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- Apr 29: Last day a veto-override session may begin.
- Apr 30: Normal effective date for bills
- Apr 30: First day to file bills for the 2008 General Session
- Apr 30: Midday Metro at 10 a.m. on NPR Utah, KCPW 88.3 FM, will address issues of hunger and poverty, globally and locally, with Linda Hilton of Crossroads Urban Center and James Vance, author of the Depression era-themed graphic novel Kings in Disguise. At 10:30 on The Bottomline: the restaurant business and how it’s evolved in Salt Lake City. To join the conversation, call 801-355-TALK or email midday@kcpw.org during the show.
- Apr 30: RadioWest on KUER FM 90: "The Mormons," 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. A new documentary produced by award-winning filmmaker Helen Whitney ("Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero," "John Paul II: The Millennial Pope") explores the richness, complexities, and controversies of the Mormon story. Doug returns April 30th with Helen Whitney and the new American Experience documentary "The Mormons."
- May 2: Hinckley Forum: Meet the Candidates for Salt Lake City Mayor, 11 a.m., Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall Room 255. Guests are Robet Comstock, J.P. Hughes, and John Renteria. A live RadioWest Broadcast with Doug Fabrizio.
- May 3: Local Issues Task Force, 9 a.m., room W125.
- May 3: Generation X Republican Networking Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rio Grande Café, 270 S. 455 W., Salt Lake City. There are no membership dues, just buy your own lunch. Please RSVP to Mike Winder at mike.winder@winderfarms.com or call 801-633-1300.
- May 3: Governor Huntsman to attend the Lean Manufacturing Training Grand Opening Ceremony, 1 p.m., Business Depot Ogden, Bldg. 550.
- May 3: Romney for President sponsored Republican Debate Celebration, 5:30 p.m., Wells Fargo Building 23rd Floor, 299 South Main Street, Salt Lake City. The republican presidential debate will be watched live and special guests including Sharlene Wells Hawkes, Derek Parra, and Jimmy Shea will attend. For more information contact Brad at 801-961-1134 or email bsmith@jrmiller.com.
- May 3: Sutherland Institute 2007 Legacy Awards Banquet, 6 p.m., Rice-Eccles Stadium and Towers, University of Utah. The event will honor Utah community leaders for their efforts to promote charity, family, faith and freedom. RSVP to Liv Moffat or Lisa Montgomery at the Institute office, 801-355-1272. Table and event sponsorships are available. For more info click here.
- May 4: Utah Taxpayers Association annual Utah Taxes Now Conference, Little America Hotel. Speakers include Gov. Jon Huntsman, Senate President John Valentine, House Speaker Greg Curtis and several legislators, tax practitioners, and policy experts. Also addressing the conference will be John Horner of the US Department of Transportation who will be speaking on congestion pricing. For more info click here.
- May 4: Governor Huntsman to attend the University of Utah Commencement, 8 a.m., University of Utah.
- May 4: Governor Huntsman to attend the Michele Christiansen Swearing in Ceremony, 3 p.m., Matheson Courthouse, Salt Lake City.
- May 4: Salt Lake County Republican Convention Dinner, South Town Convention Center. For more information contact Carrie Dickson at 801-699-9089.
- May 5: Salt Lake County Republican Convention, South Towne Convention Center. For more information and booth rentals, contact Pattie Florence at 801-580-8824 or email pattiflorence@comcast.net.
- May 8: The Lighted Candle Society Fifth Annual Guardian of the Light Awards Dinner, 6:00 p.m., The Little America Hotel. Featuring special guests the Most Reverend George H. Niederauer, Archbishop of San Francisco, and 2007 Guardian of the Light Award Recipients Michael Reagan and Pamela J. Atkinson. For more information visit www.LightedCandleSociety.org or call 801-296-2224.
- May 8: Utah for Richardson Meeting, 7 p.m., Conference Room 1, Salt Lake City Library, 210 East 400 South. Utah for Richardson is an organization of Utahns who support the candidacy of Governor Bill Richardson for President of the United States. The meeting is open to all interested community members. RSVP to Aaron Thompson at dipl0mac03@yahoo.com.
- May 10: 2007 Sutherland Transcend Series, Session Two: “Ethics and Integrity: Timely and Timeless.” Half-day seminar, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., includes breakfast and lunch. Facilitator is Dr. Quinn McKay, professor, consultant and author of three books on the topic. All registrants receive a copy of Dr. McKay’s most recent book, The Bottom Line on Integrity, prior to the session. To register, call 801-355-1272, or email si@sutherlandinstitute.org.
- May 19: Valentines Day in May annual fundraiser for the Senate President at the McCune Mansion. To all those who lost Valentines Day in the turmoil of the legislative session, here's your second chance. Black tie optional. Call John Valentine, Ric Cantrell 801-673-1603, or click here for more information.
- May 25-27: Democratic National Committee Western Caucus
- May 25: Private screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End for subscribers of the Political Spyglass, Gateway Megaplex. Events begin at 4 p.m. with the show beginning at 5:30 p.m. Beginning in May a pair of tickets will be given away each day until the screening. Special guest is Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. For more info and sponsorship opportunities, visit the Political Spyglass website.
- June 9: Utah Republican Party Organizing Convention, South Towne Exposition Center, Sandy.
- June 16: Democracy for Utah two day training, 9 a.m., AFL-CIO Utah Headquarters. Cost is $60 in advance, $70 the day of the training, or $30 for low income participants. For additional information, email Carrie Ulrich at carrie@democracyforutah.com or click here.
- June 19: Utah House Republican Caucus annual Bowlers Ball, 6:30 p.m.
- July 13: Jefferson-Jackson "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet!" Fundraising celebration, This is the Place Heritage Park.
- July 14: Utah Democratic Party State Convention |
