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OREM
Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Orem, 330 E. University Parkway, will host a fundraiser for the Orem Public Library on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The day will be filled with activities beginning every hour, including puppet shows, music, book signings, storytelling and games. To participate in the fundraiser, patrons can pick up a voucher from the Library or print one at www.oremlibrary.org to present June 21 when purchasing items at Barnes & Noble. A percentage of the net sales will be donated back to the library's teen department for both summer reading events and soon-to-be-introduced teen study group facilities. For more information, call Lanell at 229-7145 or Marilee at 229-7247.
PROVO
Host families are needed for the following talented exchange students to attend Provo and Timpview high schools next year: Girl from Taiwan who likes dance, basketball and plays instruments; Girl from Finland who likes dance, snowboarding, swimming and horseback riding; Boy from Netherlands who likes soccer, track and field, snowboarding, camping; Boy from Hong Kong who likes football and swimming. Host families get a $50 income tax reduction and a $500 stipend for the school year. Call Ginger Smith at (801) 375-5243 or e-mail her at
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SALT LAKE CITY
ShineBox Media Productions of Utah has announced the nomination of its new film, "Killer at Large," as the only documentary from the U.S. up for the prestigious Gold Medal Award at the International Filmmaker Festival in the U.K. During that festival screening, "Killer at Large" will also be featured at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival, held annually in the heart of Pennsylvania. Directed by Steven Greenstreet, "Killer at Large" examines the startling details of the American obesity epidemic and why this issue has crossed from a public health crisis to a national security issue. For more information, visit www.killeratlarge.com.
WALLSBURG
There will be an Antique Power Show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday. There will be more than 75 antique cars and trucks, more than 75 motorcycles and scooters, more than 100 tractors and steam engines and more. There will be working demonstrations of a saw mill and gas engines plus live music and food vendors. There will also be a swap meet, parade, stage coach rides and an aircraft fly-by. Admission is $10, ages 11 and under free. For more information, call (435) 654-3570. |
