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GREEK FESTIVAL Authentic Greek food and entertainment are at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 279 S. 300 West. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3. For information, call 801-328-9681 or visit www.saltlakegreekfestival.com.

DANCE KOESTER DANCE: WHO WE ARE? Choreographer Stephen Koester's work will be presented at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South. Admission is $18 or $16 for students and seniors. Must be 12 and older. For information, visit www.arttix.org.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER The thrift store is open from 9 a.m. to noon. A presentation on "Fighting Memory Loss" is at 11 a.m. today. Activities include open ceramics, a pinochle or bridge tournament, exercise class, crochet group, bingo and billiards at the center 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

SUMMER HUNGER JAM A summer business food drive and a free concert featuring the Wasatch Music Coaching Academy, Nancy Hanson and Nathan Osmond are from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gateway fountain, 100 S. Rio Grande St. For information, call 801-887-1278.

UTAH STATE FAIR Vanessa Hudgens, star of "High School Musical" performs at 7:30 p.m. today as Utah's largest fair continues through Sept. 14 at the Utah State Fairpark, 1000 W. North Temple St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and older. Free to children 5 and younger. Natalie Grant performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Country Gold features Tommy Cash, Jimmy Fortune, Jack Greene, Charlie Rich, Jr. and Jeannie Seely at 5 p.m. Sunday; Chris Cagle performs at 7:30 p.m. Monday; VeggieTales Rockin' Tour Live at 6 p.m. Tuesday (no seating ticket required); Marshall Tucker Band, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Georgia Satellites at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. For information, call 801-538-8400 or visit www.utah-state-fair.com.

ABILITY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Ability School, pre-K through 12th grade, is hosting an open house from 3 to 7 p.m. at 547 W. 3900 South, Suite E. For information, call 801-685-9648.

CONCERTS AND MOVIES IN THE PARK South Salt Lake hosts this free event along with entertainment and refreshments from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Craft House, 3300 S. 500 East. For information, call 801-412-3217.

GUYS READ: TEEN GUY BOOKCLUB Guys are invited to join this bookclub based on the Guys Read Program created by author Jon Scieszka at 3 p.m. in the Canteena at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.guysread.com.

MASSACRE AT MOUNTAIN MEADOWS: A PANEL DISCUSSION A panel of prominent scholars will critique and discuss this book by Ronald W. Walker, Richard E. Turley, Jr. and Glen M. Leonard from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200.

CITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION CENTER ORIENTATION The City Library Foundation Center has an orientation on print and electronic resources from 11 a.m. to noon on Level Three of the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200.

CARESOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER Country music artist Collin Raye headlines this fundraiser for CareSource, a home health care and hospice service. The social, silent and live auction, dinner and entertainment is from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Grand America Hotel, 500 S. Main St. Tickets are $150 per person or $1,500 for a table of ten. For information, call CareSource at 801-266-7200.

TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES Flautissimo, a flute choir, will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. This is a free event for individuals eight and older. For information, call 801-240-3323 or visit www.lds.org/events.

ED HUBBLE AND STRICTLY SMOKING Blues and jazz fusion music is at 9:30 p.m. at the Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West.

FREE MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS CLASSES A free Tai Chi demonstration is from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Red Lotus School of Movement, 740 S. 300 West. Classes begin the week of Sept. 8. For information, call 801-355-6375 or visit www.redlotusschool.com.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Friday activities include yoga, chess, table tennis, a wreath-making class, NIA exercise, general exercise, a folk dancing class and live music with dancing at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Columbus Community Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at 3495 S. West Temple St. for Columbus participants and their families, staff, friends and alumni of Columbus. This center provides services and offers training for people with disabilities. For information, call Stephanie at 801-262-1552, ext. 136.

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GREEK FESTIVAL Authentic Greek food and entertainment are at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 279 S. 300 West. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3. For information, call 801-328-9681 or visit www.saltlakegreekfestival.com.

UTAH STATE FAIR Natalie Grant performs at 7:30 p.m. today as Utah's largest fair continues through Sept. 14 at the Utah State Fairpark, 1000 W. North Temple St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and older. Free to children 5 and younger. Chris Cagle performs at 7:30 p.m. Monday; VeggieTales Rockin' Tour Live at 6 p.m. Tuesday (no seating ticket required); Marshall Tucker Band, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Georgia Satellites at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. For information, call 801-538-8400 or visit www.utah-state-fair.com.

TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES "Families Making Music" features the Michael and Ruth Stevens family at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. This is a free event for individuals eight and older. For information, call 801-240-3323 or visit www.lds.org/events.

START! UTAH HEART WALK AND RUN Registration for the run and walk is at 8 a.m. at Sugar House Park, 2100 S. 1300 East, and will depart at 9 a.m. A kids' fun run is at 8:45 a.m., followed by a celebration with educational booths, games, face painting, music, a children's zone and more. Registration fee for the run is $25. There is no charge for the walk and fun run. For information, call 801-484-3838 or visit www.heartwalkutah.org.

FARMERS MARKET The farmers market at Historic Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature the "Third Annual Chef Showdown" as today's demonstration. Music is by Savanna and The New Promised Land. For information, visit www.downtownslc.org.

MAIN LIBRARY EVENT(S) A free Business Fair is from 1 to 5 p.m. with hourly presentations ranging from consultations, "Writing a Business Plan," "Loans for Small Businesses," " Taxes for Small Businesses" and more; Beth Talks Books is from 2 to 4 p.m. on Level 4; Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution is for teens at 1 p.m. in the Canteena; Dog Day Afternoons allow children to read to therapy animals from 1 to 3 p.m.; Intercambio De Idiomas: The Language Exchange is at 10 a.m. on Level 3; The Mainly Reading Book Club will discuss Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy and the West by Benazir Bhutto at 10 a.m. at the Main Library is at 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.

DOG-DAY AFTERNOONS Children can read to therapy animals in a positive and non-threatening environment at 1 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North and at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8632 or 801-594-8623.

MONET TO PICASSO FILM SERIES: ''CAMILE CLAUDEL'' This film, starring Isabelle Adjani and Gereard Depardieu, is at 1 p.m. followed by a discussion with curator Donna Poulton at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-587-5433.

FREE MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION CLASSES A free Wing Chun demonstration is from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the Red Lotus School of Movement, 740 S. 300 West. Classes begin the week of Sept. 13. For information, call 801-355-6375 or visit www.redlotusschool.com.

TOMATO SANDWICH PARTY This annual event features children's activities, live music and garden-grown heirloom tomato sandwiches with basil pesto from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tomato Garden, 800 S. 600 East. For information, visit www.wasatchgardens.org.

30TH ANNUAL AVENUES STREET FAIR Music, art and more are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Third Avenue between I and N Streets. Free. For information, call Ruth at 801-359-8539 or visit www.slc-avenues.org.

BEND-IN-THE-RIVER FALL PROJECT HOSTED BY THE LOWELL BENNION COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER Volunteers are invited for a service project to spruce up the urban natural area along the Jordan River from 9 a.m. to noon. A light breakfast will be provided. Please bring tools and work gloves. Please meet at the Bend-In-The-River Urban TreeHouse and Green Space, 1030 W. Fremont Ave. (1100 South). For information and to RSVP, call 801-587-9027 or visit www.bend-in-the-river.org.

FREE CLASS ON FAMILY SEARCH INDEXING Learn how to index at noon, followed by a 2 p.m. question and answer session at the Family History Library, west side of the temple on West Temple. Free parking is available in the lot at 119 W. North Temple St. (behind the Museum of Church History and Art). For information and to register, call 801-240-4950 or e-mail FHLClassReg@familysearch.org.

FREE CLASS ON CAPTURING AND PUBLISHING FAMILY HISTORIES "Capturing Oral Histories," "Writing Your Personal History," "Creating a Family Web site" and "Organizing a Family Reunion" is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Family History Library, west side of the temple on West Temple. Free parking is available in the lot at 119 W. North Temple St. (behind the Museum of Church History and Art). For information and to register, call 801-240-4950 or e-mail FHLClassReg@familysearch.org.

UTAH ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION MEMORY WALK This event will raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's during a walk at 8:30 a.m. at Mount Olympus Senior Center, 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road. For information, call 801-265-1944 or visit www.slcmemorywalk08.kintera.org.

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PEOPLE'S MARKET This outdoor farmer and artisan market is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 26 at the International Peace Gardens, 1000 S. 900 West. For information, visit www.slcpeoplesmarket.org.

GREEK FESTIVAL Today is the last day with hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 279 S. 300 West. Admission is $3. For information, call 801-328-9681 or visit www.saltlakegreekfestival.com.

UTAH STATE FAIR Country Gold features Tommy Cash, Jimmy Fortune, Jack Greene, Charlie Rich, Jr. and Jeannie Seely at 5 p.m. today as Utah's largest fair continues through Sept. 14 at the Utah State Fairpark, 1000 W. North Temple St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and older. Free to children 5 and younger. For information, call 801-538-8400 or visit www.utah-state-fair.com.

MONET TO PICASSO MINI LECTURE: DR. LELA GRAYBILL ON "BERTHE MORISOT" This free 30-minute mini-lecture is at 3 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-587-5433.

FILM FRONT SCREENINGS This student-run organization brings 35 mm prints of foreign films to the screen at 7 p.m. today and Sept. 12, 14 and 21 at Orson Spencer Hall, University of Utah Campus. Free. For information, call 801-585-5127 or www.finearts.utah.edu.

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TEEN MOVIE MONDAYS It's free movie day for teens at 3:30 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.

MONDAYS ARE MURDER Hear others share thoughts about mystery and suspense books they have read. A librarian will introduce new titles in the genre at 7 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. For information, call 801-594-8632.

BLUE DEVILS BLUES REVIEW Musicians are invited to perform on stage at 9:30 p.m. at The Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590.

UTAH STATE FAIR Chris Cagle performs at 7:30 p.m. today as Utah's largest fair continues through Sept. 14 at the Utah State Fairpark, 1000 W. North Temple St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and older. Free to children 5 and younger. For information, call 801-538-8400 or visit www.utah-state-fair.com.

SALT LAKE CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP This group meets the second Monday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Salt Lake County Office Building, North Building Room 3005, 2100 S. State St. For information, call Mardell at 801-278-7356.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include pinochle, table tennis, exercise, Lunch and Learn, harmonica, dominoes, table tennis, computer classes, line dancing, video yoga and bingo at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For more information, call 801-538-2084.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Entertainment by Jim Reilly is at 11 a.m. and a free lunch for seniors with September birthdays are today. Activities include a Red Hatters meeting, the barber, ceramics, exercise, line dancing and tap dancing practice at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

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BILINGUAL FAMILY STORYTIME Families can hear stories in English and Spanish at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Haircuts is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today for a suggested donation of $3. Activities include a Spanish class, video yoga, exercise to music, journaling, a writer's group, an international folk dancing class, computer classes and more at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

UTAH STATE FAIR VeggieTales Rockin' Tour Live is at 6 p.m. today (no seating ticket required) as Utah's largest fair continues through Sept. 14 at the Utah State Fairpark, 1000 W. North Temple St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and older. Free to children 5 and younger. For information, call 801-538-8400 or visit www.utah-state-fair.com.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Activities include outreach, crafts, an intermediate computer class, bingo, choir practice, a pinochle tournament, ceramics, an open art class, open exercise rooms and billiards at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

LECTURE AT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE The American Express Weldon J. Taylor Executive Lecture Series presents "Trans-Atlantic Mega-Trends: Trade Ties & Frayed Ties" by Michael Maibach at 7:30 p.m. in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. Free. For information, visit www.westminstercollege.edu/cultural events.

JENNIFER LOWE-ANKER Lowe-Anker presents her memoir Forget Me Not, the story of her marriage to and the death of mountaineer Alex Lowe, at 7 p.m. at Black Diamond, 2092 E. 3900 South. For information, call the King's English Bookshop at 801-484-9100.

MONET TO PICASSO CURATOR LECTURE: JILL DAWSEY This free lecture is at 2 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-587-5433.

"HOW TO LOOK AT A PAINTING" In relation to the Monet to Picasso art exhibit from the Cleveland Museum of Art, this "How to" class is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call the Utah Museum of Fine Arts at 801-587-5433.

"PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM COLDS & FLUS" This free presentation is at 7 p.m. at Dave's Health & Nutrition, 1108 E. 3300 South. For information, call 801-483-9024.

SOUNDS OF SEPTEMBER This free concert series is at 7:30 p.m. with Rita Bouddreaux at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. For information, call 801-594-8632.

DISCOVERY BOOK GROUP The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls will be discussed by adults at 7 p.m. at the Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East. For information, call 801-944-7656.

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READ TO ME/I'LL READ TO YOU Children can have one-on-one time with the librarian at 4 p.m. each Wednesday at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.

BELLY DANCING Lady Ellen teaches belly-dancing classes Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for $10 a class at the Academy of Performing Arts, 3188 S. 400 East. Drop-ins are welcome. For information, call 801-486-2728 or visit www.academyofpa.org.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include foot reflexology, table tennis, an exercise program, computer classes, a Healthy Eating class, live music and dancing, harmonica band practice, Armenian lace instruction and chess and bingo at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

UTAH STATE FAIR Utah's largest fair continues through Sept. 14 at the Utah State Fairpark, 1000 W. North Temple St. Hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for 6-12 years of age and seniors 62 and older. Free to children 5 and younger. The Marshall Tucker Band, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Georgia Satellites is at 7:30 p.m. today. For information, call 801-538-8400 or visit www.utah-state-fair.com.

SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA A meeting is at 6 p.m. at the CAMT building at the University of Utah campus. For information, call Shirley at 801-541-8817.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER The podiatrist is in at 1 p.m. today. Activities include the barber, circuit training, harmonica, ceramics, tap dance and Tai Chi. The center is at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

AMIGOS Y LIBROS Spanish speakers are invited to join this book club discussion of La Frontera de Cristal by Carlos Fuentes at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.

"ALWAYS . . . PATSY CLINE" The Grand Theatre opens their 2008-2009 season with this production at 7:30 p.m. today through Sept. 20 at the theater at Salt Lake Community College, 1575 S. State St. Tickets range from $24 to $10 with student and senior discounts. A matinee performances are at 2 p.m. Sept. 13 and 20. For information, call 801-957-3322 or visit www.slcc.edu/the-grand/boxoffice/season.

ART TALKS LECTURE AT THE SALT LAKE ART CENTER An artist panel will discuss "Traditions and Innovation" at 6:30 p.m. at the Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S. West Temple. Free. For information, call 801-328-4201 or visit www.slartcenter.org.

SEMINAR ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES "Against Presidential Campaign Backdrop International Symposium Assesses New Solutions to U.S. Water and Environmental Conflicts" is at 2:30 p.m. at the S.J. Quinney School of Law, Sutherland Moot Court Room at the University of Utah, 332 S. 1400 East. Free, but reservations are requested. For information, call 801-585-3440.

SENIOR MOVIE AFTERNOON Seniors can now see monthly movies at the Main Library -Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" (1974) is at 2 p.m. in the library conference center, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.

MEN'S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP This group meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Utah Cancer Foundation, 3838 S. 700 East. Men with all types of cancer are welcome. For information, call 801-580-2499 or visit www.utahcancerfoundation.org.

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UTAH STATE FAIR Utah's largest fair continues through Sept. 14 at the Utah State Fairpark, 1000 W. North Temple St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and older. Free to children 5 and younger. The Elvis Extravaganza is at 7:30 p.m. Friday. For information, call 801-538-8400 or visit www.utah-state-fair.com.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Free legal assistance is available by appointment and a meeting of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers/Emerson Kennedy Ditch is at 1 p.m. today. Activities include oil painting, a blood pressure and blood sugar clinic, exercise, arthritis class, table tennis, a chorus class, bridge and voice lessons by appointment at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER A senior tour with the county clerk is at 11:30 a.m. today. Activities include a beginning computer class, the walking group, bingo, scrapbooking, Bunka handwork art class, Sit and Be Fit, open ceramics and a Tongan "Obesity and Health Issues" presentation at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

HAWK TALKS "Owls and Harriers" is today's topic at 7 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. Free. For information, call 801-594-8632.

TRAINING FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS Classes are open to the public to become volunteers, at 9:30 a.m. at the Greater Salt Lake Area chapter office, 465 S. 400 East. To RSVP and for information, call 801-323-7000 or sign up online at www.utahredcross.org.

PAUL THORN Mississippi's Paul Thorn will perform rock, blues and soul music at 7:30 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all-ages venue. Tickets are now on sale. For information, call 801-484-5963 or visit www.patsbbq.com.

FREE LOCAL BAND SUMMER 4-PLAY CONCERT SERIES Bands include Mury, From Eden, Elizabethan Report and Postcards Home at 7 p.m. at the Avalon Theater, 3605 S. State St. For information, call 801-266-0258 or visit www.avalontheater.com.

GETTING KIDS ORGANIZED Lanna Cairns will present a free workshop to celebrate each child's individuality, creativity and innate talents for children kindergarten through the eighth grade from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call, 801-524-8200.

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