Events for Wed April 1 st , thru Sun April 5 th

Ok as I promised I was going to post event that are low cost or free to you that are reading. I am going to try to do this weekly, as well as get some kind of calendar going for the ongoing things. But for now the on going things will just be marked by *** , So remember these things will happen either daily or weekly so I do not have to post them every time.


I will also get a list of low income housing apartments as soon as I get my list updated, as well as utility help, counseling, shelters, libraries, training, and much more. I would also like some feed back, if there is something you need, you can e mail me directly and I will not post anything, this can all be kept confidential. I use to work as a nurses aid, so I can surely keep a little info like this to myself. I do not judge we all need help at one point, and since I can help I would really like to. So please ask.


OK for the activities this week

APRIL 1 st
******FREE Day at utah musuem of Fine Arts
April 1, 2009
9:00 AM

The first Wed of the month is free to the public.
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The third Saturday of each month, at an event called Third Saturday, the museum offers hands-on art studio projects. Created for children ages four to 12, the activities are designed to give kids a better understanding of artworks in the museum's collection and in special exhibitions. The museum offers free admission during this event.

*The museum is open to the public for FREE the 1st wed of the month

Just You and Me Kid
April 1, 2009
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center (5624 South 4800 West SLC)hosts a parent/tot hour featuring music and movement, crafts, and edible art projects. Call ahead to reserve a spot. Only 3.00 for a parent/child team 1.50 for each additional child
801.966.5555 ex 116


April Fools Cooking Class
April 1, 2009
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

258 East 12200 South
Draper, UT 84020
801 495 CHEF
April Fools Day Camp
If you like to be fooled and want to have lots of fun, come join us April 1st from 11am-2pm as we create some bizzare, and delicious recipes in their kitchen and play .
$40--.
Call to reserve at 495-2433 or email us

Free-Flight Bird Shows
April 1, 2009
11:30 AM

********Free-Flight Bird Shows at Tracy Aviary
Daily (September 1 - May 31)
11:30 a.m.
Come to the bird show arena to see our Scavengers, Night Time Predators, Camouflaging Costumes and Myths and Legends! 11:30 Daily


Fish Feeding Time FREE (2 times)
April 1, 2009
12:00 PM

Mon-Thurs at 6pm and then Sat 12 and 6 and Sun 12 and 4pm *You might want to call ahead and make sure they haven't changed the feeding schedule

Pelican Feedings
April 1, 2009
1:00 PM

Pelican Feedings
Aviary visitors can learn all about pelicans, and then toss some fish into the gaping mouths of a flock of hungry American white pelicans. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance; space is limited.
801.596.8500
http://www.tracyaviary.org
Cost: $2/person
589 East 1300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Kids' Night
April 1, 2009
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

******Kids' Night
The South Towne Chick-fil-A hosts Kids' Night every Wednesday night. Kids' Night offerings include storytimes, crafts, visits from the cow mascot, and a free 4-nugget kids' meal with the purchase of an adult combo meal. Kids can also play in the restaurant's play area.
801.563.9716
http://www.chickfila.com
Time: Wed 5pm-10pm
Chick-fil-A
10090 South State Street
Sandy, UT 84070

Ukulele Lessons FREE
April 1, 2009
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

the Columbus Center with the Hawaiian Civic Club is offering Ukelele Lessons, recommends ages 14 and up--
Each Wed. Check for exceptions at http://huihawaiioutah.roxer.com

3.00 Laser Tag
**********April 1, 2009

Hollywood Connection offers 3.00 laser tag today

********April 2, 2009

Hollywood Connection offers 3.00 mini golf,

HawkWatch FREE
April 2, 2009
7:00 PM

HawkWatch International is at REI (3285 East 3300 South SLC) with a live bird to talk about raptor identification and what raptors mean to different people.
801.486.2100

FREE Animal Show
April 2, 2009
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Zoomania brings live animals - including a green-winged macaw, a Taiwan beauty snake, and a savanna monitor - to the Holladay Library (2150 East Murray-Holladay road) to teach families about animals from around the world.
801.944.7627


Around the World FREE
April 3, 2009
11:00 AM

The Museum of Peoples and Cultures hosts a weekly storytime featuring folk tales from other cultures and a make-n-take craft. Themes vary each week at 700 North 100 East in Provo
801.422.0020


Rocket and Space Presentation FREE
April 3, 2009
1:00 PM

NASA Space Ambassador Randy Bond gives a presentation on rockets and space technology. This presentation is geared toward families and kids. Takes place outside the ACE Learning Center at the Hill Aerospace Museum
801.777.6818this is in layton


Underwater Easter Eggstravaganza
April 3, 2009
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

A MUST Do--Egg hunts in the pools at Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center. Children ages five and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian as they hunt for eggs in the Splash Zone. Older children dive for eggs in the Specialty Pool. address is 7500 so 2700 east
801.943.3190


FREE Star Party
April 3, 2009
11:00 PM

The Salt Lake Astronomical Society hosts an evening of stargazing in the parking lot of Harmon's grocery store in Midvale, 7755 South 700 East. weather permitting. The public is invited to attend and learn all about the night sky.
http://slas.us

*****************Sugar Space Jr. Film Critics Club
April 3, 2009

616 Wilmington Ave
Salt Lake City, Utah
888-300-7898


The Sugar Space Jr. Film Critics Club hosts monthly events featuring short films for kids. All films are juried and screened by a national panel and deemed age appropriate. Join us for our first installment - an afternoon of films provided by KIDS FIRST!
Upcoming Schedule:
April 3 12:30pm Ages 3-7 TUGGER April 3 2:00pm Ages 8-12 CITY OF EMBER
April 3 3:30p Family Time BEETHOVEN'S BIG BREAK
April 12 1:30pm Ages 3-7 BARBIE THUMBELINA
April 12 3:00pm Ages 8-12 IGOR
April 12 4:30pm Family Time NUTTY PROFESSOR 2: FACING THE FEAR
April 24 12:30pm Ages 3-7 HOLLY HOBBIE and WOW WOW WUBBZY
April 24 2:00pm Ages 8-12 GOOSEBUMPS: RETURN OF THE MUMMY
April 24 3:30pm Family Time VELVETEEN RABBIT
Go to www.thesugarspace.com for future movie titles.

* Bring your own pillow or blanket and make yourself comfortable on our professional sprung dance floor (chairs provided if needed).
Family Punch Card includes:
* 8 punches (the whole immediate family per punch)
* One punch is applicable for one movie time slot

Individual Punch Card $10 includes:
* 8 punches for one individual
* One punch is applicable for one movie time slot

*No outside food is allowed
*Light concessions will be offered
*Movies will be announced on website and via newsletter at the beginning of every month and are subject to change.
* For drop-in guests without a punchcard, suggested donation $2-5 per showing
If you have questions, please email us at admin@thesugarspace.com



***************FREE Home Depot Kids' Workshop
April 4, 2009
9:00 AM 12 pm

Designed for kids 5-12, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment. Offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9 a.m. and noon at The Home Depot®.http://www.homedepot.com


1310 East Park Centre Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84121


FREE Snowshoe Trip
April 4, 2009
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Beginners welcome
Snowshoes are a great way to get out in the winter, learn about the Wasatch Mountains and enjoy the beauty of a morning. The walk is about one mile and explores the beautiful environs of Big Cottonwood Canyon and the Jordan Pines/Mill D area.
All tours Saturday unless listed otherwise
April 4th
To make a free reservation, call (801) 466-6411
Reservations can be made up to 2 weeks in advance
Participants must bring own snowshoes. Recommended for children 8 and older

*************Michaels Arts and Crafts for Kids
April 4, 2009
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Every Saturday Michaels offers crafts for kids--Drop in anytime during this activity. Usually free or just a couple of dollars. Price includes materials. Check www.michaels.com for store locations and details. (click store locator at top right, enter your city and then click "Store Events" for details.)
www.michaels.com

*************FREE Day at the Museum
April 4, 2009
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Arrowheads and More
The Utah Valley Knapping Association meets at the museum (55 North Center St) the first Saturday of each month. The public is welcome to watch and ask questions as the club makes arrowheads, spear points, and knives out of obsidian and other materials. Those who wish to join in on the knapping can purchase a starter kit for $12. Admission to the museum is free on this day. Check for exceptions at
768-7180


*********Lakeshore Learning FREE Craft Saturdays
April 4, 2009
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

lakeshore invites everyone to come in for some fun and a free craft--different crafts every Saturday. All materials provided by lakeshore at 5480 South 900 East
Salt Lake City.
www.lakeshorelearning.com for more info



************Kid Time in Provo
April 4, 2009
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Kid Time at the Covey Center
Want to meet the Queen of Hearts, brew up a potion or see a real magician? The Covey Center for the Arts’ Saturday program for kids ages 3-12, Kid Time, gives kids a chance to try all of these and many more fun activities. Each week has a different theme.
Kid Time is held every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. with different activities each week. Admission is $3 per child punch card Adults are free. For more information, visit http://kidtimeatthecoveycenter.blogspot.com/. The Covey Center for the Arts is located at 425 W. Center St. in Provo. 801-852-7007.

***********World of Puppetry Museum FREE
April 4, 2009
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Open Museum times are the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 2 - 5 pm. This includes a Punch and Judy show at 3 pm and a puppet making craft. Admission is free, donations are welcome. Private tours may also be scheduled.
www.bcfineartscenter.org


*********FREE Magic Show
April 4, 2009
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Timothy Riggs offers a FREE Magic Show at Hollywood Connection every Sat Starting times are 2, 3, and 4pm.
check for exceptions



*********FREE concert at Snowbird
April 4, 2009
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Weather permitting, Snowbird offers free live music from local and national bands every weekend through mid May.
800.232.9542
http://www.snowbird.com
Ongoing Daily 3/7/09 - 5/10/09; check with location for exceptions.
Time: Sat & Sun 2pm-5pm
Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Sandy, UT 84092


FREE Star Party April 4, 2009
11:00 PM

Weather permitting, the Salt Lake Astronomical Society hosts an evening of stargazing and gives a presentation about the night sky at the Stansburry Park Observatory
http://slas.us


So these should keep you busy for this week:) I will be posting Easter egg hunts soon. So if you are not sure what one you want to do keep watching:)

Todays Info

Hi again everyone , well I thought I would let you know that I found a few more great deals. I went to the Utah food coop today. I was so happy with the things I found:). Chili .25, tuna .25, organic vanilla sesame street cookies, 7 oz coffee for.25, graham cracker sticks .50, rice cake snacks with chocolate .50. I had a great time looking for deals. For those of you with kids she has formula, diapers, and baby food too.

The first of the month is coming so I know rent is due for most of us. I know this may shock some of you but there is help out there for your rent as well. Now some may only help if you have a eviction notice but they will help. One place is the community Action Center,the number to them is 801-359-2444, and the crossroads urban center 801-364-7765. There is also housing assistant programs for people of low income. This are located around the different cities, and I will post numbers for them soon.

I will also start posting daily activities that are free or low cost, for you to take your kids to. So please check back often. I really hope I can help as many people out there as this can reach, Have a great day.

Hi Everyone, I hope we are all off to a great start on the weekend. I thought I would share a little more info today with you. They have food drops around Utah. DROPS (Delivery Redistribution Of Produce and Surplus) distributes fresh produce, surplus items, and day old bread to 30 sites in low-income neighborhoods throughout the state of Utah. Last year over 267,180 pounds of fresh food was made available through D.R.O.P.S.

So I figure I should tell you where to go get this. Here are the upcoming drops, for April. APRIL 10 grantsville MFP @ desert peak complex, 2930 so hwy 112, 8 am
APRIL 15 st george @ dixie care and share 131 n 300 w 11 am, and wendover MFP@ heritage Motel 505 e Wendover BLVD @ 9 am
APRIL 18 Utah Food Services @ 1025 so 700 w @10am
APRIL 23 Ogden Drops @ catholic community Services 2504 F Ave. @ 9 AM
APRIL 24 Navajo Mountain MFP, & RedMesa & Cajon Mesa MFP
APRIL 29 Eureka MFP 10 AM @ LDS chapel 70 e Main st
APRIL 30 CUFS richfield Drops Pantry Mt Pleasant 359

the Utah Food Bank can take $1.00 in donations and turn it into $9.00 of services! This is only possible because of the wonderful support from our community, through volunteers and generous food donations.

Hope this helps there are also Dinner programs for low income kids , as well. I will post them soon. And In the summer there are many places parks, community centers and such that offer free lunch to kids under 18, and to parents for a low price. Last yr it was 3.00 a lunch. As soon as I can get the list of sites I will also post them. Remember to ask if there is a resource you are in need of I have not got to . I would be more then happy to help you. Thanks

I am going to try to add things to this on a daily basis. Please if there is a resource you are looking for ask me I will find it if I do not have the information. I have seen a few ads on the local sites asking about dental care so that will be today's topic.
I am a single mom as you should know, so I know how hard it is for uninsured, people to find dental care. I was in this situation just last week, so I will share my info:).
These clinics are low income, sliding fee, free, or medicaid approved. I can not speak on behalf of all of these dental facilities, but I can say a big THANK YOU! to those that help the office and dentist, to help our community.


Salt Lake Dental
1383 south 900 w
SLC UT 84104
801-983-0345


Community Health
Centers Central City
Clinic
461 south 400 east
SLC UT 84111
801-325-9538

Family Dental Plan
3195 so Main # 200
SLC UT 84115
801-468-0342

Dental Hygiene Clinic
Jordan Campus
3491 w Wights Fort RD
(9000) #133
801-957-2710

Stephen D. Ratcliffe Dental
1365 w 1000 north
SLC UT 84116
801-328-5756
(THIS IS THE DENTAL OFFICE I WENT TO, THE DENTIST WAS WONDERFUL SO WAS THE STAFF)

Ellis R. Shipp Center
4535 so 5600 w
SLC UT 84120
801-363-8243

Also I can not stress enough Call 211! They are a great free resource. Please pass that along as well. They are not a 411 , But they will direct you to great local resources.

I also Thought I would share Utah Co- Op , www.UTAHCOOP.ORG. This is a mini mart of sorts. They have many great healthy items. And they get many items in weekly. Today I went and I found many good deals. Peanut butter a say 32 oz jar for .50 , cheetoos ( not the name brand ) .50 a bag, cookies ( personal boxes for kids like the old animal cookies we got in a box) .25, burritos 12 for 3.00, and much more coffee, teas, soup, chilies, and more. So check them out open to the public Sat and Sun noon-3. 1899 so redwood rd a 4. ( this is in a yellow garage looking thing. Just pass Dees.

I will post more tomorrow, till then remember we all can use a smile:)

Getting Started..

Hi Everyone , This is new to me and I want to welcome you and your support. I am sure we all know how the economy is effecting us, but have we sat down and thought about the effect on our neighbors? Well I have, this coming from a single mom. I know that there are other people out there that need our help. I am only one person and could use your help.

Just think because of the economy our request at our local food bank has went up 30% . We here in Utah are ranked 4th in the nation for the highest rate of food insecurity.That to me is astounding. How can we just sit back and say it is okay? Knowing 1 in 8 of our local kids are living in poverty? That my friends is just here in Utah imagine that throughout our nation. Now Why can't we all donate a small amount like $5 to of food and get a ticket to a raffle? No one person can fix all of this but if we combine our little bits we can make a great impact.

At this crucial time in the economy people are having to choose between their beloved pets and their rent. We are seeing more of our family pets being turned to the streets and shelters. Is it to much for us to look in our closet for old towels, and blankets to give for a cause? Or when we buy a thing of sponges or cat food to grab a few extra and know we are making a huge stride by doing it together? You know your monthly dollar store trips, there is cleaning supplies, and food or litter we all just walk by, why not grab one and know we are helping a furry friend?

I know as one person I am not going to be able to save the world let alone our community , but I am telling you with you on my side we have a great chance at making a wonderful difference. There are numerous charities out there to many to name there needs, but one at a time I am willing to help with your help. Just this next week I am making a donation to the walk with autism silent auction. One thing to help others, and that alone makes me smile. It does not help me or my family, but maybe a neighbor, or kid I see at the store. Now I am telling you that makes it all worth while.

So all I am asking is that you remember someone out there needs a hand, a simple donation, a smile, or a sandwich. Please do not turn your back on them, instead help us help them. I am starting to do boutiques and will ask for people that have the space to rent to me let me rent that space at a reasonable amount, as well as vendors out there join me, know that the space you are paying for is reasonable. The funds I get on this will go toward advertising, and getting the name out there, for now. So please pass our name around as much as possible. We truly want to help people. If you are just a crafty person and would like to make a little money and sale a few things, and make your booth donation that is great. You win as well. That is the best part. We want this a win win for everyone.

Thanks for your time, any questions please e mail me :) thanks Angela