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- July 3: Midday Metro at 10 a.m. on KCPW 88.3 FM features a first-hand report about life in the Utah National Guard with Captain Talon Greeff. Commander of the 116th Engineer Company, Greeff is an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, he served on the Gulf Coast for Katrina/Rita relief, and commanded the Utah unit that served on the U.S.-Mexico border earlier this month.
- July 4: Gov. Huntsman and Lt. Gov. Herbert to participate in Freedom Festival Parade, 9 a.m., Provo.
- July 4: RadioWest on KUER FM 90: "Dolley Madison," 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. In his book "Strength and Honor," author Richard Cote describes the life of Dolley Madison. It was a life lived not as an appendage to her husband President James Madison, but marked by her own extraordinary ability. Cote sees her as a true example of the difference between heroine and mere celebrity.
- July 5: Special Districts Subcommittee of the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee, 9 a.m., room W125.
- July 5: Gov. Huntsman Major Economic Development Announcement, 9 a.m., New Pleasant Grove Interchange Exit, East side of Freeway.
- July 5: RadioWest on KUER FM 90: "Future Hype," 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Despite the technological advances of the last 20 years, former Microsoft programmer Bob Seidensticker is convinced that the PC and the Internet are no more important than any major invention of the past. In his book "Future Hype: The Myths of Technology Change," Seidensticker explores the high and often hidden costs of technology.
- July 5: USTAR Board Meeting with Gov. Huntsman, 2 p.m., Governor's Board Room.
- July 5: Lt. Gov. Herbert to host Mayor Olaf Raschke and staff of Meissen, Germany at the Utah State Capitol Complex, 4 p.m., Salt Lake City.
- July 6: Administrative Rules Review Committee, 9 a.m., room W135.
- July 6: Pete Ashdown to speak at Anti-Hunger Action Committee Barbecue/Candidate Forum, 6 to 8 p.m., Liberty Park, Salt Lake City.
- July 6: Davis County Democrats Planning Committee, 7 p.m., Davis County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 28 East State Street, Farmington. Anita Mortimer, candidate for Utah Senate, District # 21 will speak on Utah issues. All Davis Democrats are urged to attend. The general public is also invited.
- July 7: Closing the Achievement Gap for Hispanic Youth presentation by Barbara Lovejoy, Director of the nonprofit Generación Floreciente, 12:00-1:30, Lamb's Café, 169 S. Main, Salt Lake. For more information or to register contact Barbara at 801-466-1117 or bclovejoy@msn.com.
- July 7: Desert Greens Green Party of Utah Summer Recycling and Utah Food Bank Campaign, 5:30 to 9 p.m., 2144 South Highland Drive, Sugarhouse. For more information see www.gput.org/events.shtml.
- July 8: Cache Democrats monthly breakfast meeting, 8 a.m., Cabin Fever Cafe, 180 W 1200 S, Logan.
- July 8: Meet Bob Brister, Green Party Candidate for Utah's Second Congressional District at the Downtown Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Look for the striped canopy in the non-profit area with banners Green Party of Utah, Brister for Congress, U.S. Out of Iraq.
- July 13: Pete Ashdown to speak at Utah Valley Exchange Club, 7:30 a.m., Mimi's Cafe, 304 East University Parkway, Orem.
- July 13: Water Issues Task Force, 9 a.m., Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District.
- July 14: Desert Greens Green Party of Utah Summer Recycling and Utah Food Bank Campaign, 5:30 to 9 p.m., 2144 South Highland Drive, Sugarhouse. For more information see www.gput.org/events.shtml.
- July 15: Green Party Honk 'n' Wave for Peace "U.S. Out of Iraq, Now," featuring Bob Brister, Green Candidate for Utah's 2nd Congressional District, 9 to 10 a.m., NW corner, intersection of 700 E and 2100 S, Salt Lake City. For more information see www.bristerforcongress.org.
- July 17: Retirement and Independent Entities Interim Committee, 9 a.m., room W135.
- July 18: Utah House Republican Caucus Annual Bowler's Ball Fundraiser, meet and greet at 6 p.m., bowling at 7 p.m., Shepherd’s All Star Lanes, 1776 W. 7800 South, West Jordan. Prizes for best team score and best dressed bowling team. Four-team sponsorship is $1,250; individual tickets, $400. RSVP to Mary Blase by July 12 at 801-318-6307 or bowling@alexanders.com.
- July 19: Political Subdivisions Interim Committee, 2 p.m., room W025.
- July 21: Desert Greens Green Party of Utah Summer Recycling and Utah Food Bank Campaign, 5:30 to 9 p.m., 2144 South Highland Drive, Sugarhouse. For more information see www.gput.org/events.shtml.
- July 22: Pete Ashdown speaking at 7 Year Anniversary Show at Kilby Court, 7 p.m., 741 S. Kilby Court (330 West). $5 cover charge. Visit www.kilbycourt.com for more information.
- July 26: Utah International Trade Commission, 2 p.m., room W110.
- July 28: Desert Greens Green Party of Utah Summer Recycling and Utah Food Bank Campaign, 5:30 to 9 p.m., 2144 South Highland Drive, Sugarhouse. For more information see www.gput.org/events.shtml.
- July 29: Utah Democratic Family Reunion, 12 p.m., Washington Park (located just east of the Mountain Dell Golf Course). Democrats from all over Utah are invited to bring the whole family to this event where there will be games, food and an opportunity to get to know one another better.
- Aug 3: G.O.Pen Golf Tournament, 1 p.m. registration, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. Followed by the annual GOP Summer BBQ at 6 p.m. with Gov. Jon Huntsman. For more info contact Abby Balfour at 801-533-9777 or abby@UTGOP.org.
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