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Oct. 9 - Oct. 16






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EVENT PICKS THIS WEEK:
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
NKUT Adoption Weekend
Day of Zen with Michael Mugaku Zimmerman,
Facial Diagnosis Seminar
Garlic Planting and Growing
RDT's Ring around the Rose presents African Drums
Mini Maker Faire
Cacao Ceremony
4th Annual Urban Flea Market
Natural History Museum of Utah Free Day
Awareness in Your Life: A Workshop in Three Parts
Psychic Fair
Solar Workshop
BLOG UPDATES
The Aquarium Age
READER REWARDS
Patty Griffin
Dear friends and family,

The October CATALYST contains one of the best essays I've read in a while, in which Ronnie Cummins proposes a down-to earth mechanism for reversing global warming. Then there's a fun read from Kenvin Lyman proposing that wine grapes replace alfalfa as Utah's crop of choice. Amy Brunvand writes about the ZAP tax. Charlotte Bell recalls her time with BKS Iyengar, the famed yoga teacher. Katherine Pioli writes about Timmi Cruz's parking strip oasis, winter in the henhouse, putting your garden to bed and more.

Below you'll find some of this week's choice events. Plus, notice that READER REWARDS is back!

~ Greta Belanger deJong
editor & publisher

Event picks for
Oct. 9- Oct. 16 

 

Thurs. Oct. 9, 6:30-8p.Tibetan Buddhist Temple, 740 S 300 W. $50. (*Tuition may be reduced based on need. Please ask.) Register at first class. 

  

Eight-week course exploring the fundamental applications of Tibetan Buddhist Ngondro Practice for those starting on the Buddhist Path or as enhancement for practitioners.

urgyensamtenling.org 

 
Oct. 10-11, 8a-4p. Utah State Fairpark, 155 N 1000 W. $25-$50..
 
If you've considered the idea of sharing your life with a dog or cat, you should visit the fairpark Fri. or Sat. and see if you find the new love of your life. In case you need a bit more convincing, check these out:
 

  

Sat. Oct. 11, 7:15a-5:30p (full day) or 7:15a-1p (half day).  ArtSpace Zendo, 230 S 500 W, suite 155. $35-$60.

 

For beginners, A Day of Zen with Michael Mugaku Zimmerman is an opportunity to learn about meditation in a supportive atmosphere.  For people familiar with the practice, a Day of Zen will provide an environment conducive to deepening that practice. Meditation practice sitting in a chair is entirely acceptable.  

 

  

Sat. Oct. 11, 9a-5:30p. Dave's Health & Nutrition, 880 E 3900 S. $145-$165

  

A day of learning what parts of the face correspond to which organs and how to diagnose possible physical and emotional weakness. 

   

 

Sat. Oct. 11, 10a-12p.Grateful Tomato Garden, 800 S 600 E. $10. 

 
Local garlic celebrity, farmer Pete of Sandhill Farms will lead the garlic-planting workshop.He will cover garlic planting and harvesting basics, types of garlic, and everything you will need to know to be a garlic farmer in your own backyard.
 

wasatchgardens.org

Sat. Oct. 11, 11a-12p. Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W 300 S. $5.

  

Join Andy Jones from Djembe Direct and the African Heartwood Project. Learn some new dance moves and pick up a new beat in RDT's most hands-on show of the year.  
 

rdtutah.org 

     

Sat. Oct. 11, 12-6p. Library Square, Main City Library, 210 E. 400 S. $8-15/$6-10 adv.  
 
The second Salt Lake City Mini Maker Faire is part of an international network of over 100 independently organized and community-produced Mini Maker Faires around the world.
Maker Faires are distinguished by their broad spectrum of projects and interactivity, with a strong focus on technology, science, design, and craft. This year, the Faire will once again have a strong technology component-from DIY, open source, and educational projects to tech companies changing our future. There will be interactive mechanical art, tiny robots, medium-size robots, art cars, a walk-in camera obscura, make-your-own puppet shows, Lego, Tesla coils, electronic kits, and a sew-a-thon and screen printing for upcycling clothing. We're particularly excited to see more rockets, a tiny house on wheels (converted from a delivery truck), cubesats, a rideable train, and an Arduino-controlled brewing system.

Sat Oct. 11, 6-9p.
Mindful Yoga Collective, 223 S 700 E. $25-$35.

  

With Emily Spirit and Jenica Lake, and Chocolate Conspiracy.

 
mindfulyogacollective.com 


Sun Oct. 12, 9a-3p.
600 S Main. Free.

Salt Lake City's largest downtown flea market with antiques, vintage, secondhand and locally made treasures.

 
fleamarketslc.com 


Mon Oct. 13, 10a-5p.
Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way. Free.

See the popular special exhibitions at the museum going on now--The Horse, exploring the enduring bond between horses and people and Utah Wilderness 50,  which includes 50 compelling photographs that were selected through a juried process for more than 1,400 entries.  

 
nhmu.utah.edu 


Oct. 14, 21 & 28, 6-9p.
Two Arrows Zen, 230 S 500 W. $149.

A Workshop in Three Parts. 6-9p. Join Zen teacher Diane Musho Hamilton, and process work diplomat Randee Levine for a series of three engaging and enlivening evening workshops exploring the different dimension of who we are using awareness practice. (See ad, above left.) 

 
twoarrowszen.org 


Wed Oct. 15, 6-9p.
Oasis Cafe, 151 S 500 E. $25.

Meet with any of Golden Braid Books' talented psychics for 20 minutes at a cost of $25.   

 
goldenbraidbooks.com 


Thurs Oct. 16, 9-10:30a.
Rowland Hall Lincoln Campus, 843 S Lincoln Stree (843 S 945 E), & 5:30-7p. Alumni Hall, Health Sciences Education Building, 26 S 2000 E. Free. 

The same workshop offered at 2 different times and locations.  Learn how U Community Solar is offering solar at a significantly reduced upfront cost and ask any questions you may have about solar and your home. If you are a homeowner interested in going solar, this is your chance to learn everything you need to know about U Community Solar 

 
mycommunitysolar.org 

Blog Updates 
 
A volatile lunar eclipse today sets the tone for this week-and many weeks to come-so don't be surprised if even more startling plot twists upend previously stable situations. Conversations, formal or casual, are likely to be a main source of disturbance, as pragmatic aims override emotional bonds. Hardly anyone is apt to feel the need to filter ambitions through a polite or politically correct screen, and as revelations of every type disrupt assumptions, good manners go out the window. Relationships are rearranging, and given that just about every facet of daily life here on Planet Earth is relational, this week and the coming weeks challenge the ability to stay calm and centered...(read more).

Reader Rewards  

Mon Oct. 20, 8p. 
The Depot, 400 W South Temple.   

Grammy-winner Patty Griffin (with featured guest John Fullbright) brings soul and song to Salt Lake this month. Known for her personal and powerful performing style, Griffin's songs have also been covered by a host of musicians throughout the years.

 WIN 4 FREE tickets for you and your friends. Simply post on CATALYST Magazine Facebook or Instagram page and tell us your favorite October CATALYST article. How cool and easy is that? Go to our Facebook Page or, on Instagram follow @catalyst_magazine. Hurry! 
 

 
depotslc.com