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Community News
WTC Utah Export Experts: Global Supply Chain Security
Thu, June 16, 8-10 a.m., Salt Lake Chamber
Attend this educational seminar about global supply chain security and learn about Transportation Security Administration Regulations, as well as receive expert advice for businesses engaged in global exports. Gary E. Lupinacci, Assistant Branch Chief of the Certified Cargo Screening Program of the Transportation Security Administration, will be our guest speaker.
Cost: $10/person; Students attend free (breakfast included)
Info: Download Flier; www.wtcut.com
Culture-Me-Mine
Fri, June 17, 7-8 p.m., BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures, Provo
Participants of this classic and culturally enriching event will learn about the beautiful Guatemalan textiles in the Museum's newest exhibit and the history of Hopi religious practices and Kachina dolls. Refreshments, activities, and a chance to make your own piece of pottery will round out the evening.
Cost: $10/couple
Info: Museum of Peoples and Cultures
Kenya Kup Golf Tournament
Sat, June 18, 7:30 a.m., The Homestead Resort
Sign up for the Kenya Kup to help Youthlinc, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating humanitarians for life, raise funds for student members furthering micro-credit research in Kenya. Along with their research, student members will help complete work on a new school and conduct educational and health and wellness classes in the Kiamuri, Kenya, Africa village.
Cost: $200/team of two (cart included)
Info and Registration: Kenya Kup; youthlinc.org
World Refugee Day Festival
Sat, June 18, 12-6 p.m., Granite High School, Salt Lake City
This festival is the celebration of a world renowned day reserved to celebrate refugees' courage, culture and survival. The World Refugee Day Festival will be full of music, dance, cultural performances, soccer and even the humbling opportunity to see a group of refugees sworn into U.S. citizenship.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Info: Utah Refugee Coalition
Refugees: The Real Story
Mon, June 20, 4:30-6 p.m., Catholic Community Services Utah
Celebrate World Refugee Day by attending "Refugees: The Real Story" and hear stories from former refugees themselves, as well as advocates in the refugee field. There will also be international dance performances, information about how you can get involved, and the chance to mingle with refugee decision-makers in the community.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Info: Catholic Community Services Utah
Kenshin Taiko Drumming
Mon, June 20, 6-8 p.m., Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Come enjoy a night with the family filled with colors, sounds, music and dance from around the world! Local Utah cultural groups from diverse backgrounds will provide a wonderful night to enjoy the music and dance from their heritage while children enjoy crafts and activities associated with the many cultures.
Cost: $34/General Admission (per family); Free/Members
Info: Red Butte Garden
Coming Soon! Fiesta De Pueblo
August 18-20, 6-10 p.m., City Hall Grounds, Downtown Salt Lake
The 2011 Fiesta De Pueblo will feature informative cultural, health and educational workshops, sumptuous Latin cuisine, Carnival Rides, Art and Craft exhibits, and a wide array of vendors representing Utah's diverse Hispanic business community.
Cost: $7/person; Children under 11 are free
Info: www.fiestadepueblo.com
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Selina Tran is currently pursuing a double major in Politics and Chinese with a designation in Asian Studies at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. As a Program Associate Intern, she looks forward to helping administer the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program and promoting mutual understanding and respect between nations.
