddy ball, bowling, cheerleading, gymnastics, tennis, babysitting, golf, dance, scrapbooking, volleyball, merit badge
classes, Hunter Safety and of course, KIDS KAMP and more! You can register
at www.centervilleut.net.
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Summer Session begins June 12, 2017
Registration will begin on-line May 8, 2017. Recreation program brochures will
be mailed to homes during the week of May 1, 2017.
Applications for Summer Recreation employment will be available in March online at the City’s website www.centervilleut.net or at City Hall.
Boy Scout Merit Badges
The Recreation Department offers merit badge classes for Boy Scouts throughout
the year as instructors are available. Scouts must be at least 11 years old or have
finished the 5th Grade to register for classes. The classes offered are as follows:
Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the
World, Safety, Communications, Personal Management, First Aid and Emergency
Prep. Check our website for current class offerings at www.centervilleut.net.
Contact: Lisa Summers - (801)295-3477 Cell: (801)589-2919
Email: [email protected]
Movies in the Park
For summer evening fun... bring your blanket, snacks, friends and family to enjoy a family-friendly movie on our huge outdoor screen! Movies are shown most
Friday evenings June - August at dark. Look for detailed information in a spring
utility bulletin, online at www.centervilleut.net, or call City Hall. Sponsored by
the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Location: Founders Park (300 N. 100 E.)
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Sports
Youth Baseball
Centerville Baseball registration begins January 9 and will close March 12.
Practices will begin mid-March. Season runs from April 13 (opening day), to
June 2 (weather permitting). Post-season tournaments are June 5-16. Watch for
more information in our City newsletter and on the City website
www.centervilleut.net. If you have questions contact Baseball Coordinator Matt
Layton at (801)295-2855.
Youth Basketball (Jr. Jazz)
Jr. Jazz is run through the South Davis Recreation Center. Recreation and competitive leagues are available for children. Find more information at
www.southdavisrecreation.com.
Contact: Cory Haddock at the SDRC - (801)298-6220
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Youth Football
Football is run through the Ute Conference Viewmont District Youth Football
League. All children 7-15 who reside within the boundaries of Viewmont High
School are allowed to play. On-line registration begins the end of May at
www.utefootball.com.
Youth Soccer
Recreation soccer is available through South Davis Recreation. Find more information at www.southdavisrecreation.
Contact: Cory Haddock at the SDRC - (801)298-6220
Competitive leagues are available through:
ASCENT FC - web address www.ascentfc.com/clubs/3648
SURF SOCCER DAVIS - web address Utahsurfsoccer.com
FORZA FUTBOL CLUB - web address www.forzafutbolclub.com
South Davis Recreation Center
Besides swimming, skating and exercise classes, the SDRC offers men’s
basketball, softball, volleyball, T-ball/coach pitch baseball, dance and youth
hockey. Seniors may use the track at no charge. There is also a Silver Sneakers
Program for Seniors available to those who qualify. Call for more information or
check out all that is offered online.
Contact: SDRC (801)298-6220 or www.southdavisrecreation.com
Trails and Trails Committee
The Trails Committee is offering a Trail Run in 2017. Please check the City website www.centervilleut.net for the most current information. (A map of the City’s
trail system is located on the center pages of this booklet.)
4th Annual Trail Run
Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. - Parrish Canyon
Meet at the Parrish Trail parking area (700 E. 400 N. at the top of Parrish Lane).
Turn left and travel north on narrow paved road for 0.15 miles to the trailhead. 5k
and 10k trail races are for all ages and skill levels.
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Parks Guide
Park Pavilion Reservations
Reserve one of our park pavilions for a birthday party, family reunion, church
party or any special occasion. Centerville City has six parks with pavilions available for reservation for a fee.
Pavilion reservations are taken beginning the first business day in March each
year, and are reserved from April 15 through October 15. No reservations are
taken for Sundays or holidays; use of the pavilions on those days is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Only the pavilion in a park is reserved, not ball fields
or courts, though all facilities are available for use. Dogs on leash are allowed
in parks; owners must clean up after them. NO horses are allowed in any park,
except at the designated trailhead in Freedom Hills Park. Community Park sports
fields may be reserved by contacting Bruce Cox at (801)292-8232 or email bcox@
centervilleut.com. Parks close at 10:00 p.m.
Go to www.centervilleut.net to make your reservation, check availability, pay
fees and get additional information. You can also visit City Hall in person to
make reservations.
Park
Community Park
Founders Park
Freedom Hills Park
Island View Park
Porter-Walton Park
Smoot Park
Location
Approx. Capacity
1350 North 400 West
300 North 100 East
2150 North 150 East
750 East 550 South
95 South 400 West
1550 North Main
100 persons
80
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40
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Park Facilities:All parks are equipped with the following:
v Reservable pavilion
v Parking
v Lights
v Restrooms
v Playground
v Drinking fountain
v Culinary water source v Electrical outlets v Barbeque grills
v Free WiFi
Additional facilities at various parks:
v Additional pavilion (non-reservable) - Island View, Smoot
v Additional picnic tables - Founders
v Ball diamonds/Soccer fields - Community
v Basketball courts - Porter-Walton
v Sand volleyball courts - Island View, Community, Smoot
v Trailheads - Freedom Hills, Porter-Walton
v Walking paths - Community, Island View, Freedom Hills, Porter-Walton
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The Whitaker - Centerville’s Heritage Museum
The museum tells local stories, teaches traditional values, creates links between
past and present and cultivates pride in Centerville’s rich heritage.
Lisa Linn Sommer - Whitaker Museum Director
Phone: (801)335-8843
Web: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
The museum (168 N. Main St.), is open every Tuesday between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m., excluding the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. The
Whitaker events can be found throughout this booklet.
Community Gardens
The Community Garden located east of the museum allows individuals and families the opportunity to cutivate the art of growing their own produce. Registration
begins February 1. Garden Chair is Erin Redd.
Contact Erin Redd at (801)663-1293, or email [email protected].
Year-round Activities at The Whitaker (free admission)
Centerville’s Stories - Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
The vision of the museum is to maximize the power of personal and community
stories and share histories that enrich and enhance lives.
Centerville history will be shared as follows:
March 14 - “Vestil S. Harrison - Centerville Historian,” - cartoonist, editor of
Newsette, lifelong resident
(Presenters: CeCe Foxley, Rulon Harrison and Lani Christensen)
April 11 - “Life and Times of Richard Brown”- Lifelong resident and influential
citizen of Centerville City (Presenter: Richard Brown)
May 9 - “The Man Behind the Whitaker” - first person reading of the life and
adventures of T.W. Whitaker (Presenter: Paul T. Smith)
June 13 - “History of Centerville Shenanigans” - humerous stories and antics of
current and past residents (Presenters: Paul Tingey, Roseanne Tingey)
July 4 - Open House at The Whitaker; museum open 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
August 8 & 11 - “Cemetery Twilight Tour” - Historical anecdotes shared 6:45 p.m.
at the Cemetery (reservations required - Presenter: Paul T. Smith)
September 12 - “The Ford Family”- Detroit’s not the only place with a famous
Ford! (Presenter: Margot Hovley)
October 10 - “The Lund Home Orphanage” - Centerville’s orphanage for boys,
established 1921 (Presenter: Robin Jensen)
For more information go to [email protected] or call (801)335-8843.
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The Whitaker Museum - continued
Tours at The Whitaker
Special guided tours any Tuesday between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
“Then and Now” Scavenger Hunt
Thaumatrope, stereoscope, thunder-pot, hair box, straightedge, draught,
chukaboo, roly-poly pudding pan? Come to the museum and find out what and
how these items were used.
Connecting the Dots
Chances are if you are a long-time Centerville resident or have the surname of
Parrish, Walton, Porter, Barber, Cheney, Chase, Folsom, Duncan, Benson, Miles,
etc., your roots go very deep here! Come any Tuesday to the museum to learn
about Centerville’s history and your connection to it.
Centerville Timeline
View the sequential course of events that shaped where we are today. The display
charts show the relationship between major events that happened in the world,
the State of Utah and especially our hometown of Centerville. The timeline runs
from just before 1847 through the present.
Cultural Arts
Davis Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA)
The CenterPoint Legacy Theater is located in the Davis Center for the Performing Arts at 525 North 400 West in Centerville. It offers year-round entertainment
starring some of the community’s talented performers. The 2017 season schedule
of productions is listed below. Please visit the website at
www.centerpointtheatre.org for more information, or phone (801)298-1302.
Performance Schedule:
You Can’t Take It With YouJanuary 6 - February 4
Mary Poppins February 24 - March 25
Oliver
April 14 - May 13
1776
June 16 - July 15
9 to 5
August 4 - September 2
A Tale of Two Cities
September 29 - October 28
A Christmas Carol
November 24 - December 23
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Youth Council
Centerville City Youth Council welcomes applications from all youth entering
the 9th-12th Grades during the 2017-18 school year. Youth Council is a great opportunity to serve your community, learn about local government and help with
Centerville City community events and service projects. Youth Council meets the
1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Applications will be available for 2017-18 on April 3, 2017, and due back by
April 21, 2017, by 5:00 p.m. Pick up applications in the Centerville City business
office located at 250 North Main St., or online at www.centervilleut.net.
For questions or more information contact Lisa Summers (Youth Council Advisor), at (801)295-3477 or (801)589-2919.
Volunteer Opportunities
The City welcomes your interest in Volunteer projects for youth groups, church
groups and/or individuals. Please contact Lisa Summers for more information at
(801)295-3477. Cell: (801)589-2919 Email: [email protected].
Eagle Scout Projects
The City welcomes your interest in Eagle Scout projects that will benefit the
community of Centerville. Eagle projects should be created and developed by
each individual scout. Within the various departments of Centerville City, we
have some possible project ideas that could be developed into a potential Eagle
Project. For more information,
Contact: Lisa Summers - (801)295-3477 Cell: (801)589-2919
Email: [email protected].
A list of Museum projects is on The Whitaker Museum website.
Contact: Lisa Linn Sommer - (801)335-8843 [email protected]
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Senior Information
Golden Years Senior Center
The Golden Years Senior Center has much to offer. Mondays through Fridays are
filled with many classes and activities ranging from dance and health classes to
arts, crafts, games and field trips - all for little or no cost. Lunch is also available
each day. Call or visit the center for a listing of daily activities.
Location: 726 South 100 East, Bountiful
Call: (801)451-3660
Davis County Department of Aging
This agency is for seniors interested in in-home services, personal care and/or
homemaking (no medical), home delivered meals or senior center information.
Call: (801)525-5050.
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2017 at a Glance
January 6 - February 4....................... “You Can’t Take It With You” at DCPA
January 9.......................................................................... Baseball signups begin
February 1................... The Whitaker Community Garden reservations begin
February 24 - March 25............................................ “Mary Poppins” at DCPA
March 1...........................................................................Parks reservations open
March 1 .....................Recreation & Parks employment applications available
March 12............................................................................ Baseball signups close
March 14............................................... Vestil S Harrison Day at The Whitaker
April 3.................. The Whitaker “Elizabeth’s Victorian Tea” reservations begin
April 3...................................................... Youth Council Applications available
April 11................................. “Life & Times of Richard Brown” at The Whitaker
April 13............................................................................... Baseball opening day
April 14 - May 15.....................................................................“Oliver” at DCPA
April 15 - 9:30 a.m. (sharp)...............................................City Easter Egg Hunt
April 20............................................................... “Shake Out” Earthquake Drill
April 21.............................................................. Youth Council applications due
May 8............................................Summer Recreation class registration begins
May 9......................................“The Man Behind The Whitaker” at The Whitaker
May 20............................................................ What’s Buzzing at The Whitaker
June........................................................ Friday Night Movies in the Park begin
June 3............................................. Fourth Annual Trail Run - Parrish Canyon
June 3...........................................“Elizabeth’s Victorian Tea” at The Whitaker
June 12............................................................Summer Recreation classes begin
June 13............................ “History of Centerville Shenanigans” at The Whitaker
June 16 - July 15......................................................................... “1776” at DCPA
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2017 at a Glance - continued
July 1 - 3, 4.................................................................... Fourth of July Festivities
July 1 - 9:00 p.m................................................Street Stomp - behind City Hall
July 3.....................................................Children’s Parade; Concert; Fireworks
July 4..............................Freedom Run; Breakfast; Parade; Outdoor Festivals
July 4 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.............................. Open House at The Whitaker
August 4 - September 2............................................................“9 to 5” at DCPA
August 8 & 11 ........ (reservations required) The Whitaker Twilight Cemetery Tours
September 5............................................. “Clara Goudy Day” at The Whitaker
September 12 ............................................... “The Ford Family” at The Whitaker
September 15 - October 15............................. The Whitaker Zombie Fun Run
early registration begins
September 29 - October 28.................................. “Tale of Two Cities” at DCPA
September 30............................................. “Honey Bee Sweet” at the Whitaker
October...............................................................................................Fall Cleanup
October 10 ................................ “The Lund Home Orphanage” at The Whitaker
October 28 - 8 a.m............................................ The Whitaker Zombie Fun Run
October 30...........................................................City Halloween Pumpkin Walk
November 20 - December 4.......... Youth Council Christmas Coloring Contest
November 24 - December 23..............................“A Christmas Carol” at DCPA
November 27.............................City Festival of Lights/Santa Visits Centerville
December 5, 12 and 19.............................................Christmas at The Whitaker
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