June
· 1 Sunday
· 2 Monday
· 3 Tuesday
How-To @ The City Library: Garden with Utah Native Plants
If you’re interested in using Utah native plants to enhance your landscape, celebrate Utah Native Plant Month at this free workshop, where
you'll learn about the beautiful native plants of Utah and how to use waterwise plants in your home and garden. A representative of the
Intermountain Native Plant Growers Association will present an informative program on Utah's Choice plants, plant selection, water
requirements, and native plant gardens. The class is held at the Main Library at 7:00 p.m.
Finding Your Muse
SLCC Community Wriiting Center Summer 2008 Workshops. Finding Your Muse: Tuesdays, June 3rd & June 10th, 6-8:00 p.m. Cost:
$20. Call for more information or to register. Community Writing Center at Library Square, Suite B
Science Movie Night: Tarantula (1955)
Is it REAL Science or REEL Science? Join The City Library and the Utah Museum of Natural History (UMNH) for free movie
screenings followed by lively discussion with science experts. A scientist creates an experimental radiation-treated nutritional supplement
that transforms the title creature into a rampaging monster. The hungry arachnid graduates from rabbits to cattle to people as it grows and
creeps across the barren countryside in search of food. Join UMNH Entomologist Christy Bills for a discussion of arachnids. Main
Library 6:30 p.m.
· 4 Wednesday
Shape, Scrape and Paing: Altering Surfaces
Get down and dirty as you reinvent the tradition of leather bookbinding in this workshop with Don Glaister. Design and craft unique book
covers using traditional gold and leather in combination with modern possibilities of plastics, veneers and metal. 4-7th at 9am. Book Arts
Studio, Marriott Library. 295 South 1500 East. http://bookartsprogram.org
“DayBreak”ing Grounds
You’ve got questions, Maggie Wolf, MS Horticulture, has answers. Join her at her demonstration garden plot where you can learn how to
solve common garden problems, such as, tomato blossom end rot, aphid infestations, and yellowing leaves. She will also identify plant and
insect specimens and give recommendations. Every Wednesday unless otherwise scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 June 4th to August 27th
(check the community calendar for changes in the schedule) Founder’s Park, 4454 harvest Moon Drive
Tax Seminar: Investment Options
Learn how to handle the taxes associated with saving and investment scenarios such as certificates of deposit, stocks, and treasury
investments. Main Library 7:00 p.m.
· 5 Thursday
Home Buyer and Consumer Credit Seminar
This two-part seminar will tell you everything you need to know about buying a home and consumer credit. From 7:00-8:00 p.m., you'll learn
each step in the home-buying process, from house-hunting to closing. From 8:00-9:00 p.m., you'll find out how to get the most out of credit
scores and credit reports. Learn how the credit system works and what you can do to get a better credit card, auto loan, or mortgage. Main
Library 7:00 p.m.
The Stitch Effect
We invite beginning and advanced knitters, crocheters, and others to sit by the fireplace on the Main Library's fourth floor and meet new
friends who can assist you with or cheer you on in your projects. Each month we provide a nifty handout with resources geared toward a
special stitch project. Bring your project and lots of questions! Main Library
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Free Writing Coaching
At Bingham Creek Library, Salt Lake Community College provides one-on-one coaching sessions on your writing. No appointment
necessary.
· 6 Friday
· 7 Saturday
Rip Your Strip with Utah Rivers Council
Join us for hands on drought tolerant landscaping workshops as we work with Utah Rivers Council to create a Rip Your Strip
demonstration garden in our parking strip. Spring workshops will focus on drought tolerant landscaping basics, while fall workshops will
focus on winterizing your water wise plants. 769 South 600 East Wasatch Community Gardens at 9am.
Class: Easy Ways to Make Your English-style Landscape Utah Friendly
Free class at 10am. Class instructor will be Megan Guenter, Central Utah Water Conservancy District. English-style landscapes consist
of large lawn bordered by trees and shrub beds. While commonly used in Utah, this style is not the best choice for our climate. Learn easy
and effective ways to convert your landscape to fit Utah’s climate, while still maintaining a look everyone can love. Classes are free to the
public and held at 8215 South 1300 West in West Jordan. Call 1-877-728-3420 to reserve your seat.
· 8 Sunday
· 9 Monday
· 10 Tuesday
Finding Your Muse
SLCC Community Wriiting Center Summer 2008 Workshops. Finding Your Muse: Tuesdays, June 3rd & June 10th, 6-8:00 p.m. Cost:
$20. Call for more information or to register. Community Writing Center at Library Square, Suite B
· 11 Wednesday
“DayBreak”ing Grounds
You’ve got questions, Maggie Wolf, MS Horticulture, has answers. Join her at her demonstration garden plot where you can learn how to
solve common garden problems, such as, tomato blossom end rot, aphid infestations, and yellowing leaves. She will also identify plant and
insect specimens and give recommendations. Every Wednesday unless otherwise scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 June 4th to August 27th
(check the community calendar for changes in the schedule) Founder’s Park, 4454 harvest Moon Drive
Protecting Your Computer from Spam
An overview of common online threats and how to avoid them. Sponsored by XMission. Registration required, 524-8290. Main Library 2:
00-3:00 p.m.
Business Workshop: Women-Owned Businesses
Discuss issues relevant to women who own a business or are just starting one, including networking, time management, marketing vs.
advertising, and more. Bring your questions and have them answered by an expert! Sprague Branch Library 7:00 p.m.
· 12 Thursday
Class: Water-wise Ideas and Answers with “Joy in the Garden” Class 1
Water-wise Ideas and Answers with “Joy in the Garden” Class 1 will be held 6-8pm. Radio host and garden consultant Joy Bossi will tour
the Conservation Garden Park, providing many excellent landscaping insights and ideas to make your own landscape live up to its potential.
Come with your questions and walking shoes. Classes are free to the public and held at 8215 South 1300 West in West Jordan. Call 1-
877-728-3420 to reserve your seat.
Free Writing Coaching
At Bingham Creek Library, Salt Lake Community College provides one-on-one coaching sessions on your writing. No appointment
necessary.
Cookies and Conversation
Draper Library invites you to join a lively book discussion at 7pm. The group meets on a Thursday of each month. Cookies are provided
by Little Dutch Boy Bakeries. Book and booklist are available at the library.
· 13 Friday
· 14 Saturday
Ask the Experts: Creative Landscape Design
Learn the most important things to consider during the planning and design stages of creating your garden. Taught by Master Gardeners
Ann Scott and Julie Myers. Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 10:30 a.m.
Class: Designing with Utah Native Plants
Designing with Utah Native Plants, Saturday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. to noon. Class instructor, Faye Rutishauser, Red Butte Gardens. A
water-wise landscape starts with a design that implements water-wise principles and technique. These principles will be discussed, along with
how to use Utah natives in the landscape. Held during June Garden Fair, space will be limited. Register early to reserve your seat. Classes
are free to the public and held at 8215 South 1300 West in West Jordan. Call 1-877-728-3420 to reserve your seat.
Basic Photography Workshop at SAANS Photography
Basic Photography ($75) - 30 people per class. Class is available on June 14th or August 2nd. Instructor: Renee Lee Websites: http:
//www.saansphotography.com , http://photosanddesign.com/ Come learn the basics of photography with Renee Lee. We will be
discussing how to shoot on manual mode,lighting, composition, creating images with impact, portraits, etc. Please email
Renee@Saansphotography.com for information on how to register.
· 15 Sunday
· 16 Monday
· 17 Tuesday
· 18 Wednesday
Yogolaties
You’re invited to hear Ralynne Purdy from Gene Fulmer Recreation explain the differences between them and teach basic techniques to get
you started. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
Investment Databases
Learn how to navigate Value Line, Morningstar, and Standard & Poor's, and gain access to investment research and data covering
industries, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Main Library 7:30 p.m.
“DayBreak”ing Grounds
You’ve got questions, Maggie Wolf, MS Horticulture, has answers. Join her at her demonstration garden plot where you can learn how to
solve common garden problems, such as, tomato blossom end rot, aphid infestations, and yellowing leaves. She will also identify plant and
insect specimens and give recommendations. Every Wednesday unless otherwise scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 June 4th to August 27th
(check the community calendar for changes in the schedule) Founder’s Park, 4454 harvest Moon Drive
· 19 Thursday
· 20 Friday
· 21 Saturday
Ask the Experts: Colorful Plant Combinations
Learn how to combine plants based on watering needs and bloom time for year-round garden interest. Taught by Master Gardeners Ann
Scott and Julie Myers. Sprague Branch Library 10:30 a.m.
Class: Utah Friendly Lawn Care
Utah-friendly Lawn Care, Saturday, June 21, 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Class instructor will be Eric Marble, Chanshare Sod Farms. Most
people want their lawns to be lush and green. In Utah this can be almost impossible, but with the proper care, any Utah lawn can be green and
save water. Discover some techniques you can use to save time, money, and water. Classes are free to the public and held at 8215 South
1300 West in West Jordan. Call 1-877-728-3420 to reserve your seat.
· 22 Sunday
· 23 Monday
· 24 Tuesday
· 25 Wednesday
“DayBreak”ing Grounds
You’ve got questions, Maggie Wolf, MS Horticulture, has answers. Join her at her demonstration garden plot where you can learn how to
solve common garden problems, such as, tomato blossom end rot, aphid infestations, and yellowing leaves. She will also identify plant and
insect specimens and give recommendations. Every Wednesday unless otherwise scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 June 4th to August 27th
(check the community calendar for changes in the schedule) Founder’s Park, 4454 harvest Moon Drive
Urban Chickens
Learn the basics of Chicken Care and how it can happen in the city. We’ll cover SLC regulations, coops, breeds, and basic chicken care.
The Tomato Garden 769 South 600 East.
One Book Discussion Group
Join others at Whitmore Library for a discussion of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. This is the new One County One Book title.
Come and talk about the book that everyone is talking about. 7pm
· 26 Thursday
· 27 Friday
· 28 Saturday
Ask the Experts: General Garden and Turf Maintenance
Learn about turf grass, turf alternatives, and good planting and maintenance practices. Taught by Master Gardeners Ann Scott and Julie
Myers. Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 10:30 a.m.
· 29 Sunday
· 30 Monday
· 1 Sunday
· 2 Monday
· 3 Tuesday
How-To @ The City Library: Garden with Utah Native Plants
If you’re interested in using Utah native plants to enhance your landscape, celebrate Utah Native Plant Month at this free workshop, where
you'll learn about the beautiful native plants of Utah and how to use waterwise plants in your home and garden. A representative of the
Intermountain Native Plant Growers Association will present an informative program on Utah's Choice plants, plant selection, water
requirements, and native plant gardens. The class is held at the Main Library at 7:00 p.m.
Finding Your Muse
SLCC Community Wriiting Center Summer 2008 Workshops. Finding Your Muse: Tuesdays, June 3rd & June 10th, 6-8:00 p.m. Cost:
$20. Call for more information or to register. Community Writing Center at Library Square, Suite B
Science Movie Night: Tarantula (1955)
Is it REAL Science or REEL Science? Join The City Library and the Utah Museum of Natural History (UMNH) for free movie
screenings followed by lively discussion with science experts. A scientist creates an experimental radiation-treated nutritional supplement
that transforms the title creature into a rampaging monster. The hungry arachnid graduates from rabbits to cattle to people as it grows and
creeps across the barren countryside in search of food. Join UMNH Entomologist Christy Bills for a discussion of arachnids. Main
Library 6:30 p.m.
· 4 Wednesday
Shape, Scrape and Paing: Altering Surfaces
Get down and dirty as you reinvent the tradition of leather bookbinding in this workshop with Don Glaister. Design and craft unique book
covers using traditional gold and leather in combination with modern possibilities of plastics, veneers and metal. 4-7th at 9am. Book Arts
Studio, Marriott Library. 295 South 1500 East. http://bookartsprogram.org
“DayBreak”ing Grounds
You’ve got questions, Maggie Wolf, MS Horticulture, has answers. Join her at her demonstration garden plot where you can learn how to
solve common garden problems, such as, tomato blossom end rot, aphid infestations, and yellowing leaves. She will also identify plant and
insect specimens and give recommendations. Every Wednesday unless otherwise scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 June 4th to August 27th
(check the community calendar for changes in the schedule) Founder’s Park, 4454 harvest Moon Drive
Tax Seminar: Investment Options
Learn how to handle the taxes associated with saving and investment scenarios such as certificates of deposit, stocks, and treasury
investments. Main Library 7:00 p.m.
· 5 Thursday
Home Buyer and Consumer Credit Seminar
This two-part seminar will tell you everything you need to know about buying a home and consumer credit. From 7:00-8:00 p.m., you'll learn
each step in the home-buying process, from house-hunting to closing. From 8:00-9:00 p.m., you'll find out how to get the most out of credit
scores and credit reports. Learn how the credit system works and what you can do to get a better credit card, auto loan, or mortgage. Main
Library 7:00 p.m.
The Stitch Effect
We invite beginning and advanced knitters, crocheters, and others to sit by the fireplace on the Main Library's fourth floor and meet new
friends who can assist you with or cheer you on in your projects. Each month we provide a nifty handout with resources geared toward a
special stitch project. Bring your project and lots of questions! Main Library
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Free Writing Coaching
At Bingham Creek Library, Salt Lake Community College provides one-on-one coaching sessions on your writing. No appointment
necessary.
· 6 Friday
· 7 Saturday
Rip Your Strip with Utah Rivers Council
Join us for hands on drought tolerant landscaping workshops as we work with Utah Rivers Council to create a Rip Your Strip
demonstration garden in our parking strip. Spring workshops will focus on drought tolerant landscaping basics, while fall workshops will
focus on winterizing your water wise plants. 769 South 600 East Wasatch Community Gardens at 9am.
Class: Easy Ways to Make Your English-style Landscape Utah Friendly
Free class at 10am. Class instructor will be Megan Guenter, Central Utah Water Conservancy District. English-style landscapes consist
of large lawn bordered by trees and shrub beds. While commonly used in Utah, this style is not the best choice for our climate. Learn easy
and effective ways to convert your landscape to fit Utah’s climate, while still maintaining a look everyone can love. Classes are free to the
public and held at 8215 South 1300 West in West Jordan. Call 1-877-728-3420 to reserve your seat.
· 8 Sunday
· 9 Monday
· 10 Tuesday
Finding Your Muse
SLCC Community Wriiting Center Summer 2008 Workshops. Finding Your Muse: Tuesdays, June 3rd & June 10th, 6-8:00 p.m. Cost:
$20. Call for more information or to register. Community Writing Center at Library Square, Suite B
· 11 Wednesday
“DayBreak”ing Grounds
You’ve got questions, Maggie Wolf, MS Horticulture, has answers. Join her at her demonstration garden plot where you can learn how to
solve common garden problems, such as, tomato blossom end rot, aphid infestations, and yellowing leaves. She will also identify plant and
insect specimens and give recommendations. Every Wednesday unless otherwise scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 June 4th to August 27th
(check the community calendar for changes in the schedule) Founder’s Park, 4454 harvest Moon Drive
Protecting Your Computer from Spam
An overview of common online threats and how to avoid them. Sponsored by XMission. Registration required, 524-8290. Main Library 2:
00-3:00 p.m.
Business Workshop: Women-Owned Businesses
Discuss issues relevant to women who own a business or are just starting one, including networking, time management, marketing vs.
advertising, and more. Bring your questions and have them answered by an expert! Sprague Branch Library 7:00 p.m.
· 12 Thursday
Class: Water-wise Ideas and Answers with “Joy in the Garden” Class 1
Water-wise Ideas and Answers with “Joy in the Garden” Class 1 will be held 6-8pm. Radio host and garden consultant Joy Bossi will tour
the Conservation Garden Park, providing many excellent landscaping insights and ideas to make your own landscape live up to its potential.
Come with your questions and walking shoes. Classes are free to the public and held at 8215 South 1300 West in West Jordan. Call 1-
877-728-3420 to reserve your seat.
Free Writing Coaching
At Bingham Creek Library, Salt Lake Community College provides one-on-one coaching sessions on your writing. No appointment
necessary.
Cookies and Conversation
Draper Library invites you to join a lively book discussion at 7pm. The group meets on a Thursday of each month. Cookies are provided
by Little Dutch Boy Bakeries. Book and booklist are available at the library.
· 13 Friday
· 14 Saturday
Ask the Experts: Creative Landscape Design
Learn the most important things to consider during the planning and design stages of creating your garden. Taught by Master Gardeners
Ann Scott and Julie Myers. Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 10:30 a.m.
Class: Designing with Utah Native Plants
Designing with Utah Native Plants, Saturday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. to noon. Class instructor, Faye Rutishauser, Red Butte Gardens. A
water-wise landscape starts with a design that implements water-wise principles and technique. These principles will be discussed, along with
how to use Utah natives in the landscape. Held during June Garden Fair, space will be limited. Register early to reserve your seat. Classes
are free to the public and held at 8215 South 1300 West in West Jordan. Call 1-877-728-3420 to reserve your seat.
Basic Photography Workshop at SAANS Photography
Basic Photography ($75) - 30 people per class. Class is available on June 14th or August 2nd. Instructor: Renee Lee Websites: http:
//www.saansphotography.com , http://photosanddesign.com/ Come learn the basics of photography with Renee Lee. We will be
discussing how to shoot on manual mode,lighting, composition, creating images with impact, portraits, etc. Please email
Renee@Saansphotography.com for information on how to register.
· 15 Sunday
· 16 Monday
· 17 Tuesday
· 18 Wednesday
Yogolaties
You’re invited to hear Ralynne Purdy from Gene Fulmer Recreation explain the differences between them and teach basic techniques to get
you started. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
Investment Databases
Learn how to navigate Value Line, Morningstar, and Standard & Poor's, and gain access to investment research and data covering
industries, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Main Library 7:30 p.m.
“DayBreak”ing Grounds
You’ve got questions, Maggie Wolf, MS Horticulture, has answers. Join her at her demonstration garden plot where you can learn how to
solve common garden problems, such as, tomato blossom end rot, aphid infestations, and yellowing leaves. She will also identify plant and
insect specimens and give recommendations. Every Wednesday unless otherwise scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 June 4th to August 27th
(check the community calendar for changes in the schedule) Founder’s Park, 4454 harvest Moon Drive
· 19 Thursday
· 20 Friday
· 21 Saturday
Ask the Experts: Colorful Plant Combinations
Learn how to combine plants based on watering needs and bloom time for year-round garden interest. Taught by Master Gardeners Ann
Scott and Julie Myers. Sprague Branch Library 10:30 a.m.
Class: Utah Friendly Lawn Care
Utah-friendly Lawn Care, Saturday, June 21, 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Class instructor will be Eric Marble, Chanshare Sod Farms. Most
people want their lawns to be lush and green. In Utah this can be almost impossible, but with the proper care, any Utah lawn can be green and
save water. Discover some techniques you can use to save time, money, and water. Classes are free to the public and held at 8215 South
1300 West in West Jordan. Call 1-877-728-3420 to reserve your seat.
· 22 Sunday
· 23 Monday
· 24 Tuesday
· 25 Wednesday
“DayBreak”ing Grounds
You’ve got questions, Maggie Wolf, MS Horticulture, has answers. Join her at her demonstration garden plot where you can learn how to
solve common garden problems, such as, tomato blossom end rot, aphid infestations, and yellowing leaves. She will also identify plant and
insect specimens and give recommendations. Every Wednesday unless otherwise scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 June 4th to August 27th
(check the community calendar for changes in the schedule) Founder’s Park, 4454 harvest Moon Drive
Urban Chickens
Learn the basics of Chicken Care and how it can happen in the city. We’ll cover SLC regulations, coops, breeds, and basic chicken care.
The Tomato Garden 769 South 600 East.
One Book Discussion Group
Join others at Whitmore Library for a discussion of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. This is the new One County One Book title.
Come and talk about the book that everyone is talking about. 7pm
· 26 Thursday
· 27 Friday
· 28 Saturday
Ask the Experts: General Garden and Turf Maintenance
Learn about turf grass, turf alternatives, and good planting and maintenance practices. Taught by Master Gardeners Ann Scott and Julie
Myers. Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 10:30 a.m.
· 29 Sunday
· 30 Monday
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First Wednesdays looks at the best new books at Anderson-Foothill Library at 10am, first Wednesday of the month. Books to Die For is held at Main Library on the first Thursday of the month, 7pm. Holladay Book Discussion Group meets at 10am on the first Saturday of the month at the Holladay Library. Mainly Reading Bookclub is held on the first Saturday of the month at Main Library, 10am. Graphic Novel Book Group is held on the second Monday at Barnes and Noble in Sugarhouse at 7pm. Mondays are Murder at Day-Riverside Library on the second Monday of the month, 7pm. Book Discusion Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at West Jordan Library, 7pm. Discovery Book Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Columbus Library, 7pm. Sandy Book Discussion is held on the third Tuesday of the month at Sandy Library, 7:30pm. Foreign Affairs meets for current discussions on the third Thursday o f the month at Barnes and Noble in Sugarhouse, 7pm. Knit Lit Ladies Reading Group meets on the third Thursday of the month at Barnes and Noble in West Jordan, 7pm. West Valley Library Book Group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7pm. No Required Reading showcases new books and classics on the fourth Thursday of the month at Sprague Library, 11am. |
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May 15 July 29 Walking for Fitness with PEAK Academy Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30am or 5:30pm. Join the PEAK instructors for exercise in Red Butte Garden's green spaces. $40 for 22 sessions. Register through PEAK, at (801) 585-7325. May 27 July 1 Tai Chi Tuesdays at 7:30am. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers for classes in the open space of the Red Butte Garden Courtyard. Classes are $50 for Members who pre-register and $10 for drop-ins, and for Non-Members classes are $60 for those who pre-register and $12 for drop-ins. May 27 - July 1 Yoga Tuesdays at 7:30am at Red Butte Garden. Bring a yoga mat and beach towel and join instructor Ashley Barenz in the Fragrance Garden. Classes are $50 for members who pre-register and $10 for drop-in. For non-members it's $60 for pre-registration and $12 for drop-in. May 29 - July 3 Pilates Thursdays at 7:30am you can bring a yoga mat and beach towel and join instructor Elizabeth Carlin in the Fragrance Garden of Red Butte Garden. Classes are $50 for Members who pre-register and $10 for drop-ins, and $60 for Non-Members who pre-register and $12 for drop-ins. July 8 - August 12 Tai Chi Tuesdays at 7:30am. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers for classes in the open space of the Red Butte Garden Courtyard. Classes are $50 for Members who pre-register and $10 for drop-ins, and for Non-Members classes are $60 for those who pre-register and $12 for drop-ins. July 8 - August 12 Yoga Tuesdays at 7:30am at Red Butte Garden. Bring a yoga mat and beach towel and join instructor Ashley Barenz in the Fragrance Garden. Classes are $50 for members who pre-register and $10 for drop-in. For non-members it's $60 for pre-registration and $12 for drop-in. July 10 - August 21 Pilates Thursdays at 7:30am you can bring a yoga mat and beach towel and join instructor Elizabeth Carlin in the Fragrance Garden of Red Butte Garden. Classes are $50 for Members who pre-register and $10 for drop-ins, and $60 for Non-Members who pre-register and $12 for drop-ins. |
| Healthy Living classes and events ongoing throughout the summer |
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