Utah is struggling to reach Ukrainian refugees who have recently arrived, according to Asha Parekh, director of the Utah Refugee Services Office.

• She said her office has connected to and helped nearly 50 refugees and sponsors so far.

Catch up fast: After Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, President Biden announced the U.S. would welcome 100,000 Ukrainians.

• In April, a federal program called Uniting for Ukraine was announced. It allows Americans to apply to sponsor individuals fleeing the country.

What they're saying: "We, as a state, are not notified who the sponsors are so we don't have, like, information on an individual level," Parekh told Axios Salt Lake City. "It's very difficult because we're not able to reach out to sponsors to find out … how much support they need."

• Parekh said her office can connect asylum seekers to health screenings, work authorization applications, refugee cash assistance, and English-as-a-second-language training.

Aden Batar, director of migration and refugee services for Catholic Community Services of Utah, said the organization provides similar services and has served about 30 refugees.

• "Many of the sponsors, they don't know what to do when people arrive," Batar said, regarding employment assistance, immigration services, and enrolling children in schools. "That's why our agency will step in and provide the services that they need."

Meanwhile, Parekh said Utah has not yet received federal funding meant to help support refugees and their sponsors.

• She said when it comes, a portion of that funding will help the state hire an outreach coordinator to support refugees and sponsors.

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Dreamscapes, the popular immersive art display previously at the Gateway, has more than doubled in size at a new location.

The latest: The narrative fantasy art show re-opens today in Sandy at The Shops in South Town.

• There is a new storyline with new characters and art installations.
• The new exhibits include a dragon hatchery, a spaceship, and a room elaborately decorated in books and printed pages.

Yes, but: Some familiar parts — like the infinite mirrors, ball pit, and shimmery undersea menagerie — are still there.

The new site also allows for a bigger shop, with a vastly expanded selection of local art.

By the numbers: The exhibit fills about 35,000 square feet in a former Macy's, with another 20,000 square feet for the gift shop.

• The old location was about 12,000 square feet.

Erin's thought bubble: The shop, called the Bizarre Bazaar, is one of the biggest improvements.

• Keep it in mind the next time you're on a quest for a meaningful, local gift for someone who is tricky to buy for. It's open every day.

How to visit: Tickets cost $20 for adults, $15 for kids, and are discounted for groups.

• You can buy them at the door or online.
• The art exhibit is open Wednesday through Sunday (hours vary).

🍸 Step aside, AMFs. Salt Lake City bars are reinventing simple, classic cocktails as Gen Z drinkers gravitate towards the OG drinks. (Salt Lake City Weekly)

📊 A recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found Sen. Mike Lee has a five-point lead over his independent challenger Evan McMullin in the U.S. Senate race. (Deseret News)

🥕 There's a new farmers market every Thursday on the west side of Salt Lake City. It's open from 5pm to 9pm, and is located in Centennial Park. (The Salt Lake Tribune)

🕵️ The skeletal remains found on a popular hiking trail in Corner Canyon this week have been identified as the remains of a 53-year-old Draper man who went missing in 2019. (ABC 4)

✌️ Kim here. One of my favorite holidays is coming up and, no, it's not Pioneer Day.

What's happening: After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pie 'n' Beer Day, a cheeky alternative to the Mormon holiday, is making a strong comeback on July 24.

• While it's not an official day of celebration, Salt Lakers and local breweries take it seriously.

Details: The largest celebration can be found at the Gateway Mall this Sunday from noon to 6pm.

• The event will serve up more than 9,000 slices of pie, and include the participation of 24 bakeries and 24 breweries.
• The festivity will also host a free concert.

Cost: A pass will cost $40 for five pie and beer pairings. The concert itself is free.

Worthy of your time: Utahns can find pie-flavored beer at Shades Brewing this weekend.

• The brewery released a new beer yesterday: Raspberry Pistachio Pie Sour Ale.

You tell us: What are your favorite pie and beer combinations? I still haven't found my favorite yet.

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👋 Erin here. No one guessed last week's "Where in Salt Lake?" location correctly, so we're zooming out a bit.

📧 Make your guess by hitting reply to this email. The first person to guess the right location will win some Axios swag!

Hint: It’s west of the Fairpark neighborhood.

Good luck!