Nearly 400K Seniors Ages 65+ Call Utah Home

  • August 12, 2025
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Aug. 12: National Senior Citizens Day is this month. Roundtable Tuesday collaborates with James Brown of Living and Aging with Pride, which addresses the inevitability of aging and highlights the financial burdens that impact quality of life for seniors. Utah Rivers Council says Utah's water rates are draining Great Salt Lake. And Nature @ Night with Tracy Aviary at Pia Okwai.

Plug Into Your Community with Tonight's Guests, Organizations & Community Events

Rallies & Resources Spotlight (full list here):

  • Aug. 15: Nature @ Night | 6-10 PM | Tracy Aviary at Pia Okwai, 3310 S 1000 W, South Salt Lake. Tracy Aviary Conservation Education Manager Parker Lloyd shares details on this event celebrating Utah's nocturnal plants and animals! FREE and open to the public, but registration is encouraged." For registration and details, click here. 

  • NOW OPEN: Main Street Fire Employee Assistance Fund. From Downtown Alliance: "A devastating fire tore through beloved businesses in the heart of Downtown Salt Lake City, destroying historic buildings and leaving more than 200 employees suddenly without their workplaces and livelihoods. The Downtown Alliance is working closely with business owners, city leaders, and community partners to support the employees who have been displaced by this tragedy. Many are facing immediate financial hardships while their workplaces are shut down. 100% of your donation will go directly to helping these employees cover essential expenses—rent, groceries, transportation—during this difficult time. Every gift matters. Every act of generosity brings us closer to restoration. Donate Now."

Are Utah's water rates draining Great Salt Lake?

Utah Rivers Council says yes. RadioACTive talks with Executive Director Zach Frankel about water rates. Yesterday, the Jordan River Water Conservancy District held a hearing to raise rates by 11% for the nearly 800,000 water users it serves in Salt Lake County.

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Roundtable Tuesday: A Celebration of the Ages – National Senior Day

National Senior Citizens Day is Thursday, Aug. 21, as declared by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Roundtable Tuesday convenes a panel with James Brown of Living & Aging with Pride, a multimedia project that addresses the inevitability of aging, shares resources, and more. In addition to Brown, guests include: Tracy Aviary's Gabrial Cabal; Excellence Concert Series' Jeff Whitely; Robyn Mons, coaching expert; and Donnielle Schroeder, event specialist.

  • Aug. 21: A Celebration of the Ages for National Senior Citizens Day | 11-4 PM | Tracy Aviary @ Liberty Park, 589 E, 1300 S, SLC. "In collaboration with the famous James Brown from Living & Aging with Pride, Tracy Aviary is excited to host a community festival dedicated to honoring older adults on National Senior Citizens Day! This event brings together: live music across generations, local vendors and artisan booths, wellness/resource providers, and interactive experiences. Join us for a fun-filled event with a wide variety to choose from, from connecting to celebrating to joy. This day will be full of laughter, impact, and lasting memories. Price: $1.00 for people 55+. Regular admission is available for those under 55, and the event is included with their purchase. Upon arrival, please check in at the front desk.

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Tonight's RadioACTive Team

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