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Tax refunds

As residents begin getting their tax refunds, some are spotting larger federal returns than in previous years. This boost is tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which extended the 2017 tax cuts and reduced government spending on social programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Because paychecks continued being taxed without the new deductions, taxpayers are seeing greater federal refunds.

Scholarship night

Summit Foundation awarded $597,820 in scholarships to 147 Summit County high school students during its annual Scholarship Night on March 31 at Summit High School. Of the students recognized, 58 (or 39.5%) are first-generation college students. Summit Foundation is the largest scholarship provider in the county and partners with over 45 other organizations, including Rotary Club of Summit County.

Energy costs

Summit County electric and gas users are expected to see rate increases on monthly bills by August as Xcel Energy pushes forward clean energy investments and major infrastructure upgrades. Xcel claims the cost of providing safe and reliable service exceeds what customers pay. Pending approval from the state, Xcel estimates the changes would raise average residential bills by around $10 per month.

Events

• April 10: A free Latin dance night with lessons is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Silverthorne Pavilion. 
• April 10-12: Summit High School’s spring musical “Mama Mia” is at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The cost is $10-$25.
• April 14: A free family support group is from 7-8:30 p.m. at Summit County Community and Senior Center in Frisco.

See more events at SummitDaily.com/calendar