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SALT LIKE CITY — Supporters marched for the Utah Foster Care Foundation, the Children's Theatre of Salt Lake produces "Cinderella" and gold prospectors share the wealth at their Gold and Treasure show.
Foster Care March
Wednesday, May 9
Supporters of children in foster care marched for children Wednesday.
The group, sponsored by the Utah Foster Care Foundation, first walked from the DCFS Regional building in Provo to the Provo City building steps holding a purple flag that represents a child in foster care.
Mayor Curtis proclaimed May as Foster Care Month in Provo.
"Cinderella and the Glass Slipper"
Friday, May 11, 2012
The classic fairytale comes to the stage of the Children's Theatre in Salt Lake City. The play, recommended for those over age 4, with its opening showing at 7 p.m., and matinees and evening shows available through May 26. Tickets are $12 and seating is general admission. More information: tctheatre.org or call 801-532-6000.
Countdown 2: Drive rallyFriday, May 11
SafeKids Utah County, AAA Club, Gene Harvey Chevrolet and the Utah County Health Department are sponsoring an event Friday to educate the community about safe driving, particularly for teenagers.
Countdown 2: Drive will take place Friday, May 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gene Harvey Chevrolet, 221 S. 500 East, American Fork. Activities will include a crash car and simulator, drunk goggle scooter course, maintenance demonstration, and activities on the dangers of texting while driving. Boy Scouts can also fulfill several Traffic Safety merit badge requirements at the event.
Food and prizes will be offered from local merchants. The event is free and open to the public.
More information: www.countdown2drive.org or call 801- 851-7035.
Purge Your Spurge
Saturday, May 12
Salt Lake residents are invited to participate and volunteer in the Purge Your Spurge weed pull and native plant exchange Saturday.
- "Cinderella and the Glass Slipper"
- Countdown 2: Drive rally
- Purge Your Spurge
- Gold and Treasure Show
- 2012 Commission on Youth awards
Volunteers will remove weeds from Salt Lake County’s Grandeur Peak open space and trail, at 2900 S. Wasatch Blvd from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants who help clear the mountainside of the non-native myrtle spurge weed will receive a voucher for the weeds they pull to be taken to REI to exchange for free Utah native plants.
Residents may also pick myrtle spurge from their own backyard to bring to REI for exchange, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3285 W. 3300 South. Utah native plants may either be exchanged for myrtle spurge, or can be bought.
Myrtle spurge crowds out native plants in county foothills and contains a sap that is harmful to the skin and eyes. Weed pull volunteers are asked to come prepared with protective eyewear and clothing, including gloves and long sleeves.
Gold and Treasure Show
Saturday, May 12
Spiking gold prices have led to an increased interest in gold panning, according to the Gold Prospectors of America. Their Gold & Treasure Show will be held May 12- 13 in Salt Lake City at the Utah State Fairpark Grand Building, 155 North 1000 West.
The show will include gold-panning contests, seminars, and jewelry and prospecting equipment vendors.
Admission for adults is $5. Children 12 and under are admitted for free. The first 100 paid attendees will receive a free vial of placer gold. Tickets are available at the door, though pre-registration will get attendants in for free.
More information: goldandtreasure shows.com or call (800) 551-9707.
2012 Commission on Youth awards
Tuesday, May 15
Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon will present the 2012 Commission on Youth awards on Tuesday.
Award recipients include Madi Palmer, the Kearns Youth Council, Melissa "Missy" Brunisholz, and the nonprofit Forgotten Children. Each individual and group has assisted members of their community through either their work or volunteer work.
