📍Willow Creek Heights Conservation Area

📅 Saturday, October 25th

🕖 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Directions:

We will meeting at the Willow Heights Trailhead at 8:45 a.m. To reach the Willow Heights Trailhead, drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (SR-190) for approximately 12 miles. Look for roadside parking on the north (left) side of the road, located 0.4 miles past Silver Fork Lodge. The trailhead is marked by an engraved granite boulder.

Event Description:

Volunteers will help complete BDA structures where posts have already been installed. The work involves weaving natural materials within and against the posts to create structures in the steam channel. Volunteers will hike tools to work sites (half-mile to lower BDAS and one mile to upper structures), learn BDA construction techniques, and help cut branches and gather rocks and soil. We’ll use on-site materials like dad and downed tree branches to create structures ready to capture spring runoff. This will be a “dry build” with spring maintenance planned once water returns, offering great learning conditions and hands-on watershed restoration experience.

Important Notes:

• We will provide extra word gloves, materials, and necessary tools to complete project work.

• There are no restrooms on site so please plan accordingly.

• A brief safety review and liability waiver will precede the project work.

• Weather conditions may cause the project to be canceled or rescheduled.

Please Bring:

• Refillable water bottle

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses or safety glasses

• Long pants (jeans or heavy material) and long-sleeved shirts are strongly recommended

• Work gloves (we will have some if you do not)

• Study shoes with good tread; no open-toed shoes

• A sack lunch and/or snacks

What to Expect:

This project is located at an approximate elevation of 8,500 feet.Volunteers should be prepared to hike up to one mile on uneven terrain while carrying light tools, spend the day outdoors, and get their hands dirty handling natural materials like branches, rocks, and soil. Please dress in layers and bring plenty of water.

RSVP Today:

Please RSVP by October 24th to Kayleigh Mullen at 801-718-5359 or kayleigh.mullen@tu.org.

This event is hosted by Public Utilities, Trout Unlimited, the Town of Brighton, Utah DNR, Apex Fire Preparedness, Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, and the Brighton Institute.

📍Milly Chalet at Brighton Resort

📅 September 30th

🕖 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Discover the ancient practice of Qigong and learn how it can benefit your mind, body, and spirit. This in-person will be lead by an experienced instructor who will guide you through various Qigong techniques. Whether you're a beginner or have been practicing for years, this event is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Qigong. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with like-minded individuals.

📍Silverlake Visitor’s Center at Brighton Resort

📅 September 20th

🕖 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Brighton Community and any other volunteers, we need YOUR HELP sanding and painting the various picnic table found at Silverlake. We will provide paint, sand paper, and snacks. Please bring gloves, masks, water, and, if you have it, a battery-powered belt sander.

We truly do appreciate your help in keeping Silverlake a beautiful place!

📍Thirsty Squirrel at Solitude Resort

📅 September 18th

🕖6:00 - 8:30 PM

Come join us for a Open Mic Jam Session up in Big Cottonwood Canyon! Whether you are there to play or listen, it will be a great night. See you there!

📍Milly Chalet at Brighton Resort

📅 September 16th and 30th

🕖 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Discover the ancient practice of Qigong and learn how it can benefit your mind, body, and spirit. This in-person will be lead by an experienced instructor who will guide you through various Qigong techniques. Whether you're a beginner or have been practicing for years, this event is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Qigong. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with like-minded individuals.

📍Brighton Firehouse

📅 September 15th

🕖 6:00 - 8:00 PM

🍲 It’s a potluck! Please bring a dish to share!

💛 Theme: The Heart of Community

Community Threads is a welcoming monthly circle for anyone seeking a deeper connection with themselves, others, and the rhythm of life. Come sit in the sacred thread of story, stillness, and support. All are welcome.

What to Expect:

• Light facilitation and grounding practices

• Authentic conversation

• Tea & connection

• A space to be yourself

Please contact Nicole at 801-910-9206 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there.

📍Brighton Fire Station

📅 September 10th

🕖 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Please join us for an amazing night centered around our ecosystem engineers: the BEAVER! These marvelous creatures are more than just industrious dam-builders; they are vital to the health of our environment. Beavers improve water quality, create wetlands which help alleviate drought, reduce erosion, and filter and purify water. They even play a role in fire protection and prevention (something we can all appreciate).  

The evening will be hosted by The Brighton Institute and The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, featuring experts from DWR, Sageland Collaborative, and Swaner Ecocenter. Not only will we learn how to support the work of beaver, but also how to mitigate problematic situations without harming our furry eco-friends!

📍Milly Chalet at Brighton Resort

📅 September 2nd, 16th, and 30th

🕖 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Discover the ancient practice of Qigong and learn how it can benefit your mind, body, and spirit. This in-person will be lead by an experienced instructor who will guide you through various Qigong techniques. Whether you're a beginner or have been practicing for years, this event is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Qigong. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with like-minded individuals.

📍Thirsty Squirrel at Solitude Ski Resort

📅 August 21st AND September 18th

🕖 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Come join us at the Thirsty Squirrel at the Solitude Ski Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon for Open Mic Night from 6:00 - 8:30 pm! Whether you are there to play or listen, it will be a great night. See you there!

📍Milly Chalet at Brighton Resort

📅 August 19th; September 2nd, 16th, and 30th

🕖 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Come join us for a transformative experience at our event, The Art and Essence of Qigong! Discover the ancient practice of Qigong and learn how it can benefit your mind, body, and spirit. This in-person event will be held at Milly Chalet at the Brighton Resort, where you will be guided through various Qigong techniques by an experienced instructor. Whether you're a beginner or have been practicing for years, this event is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Qigong. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!

📍Milly Chalet at Brighton Resort

📅 August 5th and 19th; September 2nd, 16th, and 30th

🕖 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Come join us for a transformative experience at our event, The Art and Essence of Qigong! Discover the ancient practice of Qigong and learn how it can benefit your mind, body, and spirit. This in-person event will be held at Milly Chalet at the Brighton Resort, where you will be guided through various Qigong techniques by an experienced instructor. Whether you're a beginner or have been practicing for years, this event is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Qigong. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!

📍Milly Chalet at Brighton Resort

📅 July 22nd; August 5th and 19th; September 2nd, 16th, and 30th

🕖 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Come join us for a transformative experience at our event, The Art and Essence of Qigong! Discover the ancient practice of Qigong and learn how it can benefit your mind, body, and spirit. This in-person event will be held at Milly Chalet at the Brighton Resort, where you will be guided through various Qigong techniques by an experienced instructor. Whether you're a beginner or have been practicing for years, this event is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Qigong. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!

📍Thirsty Squirrel at Solitude Ski Resort

📅 July 17th, August 21st, AND September 18th

🕖 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Come join us at the Thirsty Squirrel at the Solitude Ski Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon for Open Mic Night from 6:00 - 8:30 pm! Whether you are there to play or listen, it will be a great night. See you there!

📍Milly Chalet at Brighton Resort

📅 July 8th and 22nd; August 5th and 19th; September 2nd, 16th, and 30th

🕖 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Come join us for a transformative experience at our event, The Art and Essence of Qigong! Discover the ancient practice of Qigong and learn how it can benefit your mind, body, and spirit. This in-person event will be held at Milly Chalet at the Brighton Resort, where you will be guided through various Qigong techniques by an experienced instructor. Whether you're a beginner or have been practicing for years, this event is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Qigong. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!

📍Milly Chalet/Brighton Loop at Brighton Resort

📅 July 4th

🕖 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Annual Breakfast at the Milly is served from 8am-10:30 am. Breakfast is served by Brighton Ski Resort in the Milly Chalet at 8 AM - cost varies.

The Parade begins at 10:30 am and goes until three laps are completed. The first lap is the Grand Marshall lap. The second lap will include large and small vehicles and all bicyclists. The final lap will include the Candy Toss and any walkers who would like to join in. Candy may NOT be thrown from any vehicles or bikes.

The parade is FREE, so please come and enjoy!

Please note that the Brighton Loop will be closed for ALL traffic from 10:00 am until noon.

📍Milly Chalet at Brighton Resort

📅 June 10th; July 8th and 22nd; August 5th and 19th; September 2nd, 16th, and 30th

🕖 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Come join us for a transformative experience at our event, The Art and Essence of Qi Gong! Discover the ancient practice of Qi Gong and learn how it can benefit your mind, body, and spirit. This in-person event will be held at Milly Chalet at the Brighton Resort, where you will be guided through various Qi Gong techniques by an experienced instructor. Whether you're a beginner or have been practicing for years, this event is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Qi Gong. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!

📍Brighton Fire Station

📅 April 17th

🕖 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Come join the Brighton Institute for a fun day of fixing up your bike! Expert mechanic David Taylor will be on hand to teach you about any repairs or adjustments a bike may need. Whether it's a flat tire, squeaky brakes, or just a general tune-up, we will teach you the skills to fix it.

📍Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride

📅 April 17th

🕖 8:00 AM

Join the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, Snowbird, REI, and more for the Earth Day Stewardship Event on Saturday, March 19.  Meet for breakfast at 8 AM at Big Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride, then carpool.  No experience needed and families are welcome.

📍TBD

📅 March 27th

🕖 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Come gather with us while Carolyn Keigley demonstrates how she takes  whole grains of wheat to make puffy, lightweight  bread. This night will fill your senses such as touching, smelling and tasting some of the gifts that our earth has to offer for our delight and healthy benefits.

This event is being graciously held at the house of a BCC resident. Please sign up below, there are 18 spots available. The location will be sent once registration is full.

This event is at a local residents private home. So an email will be sent out with directions the day before the event.

📍TBD

📅 March 21st

🕖 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Breathe, (not Breath!) is a book about life as a traveling nurse, Linda Andrus will speak on her life journey that inspired her to a career in nursing ,and the tumultuous years of travel-nursing during Covid 19, that were accompanied by struggles in her own world. A page-turner! Linda is a BCC local. Come and meet her and learn more about her life!

📍Brighton Resort

📅 March 2nd

🕖 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Jason brings substantial expertise to the field of astronomy education. As the head of the education department at Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City, he oversees the statewide field trip, teacher development, elementary outreach, and summer camp programs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physics education and a professional educator license. Jason is pursuing a Master’s degree in space studies specializing in the relationship between planetarium education and the national space system. His NASA experience includes managing a multi-institutional outreach effort for the punch mission, spending two weeks as an analogue astronaut at the Mars desert research station, and volunteering as a solar system ambassador. Jason is fueled by his love for space since birth and is dedicated to spreading the big-picture perspective of the cosmos.

📍Solitude Nordic Center

📅 February 21st

🕖 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Come join us for a fun and informative ski wax clinic at the Solitude Nordic Center! Whether you're a seasoned skier or hitting the slopes for the first time, this event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skiing experience. Our experts will teach you the ins and outs of waxing your skis, so you can glide effortlessly down the mountain. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn valuable tips and tricks to keep your skis in top condition. See you there!

📍Brighton Fire State

📅 February 6th

🕖 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Come join us for a fun-filled day of delicious sweets and treats at Unified Fire Authority Station 108. Indulge in a variety of mouth-watering desserts and snacks while mingling with fellow dessert enthusiasts. Whether you have a sweet tooth or just enjoy trying new treats, this event is perfect for you!

Liz Struthwolf is known for her popular culinary lecture series and festive community tasting events that feature hand-crafted local foods. As a favorite University of Utah Continuing Education Instructor, she has introduced thousands of students to the healthy aspects of hand-crafted foods. At the University, she conducts research in the field of medical food science. As President of the Utah Chocolate Society, she is excited to deliver Brighton Institute’s February Sweets and Treats lecture and tasting experience. We will hear the latest about the importance of buying local foods and get to sample some of them, especially those related to the season of Valentines.  Don’t miss out on her expertise and hospitality. No charge for this class.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to satisfy your cravings and discover new favorite sweet creations. Grab your friends and family and make your way to our event for a day of delicious delights. We can't wait to see you there!

Please sign up by February 1st! Tickets will close at that time in order for necessary items to be purchased and/or made. Click on the link below to register for this free event!

📍Brighton Fire Station

📅 January 17th

🕖 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Join the BI for this exciting event where you can learn all about how the Solitude Avalanche Mitigation Department works to keep our community safe. This in-person event will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the important work they do to prevent avalanches and protect our area. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to meet the team and ask any questions you may have. See you there!