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T O D A Y

HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER A trip to the planetarium is at 9:30 a.m. today. Activities include chair exercise and free bingo at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.

SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER Blood glucose and bone density testing is at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include the Murray Farmers Market, Tai Chi and ceramics at the center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Wear red and purple today. Jim Reilly plays the accordion is at 11 a.m. Activities include PACE, chair massage, hair care, Sit and Be Fit, scrapbooking, bingo, yoga, a harmonica class and a movie matinee at 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.

MAGNA SENIOR CENTER Activities include line dancing, blood sugar checks, a visit from the paramedics, exercise with exercise bands, bingo and Mexican dominoes at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call 801-250-0692.

NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL AND CONTEST POWWOW The festival runs from 5 to 11 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Granger Park, 3500 S. 3600 West. Admission is $4 or free to children 6 and younger and seniors 65 and older. For information, call Harry James, Sr. at 801-955-1089.

S A T U R D A Y

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP Recovery, Inc. hosts a free weekly depression and anxiety support group from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at the Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West. For information, call 801-966-5991.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Small dogs (under 25 pounds) can swim from 2 to 2:30 p.m. All dogs are welcome from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The long jump competition is at 2:30 p.m. The dog paddle race is at 3:30 p.m. All events are at the Family Fitness Center, 5415 W. 3100 South. Admission per dog is $3. Every dog will receive a bag filled with goodies. The West Valley City Animal Shelter will conducting a pet vaccination clinic. For information, call Nathan at 801-955-4015.

GOLF TOURNAMENT Tee time is at 7:30 a.m. at the Riverbend Golf Course, 12800 S. 1040 West, Bluffdale. For information, visit www.bluffdale.com.

LANDSCAPE CLASS "Native Utah Plants and Their Care" is the topic for this free class at 10 a.m. at the Jordan Valley Conservancy District, 8215 S. 1300 West. For information and to reserve a seat, call 877-728-3420.

S U N D A Y

"CENTER GOLF CLASSIC 2008" The Utah Pride Center hosts this fundraiser at 6:30 a.m. at the Stonebridge Golf Club, 4415 W. Links Drive. To register, visit www.utahpridecenter.org.

M O N D A Y

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP Recovery, Inc. hosts a free weekly depression and anxiety support group from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. on Mondays in the Valley Mental Health Building, 7434 S. State St. For information, call 801-966-5991.

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Today is Slot Machine Monday. Activities include Tai Chi, a basic internet class, creative writing, a crochet class yoga and pinochle at the center, 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.

WORLDSTAGE OUTDOOR CONCERTS Jazz on the Jordan will feature the Salt City Saints, World Class Combo and Swingn' Jive, with a New Orleans Mardi Gras at 8 p.m., followed by a beadfest and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South. Free. The Utah Humanities Council will conduct a Jazz workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For information, call 801-965-5100 or visit www.culturalcelebration.org.

MAGNA SENIOR CENTER Activities include Tai Chi, bingo, quilting, cards, painting and billiards at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call 801-250-0692.

HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Activities include a Hats, Etc. meeting, scrapbooking, line dancing and chair exercise at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.

SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER Seniors can have breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday for $1.50. All others are $2. Order lunch 24 hours in advance. Lunch is served at noon Monday through Friday for $2 at the center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

ASK A FOSTER/ADOPTIVE PARENT NIGHT Interested foster or adoptive parents are invited to a meeting at 6 p.m. at the Utah Foster Care Foundation, 5296 S. Commerce Drive, Suite 400. For information, call 801-994-5205 or visit www.utahfostercare.org.

T U E S D A Y

FARMERS' MARKET The market is from 3 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday through Oct. 21 at Veterans Memorial Park, 1985 W. 7800 South. For information, call Kim at 801-569-5163.

MAGNA SENIOR CENTER Activities include card games such as Hearts or Rummy, arthritis exercises, billiards, quilting and a beginning computer class at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call 801-250-0692.

HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Activities include bingo, choir and the railroad club meeting at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Activities include an art class, Sit and Be Fit, pinochle, ceramics, choir and PACE exercise at the center, 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.

LANDSCAPE CLASS "General Garden and Turf Maintenance" is the topic for this free class at 6 p.m. at the Jordan Valley Conservancy District, 8215 S. 1300 West. For information and to reserve a seat, call 801-565-4359.

SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER Seniors will take a trip at 10:30 a.m. to Thanksgiving Point to tour the gardens. Cost is $4 and includes entrance and a box lunch. Please sign up in advance. Other activities include yoga, bocce ball and oil painting at the center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

W E D N E S D A Y

HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER A breakfast is at 9:30 a.m. today. Activities include choir, drama, chess and chair exercise. The center is at 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER The book club will discuss The Book Thief at 12:30 p.m. today. Other activities include haircare, Tai Chi, horseshoes, leather or creative crafts, horseshoes, dominoes, bingo and a Spanish class at 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.

MAGNA SENIOR CENTER The Taylorsville Harmonica Band will entertain at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include crafts, Tai Chi, cards, Mexican dominoes, darts, billiards and bingo at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call 801-250-0692.

SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER A trip to Wendover will leave at 8 a.m. for $15. Activities include tole painting, Tai Chi, genealogy and cards at the center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

T H U R S D A Y

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Today is Game Day. Activities include white-elephant bingo, a Harmoni-Katzz rehearsal, pinochle, ceramics, "Sharing Mothballs in My Attic," Microsoft Word and a basic computer class at the center, 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.

HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER The center, 4090 S. 3600 West, will be closed today for a buffet in the park. For information, call 801-965-5822.

MAGNA SENIOR CENTER Activities include Sit and Be Fit, exercise, billiards, bridge, pinochle and Mexican dominoes at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call 801-250-0692.

F R I D A Y

HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER The Fun Bunch Lunch is at Famous Dave's at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include chair exercise and free bingo at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Wear a sun hat today. Today is also a Healthy Eating day. Other activities include entertainment by Sherrie James, PACE, chair massage, haircare, creative writing, Sit and Be Fit, outreach, scrapbooking, a harmonica class, bingo, yoga and a movie matinee at 4850 W. 4715 South. Information, call 801-965-9183.

MAGNA SENIOR CENTER A new member social is at 11:30 a.m. today. Other activities include line dancing, a visit from the paramedics, exercise, bingo and Mexican dominoes at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call 801-250-0692.

"SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL" This musical plays at 7 p.m. at the Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South. Tickets are range from $7.50 to $11. The musical runs through Oct. 6. For information, call 801-347-7373 or visit www.empresstheatre.com.

SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER A trip to the Soldier Hollow Classic is today. The cost is $11 and includes entrance and a box lunch. Other activities include Tai Chi, Wii bowling and ceramics at the center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

O N G O I N G

YOUTH CULTURAL DANCE WORKSHOP SIGN UPS "Dancing Around the World" is seeking youth 7 to 20 to learn about Flamenco, African, Irish and Chinese dancing. This workshop is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South. Lunch will be provided and UTA bus passes will be available. For information and to register, call Monica at 801-468-3062 or 801-652-2331 or Rebecca at 801-468-3097.

SCHORR GALLERY Graduates of the Visual Art Institute are displaying their work through Sept. 19 at the Schorr Gallery located inside the West Jordan City Hall, 8000 S. Redwood Road. For information, call Laura at 801-474-3796.

SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA Meetings are at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of every third month (Sept. 10) at the CAMT building at the University of Utah campus. For information, call Shirley at 801-541-8817.

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

WASATCH WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB Newcomers and established residents can meet new friends by attending activities such as Tuesday morning coffee, lunches, wine and cheese socials and more. Annual membership is $20. For information, call 801-571-7585 or visit www.newcomersclub.com.

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

SENIOR TOURS Lake Tahoe/Reno, Nev., Balloon Festival, Virginia City, sailing and more, Sept. 1-6, $295 per person; Tuachan for "Big River", Las Vegas and lodging at the Virgin River, Sept. 22-25, $159 per person. For more information, call Doreen at 801-685-6110.

HAIR CARE Senior hair care is available by appointment from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday at the South Jordan Senior Center. Haircuts are $8, a shampoo-set is $8, pedicures are $8 and perms are $20. The center is located at 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

GARDNER VILLAGE ONGOING EVENTS Summer family events include a tutu making class through Aug. 31 at Aly Paige Dance and Fitness Essentials (801-938-1990); pony rides and a petting zoo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (cost ranges from $2-$3) through Oct. 31. For information, call the Barnyard Buddies at 801-455-5679. For information, call 801-938-1980. Gardner Village is at 1100 W. 7800 South. For information, visit www.gardnervillage.com.

SENIOR CENTER MEALS Lunch reservations at all senior centers must be made 24 hours in advance and are served Monday through Friday at the following: Kearns Senior Center, 4850 W. 4715 South, offers a daily lunch at noon (suggested donation is $2 for seniors older than 60 or $4 for all others). For reservations, call 801-965-9183. The Harman Senior Center, 4090 S. 3600 West, offers a noon lunch ($2 for seniors older than 60 and $4 for all others). For information, call 801-965-5822. The Taylorsville Senior Center, 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive (1625 West), has breakfast on Fridays at 8:15 a.m. and a noon lunch for $2 donation for seniors older than 60 or $4 for all others. For information, call 801-293-8340. Magna Senior Center, 8952 W. 2700 South, has a free continental breakfast at 9 a.m. and a noon lunch for a $2 donation. For information, call 801-250-0692. Breakfast ($1.50) is at 8:30 a.m., and a noon lunch ($2) at the South Jordan Senior Center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. Meals are for those 60 and older. For information, call 801-302-1222. The West Jordan Senior Center, 8025 S. 2200 West, has a noon lunch. For information, call 801-561-7320.

TOPS ORGANIZATION "Take off pounds sensibly" aka TOPS meets from 9 to 10 a.m. Fridays in Taylorsville. For information, call Jan at 801-968-8767. For the nearest chapter, call the hotline at 1-800-932-8677

MAGNA CITY MEETINGS The Magna Chamber of Commerce will not meet in August. For information, call 801-301-3318. The Magna Community Council will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Magna Senior Center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call Dan at 801-250-7355. The Magna Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Magna Fitness and Recreation Center, 8400 W. 3270 South. For information, call Frank at 801-250-5175. The Magna Youth Council will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Chamber office, 9145 W. 2700 South. For information, e-mail starrcamp@aol.com.

SOUTH JORDAN CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS The Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and Sept. 9. The City Council meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 2 at South Jordan City Hall, 1600 W. Towne Center Drive. For information, visit www.sjc.utah.gov.

''MAN TO MAN'' PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP A free educational support group for men and their families meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the American Cancer Society building, 941 E. 3300 South. For information, call 801-483-1500.

MOTHERS & MORE The Wasatch Chapter addresses women's needs and interests during active parenting years that include meetings, activities with children, a dinner club, book club and more. For information, visit www.mothersandmorewasatch.org.

WEST VALLEY CITY PUBLIC MEETINGS The city council meets the first four Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers. The planning commission meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 3600 S. Constitution Blvd. For information, call 801-966-3600 or visit www.wvc-ut.gov.

UNION TOASTMASTERS CLUB Toastmasters invites interested people to join the group and learn to speak comfortably in front of an audience and improve their speaking skills in an informal and friendly atmosphere at 6:20 p.m. Thursdays at 716 E. 4500 South, Suite No. N26. For information, call Amy at 801-533-8375.

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.

THE ORGANIZATION FOR FATIGUE & FIBROMYALGIA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH OFFER meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Salt Lake County Complex North Building in the Council Chambers, 2001 S. State St. Parking is free in the northeast parking terrace. For information, call 801-328-8080 or visit www.offerutah.org.

WASATCH ACCORDION CLUB This club meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. for a Dutch Treat dinner and featured artist performance at Kowloon Cafe, 2055 W. 3500 South. The event is free to members or $3 for non-members. An annual membership is $25. For information, call Dave at 801-485-5353.

''BIG, THE MUSICAL'' Hale Centre Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Dr., presents this musical at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday matinees at 12:30 and 4 p.m. Tickets range from $21 to $15. No children five or younger will be admitted. For information, call 801-984-9000 or visit www.halecentretheatre.org.

SALT LAKE CONNECT PASS CITY TOUR Tours run daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sept. 3 from the Downtown Salt Lake Visitors Center, 90 S. West Temple St., or from the Little America Hotel, 500 S. Main St. Visit historic South Temple Street, Olympic Cauldron Park and other local attractions. For information, visit www.saltlakeconnectpass.com or call 1-800-541-4955.

ANCHOR SINGLES ORGANIZATION This social group is for individuals 45 and older who are single, widowed or divorced. For information and a current newsletter, e-mail cah1820@msn.com.

EXHIBIT(S) AT THE UTAH CULTURAL CELEBRATION CENTER Dellores Shelledy displays wild life sculpture through Sept. 1. The Utah Cultural Celebration Center is at 1355 W. 3100 South. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday or by special arrangement. For information, call 801-965-5100 or visit www.culturalcelebration.org.

FREE COLLEGE CLASSES: THE VENTURE COURSE IN HUMANITIES The Utah Humanities Council is now accepting applications for The Venture Course in the Humanities, a free eight-month college course for adults 18 and older living on low incomes. Students will study American history, literature, philosophy, art history and critical writing with college professors. Classes begin in September in Salt Lake City and Ogden. Tuition, books, on-site child care and bus cards are free. Applications will be taken until classes are full. For information, call UHC at 801-359-9670 or visit www.utahhumanities.org/Venture.htm.

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