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- Jan 14: Midday Metro at 10 a.m. on NPR Utah, KCPW 88.3 FM: With changes in laws and rules governing locally chartered credit unions, some have opted to convert to federal charters or other forms of organization. Midday Metro talks pros and cons with those involved. Call 801-355-TALK or email midday@kcpw.org during the show to participate.
- Jan 14: RadioWest on KUER FM 90: "Aging in the 21st Century," 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Geriatric specialist Dr. Harry Lodge says that if you take care of yourself, you have a very good chance of living until you're 90, and it's the Boomer generation that's redefining aging in America. Lodge joins Doug in studio to talk about the social and biological influences on aging, and what it means to "grow old" in the 21st century.
- Jan 14: Hinckley Forum "Social Context and Health," 2 p.m., Orson Spencer Hall, Room 255, University of Utah. Guest Luisa Franzini, Associate Professor, Management, Policy and Community Health Division, The University of Texas School of Public Health.
- Jan 14: Provo Citizen Lobbyist Training provided by the Planned Parenthood Action Council, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Provo City Library at Academy Square, 550 North University Avenue, room 308. Learn how easy and effective lobbying your representatives can be. RSVP by calling Planned Parenthood Action Council at 801-347-8242 or email ppac@ppau.org.
- Jan 15: Michigan Democratic and Republican Presidential Primaries
- Jan 15: Governor Huntsman to attend the State Board of Education Luncheon, 11:45 a.m., Governor’s Mansion.
- Jan 16: Overseas voter absentee ballot request deadline for Utah Presidential Primary.
- Jan 16: Legislative meetings scheduled throughout day. See Legislative calendar for details.
- Jan 16: United Way of Utah Legislative Preview Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Hilton Salt Lake City Center, Grand Ballroom, 255 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Featured speakers Sen. John Valentine, Sen. Pat Jones, Rep. Greg Curtis, and Rep. Brad King. RSVP by Jan 11 to Liz Cala at 801-736-7754 or email liz@uw.org.
- Jan 16: Governor Huntsman to attend the Select Health Anniversary Event, 10 a.m., Select Health, 4646 W. Lake Park Blvd., Salt Lake City.
- Jan 16: Lt. Governor Herbert to speak at the Utah State Fire Chiefs Leadership Symposium, 2 p.m., St. George.
- Jan 17: Utah Democrats State Capitol Tour and Chair's Circle Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Hall of Governor's, lower level Capitol building. David Hart, Capitol restoration architect, will speak during breakfast. Tours of the Capitol will follow (abbreviated 30 minute tour or comprehensive 60 minute tour).
- Jan 17: Hinckley Forum "Legislative Session Preview," 12 p.m., Orson Spencer Hall, Room 255, University of Utah. Senator Patricia Jones (D-Holladay), Senate Assistant Minority Whip. Lara Jones (moderator) News Reporter & Midday Metro Producer, KCPW.
- Jan 17: Governor Huntsman to attend the Utah Auto Show Gala Opening, 7 p.m., Southtowne Expo Center.
- Jan 18: Lt. Governor Herbert to participate in a Front Runner Locomotive Event with UTA, 9 a.m.
- Jan 18: Governor Huntsman to attend the State Planning Coordination Meeting, 10 a.m., Capitol Board Room.
- Jan 18: American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Annual Legislative Preview, 11:30 a.m., Auditorium of the State Office Building. Lunch served, reservations required. Contact Jolaine Randall at 801-581-6493 or jrandall@cppa.utah.edu for more info.
- Jan 18: Senate Rules Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., Senate Rules Committee Room.
- Jan 18: Governor Huntsman to attend the Sundance Film Festival Opening Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Theater.
- Jan 19: A Year for Greatness: 2008 Democratic Legislative Gala, 6 to 10 p.m., Little America Hotel, 500 South Main Street, Salt Lake City. For more info click here.
- Jan 19: Davis County Republican Women Third Annual Star Spangled Awards Banquet & Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Wight House Reception Center, 95 North Main Street, Bountiful. Cost $30 per person. For more info contact DCRW President Trudie Biggers at 801-546-6835 or trudimus@msn.com.
- Jan 21: Martin Luther King Day
- Jan 21: 2008 legislative session begins
- Jan 21: Eyes Wide Open exhibition, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Salt Lake Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), 171 East 4800 South, Murray. The American Friends Service Committee's widely acclaimed war casualties exhibition illustrates the human cost of the Iraq war -- the cost of war to Utah. For more info click here.
- Jan 22: Early voting period begins for Utah Presidential Primary
- Jan 22: United Nations of Utah Public Meeting, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Sugarhouse Garden Center in Sugarhouse Park, about 2100 South and 1600 East, Salt Lake City. Dr. Ronald Mortensen will speak on Humanitarian Disaster Responses—
Saving Lives & Alleviating Human Suffering. Cost is $14. Contact Maxine Haggerty, 810-277-7493. No reservation necessary for the free 7 p.m. presentation.
- Jan 24: Hinckley Forum "Politics and Film: Evolutions of the Contemporary Chinese Cinema," 10:45 a.m., Orson Spencer Hall, Room 255, University of Utah. Yunfeng Song, Fulbright Research Visiting Scholar, Department of Film, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
- Jan 24: HEAL Utah and the Utah Rivers Council Annual Citizen Lobby Training, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., room 135, West Building, Utah Capitol Complex. Refresh yourself on the basics of how a bill becomes a law, tour the newly renovated Capitol, and the learn the logistics of lobbying your legislator. For more info click here or call 801-355-5055.
- Jan 24: Planned Parenthood Action Council and the Pro-Choice Advocates Celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Roe v Wade, 7 to 9 p.m., Bar Deluxe, 666 South State Street, SaltLake City. Food, a cash bar, and live music from the local band ¡Andale! Buy tickets and get more info at www.ppacutah.org in advance for $20 or at the door for $25.
- Jan 24: Salt Lake County Libertarian Party Meeting, 7 p.m., Mo's Neighborhood Grill, 358 South West Temple, Salt Lake City. For more information, visit LPUtah.org.
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