Upcomming Events in May and June

- May 7: Lt. Governor Herbert will offer opening remarks at the Voting Technology Practices, 9 a.m., University of Utah, Salt Lake City.- May 7: Midday Metro at 10 a.m. on NPR Utah, KCPW 88.3 FM, features the science of integrative health with Dr. Hugo Rodier, selling Utah to tourists with Tracie Cayford of the Utah Office of Tourism, and Utah’s growing Hispanic business community with Lorena Riffo-Jensen of DPR Communications, banker Joe Reyna, and Elly Madrigal of Rancho Markets. Call 801-355-TALK or email midday@kcpw.org during the show.- May 7: Lt. Governor Herbert to offer remarks at the May Utah County Republican Women Meeting, 12 p.m., Academy Square, 550 North University Avenue, RM 201, Provo.
- May 8: The Lighted Candle Society Fifth Annual Guardian of the Light Awards Dinner, 6:00 p.m., The Little America Hotel. Featuring special guests the Most Reverend George H. Niederauer, Archbishop of San Francisco, and 2007 Guardian of the Light Award Recipients Michael Reagan and Pamela J. Atkinson. For more information visit www.LightedCandleSociety.org or call 801-296-2224.- May 8: Utah for Richardson Meeting, 7 p.m., Conference Room 1, Salt Lake City Library, 210 East 400 South. Utah for Richardson is an organization of Utahns who support the candidacy of Governor Bill Richardson for President of the United States. The meeting is open to all interested community members. RSVP to Aaron Thompson at dipl0mac03@yahoo.com.- May 9: Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Committee, 9 a.m., L.H. Miller Training Center.- May 9: Governor Huntsman to attend the Utah State Parks 50th Anniversary, 10 a.m., Great Salt Lake State Marina.- May 9: Lt. Governor Herbert to keynote the UDOT Maintenance Conference, 1 p.m., Three Seasons Ballroom, Sheraton City Centre Hotel, 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City. - May 10: 2007 Sutherland Transcend Series, Session Two: “Ethics and Integrity: Timely and Timeless.” Half-day seminar, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., includes breakfast and lunch. Facilitator is Dr. Quinn McKay, professor, consultant and author of three books on the topic. All registrants receive a copy of Dr. McKay’s most recent book, The Bottom Line on Integrity, prior to the session. To register, call 801-355-1272, or email si@sutherlandinstitute.org.- May 10: Governor Huntsman to attend the Stoel Rives Innovation Awards, 12 p.m., Marriot City Centre, 220 S. State Street, Salt Lake City.- May 10: Governor Huntsman to attend the Rededication Ceremony at This is the Place State Park, 1:30 p.m., Historic Social Hall at This is the Place State Park.- May 11: Governor Huntsman to give brief remarks at 50th Annual National Federation of the Blind of Utah Convention, 10:30 a.m.- May 11: Governor Huntsman to attend the Region VIII Health IT Roundtable, 12:30 p.m., The Radisson Hotel, Salt Lake City.- May 12: Davis County Democrats monthly breakfas, 8:30 a.m., Granny Annie's Restaurant, 286 North 400 West, Kaysville. All Democrats and the general public are invited.- May 12: Utah for Obama Organizing Meeting and Public Forum on Healthcare, 2 p.m., Conference Room C, Level -1, Salt Lake City Library, 210 East 400 South. Utah for Obama is a grassroots group of supporters of Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign. The discussion on Healthcare begins at 3 p.m. Biweekly meeting and monthly forum are open to the public. To RSVP, or for more info, contact Misty Fowler at admin@UtahForObama.org.- May 16: Legislative meetings scheduled throughout day. See Legislative calendar for details. - May 17: Higher Education Task Force, 10 a.m., room W125. - May 18: Fourth Annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament, 7 a.m., Hill Air Force Base Hubbard Golf Course. Luncheon and prizes at the completion of the tournament. Registration fee is $100/person and will go towards veterans programs. Deadline is May 15. To enroll or for more info call 801-326-2372 or email tschow@utah.gov.- May 19: Valentines Day in May annual fundraiser for the Senate President at the McCune Mansion. To all those who lost Valentines Day in the turmoil of the legislative session, here's your second chance. Black tie optional. Call John Valentine, Ric Cantrell 801-673-1603, or click here for more information.- May 22: Lt. Governor Herbert to speak at the 2007 Utah Conference on Service, 8:30 a.m., Marriott Hotel, 100 South 100 West, Salt Lake City.
- May 24: ACLU of Utah Annual Bill of Rights Celebration, Salt Lake City. Special guests include Chris Finan, President of the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression and The Salt Lake Tribune editorial cartoonist Pat Bagley. For more info about the Bill of Rights Celebration or to order your tickets, please visit www.acluutah.org or call 801-521-9862 ext 101. - May 25-27: Democratic National Committee Western Caucus - May 26: Utah for Obama Organizing Meeting, 2 p.m., Conference Room C, Level -1, Salt Lake City Library, 210 East 400 South. Utah for Obama is a grassroots group of supporters of Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign. The biweekly meeting is open to the public. To RSVP, or for more info, contact Misty Fowler at admin@UtahForObama .org.- June 9: Utah Republican Party Organizing Convention, South Towne Exposition Center, Sandy.- June 16: Judgesrun 5K fun run/walk 8 a.m., Highland High School. 100% of the proceeds from this race go to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. Awards given for male and female winners up to 3rd place in 18 age categories. Pancake breakfast at the finish line. Register for the race or volunteer to help with the event here.- June 16: Democracy for Utah two day training, 9 a.m., AFL-CIO Utah Headquarters. Cost is $60 in advance, $70 the day of the training, or $30 for low income participants. For additional information, email Carrie Ulrich at carrie@democracyforutah.com or click here.- June 19: Utah House Republican Caucus annual Bowlers Ball, 6:30 p.m.
- July 13: Jefferson-Jackson "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet!" Fundraising celebration, This is the Place Heritage Park.- July 14: Utah Democratic Party State Convention