Lawmakers address elections, financial scams and falling birth rate at session midpoint

By Becky Ginos

UTAH STATE CAPITOL—As the legislature hits the halfway mark, several bills are gaining some attention. Here are a few that were discussed by the Senate leadership Feb. 10.

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• North Salt Lake Senior Lunch Bunch

  Wednesday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., FREE

  NSL City Hall, 10 E. Center Street

• Galentine’s Party

  Thursday, Feb. 12, 6-8 p.m.

  Layton Hills Mall, 1201 N. Hill Field Road, Layton,

• Valencrimes!

  Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m., FREE

  Layton Library, 155 N. Wasatch Drive

• Utah Symphony: Disney and Pixar’s Up in Concert

  Feb. 12-14, 7 p.m.

  Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City

• Guided Nature Trail Walk

  Friday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m., FREE

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

• West Bountiful Arts Council Concert: Susie Carter

  Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.

  West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N. 800 West

• Valentine's Love to Run 10K

  Saturday, Feb. 14, 8 a.m., Optional Donation $10

  Frontrunner Station, 140 N. West Union Ave., Farmington

• Davis County Pride Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast

  Saturday, Feb. 14, 9-11 a.m., $5

  On Pitch Performing Arts, 587 N. Main Street, Layton

• Children’s Shrinky Dink Activity

  Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., FREE

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

• Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance

  Saturday, Feb. 14, $56 per person

  Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton