Fireworks Restrictions in Utah

With all of the fires burning in Utah and threatening homes and families, I am a little bit worried about the upcoming holiday and the increase of fires.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be careful with your fireworks this upcoming week, use common sense, and obey all of the fireworks laws!
KSL has listed all of the fireworks restrictions on their website. It is updated frequently, so check back often for more updates.
View our list of fun activities and events for the 4th of July.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Special 9/11 Tribute

A very special event is going on in St. George to remember the victims of September 11th 2001. Below is a message from the event organizer. It is going to be very touching, and something you don't want to miss! I am posting it now so that you will be able to mark your calendar and plan on attending, and will post it again as it gets closer.
View the website for complete and up to date information. 
Just a brief note to let you know of a very special project taking place in St. George, Utah September 9th thru the 11th.  My name is Alan L. Foote, I am producing a Patriotic Marathon, so-to-speak, in southern Utah to pay tribute to God, Country and Patriotism.  I am going to sing the Lee Greenwood song, GOD BLESS THE USA, nine-hundred and eleven times beginning Sept 9th at 6:50 a.m. and finish the morning of September 11th, 6:50 a.m. the same time the plane hit the first tower.
Staheli Farms have allowed full use of their property during this event.  I will be singing in a military tent surrounded with military colors - artifacts and memorabilia from the military will be displayed.  A solar light garden will feature 3,947 units -- one for each of the fallen on 911.  A Flag Arena will display flags as to represent all those who gave and continue to give so valiantly for our freedoms.  And yes, Apple Pie - what could be more American than eating a slice of apple pie and sharing your heart with your family or a stranger.  
Here is the kicker -- we would invite anyone who would wish to, to stop where ever they are the morning of September 11th and sing with me the nine-hundred-eleventh time, GOD BLESS THE USA. This will be choreographed thru media personalities - -  the prayer being that as many as can will catch the spirit of their own heart-felt patriotism and sing that great anthem at the time mentioned.

Local Artists, Musicians, Zinesters and Screenprinters showcase their work

Photo from the Alt Press Festival facebook page

Utah is home to a vibrant scene of gifted artists, musicians, writers, and screenprinters. For the fourth year in a row, these skilled artisans bring their talents and wares to Salt Lake City Public Library for workshops, demonstrations, performances, and purchase. From 3-9pm on July 7, the public is invited to experience some of the best that Utah has to offer in alternative press.
Headlining this year’s festival are Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson, well known for their DIY book, Whatcha Mean, What’s a Zine? and the graphic novel Unlovable. Watson and Todd have completed eight books together, and have a broad sphere of expertise as authors, artists, and zinesters. Todd and Watson will be speaking as well as leading workshops at the festival.
Joining Watson and Todd is an eclectic group of performers, writers, and artists, including Mandate Press, Spirit Master, Night Sweats, University of Utah’s Book Arts Program, Jess Smart Smiley, Lars Love Letters, and many, many more.
Admission to the festival is free and open to the public. Be certain to stop by The City Library’s Canteena and search through the massive zine collection, one of the largest in the world. For additional information on the Alt Press Fest, and a complete listing of participants, visit www.facebook.com/altpressfest or www.slcpl.org.

Salomon Center to Celebrate Five Year Anniversary

The Salomon Center, Utah’s indoor high adventure recreation center, will celebrate five years in business with an Anniversary Bash on July 13 and 14, 2012. The anniversary celebration includes affordable family fun with five-dollar deals and discounts as well as a chance to win a free Whirlybird helicopter ride with Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell.  Salomon Center businesses will provide guests with family fun, deals and discounts during the two-day Anniversary Bash. Patrons can experience bowling, glow golf, bumper cars and arcade with the FatCats Fun Pass for only five dollars. Pizza Factory will offer a five-dollar dining experience with a one-topping mini pizza, bread twist and a beverage. Costa Vida will also offer any entrée for only five dollars during the celebration. iROCK, iFLY Utah, Flowrider Utah and Gold’s Gym downtown Ogden will present discounts.  Whirlybird Helicopter will be on-site offering five-dollar rides from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2012. The community may also enter to win a free helicopter ride with Ogden Mayor Caldwell at the Treehouse Children’s Museum prior to the celebration. Those interested should inquire at the Treehouse Children’s Museum front desk. Additionally, Mayor Caldwell will lend his support for the occasion, greeting the public from 11 a.m. until noon on Friday July 13, 2012. For additional Five Year Anniversary Bash details visit www.ogdencity.com   About the Salomon Center The Salomon Center is located in Ogden Utah. It opened its doors in 2007 and has confirmed its place as one of the world’s top recreation destinations. The Center houses iFly Utah (indoor skydiving tunnel), iROCK (55-foot climbing wall), Flowrider Utah (indoor simulated surfing), an award-winning Gold’s Gym, FatCats (a 32-lane bowling alley, miniature golf, arcade, pool and bumper cars). Dining options within the facility are Pizza Factory and Costa Vida.  For additional regarding the Salomon Center visit www.salomoncenter.com 

July 2012 Activites at the Ogden Nature Center

July 4 and 24 -- CLOSED Wild Wednesday / Shorebirds 101

Wednesday, July 11 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsAll ages welcome!Get up close and personal with Einstein, the Ogden Nature Center’s American White Pelican, whose beak can hold more than his belly can. Learn about the special adaptations that shorebirds have.  Discuss the importance of the Great Salt Lake and learn about the different shorebirds that call Utah home. Meet in the Visitor Center. 





Wild Wednesday  / Dip into Summer at the Ogden Nature Center

Wednesday, July 18 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsAll ages welcome!The dog days of summer are finally here!  There’s no better time to grab a net and explore what lives within the Nature Center’s ponds.  You never know what or who you might find.  Meet in the Visitor Center. 


Wild Wednesday  / Utah's StoriesWednesday, July 25 at 3:30 pmFree for ONC members$2 children / $3 seniors / $4 adultsAll ages welcome!Join an Ogden Nature Center naturalist in celebrating Utah’s unique history.   Travel back in time as we share stories and folktales from Utah’s past. Then take a short hike to learn about Utah’s special geologic history.   Meet in the Visitor Center. FREE Summer Saturdays at the Ogden Nature CenterAll Saturdays in July and through August 18, 9 am – 4 pmFREE admission for everyone, all day, thanks to Weber County R.A.M.P. fundingAlso free nature activities at 10 am and 2 pm every Saturday.Join an Ogden Nature Center naturalist for a guided nature walk, lesson, animal presentation or craft. Lessons will vary every week.  Check www.ogdennaturecenter.org <http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org>  for details. Ogden Valley Garden Tour to benefit the Ogden Nature CenterSaturday, July 14,  9 am - 3 pmTickets are $15 for Ogden Nature Center members / $20 nonmembersTour eight magnificent residential gardens in Ogden Valley.  Discover ideas for your own garden and revel in the colors, textures and design of these unique spaces. Purchase tickets online at www.ogdennaturecenter.org <http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org> , or in person at the Ogden Nature Center -- 966 W. 12th St., or at the gardens the day of the tour.  For descriptions of the gardens and more information, please go to www.ogdennaturecenter.org <http://www.ogdennaturecener.org> .  The tour will be held rain or shine -- no refunds.  Please pick up your tickets and tour map at any of the gardens.  There will be art and treats in the gardens -- some free samples and some available for purchase.  All proceeds will benefit the Ogden Nature Center.  The Garden Tour is presented by The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design. Summer Camps at the Ogden Nature Center

Join in the summer fun and expand your nature knowledge!  Single-day and multi-day adventure camps are available all summer long.  Registration is required.  For more information, pricing, and to register campers, please call 801-621-7595.  Full details and more camps in August are posted online at www.ogdennaturecenter.org. July Camps: Mudpuppies’  - ages 2-3Thursday, July 5, choose a time: 9–11 am or 1–3 pm Trail Tales - ages 2-3Friday, July 6, choose a time: 9–11 am or 1–3 pm Doo Wap Hop & Bop - ages 2-3Thursday, July 26, choose a time: 9–11 am or 1–3 pm Bugology - ages 2-3Friday, July 27, choose a time: 9–11 am or 1–3 pm Wild Wings – ages 4-6July 16 – 20, Mon.-Weds. 8:30 am – 3:30 pm with a sleepover Thurs. from 6 pm to Friday morning at 8 am. Fledgling Fire-side Adventure – ages 4-6Friday, July 6, 6:30-8 pm Wild and Rare – ages 8-10Tuesday, July 3, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Growing Groceries – ages 8-10Wednesday, July 25, 8:30 am – 3;30 pm Stories of Utah’s Past – ages 9-11July 9-13, Mon.-Weds. 8:30 am – 3:30 pm with a sleepover Thurs. from 6 pm to Friday morning at 8 am. Creepy Crawly Critters – ages 7-9July 30 – August 3, Mon.-Weds. 8:30 am – 3:30 pm with a sleepover Thurs. from 6 pm to Friday morning at 8 am.

ENTER TO WIN An Arby's Gift Card!

The Hungry For Happiness Tour hits Salt Lake City today, and we have a $20 Arby's gift card to give away!
Go to our facebook page and after voting for your favorite menu item,  fill out the entry form. Deadline to enter is Monday July 2nd at 11:59pm.
NOTE: When you go to our facebook page, it will require you to log in to facebook before voting. Because you are logged in, it will register your name and information when you vote. No need to fill out an entry form if it does not automatically pop up.
Learn more about the Hungry For Happiness tour.

Hungry For Happiness Tour Comes To Salt Lake TODAY!

THE ARBY’S FOUNDATION’SHUNGRY FOR HAPPINESS MOBILE TOUR ROLLS INTO SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
MONDAY JUNE 25
Tour Helps Fight Childhood Hunger in America During Vulnerable Summer Months
The Arby‟s Foundation, in partnership with Share Our Strength‟s No Kid Hungry® campaign, is traveling across the U.S. this summer on a Hungry For Happiness mobile tour to raise awareness about childhood hunger and increase participation in free summer meal programs in communities nationwide. The tour will arrive in Salt Lake City on Monday, June 25.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), while more than 21 million school children in America get free or reduced-price school lunches during the school year, just over 3 million of those kids get a free summer meal when school is out. For example, in Utah, only 15.3 percent of children who rely on school lunch programs currently participate in free summer meal programs. The
Arby‟s Hungry For Happiness tour aims to increase that number so more kids have access to healthy food during the summer months.
“Summer is a vulnerable time for kids who rely on school nutrition programs during the school year,” says Hala Moddelmog, president of Arby‟s Restaurant Group. “We believe that every child should have access to the food they need to learn, play and grow. Summer should be a time for happiness for kids, not a time to worry about where their next meal will come from.”
“Today, many American families are struggling to make ends meet, and the summer months can be stressful when already-tight food budgets have to stretch even further,” says Billy Shore, founder and CEO of Share Our Strength. “The good news is that there are programs available to make sure kids get the healthy food they need, and we‟re proud to partner with The Arby‟s Foundation to help get this message out.”
The Hungry For Happiness tour will be partnering with the Sorensen Center and Utah Food Bank. It will be visiting the summer meals program at the Sorensen Center from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on June 25. The tour will also be visiting the Arby‟s store at 225 N 400 W in Kaysville on June 26 beginning at 11:00 am. The Salt Lake City tour stops will conclude with a public event at the Sugar House Park Parleys Creek Pavilion on Wednesday June 27 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The tour will provide Arby‟s Kids Meals to children participating in the summer meals program, distribute information on local resources to the public, and provide an afternoon of summer fun such as hula-hoop contests, tug of war, bean bag toss, hopscotch and other family-friendly activities.
“No one wants to think child hunger can happen in their own community, but we see the struggle families go through right here in Salt Lake City every day,” says Ginette Bott, chief marketing officer of the Utah Food Bank. “We have the means to help these kids, so we‟re grateful the Arby‟s
Foundation and Share Our Strength are spreading the word so more families use our resources this summer.” Free summer meals are available to kids and teens ages 18 and under, and programs do not require applications or proof of income. Sites are registered with the USDA and are held at safe, local places such as schools, churches and community centers. All meals served follow USDA nutrition guidelines. Families in Salt Lake City can find a free summer meals site near them by visiting  www.Strength.org/SummerMeals, calling 1-866-3HUNGRY or texting FOOD to 877-877.
The Hungry For Happiness Tour will travel to 15 cities across the country through August. While in each city, the tour will stop at summer meal sites to deliver a full summertime‟s worth of activities and games for kids, complimentary Arby‟s Kids Meals and education on available summer meals programs and resources in each community. In addition, the tour will visit public events in each city to help raise awareness in the local communities on these issues.
Sponsors supporting The Hungry For Happiness Tour include Pepsi, Shamrock Farms, Dr Pepper, Kraft Foods and Comcast.
Arby‟s® is the largest quick service restaurant chain to partner in a nationwide effort with Share Our Strength‟s No Kid Hungry campaign, and contributed over $2.2 million to its mission in 2011. Arby‟s and the Arby‟s Foundation have generated significant national awareness of the childhood hunger movement by leveraging its restaurants and digital and social media properties in the fight to end childhood hunger in America.
About the Arby’s Foundation, Inc.
Since 1986, the Arby's Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non -profit organization, has raised more than $52 million to support youth initiatives in the communities the foundation serves. In 2011, the Arby‟s Foundation contributed $2.2 million dollars toward its new mission to end childhood hunger in
America. The Arby‟s Foundation is the charitable arm of Arby‟s Restaurant Group, Inc., and works together with AFA Service Corporation (Arby's Franchise Association), Arby's suppliers and the generosity of Arby's customers and employees to ensure that all children in America have access to wholesome food choices, because every child deserves to learn, play and grow. For more information on the Arby‟s Foundation, please visit www.arbysfoundation.org.
About Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.
Atlanta-based Arby‟s Restaurant Group, Inc. is the second largest quick-service sandwich chain in the U.S. with more than 3,500 restaurants system wide. In addition to its classic Roast Beef and Beef „n Cheddar sandwiches, slow-roasted and thinly sliced in store daily, Arby‟s is also known for its deli style Market Fresh® line of sandwiches and salads, Curly Fries and Jamocha Shakes. In 2011, Arby‟s introduced Ultimate Angus, a premium Angus beef menu line featured in sandwiches. To learn more about Arby‟s, please visit www.arbys.com.

Car Shows In Utah - Summer 2012

I was going to compile a list of all the car shows going on in Utah, but it seems the list has already been compiled, and there are a TON of them almost every weekend, so I will just link to the list that's already been put together!

Go to Thanks 2 Frank for the complete list of car shows in Utah.

Utah Fairs and Festivals 2012

Summer in Utah means a long list of Fairs and Festivals around the state.

Below are ones that we have found. Click on the name of the fair/festival to be taken to the website for more information.
If you know of one we have forgot, email us at contact@enjoyutah.org.
Utah State FairThis year the Utah State Fair runs September 6 -16. Deep fried food is always a hit at the Utah State Fair, and this year the food to try is deep fried cereal!
Salt Lake CountyWestFest - June 21-24Utah Arts Festival - June 21-24Taylorsville Dayzz - June 28-30Days of 47 Events - month of JulySalt Lake County Fair - Aug 8-11Sandy Balloon Festival - Aug 10-11Kearns Fire Water and Ice Festival - Aug 11 Avenues Street Fair - Sept 8Utah Brazilian Festival - Sept 8
Tooele CountyTooele Arts Festival - June 22-24Tooele County Fair - Aug 2-4Festival Of The Old West - usually in Sept
Utah CountyFreedom Fest - June and July Strawberry Days in Pleasant Grove - June 17-20Rose Festival at Thanksgiving Point - June 21-23Payson Scottish Festival - July 13-14Utah County Fair - Aug 15-18Timpanogos Storytelling Festival - Aug 30 - Sept 1
Davis CountySyracuse Heritage Days - June 25-30Davis County Fair - Aug 17-20Antelope Island Stampede, Kit and Balloon Festival - Aug 31 - Sept 2
Weber CountyWeber County Fair - Aug 8-11
Box Elder CountyBox Elder County Fair - Aug 18-25Brigham City Peach Days - Sept 5-8
Rich CountyBear Lake Raspberry Days - Aug 1-4
Carbon CountyGreek Festival in Price - July 13-14
Washington CountyWashington County Fair - Aug 8-11
Cache CountyCache County Fair - Aug 9-11
MORE TO COME!If you know of one we have forgot, email us at contact@enjoyutah.org.

Salt Lake Bees DISCOUNT TICKETS

Want to attend a Salt Lake Bees game but want to purchase tickets online for a discount and without fees?
Steve Nord has offered many killer SL Bees deals, and here is another on!
Visit THIS LINK and purchase tickets at $4-$5 off per ticket, for any game except July 4 and 24. 

WIN B-52 Tickets!

The B-52s, Squeeze to thrill Salt Lake City crowd with ‘80s classics

Utahns on July 2 have a rare opportunity to shake their cosmic things with the legendary B-52s. The seminal ’80s band will perform with Squeeze in the amphitheater at Red Butte Garden. And Wumpsee is giving away two tickets to the sold-out show. 

Enjoy a trip down memory lane while hearing modern classics that have stood the test of time.

Fans who are short on cash or who did not buy tickets before the concert sold out, may click here to visit the Wumpsee.com Facebook page where they may enter a contest to win two tickets to the show. Wumpsee is the definitive guide for events in Utah.

Simply visit the Facebook page and click on the summer concert giveaway link for a chance to win.

It’s been 35 years since The B-52s (Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson and Keith Strickland) released the band’s self-titled album, which featured the quirky “Rock Lobster.” Since those days playing parties in their native Athens, Ga., the women in the band have lost their beehive hairdos, but the group continues to tour and please fans with its long list of infectious tunes, which are sure to make you stand up and dance.

And what better way to warm up the crowd than with fellow ’80s rockers Squeeze. Having reunited in 2007, Squeeze is still fronted by original band leaders Chris Difford and Glenn Tillbrook. They will share their warm, friendly, melodic sound with the Salt Lake City crowd. Squeeze’s set list could include classics like Tempted, Black Coffee in Bed and Pulling Mussels from a Shell.

Pack your picnic, put on your dancing shows and don your beehive hairdo for what promises to be a great evening of music. It will feel like reuniting with an old friend after years apart.

Learn more about the show by visiting Wumpsee.com. And don’t forget to visit http://www.facebook.com/Wumpsee for your chance to win two tickets.

Storytelling Event

For complete information and more events,

visit the

SLCC Community Writing Center website

“The SLCC Community Writing Center (CWC) supports, motivates and educates people of all abilities and education backgrounds who want to use writing for practical needs, civic engagement and personal expression” 

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From Hogwarts To Goosebumps: Week Long Fiction For Kids

For complete information, visit the

SLCC Community Writing Center website

“The SLCC Community Writing Center (CWC) supports, motivates and educates people of all abilities and education backgrounds who want to use writing for practical needs, civic engagement and personal expression” 

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FREE Shred Event

View complete details on the Rocky Mountain Document Destruction website.
Rocky Mountain Document Destruction (RMDD) will be offering free shredding and computer hard drive destruction to Salt Lake County on Saturday June 30, 2012 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Public Works Facility in Midvale, 7125 South 600 West at their Waste Collection Event.
Local residents of the community can watch as their sensitive documents are destroyed and computer hard drives will accepted as well; hard drives must be removed from your computer in order for them to be destroyed.  All material destroyed by RMDD will be 100% recycled.
RMDD is owned and operated by Rocky Mountain Recycling, the largest paper recycler in the intermountain west, and winner of “Best of State” for three consecutive years 2010-2012.  RMDD’s aim is to educate local businesses and residents on the importance of the proper disposal of vital information in an effort to decrease the ever-growing horror of identity theft.
Additional Items that the county will be collecting at the event are green waste, bulk waste, recyclables, glass, and electronic waste. Green waste will be chipped and composted; recyclables will be sorted, processed and returned to market; electronic waste will be disassembled and recycled; glass will be processed and recycled; bulk waste will be transported to the landfill.

Provo Beach Party!

We are having a Beach Party in Provo!! The Shops at Riverwoods and Provo's Freedom Festival will be kicking off the summer with a wet and wild family event! Activities will include:

• Games
• Free Carousel Rides
• Food
• Dunk Tank
• Face Painting
• Live Entertainment
• Balloon Artist
• Cosmo
• Sidewalk Sales
• Dance

Put it on your calendars and invite your friends!
Time:6:30pm-8:30pm Beach Party8:30pm-11:30pm Dance at the GazeboFriday June 22,2012

Ogden Valley Garden Tour

On Saturday, July 14 from 9 am - 3 pm the gates will be open to eight magnificent residential gardens in the Ogden Valley.   The annual garden tour is a benefit event for the Ogden Nature Center.   This is an amazing opportunity to discover ideas for your own garden and revel in the colors, textures and thoughtful designs of these unique spaces.  Tickets: $15 for Ogden Nature Center members / $20 for nonmembers.  All proceeds will benefit the Ogden Nature Center.Tickets may be purchased online at www.ogdennaturecenter.org <http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org> or in person at the Ogden Nature Center -- 966 W. 12th St., or at any of the gardens the day of the tour.   Details:The garden tour will be held rain or shine -- no refunds.  Tour maps and tickets will be available at all of the gardens, so tour goers may begin at any garden.  There will be art and treats in the gardens -- some free samples and some available for purchase!   Garden descriptions and addresses may also be found online at www.ogdennaturecenter.org. The Gardens:
Garden 1 – Droubay Garden – 980 South 8800 East, HuntsvilleIt is very apparent that a garden lover lives here. Rosie Droubay is a Master Gardener, and her charming garden reflects her amazing plant knowledge, sense of whimsy and love of plants.  Bits of pottery, a blank wall full of faces, a beautiful bower leading to the firepit area, and loads of lovely flowers fill out this garden.  A winding lawn path leads to the orchard area, where a sense of the wild and unexplored awaits.  Rosie has many plants that aren't considered hardy in the Upper Ogden Valley, including a gorgeous tricolor beech.  Note: Parts of this garden are very old and some of the concrete is uneven. Please walk carefully.  Garden 2 – The White Garden – 6993 East 200 South, Huntsville PeninsulaBuilt right on the shores of Pineview Reservoir, and offering stunning views of the lake and Snowbasin, this beautiful home is built on a premier lot in the Ogden Valley. Designed as a traditional farmhouse with modern conveniences and touches, it's garden features traditional plants in a more contemporary setting.  A huge, sunken natural stone fire pit is the centerpiece of the back garden, which also features a beautiful swimming pool and spa, raised vegetable garden and mini orchard.  The covered patio has a built in barbeque as well as a cozy fireplace. Old-fashioned plants such as lilacs, roses, daylily, maples, edelweiss, iris, dogwoods and coneflower complete the traditional look of this new home. Vintage Cupcake will be offering free treats, and Joy Bossi will be signing her new book, The Incredible Edible Landscape, by Joy Bossi and Karen Bastow. Garden 3 – The Holt Garden – 350 North 6900 East, Huntsville PeninsulaThis fantasy garden was featured on the original garden tour in 2009, and many expressed their desire to see it when several new additions had grown in. Well, they have. The circular perennial garden is full of texture and color; the pool/fire pit patio has been completely reworked, and a new circular raised planter full of showy annuals and perennials graces the main driveway.  Brand new this year, a bermed, wooded area has been added to the front of the property, and features VanderWolfe Pines, Oriental Spruce, Bakerii Spruce and assorted evergreen groundcovers.  You will not want to miss the Yew hedge maze, giant Sorry! board game, crabapple alle and oversized, green stone fire pit.  Ogden Nature Center Information Booth and free samples provided by Ogden's Bistro 258. Garden 4 – The Van Zandt Garden -1340 North 7000 East, Huntsville Started with a design ten years ago, and added to each year, this garden is home to The Ardent Gardener.  Distinct rooms provide cohesiveness to the garden while masses of plantings tumble over the beds. This fully landscaped one acre property is constantly evolving to accept new plants and new areas are carved out each season to see what plants will thrive in the Valley's tough environment. A formal rose garden, English style herb garden, Native garden, Meditation garden, Secret Garden and koi pond provide lots of fun areas to discover.  Silver, nature inspired jewelry designed by Ashley Stoddard for sale, raffle for a gift certificate to Ward & Child The Garden Store in Salt Lake City.   Garden 5 – The Christie Garden - 6916 East 1325 North, HuntsvilleThis beautiful, family friendly garden has amazing dry-stack stone walls defining the upper patio and raised herb garden.  Barbeque area, fire pit area, and huge play area make this the yard all the neighbor kids want to play in.  Heavily planted with cold hardy trees, shrubs and perennials, there is color, texture and scent through every season.  Free samples from Beehive Cheese and artwork by Linda Sellars for sale. Garden 6 – The Foulger Garden – 4808 East 3100 North, EdenThis modestly sized lot on a quiet residential street belies the magic to be found in the back garden. While most homes in the areas feature a big back lawn and perimeter plantings fronting a white vinyl fence, this garden has a gorgeous wild flower meadow, multiple garden rooms including a fire pit  patio across the seasonal creek, a hot tub, and a delightful dining patio. A definite feeling of being one with nature is felt in this meticulously maintained garden. Free coffee provided by Eden Coffee and Cocoa Co. on the morning of the garden tour in this garden.  Garden 7 – The Donahoe Garden, 3837 Elkhorn Trail, Eden (The Highlands)Designed to fit in with the surrounding native hillsides, this garden utilizes much of the boulders found on the site during construction to gently retain the site and to provide planting pockets. Little of the native landscaping was disturbed during construction of the home, and generous plantings of native shrubs and flowers help blend the landscapes together.  A unique spiral herb and vegetable garden is also constructed of boulders from the site. Art by Our Children's Earth will be on sale in this garden Garden 8 – The Hales Garden – 4485 North 3150 East, Liberty (Bailey Acres)Another garden owned by a plant lover.  Narrow paths meander through lush plantings of drought tolerant plantings. This garden is full of texture with wild grasses, dry creek beds, shady tree lined gravel paths, and free form stone patios.  With beautiful perennials stuffed into every cranny, there is a surprise around ever curve! This home has a very steep drive to access the gardens.  Free lavender infused lemonade samples by Ogden Valley's Lavender Hill Farms, and artwork for sale by Paulette Johnson.  Many thanks to the following sponsors:• Tri City Nursery • Western Landscaping • Ward & Child • Eden Coffee & Cocoa Co. • Bistro 258 • Beehive Cheese • Vintage Cupcakes • Lavender Farms Lemonade • Zucca Trattoria • Ashley Stoddard • Our Children’s Earth • Earth & Art • Joy Bossi book signing • Paulette Johnson Leaf Art • Linda Sellers. For more information please contact the Ogden Nature Center at 801-621-7595.

Fundraiser For Mason Jeffs

Mason Jeffs is a boy in my daughter's 2nd grade class. In December they found out he had a brain tumor, and it all snowballed from there. You can read the full story HERE.

Mason has been such a brave little guy, and has been through things in the last 6 months that most of us will never experience in a lifetime.

A fundraiser is being held to help out the family with his medical bills and other expenses on Saturday June 30th 2012 at 6:30pm. Details are on the MAD4Mason website. 

Any questions you can contact Stephanie Bobbermin 801-664-4811 (sbobbermin@gmail.com) or Cherri Kauss 801-918-5872. They are still looking for raffle items and volunteers to help out with the event.

Summer Programs Not To Miss

Unlimited fun at Raging Waters (Seven Peaks Salt Lake)
with the Pass of All Passes

When planning your summer fun, there are a few programs you want to make sure to take advantage of. Below are programs I have signed my kids up for to help us have a memorable summer and not spend a lot:


Kids Bowl Free
All you have to do is sign your kids up, and they receive free bowling coupons every week. Shoe rental not included, but this is still a killer deal! You can add the family pass on to include four adults. 
Cinemark Movie Deal
Enjoy movies at the theater once a week for only $5 per punchcard, or $1 per movie. 
Pass of All Passes
This is our favorite summer pass! Once you purchase it, it's good for a year. Enjoy unlimited fun at Seven Peaks Water Park (SLC and Provo), Trafalga (Lehi and Orem), select game nights with the Salt Lake Bees, Rocky Mountain Raceway, REAL Salt Lake, and more!
Movies In The Park
Grab a blanket and your family, and enjoy a movie in the park or under the stars. A few places that are participating include the Utah State Capitol, Snowbird, and many  parks around the state.
Summer Reading Programs
It's always a good idea to keep your kids learning throughout the summer. Keep them reading with these fun summer reading programs, many of them free!
Library ProgramsLibraries always have fun and free events for kids, teens and adults. Make sure to check the schedule of the library closest to you for everything going on this summer!

Peter Karrie - A Phantom Returns

Event Name: Peter Karrie - A Phantom ReturnsEvent Date: Thursday July 19, 2012Event Time: 8pmTickets: www.holdmyticket.com/event/39295Ticket Prices: $12-30
Dubbed "The World's Most Popular Phantom" for his definitive role in Phantom of the Opera; Karrie has also been cast as Don Quixote, Daddy Warbucks, Jean Valjean, Judas, and so many other leading roles!
Karrie will be joined by former Parkite Rebecca Timmons and select students from the Egyptian YouTheatre Musical Program!
Peter Karrie’s voice has been showcased in many of the greatest theatrical successes in contemporary musical theatre, the highlight of which must be his highly acclaimed portrayal of The Phantom in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record breaking musical The Phantom of the Opera.
Peter first played The Phantom at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London before going on to play the role in Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vancouver and the Millennium tour of Great Britain, covering Southampton, Bradford and Manchester.
His performances have been reviewed as “definitive” and have earned him the title of “The World’s Most Popular Phantom” on two separate occasions (as voted for by The Worldwide Phantom Appreciation Society). Peter has also been acknowledged by The Really Useful Group and The Cameron Mackintosh Organisation as being the longest serving ‘Phantom’ of all time with over 2750 credited performances, as announced at the recent ‘Phantom of the Opera’ 25th anniversary celebration at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Peter’s other stage credits are as follows.
He originated the Che role in ‘Evita’ for the first national tour of Britain.
Peter played the role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables for more than three and a half years at London’s Palace Theatre reprising the same role several years later and then reprising it for a third time after that. He was once again reunited with the role in 1997 taking part in a spectacular open air concert in front of 15 000 people at Cardiff Castle.
He was an original member of the cast of Chess, eventually taking over from Murray Head as The American (Freddy Trumper).
Peter’s first West End production was in Ray Cooney’s Fire Angel. This was soon followed by another short lived production called James Dean. He also created the role of John Blackthorn for James Clavell’s Shogun in Washington and on Broadway, New York.
One of his all time favourite roles was as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar (at the Palace Theatre).
In 2004 Peter played Daddy Warbucks in Annie. In early 2005 he created the role of the fire-and-brimstone preacher The Reverend Peter Price in the brand new, all Welsh musical Amazing Grace. This was followed in the summer of 2005 with an out of town run as Fagin in a Cameron Mackintosh production of Oliver!

In addition to his theatrical roles Peter has also hosted, for two consecutive years, his own BBC Wales television chat show called ‘Peter Karrie… Unmasked’. In addition to Standing Alone Peter has four other CDs on general release – ‘Theatrically Yours’, ‘Peter Karrie – Unmasked’ (live recordings taken from his BBC television series of the same name), ‘The Impossible Dream’ and ’On the Other Side of Love’. All are available on Amazon and iTunes, and can be accessed via Peter’s official web site www.peterkarrie.com 

FREE Star Party

For more FREE star parties and star gazing, visit the

Salt Lake Astronomical Society's website.

WELCOME Fox 13 Good Day Utah Viewers! - FREE Summer Fun!

WELCOME Fox 13 Good Day Utah Weekend Edition viewers! Thank you for watching our segment this morning, and HAPPY FATHERS' DAY! 
Below is where you can find all of the information we talked about on the show today. If you ever have any questions, you can always email me at contact@enjoyutah.org. Make sure to look on the right side of our blog under "Featured Posts" for the "do not miss" events and activities!
For FREE Summer Fun, there are 6 things you need to have on your "Must Do Summer List":

Nobletts Hike

1. OUTDOOR MOVIES
   There are so many outdoor movies around the state, I have a hard time keeping up with making sure the schedule I have posted on my blog is up to date! Some of the places that are participating in this include the Utah State Capitol, Snowbird, and many parks around the state.
2. HIKES
   There are many great hikes around Utah. Ensign Peak, Nobletts and waterfall hikes are all popular. If you don't want to go far from home, Red Butte Garden is the perfect place to go, especially with younger kids, and there will be a FREE admission day on July 24th and Sept 3rd.
3. LEARN ABOUT UTAH'S HISTORY
   Teaching your kids about the history of Utah can be fun and entertaining. Take them somewhere they can play a pioneer game. Benson Grist Mill in Tooele, Jones' Dairy in Taylorsville, and Cove Fort in Beaver are all FREE and offer great activities to learn about the pioneers. Fun At The Mill is happening at Benson Grist Mill on Thrs. July 19th, and Cove Fort Days are the first Friday and Saturday in August. Both events are completely FREE! (Also check out my long list of Pioneer Day activities, many of them free.)
4. HAVE FUN IN THE WATER
   Splash pads are popping up all over the place, and most of them are FREE! I have a list of the splash pads in Utah. They are a great, free way to cool off without spending money.
5. DO SOMETHING EDUCATIONAL
   Did you know the Clark Planetarium is free?!?! You can go there, learn about space, walk on the moon and Mars, all for FREE! There are additional charges for movies and lazer light shows, but just to go in and experience the exhibits is 100% free! Many museums in Utah are also free, and are found all over the state.
6. TAKE A SELF GUIDED TOUR

   

   Splash Pad

   
   The Utah Heritage Foundation has put together self-guided tours that you can download or print. Many of them can be added to your iPod and listened to as you walk the tour. I have also put together a self-guided tour with a scavenger hunt of the SLC Cemetery.

For more fun summer activities, visit our Summer Fun page.

For more FREE events and places, visit our Free In Utah page. 

Having fun in Utah doesn't have to be expensive! The main idea is to make memories, and:

Lego Superheroes

Find a Toys R Us store near you to participate. I cannot verify if this is free or not, but I am assuming it is. You can call the store nearest you if you are interested, and ask if you need to register, or if you can just show up.

Writing and Illustrating Workshop For Young Readers

Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers conference June 18-22
View complete information on their website: http://wifyr.com
Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers is a combination of all the best kinds of children's lit events: it's a workshop, a networking opportunity, and a conference, with the feel of a retreat. Utah's strong children's lit community draws excellent teachers from near and far. One of the best things you can do for your writing career is to learn from the experts--and the experts are at WIFYR. - Stacy Whitman, Editorial Director Tu Books
morning workshop: $495afternoon only: $120illustration class: $297Keynote address by Trent Reedy and book signing (Thurs.3pm-6pm): FREE
June 18-22 Morning sessions start at 8:30 AMAfternoon sessions start at 2PM
The Waterford School 1480 East 9400 South Sandy, UT 84093 

Utah Refugee Month

The month of June is Utah Refugee Month, and many of the activities are free and open to the public! 
This Saturday is the World Refugee Day Festival:
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Granite High School football field3305 South 500 East  Salt Lake CitySponsored by the Utah Refugee Coalition, Refugee Services Office,Dept. of Workforce Services, & City of South Salt Lake.
 In honor of UN sanctioned World Refugee Day, Utah is thrilled to join in the global celebration of refugees worldwide, celebrating the lives of our local refugee friends.  This festival is the highlight of Utah Refugee Month.  Filled with refugee performing artists, mouthwatering cuisine, artisans, culture, and sports, this   festival is an opportunity for refugee communities to showcase their country and culture to our welcoming community while we join in celebration of their courage and strength.
View more activities and events on the Utah Refugee Month website.