Community Happenings

Read up on recent local events.

Illustration of people sitting outside on a picnic blanket

How students can give back to the environment this Earth Day

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Earth Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a holiday rooted in selfless tradition. Learn about local volunteer opportunities happening this week.
Protesters holding signs at the Capitol

Photos: Utahns protest at the Capitol

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Thousands gathered outside the Utah State Capitol to protest the Trump administration during a nationwide demonstration on April 19.
Illustration of Right to Read Day at the library

National Right to Read Day: It’s all about freedom

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Local Utah libraries and their patrons celebrated Right to Read Day on April 7, which recognized the freedom to access information, find community, and learn at a library.
Large sculpture of orca whale

Photos: ‘Orcas: Our Shared Future’ at the NHMU

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The Natural History Museum of Utah exhibit "Orcas: Our Shared Future" explores the stories and science of the apex marine predator.
Pipe band members playing an Irish song

Hibernian Society brings Irish traditions back to Salt Lake City

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The Hibernian Society of Utah celebrated everything Irish during their annual St. Patrick’s Day parade at the Gateway Mall in Salt Lake City.
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The greater sage grouse mating display

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As spring arrives in Utah, one of the West’s most bizarre and fleeting spectacles begins: the greater sage grouse mating display.
African American woman standing behind a table displaying her handmade goods

Pop-up market showcases local Black entrepreneurs

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Events like the Black Business Pop-Up showcase entrepreneurship while fostering community and cultural exchange.
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Gaming: Rewiring social connections

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Weber State students and alumni explain how gaming, either with cards or video games, offers a space to find community and connect with others.
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Photo exhibit depicts what a ‘beloved community’ means to kids

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The “Beloved Community” photo exhibit features photography by students from multiple elementary and middle schools.
Punk band playing music in front of an outdoor audience

Mind the Gap Festival returns to celebrate women’s pay equality

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The Mind the Gap Festival celebrated International Women's Day by highlighting women's leadership, economic equity, and the power of representation.
Volleyball players celebrating on court

Feel the ‘LOVB’: Salt Lake’s new pro volleyball team inspires, empowers

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Salt Lake's League One Volleyball (LOVB) team won its debut match in Bruin Arena on Jan. 22, beginning an exciting new chapter of professional sports in Utah.
Line forming outside Patagonia store in Salt Lake City

Patagonia SLC hosts 20th Backcountry Film Festival

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The 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival visited the Patagonia Outlet in Salt Lake City on Feb. 6.