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VIOLIN CONCERT Gerald Elias will give a free violin concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 W. Center St. (7720 South). For information, call 801-567-7200.
"ROCKIN' INN ON ROUTE 66" AUDITIONS Midvale Copperview Theatre Arts Youth Program will conduct auditions for this late June production from 7-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at The Copperview Community Center, 8446 S. Harrison St. Please be ready to sing 16 bars of a song. CD player and accompanist will be provided. For information, call 801-561-0075.
MURRAY-HERITAGE SENIOR CENTER Commodities distribution is at 11:15 a.m. today. Other activities include yoga, chair aerobics, computer lab, bridge, bingo and massage therapy at the center, 10 E. 6150 South (one block west of State Street). For information, call 801-264-2635.
BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE The Blues 66 get it on from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. Cover charge is $5. For information, call 801-484-5963 or visit www.patsbbq.com.
S A T U R D A Y
MARINE CORPS. LEAGUE & AUXILIARY All Marines and their families are invited to meet at 8 a.m. at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 665 E. 7200 South for a presentation on how to become a Messenger for Volunteers at the local VA Center. For information, call Joe at 801-281-6101 or e-mail pimarine 56@sisna.com.
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Recovery, Inc. hosts a free weekly depression support group from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Saturdays at the Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South. For information, call 801-966-5991.
BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE A blues band (TBA) will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. Cover charge is $5. For information, call 801-484-5963 or visit www.patsbbq.com.
CONTRA DANCE Dance to live traditional American music by Eastern European-inspired Jamoka with calling by Brenda from 7:30-10:30 p.m. (instruction at 7 p.m.) at the Columbus Center, 2531 S. 400 East. $5 donation. For information, call 801-363-7442.
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TAYLORSVILLE SENIOR CENTER The diabetes support group meets at 10 a.m. every Monday at the center, 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive (1630 West). For information, call 801-293-8340.
MURRAY-HERITAGE SENIOR CENTER Golf at Mountain View is at 9 a.m. today. Other activities include a bobbin lace class, ceramics, NIA, a watercolor class and a Minding Your Mind or a Let's Talk group. The center is located at 10 E. 6150 South (one block west of State Street). For information, call 801-264-2635.
T U E S D A Y
MURRAY-HERITAGE SENIOR CENTER A trip to the Bingham Mine is at 10 a.m. today. Activities include ceramics, aerobics, beginning line dancing, Tai Chi, crafts and strength conditioning. The center is located at 10 E. 6150 South (one block west of State Street). For information, call 801-264-2635.
SQUARE DANCE CLASS Free classes for singles or couples from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Horizon Elementary School, 5180 S. 700 West. For information, call Angela at 801-318-2216.
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MURRAY-HERITAGE SENIOR CENTER A "Pigs in a Blanket" breakfast trip is at 10 a.m. today. Other activities include a Spanish classes, Basic II computer and the lab, pinochle, chair aerobics, bingo and bridge at the center, 10 E. 6150 South (one block west of State Street). For information, call 801-264-2635.
T H U R S D A Y
SELF-HELP ARTHRITIS CLASSES The Utah Department of Health and the Arthritis Foundation offer self-help courses to reduce the effects of arthritis from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays through May 17 at the Midvale Senior Center, 350 W. Park St. (7610 South). For information and to sign up, call Audrie at 1-800-444-4993 or 801-536-0990.
MURRAY-HERITAGE SENIOR CENTER Guitar lessons or a social dance are at 7 p.m. today. Other activities include computer (fliers or e-mail), Weight Watchers, ceramics, Tai Chi, square dancing, ceramics, aerobics, NIA, blood pressure and glucose checks and strength conditioning. The center is located at 10 E. 6150 South (one block west of State Street). For information, call 801-264-2635.
N E X T F R I D A Y
BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE Check out the soul music from Players Incorporated from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. Cover charge is $5. For information, call 801-484-5963 or visit www.patsbbq.com.
MURRAY-HERITAGE SENIOR CENTER Activities include commodities distribution, yoga, chair aerobics, computer lab, bridge, bingo and massage therapy at the center, 10 E. 6150 South (one block west of State Street). For information, call 801-264-2635.
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SUPPORT GROUP FOR HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVORS This group for Hurricane Katrina transplants meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every other Friday (April 27) at Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 S. State St. For information, call 801-363-3301 or 801-363-0873.
NEWCOMERS CLUB Adults over age 18, why not join a fun organization that lends its support to the Salt Lake community and includes get-togethers with other people? Don't forget the Newcomers' Membership meeting/cocktail party April 21 at Adib's Rug Gallery, 3092 S. Highland Drive-to those who have RSVP'd. RSVP by April 27 to the May 8 luncheon at Lamb's Café. Non-members may attend three Newcomers' functions. Annual membership is $25. For information, call the hotline at 801-261-5656, e-mail sophiapalmer@earthlink.net or visit www.newcomersclub.com.
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 for an annual membership of $20. For information, call 801-733-1253.
WEEKLY FOOSBALL TOURNAMENTS Events are scheduled for Lumpy's at 6 p.m. on Sundays and 8 p.m. every other Saturday (April 21) at 145 W. Pierpont Ave. All skill levels are welcome. For information, visit www.netfoos.com/account/44/account home.html or call Lorraine at 801-576-0931.
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.
QUICK WITS IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY Quick Wits, a show for all ages, is at 10 p.m. each Saturday at the Comedy Circuit, 7711 S. 700 West. Cost ranges from $6 to $8. For information, call 801-577-8323.
FREE PREGNANCY CLASS Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant are encouraged to attend this class from 7 to 9 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. The class discusses stages, what to expect, nutrition, exercise and choices, at the Birth and Family Place, 2180 E. 4500 South, Suite 150. Must RSVP in advance, call 801-278-3102.
PILATES/YOGA For all ages, with routines tailored to an individual's ability, from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday at St. Mark's Hospital. Cost is $4 for H2U members or $6 for nonmembers. The room where the classes are held varies weekly. For information, call 801-268-7716.
SENIOR MEALS The Midvale Senior Center offers a continental breakfast and a noon lunch ($2) at 350 W. Park St. (7610 South), Midvale. Call 801-566-6590. The Murray-Heritage Senior Center has a noon lunch ($3) at 10 E. 6150 South (one block west of State St.). Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance. For information, call 801-264-2635.
DESERT STAR THEATRE Currently playing is "Phantom of the Grand Ole Opry" (ends June 9) and "Nunsense A-Men" (extended through May 5). The theater is located at 4861 S. State St. For information and tickets, call 801-266-2600.
GREATEST STORY TIME IN TOWN 1 p.m. on Saturdays at the Barnes & Noble in Fort Union, 7119 S. 1300 East. For information, call 801-565-0086.
MOMS CLUB The Cottonwood Heights/Midvale MOMS Club has activities for stay at home and working mothers and their children. For information, visit www.geocities.com/chmomsclub or e-mail chmomsclub@yahoo.com.
MURRAY LIBRARY STORY TIMES Toddler Time is 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Preschool Time is 11 a.m. Tuesdays; Wiggle Worms is at noon Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Wednesdays; Jammy Time is 7 p.m. Mondays; Bouncing Babies is 10 a.m. Thursdays; Terrific Thursdays is at 11 a.m. Thursdays; Fantastic Fridays is at 10:15 a.m. Fridays. For information (which is subject to change), call 801-264-2587 or visit www.murraylibrary.org.
SENIOR TOURS Upcoming trips include the following: Tuachan-consisting of 3 nights and 4 days, two shows a side trip, some meals, hotels is June 18 and 25 for $220 a person; "Rocky Mountain High" is Denver/Colorado Springs from July 16-20 for $429 a person. For information, call Doreen at 801-685-6110.
ART EXHIBIT Watercolors by Frigga Ruscetta , with the Intermountain Society of Artists, is on exhibit through April 30 at the Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St. (55 West). For information, call 801-944-7641.
ART CLASSES Youth ages 5 to 18 can register now for art classes that are held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. at The Visual Art Institute, 1838 S. 1500 West. For information, call 801-474-3796 or visit www.visualartinstitute.org.
BECOME A HOST FAMILY Adventure Homestays Abroad is seeking host families for students from France and Spain who will arrive in June. For information, call Michelle at 801-725-0329 or e-mail michelle@adventurehomestays.org.
SMITH LIBRARY STORY TIMES Combined story time is for ages 2 1/2 to 5 at 10:15 a.m. on Thursdays (until May 17) at the library, 810 E. 3300 South For information, call 801-944-7630.
