🌱 Why a Saratoga Springs father faces federal charges after Mexico arrest

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Saratoga Springs father faces federal charges after Mexico arrest

Also on today's calendar: Brunchin' Bingo!!! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 56.
• Sunday: Sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Utah father to appear in San Diego federal court after fleeing to Mexico with his two children (10news.com) — A Saratoga Springs father is facing an international parental kidnapping charge after allegedly fleeing to Mexico with his two young children instead of returning them to their mother. Authorities say he quit his job, abandoned his Saratoga Springs home, and was later arrested in Mexico, where the children were safely recovered and reunited with their mother. Prosecutors are seeking his extradition back to Utah.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saratoga Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 13

• Saratoga Splash Car Show →
  Neptune Park, 452 W 400 N, Saratoga Springs
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday June 13

• Brunchin' Bingo!!! →
  The Break Sports Grill Saratoga Springs, 127 W Lk Dr, Saratoga Springs
  1:00 pm
• Saratoga Splash Days - Pickleball Tournament and... →
  Patriot Park, 391 S Saratoga Rd, Saratoga Springs
  6:00 pm
• Saratoga Splash Days - Pickleball Tournament and Firework Show →
  Patriot Park, 391 S Saratoga Rd, Saratoga Springs
  6:00 pm

Monday June 15

• Office Open
  Saratoga Shores Elementary School SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT 84045
  8:00 am
• Summer Monday Fundays - At the Farm →
  Neptune Park, 452 W 400 N, Saratoga Springs
  6:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Study Session - District Office
  North Point Elementary School Lehi, UT 84043
  4:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Office open
  Sego Lily Elementary School Lehi, UT 84043
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Anime/Manga Character Creation →
  Children's Art Classes - Saratoga Springs, UT, 4247-B Orinda Dr, Lehi
  9:30 am
• Painting for Young Artists →
  Children's Art Classes - Saratoga Springs, UT, 4247-B Orinda Dr, Lehi
  10:45 am
• Planeando una Reunión de IEP como Padres →
  American Fork Library, 64 S 100 E, American Fork
  11:00 am
• Beginning Animation →
  Children's Art Classes - Saratoga Springs, UT, 4247-B Orinda Dr, Lehi
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There was a company that posted they do garage clean out on here.
  Does anybody remember who they are, or saved their info? (Nextdoor Talons Cove)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Saratoga Springs. Apply here.
• Panda Express posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1480589-1) in Saratoga Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saratoga Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lehi

• Darbie Astill crowned Miss Lehi's Teen 2026 (lehifreepress.com)
• Lehi store investigation raises questions about how Utah monitors products on shelves (kutv.com)
• Man threw himself against 500 killer bees to save his little dog… he survived by a miracle and the first thing he asked when he woke up was about her 😭 (upsocl.com)

Eagle Mountain

• Men encouraged to stay on top of screenings, preventive care (ksl.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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