Utah Political Calendar

- May 9-10: State Democratic convention and Jefferson-Jackson celebration at Salt Palace. See details www.jjutah.org.

- May 9: David Leavitt for Congress Breakfast, 7 a.m., Dalton's, 20 South 100 West, Payson.

- May 9: Cannon Breakfast, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Hampton Inn and Suites, West Timpanogus Room, 851 West 1250 South, Orem.
- May 9: David Leavitt for Congress Event, 9 a.m., Amber's Family Restaurant, 80 West 1000 North, Spanish Fork.

- May 9: David Leavitt for Congress Event, 11 a.m., Springville Art Museum, 126 East 400 South, Springville.

- May 9: Midday Metro at 11 a.m. on NPR Utah, KCPW 88.3 FM, talks about what to watch for at this weekend’s political conventions for Utah Democrats and Republicans with veteran /Salt Lake Tribune/ political reporter Paul Rolly. Call 355-TALK during the show to participate.
- May 9: Merrill Cook for Congress "America, Again" Lunch, 12 p.m., Golden Corral, 665 E. 7200 S., Midvale.

- May 9: Methamphetamine Abuse Presentation, 12 to 1 p.m., room 326, Salt Lake City and County Building, 451 S. State Street. Topic: “Don’t Fall Prey to Meth.” Guest speaker Mike Cottam, retired public educator with experience as a counselor and prevention specialist. Free and open to the public.
- May 9: Utah Tax Review Commission Meeting, 1 p.m., room C445.

- May 9: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 1 p.m., Hampton Inn Orem, 851 West 1250 South, Orem.

- May 9: David Leavitt for Congress Lunch, 1 p.m., Provo City Library, 550 North University Avenue, Provo.

- May 9: Governor Huntsman to attend the Veterans of Foreign Wars Event, 2 p.m., Capitol Rotunda.
- May 9: David Leavitt for Congress Event, 3 p.m., Jim's Family Restaurant, 1488 South State Street, Orem.

- May 9: David Leavitt for Congress Dinner, 5 p.m., Lion's Club, 601 East Center Street, Pleasant Grove.

- May 9: Cannon Dinner, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Los Hermanos, Upstairs Room, 16 West Center Street, Provo.

- May 9: Jason Chaffetz delegate meeting, 7 p.m., Hampton Inn Orem, 851 West 1250 South, Orem.

- May 9: David Leavitt for Congress Event, 7:30 p.m., Scera Theater Board Room, 745 South State Street, Orem.
- May 9: Cannon House Meet and Greet Dinner, 8 p.m., 875 East 1600 North Mapleton.

- May 10: Utah Republican Party State Convention, Utah Valley State College.

- May 10: Attorney General Mark Shurtleff sponsored Special Briefing on the War on Terror with Lt. Colonel Jim Bischoff, 7:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., McKay Dee Events Center, 3rd floor, Presidential Suite. A light continental breakfast will be served. Open to the public.

- May 10: Downtown Alliance presents Live Green, the 5th Annual Downtown Sustainable Living Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Library Square, Salt Lake City. More than 100 vendors will be at Live Green, including a variety of businesses that share the vision of providing green guidance and recyclable resources.

- May 12: GenX GOP networking group, the Monday after state convention, 12 p.m., Rio Grande Café, 270 S 450 W. Salt Lake  City. For more info email mike.winder@winderfarms.com.

- May 13: Nebraska Republican Presidential Caucus

- May 13: West Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary

- May 13: Higher Education Applied Technology Governance Task Force Meeting, 2 p.m., room C450.

- May 13: Amputee Coalition of America/Utah Chapter presents "An Evening of Awareness for Prosthetic Parity,” 7 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 South 700 East, Sandy. Speakers Rep David Litvack: Utah State House of Representatives; Tami Stanley: Amputee Coalition of America/Utah Advocacy Chair; and Joseph Webster M.D. Universtiy of Utah/VA Medical Center. The public is encouraged to attend.
- May 13: Blueprint Jordan River Workshop, 6 p.m., Utah Cultural Center, 1355 West 3100 South, West Valley City. The workshop results will become a vision for the river corridor. If you are unable to attend please complete a survey here.

- May 14: Research and General Counsel Subcommittee Meeting, 8 a.m., 325 House Building (Star Wars Room).

- May 14: Blueprint Jordan River Workshop, 6 p.m., Bluffdale Elementary School, 14323 South 2700 West, Bluffdale. The workshop results will become a vision for the river corridor. If you are unable to attend please complete a survey here.

- May 15: 5th Annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament, registration and continental breakfast 7 to 8 a.m., tee off at 8 a.m., Hubbard Golf Course Hill Air Force Base. Teams may register until May 5th. Contact Tonja at 801-326-2372 for more info. Funds from this event are used to help veterans and their families in need.

- May 15: Blueprint Jordan River Workshop, 6 p.m., Saratoga Shores Elementary School, 1415 South Parkside Drive, Saratoga Springs. The workshop results will become a vision for the river corridor. If you are unable to attend please complete a survey here.

- May 17: Hawaii Republican Presidential Caucus

- May 17: Third Annual Valentines Day in May hosted by John Valentine, 7:30 p.m., McCune Mansion, 200 North Main Street, Salt Lake City. For more info click here.

- May 20: Kentucky and Oregon Republican and Democratic Presidential Primaries

- May 21: Legislative meetings scheduled throughout day. See Legislative calendar for details.

- May 22: Health System Reform Task Force meeting, 7:30 a.m., room W020.
- May 26: Memorial Day

- May 26: Primary Election walk-in registration deadline

- May 27: Idaho Republican Presidential Primary

- May 27: United Nations Association Presents Dr. Baktybek Abdrisaev, former ambassador to the U.S. from Kyrgyzstan to discuss The Role of the United Nations in promoting Bilateral Kyrkyz-U.S. Cooperation, 6 p.m. dinner ($17), 7 p.m. program (no charge), Sugarhouse Garden Center, Sugarhouse Park. Call Maxine Haggerty to RSVP 801-277-7493.
- June 2: Desert Greens meeting, 7 p.m., Coffee Club, just south of 4800 S. Redwood Road (east side of the road). Desert Greens is Utah's national affiliate of the Green Party of the U.S. and meets on the first Monday of the month. For more info call Eileen at 801-201-0219.

- June 3: South Dakota Republican Presidential Primary

- June 3: Montana and South Dakota Democratic Presidential Primaries

- June 3: Davis County Republican Women to host a Republican Pre-Primary Debate, 7 p.m., Bountiful City Hall, 790 S. 100 E., Bountiful. Participants will include Ron Mortenson and Dan Liljenquist, both running for Senate District #23. Public is invited to attend and ask questions.

- June 7: Puerto Rico Democratic Presidential Caucus

- June 19: Health System Reform Task Force Meeting, 7:30 a.m., room W020.

- June 20: Executive Master of Public Administration 2008 Graduation Banquet, 6 to 9 p.m., Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Bonneville Room, Salt Lake City. Contact Angie Thomas, 801-830-0512 or Carol-Lynne Malin, 801-273-3432
- June 24: Primary Election

- June 24: United Nations Association meeting to hear Father Olaboro of Uganda speak on hunger in Africa, 6 p.m. dinner ($17, call 277-7493 for reservation), 7 p.m. lecture (no charge). Sugarhouse Garden Center, 2100 South at about 1600 East, Salt Lake City.
- June 28: Utah Federation of Republican Women sponsored Conference/Service Project to benefit military hospital, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Larry H. Miller Free Enterprise Center Auditorium. UFRW is collecting sets of white cotton t-shirts and plain black cotton shorts, or a monetary donation. Cost is $45, conference speakers and lunch included. For more info about the conference, email lebeauxtrois@yahoo.com.

- July 4: Independence Day

- Aug 15: GenX GOP networking group summer lunch, 12 p.m., Hires, 400 S 700 E, Salt Lake City. For more info email mike.winder@winderfarms.com.

- Aug 25-28: Democratic National Convention, Denver

- Sept 1-4: Republican National Convention, Minneapolis, MN

- Sept 1: Labor Day

- Oct 6: Mail-in Voter Registration (postmark) for General Election

- Oct 13: Columbus Day

- Oct 20: Walk-In Voter Registration deadline for General Election

- Oct 31: Halloween

- Nov 4: General Election

- Nov 5: GenX GOP networking group, the day after the election lunch, 12 p.m., SugarHouse Barbeque 2207 S 700 E, Salt Lake City. For more info email mike.winder@winderfarms.com.

- Nov 11: Veterans Day

- Nov 27: Thanksgiving Day

- Dec 25: Christmas Day