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- June 10: Two free films on the Palestine from Utahns for a Just Peace in the Holy Land, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Main Auditorium, Salt Lake Public Library, 210 East 400 South. For more information call 801-364-0667.
- June 11: Midday Metro at 10 a.m. on NPR Utah, KCPW 88.3 FM, features Super Sherpas Apa Sherpa and Lahkpa Gelu Sherpa on their historic, all-Sherpa summiting of Everest last month. At 10:30 on The Bottomline: a unique micro grant program for Utah women. To join the conversation, call 801-355-TALK or email midday@kcpw.org during the show.
- June 11: RadioWest on KUER FM 90: Are Mormons Christians?, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Last month, a televangelist based in Tampa, Florida told his followers that "if you vote for Mitt Romney, you are voting for Satan!" Many Evangelicals in the country simply don't believe that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination. Are Mormons Christians? For that matter, who is a Christian, and who gets to decide?
- June 12: Lieutenant Governor Herbert to assist with the unveiling of a new exhibit highlighting Utah's aquatic species, 11 a.m., The Living Aquarium, 725 East 10600 South. Sandy.
- June 12: Utah for Richardson Meeting, 7 p.m., Conference Room 1, Salt Lake City Library, 210 East 400 South. The group supports the candidacy of Governor Bill Richardson for President of the United States. The meeting is open to all interested community members. RSVP to Utah for Richardson State Director Aaron Thompson at dipl0mac03@yahoo.com.
- June 13: KCPW Intelligence Squared debate "Freedom of Expression Must Include the License to Offend," 10 a.m., KCPW 88.3 FM. For more info visit http://www.intelligencesquaredus.org.
- June 14: 2007 Sutherland Transcend Series, Session Three: “Civility in our Culture and Politics.” Half-day seminar, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., includes breakfast and lunch. Facilitator is Mr. Paul Mero, president of the Sutherland Institute. All participants will receive a copy of Civility: Manners, Morals, and the Etiquette of Democracy, by Yale law professor Stephen L. Carter. To register, call 801-355-1272, or email si@sutherlandinstitute.org.
- June 15: Legislative Process Committee, 10 a.m., room W025.
- June 15: Utah Tax Review Commission, 1 p.m., room W125.
- June 16: Judgesrun 5K fun run/walk 8 a.m., Highland High School. 100% of the proceeds from this race go to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. Awards given for male and female winners up to 3rd place in 18 age categories. Pancake breakfast at the finish line. Register for the race or volunteer to help with the event here.
- 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 18: Gov. Jon Huntsman is hosting a fundraising luncheon for Oregon Sen. Gordon Smith, 12 p.m. Contribution is $1,000 per person or $5,000 per PAC. For more information or to RSVP, contact Paige Marriott, 902-540-2558 or paige@marriottgroup.com.
- June 19: Local Issues Task Force, 9 a.m., room W110.
- June 19: Judicial Retention Election Task Force, 10 a.m., room W130.
- June 19: Executive Appropriations Committee, 1 p.m., room W135.
- June 19: Utah House Republican Caucus annual Bowlers Ball, 6:30 p.m.
- June 20: Legislative meetings scheduled throughout day. See Legislative calendar for details.
- June 20: Lt. Governor Herbert to speak at the 2007 Air Force Focus on Defense Symposium, 8:30 a.m., Davis Conference Center, Layton.
- June 20: KCPW Intelligence Squared debate "Beware the Dragon: A Booming China Spells Trouble for America," 10 a.m., KCPW 88.3 FM. For more info visit http://www.intelligencesquaredus.org.
- June 21: Higher Education Task Force, 9 a.m., room W125.
- June 27: KCPW Intelligence Squared debate "America Is Too Damn Religious," 10 a.m., KCPW 88.3 FM. For more info visit http://www.intelligencesquaredus.org.
- July 4: KCPW Intelligence Squared debate "Better More Domestic Surveillance than Another 9/11," 10 a.m., KCPW 88.3 FM. For more info visit http://www.intelligencesquaredus.org.
- July 11: White City Community Council meeting, 7 p.m., Eastmont Middle School, 10100 S. 1300 E., Room #105, Sandy.
- 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
- July 20: Medicaid Interim Committee, 9 a.m., room W135.
- Aug 1: Financial reporting deadline for Salt Lake City candidates
- Aug 23: Reagan Day Dinner for Salt Lake County Republican legislators, 7 p.m., Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City. For table sponsorship info, contact Jeremy Roberts at 801-867-3866 or email jeremy@finishfirst.org.
- Aug 24: Utah Republican Party Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., Thanksgiving Point. For more information, contact the state party headquarters at 801-533-9777.
- Sept 11: Municipal primary election
- Nov 6: Municipal general election. |
