Utah Political Calendar

- Nov 19: Legislative meetings scheduled throughout day. See Legislative calendar for details.
- Nov 19: Lt. Governor Herbert to visit Middle Canyon Elementary School, 9 a.m., 751 East 1000 North, Tooele.
- Nov 19: RadioWest on KUER FM 90: The Al Jazeera Effect, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

- Nov 19: How to Survive--and Thrive in a Down Economy free luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Bank of American Fork, Riverton Branch, 2691West 12600 South, Riverton. Speakers include Ken S. Foster, Principal of Foster & Associates; Richard T. Beard, CEO, Bank of American Fork; and Lee S. McCullough II, Chairman of the Board, Callister Nebeker and McCullough.  RSVP by Nov 17 to melanie.vanderhoeven@bankaf.com or 801-642-3042. Free for individuals or business owners, seating limited, register now.
- Nov 19: Hinckley Forum "The Service and Politics of Multiculturalism: As a Public Voice in America," 12 p.m., Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall room 255, University of Utah. Presented by the Bennion Community Service Center.
- Nov 19: Lt. Governor Herbert to speak to the Tax Section of the Utah State Bar, 12 p.m., Alta Club, Salt Lake City.
- Nov 19: Dialogue on Discrimination Series Topic  "People With Disabilities," 6 p.m., Northwest Middle School, 1730 West 1700 North, Salt Lake City. Presenters include Barbara Toomer, Disabled Rights Action Committee and Matthew Knotts, Executive Director, Disability Law Center.
- Nov 20: Education Interim Committee Meeting, 9 a.m., room C445.
- Nov 20: Lt. Governor Herbert to speak to the Utah County Realtors at the Summit on Affordable Housing, 9:30 a.m., University Mall, Orem.
- Nov 20: Mayor Peter Corroon’s Open Door Meeting, 4 to 5 p.m., Mayor’s Office, N-2100 (Second floor, North building), Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 South State Street. Each meeting will run approximately 10 minutes. No appointment is needed. Residents are invited to bring concerns or issues to the Mayor’s attention.
- Nov 21: Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee Meeting, 8 a.m., room C445.
- Nov 21: Lt. Governor Herbert to participate in the Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy, 8:30 a.m., Brigham Young University.

- Nov 21: Hinckley Forum "U.S.-Pakistan Relations," 10:45 a.m., Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall room 255, University of Utah.
- Nov 21: Hinckley Forum "Was Bork Right? Can Federal Judges be Neutral," 12 p.m., Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall room 255, University of Utah. Judge Thomas Griffith, U.S. Court of Appeals.
- Nov 21: 8th Annual Salt Lake County Aging Services Giving Tree Kick Off, 12 to 12:30 p.m., Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 South State Street, atrium of the South Building. Help low-income seniors by taking an ornament off the Giving Tree and purchasing needed items for the elderly.
- Nov 21: Argosy University hosts Public Grand Opening, 4 to 6 p.m., 121 Election Road, Draper. Ribbon cutting held at 5:15 p.m. Attending the event will be Argosy University system president and Utah-native Dr. Craig Swensen, Mayor Darrell Smith of Draper City,  television and film actor Dennis Haskins, star of the 1990’s sitcom, Saved by the Bell, and other local dignitaries. Light refreshments served.
- Nov 24: State Board of Canvassers meeting
- Nov 25: United Nations Association of Utah meeting with guest Rocky Anderson, 6 p.m. dinner ($17 make reservation), 7 p.m. program (no charge), Sugarhouse Garden Center, 1600 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City. Topic is the grassroots effort "High Road for Human Life." Public invited, for dinner reservations call Maxine Haggerty 801-277-7493.
- Nov 25: UTOPIA Citizen's Advisory Network, 7:30 p.m., Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8042 Wood St, Midvale. Discussion includes the new UTOPIA service providers, FuzeCore and Fibernet, as well as some of the new pricing models used in Tremonton.
- Nov 27: Thanksgiving Day
- Dec 1: Salt Lake County Local of the Green Party of Utah Meeting, 7 p.m., The Coffee Club, 4879 S Redwood Rd, Taylorsville. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month. For more info contact Eileen at 801-201-0219 or leenaree@xmission.com.
- Dec 2: Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee Meeting, 9 a.m., Matheson Court House.
- Dec 2: "Songs of Celebration," 7 p.m., Wasatch Presbyterian Church, 1626 1700 East, Salt Lake City Utah. Free, donations accepted but optional. Donations go to the Community Food Co-op of Utah. Visit www.slsw.org for playlist and event details.
- Dec 4: American Society for Public Administration lunch meeting "Las Vegas Lifeline or West Desert Dustbowl?" 12  p.m., auditorium of the State Office Building (north of the State Capitol). An overview of the proposed Snake Valley pipeline and the impacts on Utah; Mike Styler, Executive Director, Dept. of Natural Resources. For more info click here.
- Dec 16: Health System Reform Task Force Meeting, 8 a.m., room C250.
- Dec 16: Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel Meeting, 10 a.m., room C250.
- Dec 16: Executive Appropriations Committee Meeting, 1 p.m., room C445.
- Dec 18: Utah Tax Review Commission Meeting, 9 a.m., room C445.
- Dec 22: National Homeless Persons Memorial, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City. A candlelight vigil to remember those who died homeless this year. Speakers include Mayor Ralph Becker, Mayor Peter Corroon, and Governor Huntsman. Hot chocolate and coffee will be served. To help with the project or for more info contact Joseph Dane.
- Dec 25: Christmas Day
- Jan 9: Lobbyist financial disclosure for Quarter 4, and year end reports due
- Jan 12: State office, legislative office, state school board and local school board candidate financial disclosure report due
- Jan 14: Washington County Economic Summit, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George. For more info click here.