NO GIRLS ALLOWED! Boys, age 7 and up, and an adult are invited to join in "snips, snails and funny book tales" at 74 p.m. at the Whittier Library, 2197 Ft. Union Blvd. Register by calling 801-944-7539.

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER A St. Patrick's Day party begins at 11:45 a.m. with the Songbirds, treats, door prizes and party favors. Be sure to sign up in advance. The center is at 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road. Call 801-274-1710.

SENIOR TOURS A Spring Fling tour of Cabela's, the Lehi Mills and the Candy Factory is Wednesday. Cost is $33 and includes lunch. A Mexican cruise is slated for March 26 to April 1. For information, call Doreen at 801-233-9141.

A NIGHT OF IRVING BERLIN The Skyline High Barbershop Chorus-Troubadours & Highlites-from the Skyline High School Performing Arts Dept. presents this concert at 7 p.m. at the school, 3251 E. 3760 South. Special guest is Quadravox. Tickets are $10/adults, $7/seniors and students or $25/family of five. Call 801-646-5420.

S A T U R D A Y

MIGRATION OF THE MONARCHS The Utah Museum of Natural History presents Robert M. Pyle who will offer insight about monarch butterflies at 2 p.m. at Patagonia Outlet, 2292 S. Highland Drive. Free. Call 801-581-5567.

2ND ANNUAL HISPANIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE The Latin-American Chamber of Commerce hosts this event from 9 a.m. to midnight at the Greek Cultural Center, 298 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City. The public is invited to attend workshops, discussions, vendors, a fashion show, dinner and dance. A $1 will get you in the door. Dance and dinner is extra. For information, call Lindy at 801-577-6002 or Renee at 801-792-0357.

MUSIC TOGETHER A 45-minute class, designed to teach children (ages four and younger) how music can foster language and creativity, will be demonstrated at 9 a.m. today or 11:15 a.m. on Sunday at the Imagination Place, 1155 E. 3300 South (in Brickyard Plaza). Free. RSVP by calling 801-463-9067.

COOKING CLASS "Pizza with Whole Grains" begins at 10 a.m. at John & Jennie's Bosch Kitchen, 6265 S. Highland Drive. Free. Call 801-272-9922.

IRANIAN CLASSICAL CONCERT The Iranian American Community of Utah presents an evening of classical Iranian music with authentic instruments at 8 p.m. in Orson Spencer Hall at the University of Utah. Free. Call Bita at 801-979-8081.

"THE PRINCESS & THE PEA" Coralie Leue and the Utah Puppet Theater present this life-size puppet show for the family at 2 p.m. at the Holladay Library, 2150 E. Murray-Holladay Road (4730 South). Call 801-943-4636.

M O N D A Y

EDUCATION VOLUNTEER TRAINING Training begins today from 9 a.m. to noon until March 29 (Mondays and Wednesdays) for volunteers who would enjoy leading schoolchildren on tours through Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. For information, call 801-581-4747.

READER'S CHOICE CHAT The Salt Lake County Library offers a chat with author, Patricia Smiley, at 7 p.m. from your computer. Go to http://www.slco.lib.ut.us and click on "Author Chat Online."

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Personal trainers from the University of Utah will offer 30-minute training from 1 to 3 p.m. at the center, 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road. Call 801-274-1710.

T U E S D A Y

BAKING CLASS Learn the process to make "Crusty Breads" including ciabatta and sourdough breads from 6 to 8 p.m. at the House of Bread, 2005 E. 2700 South. The next class is March 28 and is "Flat Breads." Cost is $30 for one class or $50 for two classes. To register, call 801-466-1758.

COOKING CLASS "Tortilla Mexican Fare with homemade salsa" is at noon at John & Jennie's Bosch Kitchen, 6265 S. Highland Drive. Free. Call 801-272-9922.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Recovery Inc. hosts this free support group every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Whitmore Library, 2197 Ft. Union Blvd. Call 801-966-5991.

GREAT READS FOR GIRLS Girls (ages 8 to 12) and their mothers or other caring adults are invited to join in a lively discussion about The Spiderwick Chronicles by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi and participate in fun activities at 7 p.m. at the East Millcreek Library, 2266 E. Evergreen Ave. (3435 South). Free. Call 801-943-4636.

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER "Seeing is Believing" a presentation at 10:30 a.m. on diabetic retinopathy, open angle glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and screenings for glaucoma and visual acuity. The center is at 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road. Call 801-274-1710.

W E D N E S D A Y

COOKING CLASS "Chicken Recharged" with Adalberto Diaz is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Roth Concept Center, 1400 S. Foothill Drive, Suite 212. Cost is $25. RSVP at 801-582-5552.

COOKING CLASS Learn pressure cooker recipes from Sharon at 7 p.m. at Macey's Grocery Store, 7850 S. 1300 East. Hour long classes are free and open to those 12 and older. Call 801-255-4888.

MIDDLE EASTERN FILM SERIES "The Bandit" (2003) is a Turkish film that will be shown in the auditorium at 6 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah campus. Call 801-581-7332.

FINE ARTS LECTURE Bill Snapp, assistant professor of art, will speak about his current art exhibit at 1 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah campus. Call 801-581-7332.

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Wood carving is offered at 1:30 p.m. at the center, 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road. Call 801-274-1710.

T H U R S D A Y

ASIAN LECTURE SERIES Dr. Charles Lachman, will speak on "The Place of Writing in East Asian Art" at 1:30 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah campus. Call 801-581-7332.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CURIOUS GEORGE! Families-come and hear stories and participate in activities at 4 p.m. with that mischievous little monkey who turns 65. Bring a camera to the East Millcreek Library, 2266 E. Evergreen Ave. (3435 South). Call 801-943-4636.

LENT DISCUSSION Christ United Methodist Church, will host an in-depth discussion on the book, Letters from a Skeptic, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the church, 2375 E. 3300 South, on Thursdays (concluding March 30). Books are available for $11 (optional). To sign-up, call 801-486-5473.

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Beginning guitar class is at 2:30 p.m. Bring your guitar to the center, 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road. Call 801-274-1710.

N E X T F R I D A Y

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CURIOUS GEORGE! Families-come and hear stories and participate in activities at 4 p.m. with that mischievous little monkey who turns 65. Come to the Whitmore Library, 2197 Ft. Union Blvd. Call 801-944-7539.

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER A Senior Idol competition begins at 11:45 a.m. Sign up to compete or just come to vote for your favorite. The top two vocalists will compete on April 12 at the Harmon Home. The center is at 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road. Call 801-274-1710.

O N G O I N G

SCULPTURE & LANDSCAPE ART SHOW The works of Chris Coleman are on display at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, until March 26. Call 801-581-4747.

SCHOOL APPLICATIONS J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School is currently accepting applications for pre-school, kindergarten, second and sixth grades at 2335 E. Redondo Ave. (1970 South). Call 801-486-3197.

"HUMAN NATURE: INSIGHTS FROM THE NATURAL WORLD" Paintings by Utah artist, Arlene Braithwaite, and music by Gerard Yun, an audio tour and displays of plants and live desert animals are on exhibit through April 26 at the Utah Museum of Natural History, 1390 E. President's Circle (200 South). Visit http://www.umnh.utah.edu or call 801-581-4303.

"REVISITING UTAH'S PAST" The Utah Museum of Fine Arts presents paintings and sculptures from its collection through July 23 at 410 Campus Center Drive. The museum is closed Mondays. For times and tickets, call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.

FREE PREGNANCY CLASS The second Tuesday of each month women who are pregnant or will become pregnant are invited to attend this class that details the stages of pregnancy, what to expect, nutrition, exercise and choices, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Birth and Family Place, 2180 E. 4500 South, Suite 150. For information, call 801-278-3102.

PILATES/YOGA This fun and energizing class is taught by a registered nurse and trainer is for all ages with routines tailored to individual's ability, Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Mark's Hospital. Cost is $4/H2U members or $6/nonmembers. The room will vary weekly, call for exact location and information at 801-268-7716.

EVERGREEN FRAMING CO. & GALLERY Featured through mid-April are oil paintings and acrylics in this father/daughter show titled, "Travels," by Don Prys and Jodi Steen at 3295 S. 2000 East, Suite A. Call 801-467-8770.

DESERT STAR THEATRE 4861 S. State St.; "The Rat Pack Remembered," "Star Wars" (until March 25) and "Always Patsy Cline" are playing. For information and tickets call 801-266-2600.

KARAOKE Is held every Friday night from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., for those ages 16 and older at the Draper Historic Theatre, 12366 S. 900 East, Draper. Cost is $5. Visit http://www.drapertheatre.org or call 801-572-4144 for more information.

HURTS, HABITS AND HANG-UPS Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 S. 700 East, holds a Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups group Fridays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 801-255-8181.

JUICE & JAMMIES STORYTIME Tots will enjoy tales, treats and activities at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Barnes & Noble, Fort Union, 7119 S. 1300 East. For info, call the store, 801-565-0086.

SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOPS Pil Sung Martial Arts offers a Kid Safe program on Saturdays from noon to 12:30 p.m. and an adult self-defense awareness workshop every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Pil Sung Martial Arts, 8663 S. Highland Drive. Both programs are free. For more information, call 801-947-1010.

UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, The museum, at 410 Campus Center Drive on the University of Utah campus, has the following ongoing exhibits: "Africa: Arts of a Continent" and "Journeys Through Asian Art." Brian Snapp, University of Utah Department of Art and Art History, features his work through March 20. Call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.

CHROMA GALLERY, 1064 E. 2100 South; on exhibit are the works of Darryl Erdmann, John Bell and Andrew Smith for the month of March. Call 801-485-6020.

GROUTAGE GALLERY, 1058 E. 2100 South; Beginning March 17, is a show by Steve Rasmussen. Call 801-486-1309.

WASATCH FRAME SHOP 1940 S. 1100 East; Contemporary landscape art by Aaron Fritz runs through May 18. Fritz is part of the Emerging Artist Series at the gallery. Call 801-485-1353.

A.M. STEIN IMPORTS 3804 S. Highland Drive, Suite 7; a folk art market display will be on exhibit through March. The gallery is open by appointment, call 801-274-0318.

SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA This support group meets the last Thursday of each month at 1222 E. 12300 South (Curves building in Draper). Visit http://www.utahspasmodic.org.

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS REC CENTER Ice skating at the center, 2700 E. 7500 South, are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Cost is $4.25 for youth and senior citizens and $4.75 for adults. Friday night is family night. Up to six immediate family members can skate for $15. Registration for upcoming classes at http://www.cottonwoodheights.com or call 801-943-3190.

PORTRAITS OF FRIDA KAHLO "Her Spirit is Stranger than the Angels," photographs of this legendary Mexican artist as seen through the lens of Nickolas Muray, are on display through May 14 at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 S. Campus Center Drive. Call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVORS This group for Utah's Hurricane Katrina evacuees meets each Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 S. State St.

Call 801-363-3301 or 801-363-0873.

CITY ACADEMY The Lifetime Learning Lab at the City Academy has academic and enrichment opportunities Monday through Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at 2614 E. 1700 South. Each Tuesday, 3 to 4 p.m., students have the opportunity to play with chess champ, Steve Hoisington. For information and to register, call 801-596-8489.

GREATEST STORY TIME IN TOWN Saturdays at 1 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble, Fort Union, 7119 S. 1300 East. For information, call the store, 801-565-0086.

WHITMORE LIBRARY STORYTIMES Once Upon A Story Time, for ages 3 to 5 years, begins at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wee Read, newborns up to age 3, are at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The library is at 2197 Fort Union Blvd. Register by calling 801-944-7539.

HOLLADAY LIBRARY STORY TIMES Spring story time for ages 2 1/2 to 5 is at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2150 E. Murray-Holladay Road (4730 South). Call 801-943-4636.

OIL PAINTING EXHIBIT Oils by Ted Zaharias of the Intermountain Society of Artists is on exhibit through April 29 at the Holladay Library, 2150 E. Murray-Holladay Road (4730 South). Call 801-943-4636.

ACTING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION Wide angle actor's training presents ongoing 8-week courses for youth age 9 to 14 on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Actor's Lounge, 565 E. 4500 South, Suite A-110. Cost is $100. To register, call Becky at 801-661-1105.

VISUAL ART INSTITUTE 1838 S. 1500 East; Students, ages 5 to 18 years of age, will display their artwork through April at the East Millcreek Library, 2266 E. Evergreen Ave. (3435 South). Call Laura at 801-474-3796.

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