Community Happenings

Read up on recent local events.

Tree in pot next to a shovel digging dirt

Deep-rooted nonprofit TreeUtah involves students, volunteers in urban forestry activities

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TreeUtah's tree planting initiative is a comprehensive program aimed at enhancing urban forestry and promoting environmental sustainability.
Drag artists standing on stage

3rd annual SLCC Drag Show presented by the Thayne Center slays the stage

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10 local drag artists, kings and queens slayed on the Grand Theatre stage for the third annual SLCC Drag Show on April 11.
Resource fair being held inside capitol rotunda

Resources, community members gather to promote sexual assault awareness

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The Rape Recovery Center joined several organizations in a gathering at the Utah Capitol Rotunda on April 2 to promote sexual assault awareness month.
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.
Grouse standing on grass with a snowy background

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.
People playing card games

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.
Six photos of various subjects hanging in a gallery

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.