Taste Of Kearns and FREE Dinner

Utah Holocaust Remembrance Day 2011

YOM HASHOAH

HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION DAY

Sunday, May 1, 2011

2:00 PM

Utah State Capitol Rotunda, Salt Lake City

Free and open to the public

Please join the Jewish community on this important day.

Yom Hashoah is a day set aside for remembering the victims and heroes of the Holocaust. As a community we will be remembering the victims and heroes of the Holocaust through prayer, music, lighting memorial candles, and poem readings by the winners of the 1st Holocaust Literary contest.

The program will include special guest speakers: Drs. Daniel and Noemi Mattis and Dr. Lissy Jarvik. Throgh their remarks and experiences the speakers will tell us the story of Aristides De Sousa Mendes who risked death to save the lives of 30,000 people during the Holocaust.

FREE Community Health Fair

FREE Community Health Fair

The Intermountain South Jordan Clinic is pleased to announce our FREE Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 30th from 9am to 12pm. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for health tips, health tests, drawings, and lots of giveaways.

1444 South Redwood Road, South Jordan, Utah 84095

• The LifeFlight helicopter will land at 10am in the west field (weather permitting). Bring the kids to tour the inside and take photos!
• South Jordan Fire Department will also join us for fire safety tips and tours of their Fire Engine. 
• FREE blood cholesterol checks will be offered to the first 100 people.
• Blood pressure, body fat percentage, vision tests and more will be offered throughout the morning.
• Tour the South Jordan Clinic and meet our doctors and staff.
• We'll have healthy tips, health snacks, drawings, free water bottles (while supplies last), and more.
• Visit participating booths from SelectHealth and Riverton Hospital

Bruin Bash - FREE!

Bruin Bash

Friday April 29th 2011

4:30pm to 12:30am

Salt Lake Community College

Taylorsville Redwood Campus - 4600 South Redwood Road

Come end your year with a BANG! Event is FREE for everyone. Come check out live performances by Illusionist Mike Super, winner of NBC's Phenomenon, and former American Idol contestant Carmen Rasmussen.

The event will start out with the unveiling of the new bear statue!

Balloon Artist, Face Painting, Airbrush Tattoos, Bounce Houses, Musicians, Magicians, Comedians, Fireworks, Dancing

Free popcorn and cotton candy for attendees. Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers will be available for $5.00 as well as $3.00 hot dogs for kids. New Bruin Bear statue dedication at 4:30pm. Festivities start at 5:00 pm and run until 12:30 am. Event will be held rain or shine. 

SLCC Taylorsville Redwood Campus, 4600 S. Redwood Road, (801)957-4565

ATTENTION: Bruin Bash has been moved inside the Student Event Center due to weather. See you all there!

FREE Landscaping and Yard Classes and Events

These FREE classes are hosted by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District and held at 8215 S. 1300 W., West Jordan, UT. Classes are free, but seating is limited so register early.

Mothers' Day Skin Care Event

CELEBRATE MOM WITH THE GIFT OF HEALTHY SKIN AT OUR DERMALOGICA SKIN CARE EVENT THURS. MAY 5.

Calling all moms, moms-to-be, and those who love their moms! Come to Paul Mitchell the School Skin Academy for a special PRE-Mother's Day Skin Care Event on Thursday May 5th. RSVP for yourself, your daughter, mother or friend.

• 10% Off All Dermalogica Skin Care Products
• 15-Minute Skin Bar Treatments* with Age SmartT & Face Mapping® Skin Analysis with Samples for Your Skin's Needs
• All Attendees Receive an Exclusive Skin Care Gift
• Enter a Raffle to Win Exclusive Dermalogica Gifts (Must Be Present to Win)
• 20% Your Next PMTS Service With Purchase of PMTS Mother's Day Gift Certificates
• Enjoy Light Refreshments & Hors D' Oeuvres

Date: Thursday, May 5 2011
Time: 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Location:
Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake
1969 Murray Holladay Rd. Murray UT 84117

RSVP and book your appointment at: 801 266-4693

*Skin Bar treatments are limited. Please pre-book your Skin Bar appointment in advance at 801 266-4693. Once treatment slots are filled, each guest will receive a Skin Bar treatment certificate to redeem at a later date. Skin Bar appointments require a $10.00 reservation fee which can be redeemed for product or other skin care services.

FREE Women's Auto Care Workshop: June 15th and 16th 2011

Gines Auto Service
4261 W 5415 S
Kearns, UT 84118
(801) 966-6021

Wednesday June 15th , 2011
Thursday June 16th, 2011
6:30pm - dinner
7:00pm - workshop, including hands-on activities

The workshop is free, but you will need to register!

Because of the high-demand at our last workshops, we are now holding this two nights! To keep the workshops as relaxed and friendly as possible, each workshop will be limited to 25 participants. Our last workshop filled up fast, so register as soon as possible!

Please choose which date below you would like to attend:

• Register here for Wednesday June 15th
• Register here for Thursday June 16th

Read more about what participants at our last workshop said about their experience.

If you’re a woman who makes decisions about repairs on your vehicle, you know that knowledge is power. That’s why Gines Auto Service in Kearns, UT  is happy to announce the dates for their semi-annual FREE Women’s Auto Care Workshops, sponsored by ACDelco.

Learn about:

• the importance of regular maintenance
• how to recognize problems with your vehicle
• how to talk to your technician
• a question and answer session (so bring all the questions you may have!)
• any other subjects you would like to learn about
• and much more, all in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Get ready for a different kind of “ladies’ night” — the Women’s Auto Care Workshop. Because knowledge really is power. Sponsored by ACDelco automotive parts.

DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!

DOOR PRIZES will also be given out!

Gines Auto Service is providing a night out and some excellent advice on vehicle maintenance for busy women. As part of the ACDelco "Knowledge Is Power" women's initiative, Gines Auto Service is offering free workshops on Wednesday June 15th 2011 and Thursday June 16th 2011 at 6:30pm both nights. The workshop is designed to better acquaint women with vehicle maintenance needs and instill confidence in their ability to manage vehicle service needs.

Garden Affair At Daybreak

This Saturday, April 30th, Daybreak will be having their 4th annual Garden Affair and Bake Sale!

Help us kick off the yard work season with one-stop shopping for all of your landscape and gardening needs. Get free appointments for advice from Kennecott Land's trained professionals or have landscape plans approved with the Community Association's Design Review Committee. A variety of local vendors will showcase the best in outdoor products, ...and Home Depot will have gardening activities for kids, like building bird feeders and bug catchers or potting pansies. They'll host container gardening classes and grilling demonstrations for moms and dads as well. Breakfast will be served at 9:00, compliments of Sam's Club and Landscape Management Services. And take home something from the bake sale, benefiting Daybreak to Debre Zeit--our sister city project in Ethiopia.

More Information:

• Sign up for the Breakfast and a Landscape Design appointment
• Live in Daybreak? Sign up to bring goodies for the bake sale!
• New Home Designs In Utah

Friday is FREE Admission Day at Red Butte Gardens!

In honor of Arbor Day, this Friday April 29th is free admission to Red Butte Gardens.

Thanks Coupons 4 Utah for this info!

Mothers' Day Events Page

Our Mothers' Day events page is up! Treat mom to something special with a variety of activities and events!

Make sure to check back often, as more events will be added as we hear about them.

National Ability Center

I just found out about this great organization and had to pass it along!

The National Ability Center offers a wide variety of year-round activities, which include alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, swimming, cycling, waterskiing, horseback riding, rafting and camping trips, challenge course activities, leadership development training, and more. Last year individuals participated in 15,545 lessons and outings! Because safety is the first priority, instruction is provided by professional, certified instructors and complemented by volunteer assistants, interns and AmeriCorps members who contribute nearly 27,000 hours annually. Many of the instructors are also individuals with disabilities and serve as role models for our participants.

They even have summer camps coming up!

For many of these kids, they are not able to participate in "regular" activities with kids their age because of their limitations. The National Ability Center gives them this opportunity, and even allows their siblings and friends to participate with them! What a great idea, and a giant kudos goes out to the team of leaders for all they do!

New Series: Where Was It Taken?

You may have noticed our blog looks a little bit different! I have been looking for a template that I can customize, as well as change up a bit according to the season. I found exactly what I was looking for with Premades For A Purpose. Her designs are SO cute, customizable, and much less than what others were charging for blog design. You may also notice that she creates designs for a great cause.....to raise funds to adopt a sweet baby! Check out Premades For A Purpose.

Our newest series and feature: WHERE WAS IT TAKEN?!

There are three pictures at the top of our blog. Can you guess where they were taken? These pictures will be changed from time to time. Leave a comment below of where you think these pictures were taken.

1. Playing soccer in the fall leaves

2. 

3. 

Previous Pictures:

1. The Gateway

2. View from Ensign Peak

3. St George

1. Saltair

2. Rhoades Valley Fort (Kamas)

3. Nobletts Hiking Trail

#1: Woodland, UT

#2: Nobletts Trail 

#3: Salt Lake City Cemetery

#1: Days of 47 Float Preview Party

#2: Gardner Village

#3: Millcreek Canyon

#1: Red Butte Garden

#2: Hotel Utah Building / AKA Joseph Smith Memorial Building

#3: Gardner Village

#1: A historic place

Gardner Village

#2: One of our family's favorite Utah vacation spots

St George

#3: A favorite July event

24th of July Float Preview Party at South Towne Center

(Great job Aubrey! You got all of them correct!)

Gilgal Sculpture Gardens

Joseph Smith Memorial Building, AKA Hotel Utah. 

Top of Butterfield Canyon/Middle Canyon:

 Utah State Capitol, taken atop the Church Office Building

Atop the Church Office Building is the best place to view Salt Lake City and decide where you want to visit! You can see everything from up there, and they haev a tour guide that shows you different sites.

Ophir Ghost Town We really love visiting Ophir in Tooele County! It is such a fun little ghost town, and lots to see!

Memory Grove Park

This is my absolute favorite park! There is something magical about it!

Have fun, and we hope you enjoy this new feature and blog design!

Used Book Sale

I love reading, and buying books from the used book sale is the perfect way to build your collection! It is much cheaper than buying new, and supports your library in return!

This sale will be at the Salt Lake City Main library in downtown Salt Lake City 210 E 400 S. It will be in the Lower Urban Room.

Spring Used Book Sale
This spring, there are more paperback mysteries on the shelves than ever before, many classic, and hundreds of books-on-CD. In addition, you’ll find materials on hundreds of different topics, novels, science fiction, and much more.

MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW SALE WITH EXTENDED HOURS
Thursday, April 28 • 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$2.00 • Hardbacks, Audiobooks, Video Sets
$1.00 • Paperbacks, Vinyl Records, CDs & Tapes
Special items individually priced. Purchase a membership in advance at The Library Store or at the door.
PUBLIC SALES
Saturday, April 30 • 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 1 • 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$1.00 • Hardbacks, Audiobooks, Video Sets
50¢ • Paperbacks, Vinyl Records, CDs & Tapes
Special items individually priced.

Monday, May 2 • 9:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
HALF-PRICE DAY*
*Does not include individually priced items.
Tuesday, May 3 • 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
BARGAIN DAY!*
Buy one bag of books for $5.00; all other bags are $3.00.
*Does not include individually priced items.

HELPFUL GUIDELINES
We prefer cash, but will accept checks; sorry, no credit cards. All sales are final. Arrive early for best selection. The sale is located in the Lower Urban Room. Please use the Urban Room stairs or the elevator next to the Auditorium.

Location: Main Library

Contact Information: (801) 524-8200

Nihon Matsuri Japan Festival

6th Annual Nihon Matsuri

April 30, 2011

on

Japantown Street

 100 South between 200 and 300 West in Salt Lake City,

Open to the public with free admission

10am to 5pm

Enjoy Cultural experiences including Food booths, Demonstrations of  martial arts , Taiko drum, Japanese music,  Dance, Tea Ceremony, Anime, Displays of  Kimono, Dolls, Textiles, and Japanese American History.

Join us in a celebration of culture, in a day full of fun, food, and entertainment!

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Family Vacation Series: Wendover

You wouldn't think of Wendover as a "family vacation spot", but there is a lot to see out there for families that many people don't know about! Wendover is not just casinos and concerts!


The Historic Wendover Air Show at the Wendover Air Base will be on June 25th 2011. This is a perfect time to take the short trip out with the family and enjoy the weekend!

How To Get There:
Wendover is about an hour and a half drive from Salt Lake City. Head West on I-80 and obey the speed limit! As you approach Wendover you take the first Wendover exit on your right. It will bear left and cross over I-80 then head West onto Wendover Blvd. Proceed West on Wendover Blvd to the Shell station and make a left hand turn. You are now headed south cross over the railroad tracks and continue south – watch for parking signs and volunteers who can direct you to parking.

While driving out there, watch for:

•  The "Eyes In The Mountain": After you pass the Grantsville exits, as you come upon another mountain pass, look to your right to see the eyes peering out at you!
• "The Tree": There is a man made "tree" when you are almost to Wendover. It will be on your right. It's a fun landmark to watch for 25 miles before you get to Wendover.
• The "official" name for this tree is "Metaphor: The Tree Of Utah". Karl Momen, a Swedish artist, created it between 1982 and 1986. He financed the project all himself because he wanted to bring color and interest to the stark white landscape. It stands 87 feet high. After completing this tree, Karl Momen returned to Sweden and donated his creation to the state of Utah.

Where To Stay:

• Hotels:
• Montego Bay
• Peppermill
• Rainbow
• Best Western
• Days Inn
• Motel 6
• Camping:
• There will be RV parking on the east side of the airfield ramp for $20 per RV plus admission costs.
• KOA Campground

What To See And Do While In Wendover:

• Wendover Airfield Museum
• Open 8am to 5:30pm
• Extended Tours of the Airfield are available by appointment.
• Bonneville Salt Flats
• "The Tree of Utah"
• Blue Lake (20 miles South of Wendover)
• Pilot Peak (many historical events happened here, including Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid events)
• Danger Cave State Historical Monument (3 miles from Wendover)

  

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  Utah Outdoor Activities

  
• Many Ghost Towns are nearby:
• Ibapah
• Gold Hill
• Calleo
• Cherry Creek
• Iosepa (on the way there or on the way home)
• Horizon Viewpoint: An activity for the whole family where you can see the curvature of the earth. Make sure to bring your camera! In the daytime, look southeast, and in the night look east.

About Historic Wendover Airfield

Wendover, Utah was a town of about 103 people, with railroad lines running between Salt Lake City and three West Coast cities. The Army Air Corps began building structures on September 20, 1940 in Wendover for WWII, and this would ultimately become Wendover Field.

• History
• Movies filmed at Wendover Airfield
• Historic Photos
• Purchase a membership
• The operations center, fueling service and museum are all open from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm - 7 days a week, but to visit the museum, arrive at least 1 hour before closing.
• 345 S. Airport Apron, Wendover, UT 84083

Air Show Admission Prices:

• $10.00 for adults
• $5.00 for youth (ages 6-12)
• FREE for age 5 and under
• $5 for Military, Seniors, and Wendover Residents (must show ID)
• Parking is FREE
• Frequently Asked Questions

You can purchase your tickets online, or you can also get discount tickets from Burger King restaurants around the state.

2011 Wendover Harley Davidson "Ride To The Show"
Enjoy the wide open road to the Wendover air show on June 25th with the Great Salt Lake Harley Owners Group! Antique cars are welcome, and the Harley ride will be escorting them out to the show. Register and read more about it.

For more family vacation ideas, visit our Family Vacation Series Page.

FREE Movie Premier: "Something Borrowed"

"Something Borrowed" looks SO cute! It stars Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, John Krasinski (from The Office) and Colin Egglesfield.

The movie isn't out yet, but you can see a FREE premier screening of it THIS Wednesday, April 27th at 7pm. Remember, you have to follow the link to get your pass. They give out more passes than are able to fit in the theater, so make sure to arrive early for best seating!

Synopsis: Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a talented attorney at a top New York law firm, a generous and loyal friend, and, unhappily, still single—as her engaged best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson) is constantly reminding her. But after celebrating her 30th birthday, perpetual good girl Rachel unexpectedly ends up in the arms of the guy she’s had a crush on since law school, Dex (Colin Egglesfield)…who just happens to be Darcy’s fiancé. As one thing leads to another in the frantic weeks leading up to ... more Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a talented attorney at a top New York law firm, a generous and loyal friend, and, unhappily, still single—as her engaged best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson) is constantly reminding her. But after celebrating her 30th birthday, perpetual good girl Rachel unexpectedly ends up in the arms of the guy she’s had a crush on since law school, Dex (Colin Egglesfield)…who just happens to be Darcy’s fiancé. As one thing leads to another in the frantic weeks leading up to Darcy’s wedding, Rachel finds herself in an impossible situation, caught between her treasured friendship with Darcy and the love of her life. The romantic comedy “Something Borrowed” also stars John Krasinski as Ethan, Rachel’s constant confidante and sometimes conscience, who is busy evading the affection of Darcy’s hopelessly love-struck friend Claire (Ashley Williams) while harboring a secret crush of his own; and Steve Howey as the charming and irrepressible Marcus, whose designs on Rachel don’t necessarily exclude any other woman who catches his eye.

DID YOU KNOW?! The Great Salt Lake...

The Great Salt Lake is 3 to 5 times saltier than the ocean. The lake's largest aquatic critters are brine shrimp. It is one of the only species that is able to survive in such a high-salt body of water.

WINNER! Day Out With Thomas

Congratulations to Erin Pearce!

She is our first winner for a family four-pack to ride on the Heber Valley Railroad during Day Out With Thomas on Thursday May 26th.

We still have one more family four-pack to be given away! If you have already entered, there is no need to enter again. If you have not yet entered, get entered as soon as possible! The next winner will be chosen on Monday May 16th.

Congratulations Erin!

FREE Grizzlies Playoffs Party

The Utah Grizzlies invite fans to watch this week's playoff road games with their front office staff in the Centennial Room on the 4th floor of Maverik Center.

Admission is free, drinks will be available for purchase. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to face-off.

Wednesday, April 20: Utah at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.
Friday, April 22: Utah at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.
**Saturday, April 23: Utah at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

This sounds like a BLAST! We ♥ the Utah Grizzlies, and cheering them on in their second round of playoffs with the rest of the fans sounds like a lot of fun! Plus, who can beat free admission and free parking?!

Sunflower Cake For Spring



My Cake



Family Fun Cake

I saw this cake in Family Fun magazine, and decided to make it. It was tons of fun! :) My definitely turned out different than the Family Fun one, but it was still fun!

Ingredients:Frosted 9 x 13-inch cake
Necco wafers
45-60 yellow and orange Starburst candies
Mini chocolate chips
Green Fruit Streamers
1 pound yellow, orange and clear Gummy Bears

Instructions:

Mosaic vase: Create an outline by cutting an 8-ounce paper cup in half vertically and pressing the cut edge into the frosting. Break 2 Necco wafers in half and set them across the top of the vase. Use 6 or so more Necco wafers, broken into pieces, to fill in the rest of the vase.

Sunflowers: One at a time, microwave 5 yellow and 3 orange Starburst candies until they're pliable, about 8 seconds, and roll them flat between two pieces of waxed paper. Use scissors to cut them into petals (1 to 1-1/2 inches long). You'll need about 15 to 20 per flower. Create an outline for each flower center by lightly pressing the rim of a 3-ounce paper cup into the frosting (for variety, use the cup bottom to create one smaller blossom). Arrange two layers of petals around each circle. Fill the centers with mini chocolate chips. Use doubled green Fruit Streamers strands to create flower stems and leaves.

The frame: Arrange a single row of yellow, orange, and clear Gummy Bears along the top edge of the cake and then make additional rows down the sides.