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RED BUTTE ACTIVITIES/EVENTS The Spring Bonsai Show is from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Saturday. An Arbor Day Celebration is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the garden, 300 S. Wakara Way. For information and cost, call 801-581-4747 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.
MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER The center's yard sale continues today from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the center, 1635 E. Murray Holladay Road. For information, call 801-274-1710.
"GERMAN REQUIEM" The Salt Lake Symphony and the Salt Lake Choral Artists perform this Brahms selection at 7:30 p.m. today at the University of Utah's Libby Gardner Hall. Tickets are $15/general admission or $10/students. For information, visit www.kingsburyhall.org or call 801-581-7100.
ART STROLL WITH MUSIC The Rusted Reel Irish Band and the Red Desert Ramblers begin the music at 6:30 p.m. at Flynn Artipelago, a gallery with 14 studios, 3474 S. 2300 East. For information, e-mail sharonIAMA@aol.com.
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DAY OF THE CHILD/DAY OF THE BOOK OR DIA DE LOS NIÑOS/DIA DE LOS LIBROS All Salt Lake City and county libraries invite the public to celebrate this diverse event from noon to 3 p.m. today at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. All children will receive a free book to take home. For information, call 801-524-8200.
COOKING CLASS "Pasta" is at 10 a.m. at John & Jennie's Bosch Kitchen, 6265 S. Highland Drive. For information, call 801-272-9922.
RED BUTTE GARDEN EVENTS "The Hummers are Back!" is the topic of The Children's Drop-In Class from 10-11:30 a.m.; birding is from 9-11 a.m.; and a container workshop is from 10 a.m.-noon. The garden is at 300 S. Wakara Way. For information and cost, call 801-581-4747 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.
"MEANS TO AN END: A BINDER'S BOX OF RECIPES" Pamela Barrios hosts an end binding workshop from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today in the Book Arts Studio, J. Willard Marriott Library, level one. Cost is $45 plus an additional $15 for materials. For information, call Jen at 801-585-9191.
ADULT CUB SCOUT LEADER OUTDOOR TRAINING "Baloo Outdoor Orientation" is for adult leaders from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camp Tracy up Millcreek Canyon. Lunch is included in the $10 fee. For information, call 801-582-3663.
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MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Seniors can stay in shape by line dancing at 8:30 or 10 a.m. today. The center is at 1635 E. Murray Holladay Road. For information, call 801-274-1710.
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COOKING CLASS "Basic Bread" is at noon at John & Jennie's Bosch Kitchen, 6265 S. Highland Drive. For information, call 801-272-9922.
INTERNET SAFETY PROGRAM Net Safe Utah gives this presentation at 7 p.m. at Churchill/Wasatch Jr. High, 3450 E. Oakview Drive. For information, visit www.netsafeutah.com.
MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER AARP conducts a Defensive Driving Class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $10 at the center, 1635 E. Murray Holladay Road. For information, call 801-274-1710.
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PHYSICIANS LITERATURE & MEDICINE DISCUSSION The film, "The Doctor," will be facilitated by Therese cq Jones at 6:30 p.m. in the University of Utah Medical Center in the administrative large conference room 5A275 on the fifth floor. A lite dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. Spouses are welcome. For information, call Natalie at 801-408-1135.
"THE RAPE OF EUROPA" In conjunction with the Salt Lake Film Center and the Jewish Community Center, this film will screen at 6 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-581-7332.
MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Blood glucose testing is from 10 a.m. to noon at the center, 1635 E. Murray Holladay Road. For information, call 801-274-1710.
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TREES FOR THE WASATCH FRONT Adults will learn what trees flourish best in Utah at 7 p.m. at the Whitmore Library, 2197 Ft. Union Blvd. For information, call 801-944-7539.
HAWK TALKS HawkWatch International presents "Beautiful Buetos: The Field Hawks" at 7 p.m. today at the Anderson-Foothill branch library, 1135 S. 2100 East. For information, call 801-594-8611.
MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER Have a digital camera and don't know how to use it? Now is your chance to learn how to use it during a computer class at 9:30 a.m. today. The center is at 1635 E. Murray Holladay Road or call 801-274-1710.
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"AN EVENING WITH THE ARTS" The Rape Recovery Center is hosting this event from 6:30-9 p.m. at Westminster College. For tickets and information, call Heather at 801-467-7282.
MOUNT OLYMPUS SENIOR CENTER A Cinco de Mayo Party begins at 11:45 a.m. today with entertainment by Ernesto Rico. The center is at 1635 E. Murray Holladay Road. Call to get a supply list, 801-274-1710.
leave alone, for may 4 T'AI CHI DEMO A free demonstration is at 7 p.m. today at the Red Lotus School of Movement, 740 S. 300 West. For information, call 801-355-6375 or visit www.redlotusschool.com for upcoming May classes.
BLUEGRASS CONCERT The Intermountain Acoustic Music Association presents its last concert of the season featuring Cold Creek and Buyin' Time at 7:30 p.m. at South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 6876 S. Highland Drive. Cost at the door is $10 and coolers are welcome. For information, call 801-278-0332.
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WASATCH FRAME SHOP "Artists in Residence" features Jeff Hepworth, Amy Davis and Aaron Fritz through May 17 at 1940 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-485-1353 or visit www.wasatchframeshop.com.
ART EXHIBIT Nica Pearwood displays acrylic on fabric art through May 28 at the Sprague branch library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.
ART EXHIBIT "Hand-Colored Photographs" is an exhibit by Susan Church through June 9 at the Anderson-Foothill branch library, 1135 S. 2100 East. For information, call 801-594-8611.
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.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP From 9:10-11:10 a.m. each Wednesday at Holladay Baptist Church, 2780 E. 3900 South, with focus on the Book of Romans through May. Evening classes are also offered. For information and additional classes, call 801-944-6286.
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). For more information, visit www.utahspasmodic.org.
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? 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 801-261-5656, e-mail sophiapalmer@earthlink.net or visit www.newcomersclub.com.
WEEKLY FOOSBALL TOURNAMENTS Events are scheduled at Lumpy's at 6 p.m. on Sundays and 8 p.m. every other Saturday (May 5) 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.
EXHIBITS/EVENTS AT THE UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY "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. 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, "Head Trip: Around the World in Forty Hats" will exhibit through Aug. 12. Recent exhibits are: "Travels in Time and Space" is 60 pieces of three-dimensional images by Robert Sabuda on display through Sept. 9. "The Quintet of Remembrance" is an exhibit by Bill Viola through May 15; "Painting From Life," is larger-than-life works by Brian Kershisnik covering the walls of The Great Hall through July 1. Ongoing exhibits include: "Africa: Arts of a Continent," "Journeys Through Asian Art," "Revisiting Utah's Past, The Transformed Landscape (until Aug. 12)." 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.
PILATES/YOGA Class is taught by a registered nurse and trainer and is for all ages, with routines tailored to ability. Classes are 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Mark's Hospital. Cost is $4 for H2U members or $6 for nonmembers. The room will vary weekly; call 801-268-7716 for exact location and other information.
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.
HURTS, HABITS AND HANG-UPS GROUP Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 S. 700 East, hosts this group at 7 p.m. Fridays. For more information, call 801-255-8181.
JUICE & JAMMIES STORY TIME Toddlers will enjoy tales, treats and activities at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Barnes & Noble in Fort Union, 7119 S. 1300 East. For information, call 801-565-0086.
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.
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.
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.
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. at the Tea Grotto, 2030 S. 900 East. For information, call 801-521-0055 or 801-468-1212 or visit www.theartsorganization.com.
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.
EAST MILLCREEK LIBRARY STORY TIMES Toddler time for ages 3 and under is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays (through May 22). Preschool story time for ages 4 and 5 is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays (until May 22) at 2266 E. Evergreen Ave. (3435 South). No registration needed. For information, call 801-943-4636.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVORS This group for Hurricane Katrina transplants will meet at 7 p.m. (April 27) at Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 S. State St. For information, call 801-363-3301 or 801-363-0873.
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.
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 Oils by Bonnie and Jim Zinnati, with the Intermountain Society of Artists, are on display through April 30. Oils and watercolors by Margaret H. Browne and Donnetta Anderson will exhibit May 1-June 30 at the Holladay Library, 2150 E. Murray-Holladay Road (4730 South). For information, call 801-943-4636.
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.
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.
ART EXHIBIT "Venture Course in the Humanities" is on display courtesy of the Utah Humanities Council through April 30 at the Whitmore Library, 2197 Ft. Union Blvd. For information, call 801-944-7539.
BEVERLY MASTRIM ART GALLERY Artwork by Ruth Hewlett-Buckmiller is on display through May with a reception at 6 p.m. May 17 at the gallery at Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 East. For information, call 801-264-2241 or visit www.utahartists.com.
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.
