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- Apr 21: Chris Cannon Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Jim's Family Restaurant, 1488 S. State Street, Orem.

- Apr 21: The number of chronically homeless on Utah's streets has dropped 15 percent, despite growth in overall homelessness. KCPW's Midday Metro at 10 a.m. talks about the latest homeless headcount with Lloyd Pendleton, Utah's Homeless Task Force Director. Call 801-355-TALK during the show to participate.

- Apr 21: RadioWest on KUER FM 90: "House Lust," 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. For many, the American dream of owning a home has become a sort of mania. Journalist Daniel McGinn explains "the arms race for square footage"that has come at such a high price.

- Apr 21: Chris Cannon Lunch, 12 p.m., Gecko's, 781 W 10600 South, South Jordan.

- Apr 21: Chris Cannon Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Cracker Barrel, 2283 West City Ctr, West Valley City.

- Apr 22-25: The Sutherland Institute "Earth Week 2008: The Future of Utah." The nation's top energy and climate experts will be in Salt Lake City to discuss the effects that "green" policies will have on the state of Utah. Admission is free, but seating is limited. RSVP by calling 801-355-1272 or email. For more info click here.
- Apr 22: Pennsylvania Democratic Presidential Caucus

- Apr 22: Lt. Governor Herbert to speak at an Arbor Day / Earth Day Celebration and Awards Ceremony, 10 a.m., the North West Corner of the State Capitol, Salt Lake City.

- Apr 22: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 1 p.m., Kellie Nelson Home, 513 S. 470 W., Spanish Fork.

- Apr 22: Daggett County Republican Party Convention, 6 p.m., Daggett County Courthouse, 1st North 1st West, Manila.

- Apr 22: Professor Lennox Tierney to address the UN Association of Utah on Post-WWII Japan, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Sugarhouse Garden Center, Sugarhouse Park, 2100 S 1600 E. In Nov 2007 Professor Tierney was awarded The Order of the Rising Sun, the highest award in Japan. Catered dinner cost $17, no RSVP necessary for free 7 p.m. program. For more info contact 801-277-7493. Public is welcome.

- Apr 22: Lake Powell Pipeline Project meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Dixie Center, Entrada Room, St. George. Utah residents are invited to attend to learn more about the project and ask questions of the project team.

- Apr 22: Chris Cannon Interactive Conference Call, 7 p.m. Call campaign for more info, 801-374-3002.

- Apr 22: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 7:30 p.m., 550 N. Provo Library, University Avenue.

- Apr 23: Duchesne County Republican Party Convention, for info contact Kent Olsen at 435-353-4316, kolsen@ustanet.com.

- Apr 23: Uintah County Republican Party Convention, for info contact Clark Hall, at 435-789-1578.

- Apr 23: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 7:30 a.m., Connie Smith Home, 1212 S. Avalon Drive, Springville.

- Apr 23: Lake Powell Pipeline Project meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Crystal Inn, Windsor Room, Cedar City. Utah residents are invited to attend to learn more about the project and ask questions of the project team.
- Apr 23: Chris Cannon Interactive Conference Call, 7 p.m. Call campaign for more info, 801-374-3002.

- Apr 23: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 7:30 p.m., West Jordan City Hall, 8000 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan.

- Apr 24: Women’s Republican Club Candidate Forum, 1:00 pm Salt Lake County Complex, 2100 South State, South Salt Lake.

- Apr 24: Grand County Republican Party Convention, 7 p.m., Star Hall, 159 E Center Street, Moab.

- Apr 24: Box Elder County Democratic Party Convention, 7 p.m., Bear River City Hall, 5871 N. 4700 W, Bear River City.

- Apr 24: Tooele County Democratic Party Convention, 7 p.m., Tooele County Courthouse Auditorium, 47 S Main.

- Apr 24: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 7 p.m., Orem Senior Friendship Center, 93 N. 400 E., Orem.

- Apr 25: Chris Cannon Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Jim's Family Restaurant, 1488 S State Street, Orem.

- Apr 25: Chris Cannon Lunch, 12 to 2 p.m., Provo Library, 550 North University Ave.

- Apr 25: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 3 p.m., Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo.

- Apr 25: Visit with Chris Cannon hosted by Senator John Valentine, 5 to 7 p.m., Timp Academy, 55 South 100 East, Lindon.

- Apr 25: Emery County Republican Party Convention, 6 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 70 E 100 N, Huntington.

- Apr 25: Wasatch County Republican Party Convention, 7 p.m., Senior Center, 465 E 1200 S, Heber.

- Apr 25: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 7:30 p.m., Noah’s, 644 N. 2000 W., Lindon
- Apr 26: FrontRunner Grand Opening. For details on the opening ceremonies and other events throughout the day, click here.

- Apr 26: Utah County Republican Party Convention, 7 a.m. Legislative caucus, 9 a.m., call to order, Orem High School, 175 S 400 E, Orem.

- See the entire calendar


 

Sunday

April 20, 2008


Sunday, April 20

Salt Lake Tribune

- Italian nuclear waste has Utah, NRC fingerpointing at each other

- Demand on the rise at Utah food banks as economy sours

- Lawmakers: Who's getting the goodies?

- Is new train on right track?

- Commissioner: A campaign promise kept

- Group honors retiring state Sen. Bill Hickman during the convention at Dixie State College

- Woodward, Watergate and Bennett preserved in history

- SLC hub sure to survive, thrive

- Clash between Utopia and telecom giants rages on

- Utopia: High cost, high speed

- Rolly: Legislative leaders using PAC money to defeat GOP challengers to Republican incumbents

- Op-ed: Education is not an assembly line process

- Op-ed: Who owns the rivers? U.S. Supreme Court says we do

- Op-ed: Reducing medical costs first step in health-care reform

Standard-Examiner

- New rail era: Operators honored to go from bus to train

St. George Spectrum

- County Dems fill delegate spots

Daily Herald

- Editorial: Wake-up call for taxpayers

Logan Herald Journal

- Pipeline finds opposition at meeting

Deseret News

- Food costs hit home: Utahns are struggling to cope with skyrocketing prices

- Warming could push Colorado to historic low

- Many are eager for connector

- Buttars excluded at some talks

- Young Demos pick chief, plan tactics

- Fight brewing over Bear Lake project

- HAFB ranks 2nd in nation

- UTA gives awards promoting transit alternatives

- Draper rezones school lands

- Task force tackles health care

- Pignanelli & Webb: How important is v.p. choice in '08?

- Jay Evensen: Stadium names are more about money than pride

Saturday, April 19

Deseret News

- City Creek is going green in national pilot program

- S.L. workers are safe in merger, Delta says

- Mine rebuilds trust a pile at a time

- Lobbyists gave $125K to legislators

- Salt Lake OKs funds to upgrade planning

- State fund to offer student loans

- UVSC chief pans plan that would limit growth

- Tad Walch: School board selection may get less murky

- Utah Jazz: 2 mayors arrange friendly playoff bet

- Scholarship policy close to approval

- Service-related job openings on rise

- Editorial: Omnibus bills tip power

Standard-Examiner

- FrontRunner Whistles

- Editorial: UTOPIA at a crossroads

KUER

- Health Care Reform Task Force Begins Work

- Utah Activist Lobbies in DC

St. George Spectrum

- Democrats meet to dine, raise money

- Council OKs land use change

Daily Herald

- Springville's current economic outlook is strong

KCPW

- UHEAA to Issue Student Loans at a Loss

- Delta CEO: SLC Keeps Hub and Jobs After Merger

- Cost of Real ID $8 Million Lower Than Expected

Salt Lake Tribune

- Utah's budget heads for a slump

- TRAX extension big step in going modal

- Bill aims to require free wireless Internet access

- Orem's sales-tax projections flat

- Democrats seek a new leader

- Panel may study iProvo finances

- A rail ride to riches?

- Green movement coming of age

- Italian nuclear waste has Utah, NRC fingerpointing at each other

- High-paying jobs: Unwanted?