The Neighborhood Note
For our neighbors in Talus Ridge, Quail Hill, The Ridge & Mountain Ridge
December is here, and the lights are going up all over the hill. Thanks for another year of waves from driveways, chats at the mailbox, and smiles when my kids drop this note on your porch. Here are a few things worth knowing this month. Merry Christmas and happy holidays from our family to yours!
Holiday Happenings Near Home
Saratoga Springs: “Celebrate in Saratoga”
Search “Celebrate in Saratoga” or visit saratogasprings-ut.gov.
- Christmas Tree Lighting (Mon., Nov. 30, 5–7 PM): This year it moves to the new City Hall, 319 S. Saratoga Rd. Santa lights the tree at 6:30 PM, then fireworks. You can also visit Santa inside, ride the holiday train, and see the gingerbread houses.
- Gingerbread Lane: The city’s first gingerbread house contest entries are on display at City Hall through December.
- Silent Santa (Sat., Dec. 5): A calm, one-on-one visit with Santa for anyone who needs a quieter setting, with no age limit. Registration is required.
- Holiday Orchestra Concert (Mon., Dec. 7, 7:30 PM): Vista Heights Middle School. Free. The winners of the kids’ holiday art contest are announced here.
- Stuff the Jars Night (Thu., Dec. 10): Westlake High School, $5. A student fundraiser for families in need right here in Saratoga Springs.
- Letters to Santa: Drop them in Santa’s mailbox in the City Hall lobby by Dec. 16. Print your child’s name and full mailing address clearly so Santa can write back.
Eagle Mountain — search “Eagle Mountain City events.”
- Christmas Village (Sat., Dec. 5, 3–7 PM): Cory B. Wride Memorial Park, 5806 Pony Express Pkwy. Local vendors, Santa, and a tree lighting.
- Silent Santa (Sat., Dec. 12, 10 AM–6 PM): Eagle Mountain City Hall. Register ahead.
Lehi: Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point — search “Thanksgiving Point Luminaria.” Runs through Jan. 9. It is closed Sundays, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Tickets are sold for timed entry.
Winter Home Tips
1. Close your irrigation valve. The city drained the secondary water system in mid-October. Now that it’s past Nov. 1, the city asks you to turn your sprinkler shut-off ball valve to “off.” You’ll find it in the green “irrigation” box near the sidewalk, and “off” usually means the handle sits crosswise to the pipe. If you never blew out your sprinkler lines, call an irrigation pro soon. (Source: Saratoga Springs Pressurized Irrigation page)
2. Help the snowplows (it’s city code). After a measurable snowfall, keep cars, trailers, and boats off the street until the plow has come through. Shovel your driveway snow onto your lawn, not into the road. Keep your sidewalk clear, and dig out the fire hydrant in front of your house if there is one. Search “Saratoga Springs Snow Removal.”
3. Protect your pipes. Disconnect and drain your garden hoses. On the coldest nights, open the cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls. If a pipe freezes, warm it gently with a hair dryer and leave the faucet open. Never use an open flame.
On the Roads
- Pony Express Parkway is being widened to five lanes from Saratoga Rd. to 1100 W. in Lehi, with a new signal at Saratoga Rd. Plan for lane shifts. The work started in May 2026 and is expected to take 12–18 months.
- Saratoga Road is being widened from Pony Express Pkwy. to Pioneer Crossing. Watch for lane shifts.
- See current closures on the city’s Road Construction Dashboard. Search “Saratoga Springs Infrastructure Projects.”
Market Snapshot: Saratoga Springs
This section is still waiting on current MLS figures before the printed issue goes out.
Curious what your home is worth right now? I’m always happy to pull a free, no-pressure home value for you, neighbor to neighbor.
From My Family to Yours
Thank you for letting us be part of this neighborhood. If you ever have a real estate question, need a recommendation for a local plumber or handyman, or just want to chat about the market, I’m right around the corner.
Warmly,
Kyra Durfey
REALTOR® | Keller Williams Westfield
360.907.6853 · Kyra.Durfey@KW.com
kyrainutahrealty.kw.com · @homegirl.kyra
Licensed Utah REALTOR® #14197535-SA00. Brokered by KW Westfield, Orem.
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