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Johnston’s Army Adventure Camp
Boy scouts travel back in time to 1858 to 1861 and enter the world of a soldier with Johnston’s Army at Camp Floyd in the Utah Territory. New recruits are processed, mustered into the army and issued uniforms. Visit stateparks.utah.gov/parks/camp-floyd/adventure_camp to register.
When » Friday, October 5 at 5 p.m., Saturday, October 6 at 5 p.m.
Where » Camp Floyd State Park and Stagecoach Inn Museum, 18035 W. 1540 North, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $20; stateparks.utah.gov/parks/camp-floyd/adventure_camp
Evening Nature Sketch
Admire the changing colors of early evening and enjoy the fun of sketching nature on this 1.5-mile, round-trip hike. Register at 435-628-2255 or visit stateparks.utah.gov/parks/snow-canyon for information.
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When » Friday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Where » Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins
Tickets » Free; $6 per vehicle (up to 8 people);
Festa di Colombo
In honor of Columbus Day, the Italian-American Civic League will host its annual Festa di Colombo‚ a night of Italian culture and cuisine. The evening will include a four-course meal and two drink tickets, as well as live entertainment, dancing and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit charities supported by IACL. To purchase tickets, visit UtahItalians.com.
When » Saturday, October 6 at 6 p.m.
Where » The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 south, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $40; *For an additional $5, guests will be able to view The Leonardo’s current exhibit, "DaVinci The Genius"; must be 21; UtahItalians.com
Monsters, Movies & the Dude - Blain Hefner
Artist Blain Hefner will hold his Monsters, Movies & the Dude art exhibit. Visit www.slcjcc.org for information.
When » Friday, October 5 from 5 a.m.- 6 p.m., Saturday, October 6 from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Where » IJ and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Drive, Salt Lake City
Tickets » bit.ly/TQ46JD
Astro-Blast
The Copper Hills High Math, Engineering and Science Association is holding its annual "Astro-Blast." The event is an opportunity for people to come together and witness some pretty amazing demonstrations and displays, rocket building, cool constellation watching and a rocket shooting competition.
When » Saturday, Oct. 6, from 2 to 10 p.m. The rocket firing competition is 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where » Copper Hills High School Atrium and softball field, 5445 W. New Bingham Highway (7800 South) in West Jordan
Twenty-Two Faces: Inside the Extraordinary Life of Jenny Hill and Her 22 Multiple Personalities
Judy Byington will present her biography, "Twenty-Two Faces: Inside the Extraordinary Life of Jenny Hill and Her Twenty-Two Multiple Personalities," the story about a Utah woman who claims she underwent mind-control, survived a human sacrifice ceremony, witnessed another child’s homicide and was not alone in her allegations of ritual abuse.
When » Friday, October 5 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Where » Joseph Smith Memorial Building, 15 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets » Free
Fare Exhibit
The Utah Arts & Museums will sponsor the opening of the exhibition "Fare," that explores the relationship of food to culture. The gallery will be open for the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m.
When » Friday, October 5 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Where » Alice Merrill Horne Gallery, 617 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets » Free
Flu Shots in Utah County
The Utah County Health Department is offering flu shots starting at $24. Visit www.utahcountyonline.org/dept/Health/flushots for information.
When » Friday, October 5 from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Where » Utah County Health - American Fork, 599 S. 500 East , American Fork
Slusser Gallery Landscapes Exhibition
Slusser Gallery will present a group exhibition of landscape paintings by top Utah artists including: Tom Howard, John Hughes, Randall Lake, Karrie Baldwin Penney, Ian Ramsay, William Stonebraker, and many others. Visit www.slussergallery.blogspot.com/ for information.
When » Friday, October 5 at 9 a.m., Friday, October 5 from 1:30 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Where » Slusser Gallery, 447 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets » Free
The Saint John’s Bible Exhibit
The Cathedral Church of St. Mark will host a week-long exhibition of "The Saint John’s Bible." This work was produced by Saint John’s Abbey and University, Collegeville, Minnesota. Calligrapher Donald Jackson and a team of fellow artists and scribes were commissioned to produce this hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible. Visit stmarkscathedralut.org/parish-life/upcoming-events for information.
When » Friday, October 5 from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m., Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Where » St. Mark’ Episcopal Cathedral, 231 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets » Free
Jack London at Utah State University
Utah State University’s extensive collection of Jack London material will be in the spotlight as part of a new exhibit presented by University Libraries and its Special Collections and Archives Division. The formal opening and gallery talk for the exhibit are Oct. 5, 2:30 p.m., Room 101.
When » Friday, October 5 at 9 a.m., Friday, October 5 at 2:30 p.m.
Where » Utah State University - Merrill-Cazier Library, 3000 Old Main Hill, Logan
Tickets » Free
Poinsettia Fundraiser
People With AIDS Coalition of Utah will offer a poinsettia sale for the holidays. The poinsettias (plant and pot) average 15-19 inches tall and 15 inches wide, and are set in a 6-inch pot with a satin pot cover. Poinsettias need to be pre-ordered by Nov. 15, 2012. Call 801-484-2205 to order. Visit pwacu.org/NewsServer/articles/s0009.html for information.
When » Friday, October 5 at 9 a.m.
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