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- Apr 28: Merrill Cook for Congress "America, Again" event, anytime between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Einstein Bagels, 481 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City.

- Apr 28: Chris Cannon Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Jims Family Restaurant 834 East State Street, American Fork.

- Apr 28: RadioWest on KUER FM 90: From Faith to Fanaticism, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Three weeks after the raid on the FLDS compound in Eldorado, Texas, questions about due process, religious liberty and the psychological underpinnings of sects remain in the headlines. Doug talks with Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), ACLU of Utah Director Karen McCreary and others about the lines between the right to believe and the duty to intervene.
- Apr 28: Chris Cannon Lunch, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Archibald's Restaurant, 1100 West 7800 South, West Jordan.

- Apr 28: Chris Cannon "Meet & Greet," 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Taylorsville City Hall, 2600 W Taylorsville Blvd. (5300 S), Room 202, Taylorsville.

- Apr 29: Sevier County Republican Party Convention, Snow College Campus. For more info contact Carl Albrecht, Chair, 435.896.5505, calbrecht@garkanenergy.com

- Apr 29: Merrill Cook for Congress "America, Again" event, anytime between 7 and 9 a.m., Einstein Bagels, 1520 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City.
- Apr 29: Lt. Governor Herbert to speak at the Silver Bowl Awards, 12 p.m., Provo Marriott.

- Apr 29: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 4 p.m., Sevier Valley Center, Atrium #1, 800 West 200 South, Richfield.
- Apr 29: Millard County Democratic Party Convention, 7 p.m., Delta City Building, 76 N 200 W, Delta.

- Apr 29: Sanpete County Republican Party Convention, 7 p.m., Greenwood Center, Snow College Campus, Ephraim.

- Apr 29: Merrill Cook for Congress "America, Again" event, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood Street (55 W), Midvale.

- Apr 30: Merrill Cook for Congress "America, Again" event, anytime between 7 and 9 a.m., Einstein Bagels, 3923 Wasatch Blvd (about 3500 E.), Salt Lake City.
- Apr 30: Lt. Governor Herbert to participate in the Governor's Rural Partnership, 10 a.m., Snow College, Ephraim.
- Apr 30: Meet the Candidates Luncheon hosted by the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce and Sandy Rotary, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hidden Valley Country Club. Candidates include Speaker Greg Curtis; Reps. Sylvia Andersen, LaVar Christensen, and Greg Hughes. Everyone invited.

- Apr 30: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 1 p.m., Provo Library, 550 N. University Avenue, Provo.

- Apr 30: Higher Education Applied Technology Governance Task Force Meeting, 2 p.m., room C450.

- Apr 30: Garfield County Republican Party Convention, 4 p.m. TARs Convention; 5 p.m. Lincoln Day Dinner; 6 p.m. call to order. Senior Citizens Center, Escalante. Lt. Governor Herbert will be in attendance.

- Apr 30: Meet ’n’ Greet with Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, 5:30 to 8 p.m., South Jordan Oyster Bar, 10702 River Front Parkway, South Jordan. Share your concerns with Mayor Corroon. RSVP to Kristin at 801-467-6908 or email.

- Apr 30: Governor Huntsman to attend the Mansion Artist Series, 6 p.m., Governor’s Mansion.

- Apr 30: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 7:30 p.m., West Valley Family Fitness Center, Community Room C, 5415 West 3100 South, West Valley City.
- May 1: BYU Executive Master of Public Administration application deadline. For details call 801-422-4516, email, or click here.

- May 1: Governor Huntsman to attend the Holocaust Memorial Event, 12 p.m., Capitol Rotunda.

- May 1: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 1 p.m., Riverton Library, 12877 South 1830 West, Riverton.

- May 1: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 7 p.m., Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center, Provo.

- May 2: Chris Cannon Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Mimi's Café, 304 East University Parkway, Orem.

- May 2: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 9 a.m., Provo Library, 550 N. University Avenue, Provo.

- May 2: Lt. Governor Herbert to speak at the National Federation of the Blind, Annual State Convention, 12:30 p.m., Red Lion Hotel 161 West 600 South, Salt Lake City.

- May 2: Chris Cannon Lunch, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Ambers Restaurant, 80 West 100 North, Spanish Fork.

- May 2: Governor Huntsman to attend the University of Utah College of Science Convocation, 3 p.m., Kingsbury Hall.

- May 2: Chris Cannon Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Snow College Philadelphia Room, Snow College Greenwood Student Center, 150 East College Ave, Ephraim.

- May 3: Chris Cannon Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Johanna's Kitchen, 9725 South State Street, Sandy.
- May 3: Salt Lake County Republican Nominating Convention, 8 a.m., South Towne Expo Center. For booth info contact Patti Florence, 801-580-8824.
- May 3: Utah County Democratic Party Convention, 9 a.m., Dixon Middle School, Provo.
- May 3: Utah Women's Democratic Club Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Olio's Restaurant, Sheraton City Centre150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City. Guest speaker Judi Hilman, Executive Director, Utah Health Policy Project. $17 at the door. For details and to register call 801-596.2326, email, or click here.

- May 3: Weber County Lincoln Day Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Weber State University, Union Student Building Ballroom.

- May 3: Chris Cannon Cottage Meeting Home Dave Starling, 7 to 9 p.m., 2755 North 175 East, Provo.

- See the entire calendar


 

Sunday

April 27, 2008


Sunday, April 27

Deseret News

- China goes West: Utah companies prepare for more Chinese tourists

- Veteran lawmaker defeated in Salt Lake County convention

- Incumbent knocked out of Utah County's GOP races

- FrontRunner service starts amid festivities

- States taking on illegals legislation

- Salt Lake County Council to vote on health benefits

- iProvo panel is critical of operations

- Convention results

- 5 Utah counties rate high in energy report

- Pignanaelli & Webb: FLDS hubbub is challenge, opportunity

- Jay Evensen: Dire warnings often taken with a grain of salt

- Op-ed: Sierra Club isn't lone opponent of coal plants

Standard-Examiner

- Off and FrontRunning

- Editorial: Rethink sex-offender priorities

St. George Spectrum

- Todd Seifert: Southern Utah should learn from hometown's mistakes

Daily Herald

- Grand Old Party: Tilton loses House seat at Republican county convention

- Editorial: Week highlights real climate crisis

Logan Herald Journal

- Land bond called 'monumental'

Salt Lake Tribune

- Bonusgate? Sandy's mayor, city administrator raking in the dough

- New emphasis to be placed on Jordan River

- Frontrunner maiden voyage goes off without a hitch

- S.L. County Democrats pick new chairman

- Davis, Weber Dems show up in droves

- Horiuchi bites tongue, promises 'massive' speech

- Latino affairs boss aims to boost office's profile

- New Macy's in City Creek likely to focus on local tastes

- Secret Salaries: Bonuses

- Rolly: Can you believe that conniving clique of Republicans from Utah County?

- Op-ed: Breaking the public lands impasse in Washington County

- Op-ed: Wolves an inseparable, complementary part of the community of life

Saturday, April 26

Salt Lake Tribune

- Campaign donations: State passes buck on corporations failing to disclose

- Salt Lake City: Planning division in state of chaos

- GOP bumps lawmaker fighting conflict allegations

- ACLU report: Ogden mayor's campaign actions highlight need to strengthen election laws

- Salt Lake County Council hopeful eyes less county control

- More cash for Trolley Square overhaul

- Speaker encourages dual approach

- ExpressJet rebuffs SkyWest

- Perry, Layton back Utopia refinancing

- Editorial: Ethics reform: Lawmakers need to come clean

- Editorial: The Thumb

Standard-Examiner

- ACLU: Room to improve Ogden elections

- Editorial: Roll out the bulldozer

St. George Spectrum

- Ed Kociela: Like it or not, voting record is fair game for criticism

Park Record

- Delta pilots remain 'optimistic'

KUER

- Group Opposes Washington County Lands Bill

Daily Herald

- UVSC bestows honorary degree on Gov. Huntsman

- Tilton loses House seat at GOP county convention

- Editorial: Beehives and Buffalo Chips

KSL Editorial Board

- FrontRunner

KCPW

- County Mayor Hopes to Preserve Open Space by Yellow Fork

Deseret News

- Utahns oppose Olympic torch protests

- Fewer funds, more visitors hurt national parks?

- Springville Republican Tilton loses House seat during county convention

- Lindon plant HR manager admits he hired illegals

- Teen delegate is officially eligible to vote

- Lake Powell pipeline has already cost state $3.3 million

- Latino impact: Chamber notes growing markets and opportunities

- Utah Indian chamber formed

- Editorial: Good 'boot camp' bill