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T O D A Y

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Oil painting is at 9 a.m. and the Intermediate Computer class is at 9:30 a.m. at the center, 1635 E. Murray Holladay Road. For information, call 801-274-1710.

UTAH SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND REUNION The Utah School for the Blind will host an alumnae reunion at 5:30 p.m. today and Saturday at The Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 250 N. 1950 West, Suite B. There is a cost for dinner. For information, call 801-299-8522.

S A T U R D A Y

COOKING CLASS "Jerky and other Dehydrated Delights" is at 10:30 a.m. at John & Jennie's Bosch Kitchen, 6265 S. Highland Drive. For information, call 801-272-9922.

RED BUTTE GARDEN ACTIVITIE(S) The Children's Drop-In class is "A Sandwich Party with the Tomato King!" from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; for adults, it's "Tasty Tomatoes" from 10 a.m.-noon at the garden, 300 Wakara Way. For information, call 801-581-4747.

"CAMELOT" This film is at noon at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. Free. For information, call 801-581-7332 or or visit www.umfa.utah.edu.

"PASSION FOR FORM" A free family art project will delve into East Asian arts, from 2-4 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-581-7332 or visit www.umfa.utah.edu.

S U N D A Y

BRUCE HORNSBY Hornsby performs at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. For information, visit www.redebuttegarden.org.

JEWISH MUSIC & SONG Colman Reaboi and Julie Jaffe-Reaboi will perform an afternoon of mitzvah and music at 3 p.m. in the Dumke Recital Hall in David P. Gardner Hall at the University of Utah. Cost is $15/advance, $10/seniors and students or $18/at the door with proceeds benefiting the National Council of Jewish Women (women & children projects). For information, call 801-582-8731 or 801-277-8400.

M O N D A Y

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Join the harmonica class at 3 p.m.-no harmonica?-the instructor will sell you one. An attorney will answer easy questions from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (must sign up in advance) at 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road. For information, call 801-274-1710.

END OF SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT "Private Eyes" starring Don Knotts is at 6:30 p.m. with free popcorn and beverages at the Whitmore Library, 2197 Ft. Union Blvd. Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the movie. For information, call 801-944-7539.

T U E S D A Y

COOKING CLASS "Whole Grain Tortilla's, Beans and Fresh Salsa" is at noon at John & Jennie's Bosch Kitchen, 6265 S. Highland Drive. For information, call 801-272-9922.

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Seniors will be Wendover bound leaving at 8:30 a.m. from the center, 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road. Cost is $15. For information, call 801-274-1710.

W E D N E S D A Y

"YOGA FOR 'TWEENS" Yoga classes for youth, between the ages of 6-12, is from 4-5 p.m. each Wednesday in August at the Yoga Center, 4689 S. Holladay Blvd. Cost is $10/per class or $40/five classes. Drop-ins are welcome. For information, call 801-277-9166 or e-mail, yogakidsbyjess@gmail.com.

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Meet other seniors via games-Skip Bo is at 11 a.m. and Mexican Train dominoes is at 1:30 p.m. at the center, 1635 E. Murray Holladay Road. For information, call 801-274-1710.

RICE PEOPLE The Cambodian film "Rice People" (1994) will be shown at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts at 6:30 p.m. 410 Campus Center Drive. For information call 801-581-7332 or visit www.umfa.utah.edu.

T H U R S D A Y

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Calling aspiring writers-if you like writing, join in a poetry class at 1 p.m. at the center, 1635 E. Murray Holladay Road. For information, call 801-274-1710.

STARTING SCHOOL STORY TIME Children starting kindergarten or the first grade may join in story time at 7 p.m. at the East Millcreek Library, 2266 E. Evergreen Ave. (3435 South). For information, call 801-943-4636 .

F R I D A Y

MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER "Discovering Your Own Self Worth" is an educational class at 1:30 p.m. at the center, 1635 E. Murray Holladay Road. For information, call 801-274-1710.

ATUL GAWANDE Gawande, assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School and contributor to the New Yorker magazine, will speak to healthcare professionals and students at 4 p.m. in the Huntsman Cancer Institute Auditorium. Free. No parking will be available at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Visitors may park at the University of Utah Hospital visitor parking and it's a small walk or take TRAX and transfer to a University of Utah shuttle bus. For information, call 801-408-1135.

TEEN SUMMER READING LOCK-IN PARTY Teens who've completed the program will be invited to the Lock-In party at 7 p.m. at the Whitmore Library, 2197 Ft. Union Blvd. Parental permission slips must be signed and please register on-line. For information, call 801-944-7539.

O N G O I N G

BENEFIT HARTVIGSEN SCHOOL Benefit The Hartvigsen School by buying a batch of books through Aug. 31. Borders and Waldenbooks (Murray locations) will donate five percent of its total gross sales of authors Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein and Beverly Cleary that will be designated for Hartvigsen, a special school for students with severe disabilities (ages K-22). For information, call Hartvigsen at 801-646-4585 or the bookstores.

EXHIBITS/EVENTS AT THE UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY "Toadally Frogs!" is everything about live and animated frogs and toads on display from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; "Above: Images of a Storied Land," a collection of large format aerial photographs of the Southwest by photographer and pilot Adriel Heisey; "Range Creek: An Anthropology of Place" about Utah's Fremont tribes is an ongoing exhibit. Admission is $6/adults and $3.50/seniors and children (ages 3-12). The museum is located at 1390 E. Presidents Circle (200 South). For information, call 801-581-6927 or visit www.umnh.utah.edu.

UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS "Highlights of Passion for Form" tour is offered at 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays until Sept. 27. A special tour is at 2 p.m. Sept. 5. No pre-registration required. Recent exhibits are: "Travels in Time and Space" is 60 pieces of three-dimensional images by Robert Sabuda on display through Sept. 9; Ongoing exhibits include: "Africa: Arts of a Continent," "Journeys Through Asian Art." The museum is located at 410 Campus Center Drive on the University of Utah campus. For information, call 801-581-7332 or visit www.umfa.utah.edu.

SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA This support group meets at 7:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at 1222 E. 12300 South (Curves building in Draper). Visit www.utahspasmodic.org.

NEWCOMERS CLUB Newcomers is a fun organization that lends its support to the Salt Lake community, dinners, single get-togethers, trips, etc. for people new to the area. Non-members may attend three Newcomers' functions. Annual membership is $25. Must be over age 18. For information, call 801-261-5656 or visit www.newcomersclub.com.

ART EXHIBITS Utah's West Desert & Arizona's Sonoran Desert" is silver photographic prints by Vernon Sears which runs through Aug. 18 at the Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East. For information, call 801-594-8611. Watercolors by LaDawn Sorensen is on display through Aug. 31 at the Holladay Library, 2150 E. Murray-Holladay Road (4730 South). For information, call 801-943-4636.

GAME NIGHT GAMES Play board games free on Wednesdays. Friday/Saturday nights are open gaming nights (6 -11 p.m.) for $3. Monday is Family Night, meaning families play free for the first time anytime from 6:30 -9 p.m. Five dollars covers the entire family for the second visit and any subsequent visits at 2030 S. 900 East, Suite E. For information, call 801-467-2400 or visit www.gamenightgames.com

MOM'S CLUB Mom's club is a nonreligious support group for all stay-at-home mothers that meets at 10 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at Liberty Park Foursquare Church, 662 E. 1300 South. For information, call 801-466-6801 or e-mail bonniekaykittrell@yahoo.com.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVORS This group for Hurricane Katrina transplants will meet at 7 p.m. every other Friday (Aug. 17) at Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 S. State St. For information, call 801-363-3301 or 801-363-0873

WASATCH WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB For newcomers and established residents, meet new friends by attending activities such as Tuesday morning coffee, lunches, wine & cheese socials and more. Annual membership is $20. For information, call 801-733-1253 or visit www.newcomersclub.com.

MOM'S TIME OUT This non-profit group is for moms who are new to Utah and its culture and are looking for others to meet with for coffee, park days, book clubs, children's outings and an occasional night out. For information, visit www.MomsTimeOut.org.

SENIOR TOURS For upcoming trips across Utah and the West, call Doreen at 801-685-6110.

A.M. STEIN IMPORTS Art from the permanent collection will be on view at the gallery, 3804 S. Highland Drive, Suite 7. For information, call 801-274-0318 or visit www.amsteinart.com.

EXHIBITS/EVENTS AT THE UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY "Toadally Frogs!" is everything about live and animated frogs and toads on display from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; "Above: Images of a Storied Land," a collection of large format aerial photographs of the Southwest by photographer and pilot Adriel Heisey; "Range Creek: An Anthropology of Place" about Utah's Fremont tribes is an ongoing exhibit. Admission is $6/adults and $3.50/seniors and children (ages 3-12). The museum is located at 1390 E. Presidents Circle (200 South). For information, call 801-581-6927 or visit www.umnh.utah.edu.

WEEKLY FOOSBALL TOURNAMENTS Events are scheduled at Lumpy's at 6 p.m. on Sundays and 8 p.m. every other Saturday (Aug. 25) at 145 W. Pierpont Ave., Salt Lake City. All skill levels are welcome. For information, visit www.netfoos.com/account/44/account home.html or call Lorraine at 801-576-0931.

DESERT STAR THEATRE Currently playing is "Less Miserable" which concludes Aug. 25. The theater is located at 4861 S. State St. For information and tickets, call 801-266-2600.

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

THE ARTS ORGANIZATION T.A.O. conducts classes on a regular basis at 150 S. 600 East, Suite 2C. A free Sunday Afternoon at The Arts is at 5 p.m. (Aug. 19-Omar Pureheart will talk about food spirit) at the Tea Grotto, 2030 S. 900 East. For information, call 801-521-0055 or 801-468-1212 or visit www.theartsorganization.com.

HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at the University of Utah Health Science Education building, 10 N. 1900 East, room 1007. For information, call Lael at 801-572-4819.

LEARN HOW TO WOODCARVE Free carving lessons will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays (through August). Please pre-register so there will be enough supplies. For information, call Ross at 801-263-7877 or Don at 801-968-3974.

FREE ADMISSION The Utah Museum of Fine Art will have free admission on the third Saturday (Aug. 18) of the month throughout the summer. 410 Campus Center Drive. For information call 801-581-7332 or visit www.umfa.utah.edu.

SE NECESITA PADRES TUTELARES Latino Foster/Adoptive parents are needed for children in foster care-classes will be offered in August at the Utah Foster Care Foundation. Must be a legal resident. To schedule an appointment, call Christina at 801-747-0522 or 877-505-KIDS.

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