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Cierra Thomas, 9, throws the discuss during a youth track and field clinic at Mountain Crest. When head track and field coach Rob Thomas decided to conduct the five-day clinic at the school, there’s no doubt he was hoping to observe potential future Mustangs. But the purpose of the clinic extended well beyond that. Read more about the event and the local future of track and field on Page 8. Photo by Alan Murray/Herald Journal
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HIS WEEK I THOUGHT I would use this space to shamelessly promote a charity project I’m doing called “Cuddles from the Heart” — and I need your help! I am collecting blankets for kids at Primary Children’s Medical Center and for kids and adult patients at Logan Regional Hospital. I decided to start this project in Utah after hearing about Stefenie Jacks, a mom in Iowa whose son Logan was born with congenital heart defects. “Cuddles from the Heart is a project I started in 2008 to provide comforting items to children staying at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital,” Stefenie wrote on her Care Page, www.carepages.com/carepages/loganbear. “Having spent a lot of time there myself with my son ... I know first hand what it means to these kids to feel like they are home and not in a hospital. I have been on the receiving end of many generous donations during our stays
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that included blankets, toys and books. I have to be honest and let you know just how good it makes you feel to have such caring people take a moment of their own time to think of you. It can allow those having a very dark day to see some rays of sunshine through the clouds.” That year, Stefenie donated an amazing 350 blankets to kids stuck in the hospital. My goal is to beat that! Here is some of the basic information: • Blankets can be handmade or store-bought. • Donations must be turned in by Dec. 1. • You can drop them off at the Herald Journal offices, either directly to me or there is a box in the front lobby. • If you would like to make a donation or would like to be a part of this project, you can contact me at jbaer@hjnews.com or 752-2121 ext. 329. • If you would like an official flyer to pass around or to keep for yourself, contact me. Thank you in advance, and have a great weekend, everyone! — Jamie Baer Nielson Cache Magazine editor
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Orchestra to highlight Mike Christiansen
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HE CAINE School of the Arts at Utah State University will present the Cache Chamber Orchestra at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in the Kent Concert Hall at USU. Admission is free. The orchestra, under the direction of Robert Frost, will complete its third and final concert of the summer pops series with this concert. Joining the Cache Chamber Orchestra will be USU music professor Mike Christiansen. Among other selections, Christiansen will play an original composition titled “Dreamcatcher” and “Mais Que Nada,” which means “but, that is nothing.”
The piece was originally written for Jorge Ben in 1963 and became a signature song for Sergerio Mendez. Typical of Brazilian music, it has strong syncopation and thick harmony. Christiansen is professor of music and director of guitar studies at USU. He has received numerous awards, including USU’s Professor of the Year in 1994; the American String Teacher’s Association Utah Chapter Outstanding Collegiate Educator of the Year in 2006 and 2007; and USU’s Artist of the Year and the Overall Scholar of the Year Award for the College of HASS. Christiansen averages more than 130 performances
annually as a soloist, with the group Phase II and with the clarinet-guitar Lightwood Duo. He has recorded 32 CDs and appears on 21 instructional DVDs in addition to publishing extensively nationally and internationally. The July 12 concert will feature “The American Frontier” — a suite of selections that includes “Oh Susanna,” “Shenandoah” and “America the Beautiful.” Also played will be selections from “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Themes from 007” and an original work by Frost titled “In the Valleys of the Mountains.” The program will close with the majestic “Great Gate of Kiev” by Moussorgsky.
Cache Valley Stargazers’ monthly meeting will feature binoculars, small telescopes HE CACHE VALLEY T Stargazers will host their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Fri-
day, July 10, in Room 115 of Old Main Hall at USU (free parking is available in the lot adjacent to Old Main). Lyle Johnson will speak about “What to See in Binoculars and Small Telescopes.” Everyone, from beginners to experts, is invited. For more information, visit www.cachestargazers.org or e-mail cache.stargazers@gmail.com. This year the world is celebrating
the International Year of Astronomy commemorating the 400th anniversary of the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei. The Cache Valley Stargazers are a new astronomy club that provides a venue for people interested in astronomy and the night sky to connect with other people with similar interests. Anyone with an interest in astronomy or a desire to learn more about the constellations and night sky is welcome to join. The club’s goal is to provide a
quality astronomical experience for everyone, regardless of age or astronomical expertise. Everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned deepsky observers is encouraged to join. The monthly club meetings feature regularly scheduled events ranging from talks covering the latest news in astrophysics to telescope clinics that diagnose troubles you’re having with that scope in your closet to discussions about the best way to find and see the greatest splendors of the night sky from your own backyard.
Expo teaches how to ‘live green’ OSMIC NUDGE AND C Stokes Nature Center will present a Well Life and
Living Green Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 10, at the Plaza 255 Convention Center (255 S. Main, Logan). Admission is $5 and everyone is invited to join the fun and learn about healthier, more sustainable product choices that enhance lifestyle and help you to live more “green.” Explore your connection with
nature and your self-healing potential as you sample various natural products and services. Additional informational demos will be given throughout the day and there will be a raffle for prizes donated by local businesses. Guests will receive one raffle ticket with admission; additional tickets can be purchased at the door. All proceeds from the expo will be distributed to local organizations that benefit the local
community. The Cosmic Nudge is a non-profit organization that provides support, services and workshops in personal empowerment and community enhancement. Stokes Nature Center is a non-profit organization that provides nature education opportunities for people of all ages. For more information about the Cosmic Nudge or Stokes Nature Center, visit www.the cosmicnudge.com and www. logannature.org.
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Noon Music series at the tabernacle under way
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he 2009 Noon Music at the Tabernacle series is in full swing. Concerts start at noon every day (except Sunday). Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information, visit www.cachecommunityconnections.com. Be sure to check Cache Magazine every week for profiles on upcoming performers.
Hershey Kisses (July 10)
he Hershey Kisses is a vocal group from Dayton and Clifton, Idaho. The seven women who comprise the group are all good friends who love to sing and are hopelessly addicted to chocolate. They have been playing together for four years. This group boasts three different accompanists, a guitar player and a clarinet soloist. Their 45-minute program consists of patriotic songs, pioneer numbers, music from three Broadway musicals and their theme song, “Chocolate.” • Roxane Beutler sings soprano and writes the narration. • Lisa Sears plays the piano and guitar and sings soprano. • Katie Mumford sings second soprano, has the youngest child. • Janis Buttars is the other second soprano and the newest member of the group. • Kelly Ballif sings alto and second soprano when needed and plays the
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piano and clarinet • Carol Beutler, another alto, writes some of the harmony for the women to sing. • Carolyn Smart sings alto and plays the piano.
Michelle Broadbent (July 11)
ichelle Broadbent, a native of Logan, graduated from USU with a bachelor of music degree in vocal performance and choral education and will finish a master of music degree at BYU this December. She has performed internationally, has been a young artist with the Utah Festival Opera Company and has served as a performing missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Nauvoo, Ill. While at USU, Michelle sang many leading roles in the Opera Theatre program and appeared as
a soloist with the USU Symphony Orchestra. Currently at BYU, Michelle has appeared as a soloist with the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, won the BYU Singer of the Year award and was a district winner in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. This Saturday, Michelle will be singing some of her favorite music.
Institute Combined Choirs (July 15)
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he Logan LDS Institute strives to provide opportunities for students to excel and build their communities. Because of early fall 2009 singing invitations, the Institute has organized a Summer Choir in order to be ready for these upcoming fall engagements. The Logan Institute Summer Choir involves more than 300 students each Tuesday evening as they learn/sing music, meet other students and experience the power of their beliefs and music. The Summer Choir will perform four choral selections they have learned together. Individual students and groups will also perform for the tabernacle audience.
Mountain Crest Young Artist Cup winners (July 14)
★★ Richie Albrechtsen, 17, is the son of Doug and Connie Albrechtsen of Providence. He has studied piano for nine years and also plays the alto saxophone in symphonic, marching and jazz band and is a member of the choir at Mountain Crest. ★★ Nicole Morgan, 16, has been playing the violin since fourth grade. This past year she received a Superior rating at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival. In addition to violin, Nicole enjoys playing the piano, singing in the vocal group Bella Voce and playing on the Mountain Crest tennis team. ★★ Mackinzie Hamilton, 16, has been performing all her life whether it be vocal, dance, piano or violin. She recently earned the title of Miss Cache Valley’s Outstanding Teen and has enjoyed sharing her talents with youth. ★★ Kaylie Moon, 16, is the daughter of Todd and Barbara Moon of Providence. She has studied piano for eight years and also plays flute in the MCHS band, is a member of the chamber choir and enjoys being with family and friends. ★★ Aubrey Mark graduated from Mountain Crest High School and has decided to attend Snow College in the fall. She finds particular joy in Broadway and jazz-style music, but enjoys all sorts of music. Aubrey also loves musical theater
and dancing. ★★ Katie Israelsen, 17, is the daughter of Dave and Michelle Israelsen of Providence. She has played the trumpet since seventh grade and enjoys symphonic, jazz and marching band. She enjoys reading, Frisbee, church activities, practicing her trumpet and being with friends. ★★ Crystal Erekson, 16, was born in Payson, Utah, but has lived in Cache Valley most of her life. This August she will have played the flute for five years. She has soloed numerous times for recitals, band, auditions and formal performances. She also enjoys playing the penny whistle. ★★ Joseph Ditton, son of Happy and Debbie Ditton, loves music and has taught himself to play the guitar over the last year. He enjoys writing his own music and has also the opportunity to participate in Magic, the chamber choir at Mountain Crest. ★★ Elizabeth Pack comes from a family of musical people and has always enjoyed her experiences with them. She plays the viola, sings and has just begun to learn the piano. ★★ Joshua Hopkins plays the piano and organ and is a percussionist. He is actively involved in drama at school and is currently an intern with the Utah Festival Opera Company. ★★ Jonathan Jensen (not pictured) will also be performing.
MySpace sensation stopping at Why Sound
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EREMY ASHIDA IS truly fearless about trying new things. An accomplished athlete and musician, Ashida started a music page in August 2007, finding friends all over the Internet and asking for their help in getting out the word about his music. That was more than 2 million hits ago. Ashida, a guitar-playing singer and songwriter, will perform at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Why Sound, 30 Federal Ave., Logan, as part of a week-long concert tour in Utah. According to his manager, he is booked for a week here because his largest online fan base is in Utah. He will play nightclubs, churches, coffeehouses, Hot Topic stores and a county fair. Songs written by 23-year-old Ashida are played more than 5,000 times a day by teens, tweens and young adults and he has sold tens of thousands of songs on iTunes. His first recorded song, “Only If,” is still his most popular and has had around 660,000 plays on the Web. Ashida is from small-town Rocky Mountain America, where he attended a high school that had a graduating class of just 26
students. He played basketball and football there and was part of the Colorado state champion track team his senior year. Ashida attended the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley on a football scholarship. After he broke his neck in a snowboarding accident, Ashida began writing songs and improving his guitar-playing skills. He recorded original tunes on a $50 microphone in his living room, went to his college computer lab and opened up a MySpace page. Since then he has had millions of plays on his music site. Last year he was hired by a family to play their daughter’s 16th birthday party at a beach bonfire in Southern California — the first of many such performances around the country. He was instantly hooked on the laid-back vibe, and when he found himself back home in Texas, where he was living at the time, he jumped on Craigslist and found an apartment in Huntington Beach. Two weeks later, he drove back to his new home. During his Midwestern tour, Ashida will be relying on his ability to make new friends to find a place to sleep each night. The clubs and
coffeehouses he will be performing in are booked, but he is not planning to book hotel rooms. He is bringing a tent just in case. It’s hard for Ashida to describe his music, partially because he hasn’t listened to much of it in his life. He lists his genre on his MySpace page as “minimal mystic,” as his songs are simple but have a mystical quality about them. Others have described his music as “indie” or “wholesome pop.” He says his favorite musician is Ben Kweller, a similar singer-songwriter whose rise to fame also has been strictly word-of-mouth. He is managed by former Guns N’ Roses manager Tom Maher, who also worked with former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash until 2001 and Black Label Society guitarist Zakk Wylde. His current client list includes such diverse clients as Motorhead and jazz guitarist John Jorgenson. Ashida said he writes his best songs when he has a strong emotional reaction to a situation and his music is based on life situations. This is how he feels he can write songs to make sure they are “real.” For more information, visit www.myspace.com/jeremyashida.
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Upcoming performances
Carolyn Bentley harp students (July 16)
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even young harpists, students of Carolyn Bentley, will be performing July 16 at the tabernacle. Pictured, from left, are: Elizabeth Nelson, 18, recent graduate of Logan High School; Katie McGregor, 18, of Grace, Idaho; Samantha Loosli, 11,
of North Logan; Brielle Nichols, 14, of Wellsville; Sasha Murray, 19, of North Logan; and Katie Anderson, 12, of River Heights. Not pictured is Caitlin Johnson, 16, of Tremonton who will join the group in performing. These harpists will each perform a
solo, ranging from classical to contemporary. Both pedal harps and lever harps will be used in the performance. The group will also perform three ensemble pieces, including a medley from “The Sound of Music” and an arrangement of “Chariots of Fire.”
July 17 July 18 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24 July 25 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31 Aug. 1 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Aug. 6 Aug. 7
Simmons Brothers Chris Mortensen (guitar & vocals) Utah Festival Opera Company Willow Valley Singers Moon Light (violin/piano duet) Jonathan Rose (organ) AWHC Pioneer Children’s Choir Sassafras Folk Singers Utah Festival Opera Company Susan Ames & Michael Ballam: Opera By Children Rebecca Roos (piano) & Tyler Anderson (organ) Kingsmen Barbershop Quartet Debbie Ditton & vocal students Déjà Vu: Chris Mortensen & Spencer Parkinson Utah Festival Opera Company Edith Bowen Virtuosi Tom Stands & Family (vocals) Hillary Dodd Organ Festival
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Film New this week “Bruno” Rated R ★1⁄2 The problem with “Bruno” is Bruno himself. Compared to Borat there simply isn’t enough to the character to build an entire feature-length film around him. Both spring from the brash and creative mind of British comic Sacha Baron Cohen, who unleashed them upon the world through his sketch comedy program “Da Ali G Show.” Borat, the bumbling journalist at the center of the 2006 smash “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan,” provided a prism through which to explore people’s prejudices, hypocrisies and foibles. Sure, Baron Cohen frequently shot fish in a barrel, but as Borat traveled across the U.S. trying to understand what makes us tick, the uncomfortable discoveries he made seemed endless. More importantly, for a comedy, they were usually funny. Bruno is a one-joke character in a one-joke movie, and it’s a joke Baron Cohen beats into the ground. He’s a flamboyantly gay Austrian fashion correspondent who repeatedly shocks people with his flamboyant gayness. The end. In small doses — on the TV show and at the film’s high-energy start — he can be a hoot. Here, big laughs come intermittently, and the longer “Bruno” drags on, the more apparent it becomes that there’s nothing to him. He’s as vapid as the celebrity culture he’s stridently spoofing — which makes it hard to care about him. R for pervasive strong and crude sexual content, graphic nudity and language. 88 min.
Still playing “Public Enemies” Rated R ★★1⁄2 All the pieces would seem to be in place for an epic gangster drama: director Michael Mann, who has an affinity for complicated criminals; stars Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, who are famous for immersing themselves in their roles; and a thrilling true story of brazen bank robbers on the run. Trouble is, “Public Enemies” feels rather
Please note that “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” will be released Wednesday, July 15. This means movie times and locations may change, so be sure to check your local listings before heading out!
stagnant. It looks terrific with its period details and costumes, rich production values and striking high-definition cinematography from frequent Mann collaborator Dante Spinotti. Crisp, blue Midwestern skies pop off the screen and nighttime chases and shootouts have an eerie theatricality about them. But until the final third, the film maintains a lowkey, steady pace when it should be percolating with unbearable suspense. Mann follows the string of bank robberies John Dillinger (Depp) and his crew pulled off between his well-orchestrated escape from an Indiana prison in 1933 and his death at the hands of federal agents on the crowded streets of Chicago 14 months later. Mann, who co-wrote the script, romanticizes him rather than presenting a complete picture including whatever wildness or darkness might have existed inside him and driven him. Bale also gets this kind of affectionate treatment as Melvin Purvis, the rising FBI agent charged with bringing Dillinger down. R for gangster violence and some language. 130 min. “My Sister’s Keeper” Rated PG-13 ★★1⁄2 A shameless weepy, one of the most manipulative and fundamental of genres, but it also raises some surprisingly difficult and thought-provoking ethical questions. Based on the Jodi Picoult best-seller, “My Sister’s Keeper” focuses on the Fitzgerald family and the drastic decision they made in medically engineering a child (Abigail Breslin) as a perfect genetic match
to help save the life of their older daughter Kate (Sofia Vassilieva), who has leukemia. For years, little Anna provided blood, bone marrow, whatever Kate needed. Now at 11, with her teenage sister needing a kidney, Anna says no for the first time — and
beyond that, she files a lawsuit seeking medical emancipation from her parents. Director Nick Cassavetes, who co-wrote the script with Jeremy Leven (writer of Cassavetes’ “The Notebook”), traces this conflict through flashbacks from various characters’
perspectives: bulldog matriarch Sara (Cameron Diaz), whose priority is preserving Kate’s life at all costs; father Brian (Jason Patric), who’s patient and supportive no matter what; only son Jesse (Evan Ellingson), who feels lost in the shuffle; and Kate and Anna themselves. Cassavetes tugs at the heartstrings, which has become a trademark in much of his work, providing opportunities to yank out the hankies early and often. But he also wisely refrains from demonizing any of these characters for the choices they make and lets us draw our own conclusions. On the flip side, some family members seem too good to be true. PG-13 for mature thematic content, some disturbing images, sensuality, language and brief teen drinking. 103 min. — All reviews by The Associated Press
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hen Mountain Crest head track and field coach Rob Thomas decided to conduct a five-day youth clinic at the school, there’s no doubt he was hoping to observe potential future Mustangs. But the purpose of the clinic, which concluded today, extended well beyond that. Promoting the sport was the Cache Valley native’s primary objective. “That’s the whole point of doing the clinics in the summer,” Thomas said. “A lot of kids are doing a lot of other things, and by the time they get to high school they really haven’t done anything with track. And so track’s kind of a side thing they do just kind of because it’s there. And what we want to do is build excitement, build knowledge about track.” Now that Cache Valley has the facilities to better promote track and field, Thomas and several others are hoping it becomes more popular around the community. Mountain Crest, Sky View and West Side all had new, state-ofthe-art facilities built this past academic year, and the results could be seen. For starters, Sky View won boys and girls region track titles in the same season for the first time in school history, and the success continued at state. The Lady Bobcats won their first-ever 4A crown, while the boys finished second. West Side’s boys won their second straight district title and followed that up with a program-best second-place effort at the state championships, while the Lady Mustangs were among 4A’s best teams. Having a good track to practice on — the three schools didn’t have that option for quite some time before 2009 — doesn’t lead to overnight success, but it certainly makes a big difference. “It’s a huge factor, just with our kids that were here,” Thomas said. “You know, I think it shows something about the schools’ interest in providing the facilities and how important the track program is to the school, that they’re willing to go out there, raise the money and put in these new facilities. Not only that, it makes the kids feel that they’re appreciated, and I think it makes them
work a little harder.” As a result, Thomas is hoping the sport will become a more enticing option for high school students before they even reach that age. Former Mountain Crest standout Blake Hadfield couldn’t agree more. Hadfield was one of four volunteer coaches at the clinic. Recent MC graduate Taylor Johnson and soon-to-be seniors Tanner Kennedy and Jessica Hoskin were the others. Hadfield didn’t really have an interest in the sport heading into high school. In fact, the Utah State senior thought it was kind of “geeky,” and it was his mother who influenced him to give it a try. “I didn’t even know that
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sisters who influenced this,” J.D. said. To further increase i the sport, Thomas plan ing some open invitati year. Needless to say, vision is shared by sev people in the valley. What many people m know is there are a pai running clubs in Cache Logan Flyers Track Cl around for several year North Valley Track Clu merly the Newton Trac — was founded five ye Dan Line, who has b ing the Flyers for six y the club is for those be ages of 1 and 99 but is more for those betwee of 5 and 14. Members
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club has fluctuated a bit over the past six years. Two years ago, 76 kids were involved in the club, much to the delight of Line. “One of the biggest reasons for it, other than track is a great sport, is (the valley) doesn’t have any middle school and junior high programs, and that’s what these programs are for,” said Line, who also coaches track at West Side. “They should be feeder programs for the high schools.” Consequently, Line was ecstatic when Catherine and Lloyd Phelps started the Newton Track Club. The formation of a youth running club in the Dayton area is potentially in the works, Line said, and he hopes the same thing will happen in the south end of the valley. When Catherine Phelps first started the aforementioned club, they practiced on a soccer field in Newton. Now that they can practice at Sky View — which also hosted a youth clinic earlier this summer — things have only gotten better for the North Valley club. Nearly 50 kids came out this year, and the level of competition was the highest it’s ever been, Phelps said. “Our program, you know, when we were up there on that new track, this year it seems like it’s been the best year,” said Phelps, a former Ricks College track athlete. “My kids have been saying, ‘Mommy, you’ve worked us 10 times harder than you have in the past.’ And I said to them, ‘Well, we’ve got good athletes, we’ve got a good track, and the kids are willing to work hard and they’ve done well.’” Both youth clubs begin their seasons right after the prep state track meets in mid-May and continue until the end of June. Both clubs have also hosted free-ofcharge all-comers meets to help promote the sport. Membership for the Flyers is $35, and that includes three practices a week, an opening social, a team time trial, two all-comers meets, the local Hershey’s meet and a T-shirt. The North Valley club is even cheaper as Phelps charges $10. “We’ve kind of tried to keep costs low to encourage people (to come out),” Phelps said. “... We’re more here to help people Coach Rob Thomas shows J.D. Curtis, 11, how to throw the discuss during a youth track and field clinic at Mountain Crest than to make a ton off of it.” High School on Tuesday.
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Join in boycotting beer sales on Sunday Slightly Off Center By Dennis Hinkamp
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, FOR ONE, AM going to boycott Sunday beer sales in Logan and I urge you to join me. Even though hell may have frozen over, the city council can’t take away our rights. This blatant act of common sense and liberalism is discriminating against us longtime Utah Immigrant Whiners (UIW). That goes double for getting rid of bar club membership laws. I liked being part of an exclusive club of drinkers closely monitored by the state. Let out-of-state visitors figure it out for themselves. It was like having our own little secret language. This new Utah world order is eating into my angst. When I get together with my fellow UIWs it’s taking twice as long to come
up with something to whine about. There are times when we are forced to talk about our gardens and dogs. The odd positive comment has even slipped into our conversations. I can at least find solace in Gov. Huntsman’s leaving because his strident intelligence and practicality forced me to vote Republican the only time in my life. Most of us UIWs moved here from happy, agreeable places. We left our supportive families and sycophant friends behind in hopes of forging a new life in a place where we could whine freely and often. And, like those who came before us, this is the place. At least it used to be. I remember back in the ’80s when we had perfected whining
to high art. It was like the whining summer of love and Logan was our Woodstock. People were coming from all over the country just to whine for a week or two. They were streaming in from Bozeman, Missoula, Jackson and Park City. Sure, we lost some people. Those who couldn’t handle the increasingly high doses of whining actually had to move to more amenable places such as Cuba and Afghanistan. It’s 2009 and as I look around there are so few of us left. The young ones who move in just don’t appreciate the richness of our culture. Sure, there are still gay rights to whine about but we can hardly claim that as a local peculiarity. We have a big gardener’s mar-
ket, two Indian restaurants and a huge outdoor municipal swimming pool. These are all things that used to generate hours and hours of whining. The next thing you know people are going to stop referring to the LDS Church simply as “the church” and food storage and food preservation will not be synonymous. I might even stop being thought of as a gentile. I’m just going to pretend none of this ever happened and keep driving up to Idaho on Sunday because I can buy not only alcohol but also lottery tickets and something ridiculously deep fried. Dennis Hinkamp has even seen the petroglyphs depicting the mini-bottle age of Utah liquor laws. Feedback at dhinkamp@ msn.com.
Choose light wines for a summer picnic
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LIKE TO MEASURE my taste in wine with the experts from The Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator. Usually I agree with their recommendations, but then there is the occasional bottle of wine that I cannot imagine how it got rated highly. I am sure some of you have questioned my recommendations on wine more than once — our taste buds depend on how we feel, what food are we eating and how the wine was stored. A good bottle of wine can taste off for any of these reasons. In addition, some wine drinkers like only one type of wine. I know people who only drink white or only drink red wine, and other drinkers are looking for sweeter wines. That is why there are more than 800 different wines in our local store. Still, we look to the experts for standards by which to judge the quality of a wine. My admiration for these wine experts has dropped a notch from the reading of “Billionaire’s Vinegar” by Benjamin Wallace. In a fraud that matches any in the financial world, the experts in both Europe and the United States were taken in by a fine wine seller named Rodenstock. He claimed that
bottles of wine from the 1780s belonging to Thomas Jefferson had been found behind a wall in a building in Paris. They were marked with his initials engraved on the bottles. Not only were some of these bottles sold for huge sums of money, but other old bottles of fine wine were declared authentic by Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson and James Laube, to name a few. Large wine parties were held over several years celebrating old 18th and 19th century wines discovered by Rodenstock. There is now solid evidence that the Thomas Jefferson bottles are fakes, and that makes any of the bottles sold by Rodenstock of questionable value. This is a fascinating tale of what happens in the famous auction houses of Christies and Sotheby’s, as well as the egos of fine wine collectors. This is a must-read for anyone who spends more than $10 on a bottle of wine. Last month I recommended the 2005 Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica at $12.99. This exceptional value from Spain at a rating of 91 is 85 percent grenache blended with syrah and stored in oak for nine months. Recently I was able to pair this with roast lamb and sautéed vegetables. In
Cache Wines By William Moore
this setting the wine was even better than I remembered. I am still big on the wines from Argentina, especially the wines of Susana Balbo. Her wines listed are all rated between 89 and 91. For a rosé wine I like the 2008 Crios de Susana Balbo Rosé of Malbec at $11.99, which is a bold, dry wine. A great white with a different flavor is the 2007
Recommended F 2005 Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica at $12.99 F 2008 Crios de Susana Balbo Rosé of Malbec at $11.99 F 2007 Crios de Susan Balbo Torrontes at $14.99 F 2007 Crios de Susan Balbo Malbec at $14.99 F 2006 Banfi Centime Rosso Toscano at $11.99 F 2007 Vin de Savoie Apremont at $12.99 F 2006 Wrattonbully Marsanne Viognier at $11.99
Crios de Susan Balbo Torrontes at $14.99. For a red I like the 2007 Crios de Susan Balbo Malbec at $14.99. I am disappointed in the quality and increase in price of the 2008 Gascon Malbec. This was a longtime favorite. I have been reading some good reviews of wines from Chile. I wrote down the names of five in our local store and looked up the ratings. There
was not a single one rated above 85. I am waiting for someone to give a heads up on a Chilean wine I did find one Italian wine I am anxious to try. The Super Tuscan 2006 Banfi Centime Rosso Toscano at $11.99 is a mixture of sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. This should go well with grilled meats and is a great value for this style of wine. Two white wines I like for summer are the 2007 Vin de Savoie Apremont at $12.99 from France and the 2006 Wrattonbully Marsanne Viognier at $11.99 from Australia. The Apremont is made from the Jacquere grape and its flavor is crisp and light with 11.5 percent alcohol and nice change in a white wine. The Wrattonbully contains the unusual Marsanne grape blended with Viognier to give some complex flavors and aromas of pears and peaches. This is a different white wine with a rating of 90. Take some of these wines on a picnic for a pleasurable afternoon. Feedback at wmoore3136@ msn.com.
“All the Stars in Heaven” by Michele Paige Holmes (Covenant, 2009, $17.95)
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f this book is any indication, Covenant is broadening its horizons and branching out to books that are clean but not strictly for an LDS audience. Jay Kendrich is pining for an old love and has no real interest in dating during his third year at Harvard Law School. That is, until the fateful day he’s coerced into attending a ballet practice and comes under the spell of Sarah Morgan’s music. As the unknown pianist plays, Jay is entranced. “The melody was haunting, unfamiliar — beautiful. ... Jay closed his eyes, feeling the emotion as the piece hit a crescendo, then grew soft once more.” Jay moves to the stage to meet the musician and after exchanging only a few polite words, “A fist met (Jay’s) left eye, and he staggered backwards. A second blow followed the first, and this time Jay went down, blackness overtaking him.” This first encounter with Sarah’s cousin Carl is a small taste of what comes later. Her father, Chief of Police Grant Morgan, has hired Carl to be Sarah’s bodyguard, but nobody except the chief knows what she is being protected from. She only knows that from the time her mother died and she came to live with her father, he has cautioned her repeatedly that “they are always watching.” As the violence against Jay and other people associated with Sarah escalates to a near-death hit and run, kidnapping and arson, Sarah feels more and more pressure to do as her father wishes, even though she discovers he is lying to her about many of the things he has used to manipulate her. Why, the reader keeps asking herself, does this father treat her as he does — nearly keeping her prisoner and repeatedly threatening to make her quit school, even though she is 24? She has been “protected” to the
By Charlene Hirschi
point that she has never ridden on public transportation or seen a movie; Carl drives her to and picks her up every day from school; she is only allowed to attend church and choir practice if she is good; and she has never had a boyfriend — or any other friend — her entire life. Terrified of the menacing Carl, even when she reports the abuse he has dished out, her father continues to make excuses for him. Why is a chief of police using an ex-con as a bodyguard for his daughter; why does he profess love and concern yet treat her like a slave, endanger her life by insisting she act as an undercover narcotics decoy, and keep her under his control at all costs? Holmes is a master at keeping the reader in suspense. From beginning to end, the mystery builds and builds, yet there are enough clues along the way that the reader begins to have premonitions of what’s coming. However, even though I figured out part of it, the ending, just like the story, is a lot more complicated than I imagined. This is the author’s second book. The first, “Counting Stars,” was a best-seller and I don’t see any reason this one won’t follow suit. “The Evil Harbormaster” by Marty Reeder (American Book Publishing, 2008, $18)
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arty Reeder of Smithfield weaves a lighthearted story in a setting most of us are familiar with: Bear Lake and
like to read together will no doubt enjoy it. As one reviewer writes: “My son and I had a lot of laughs reading and discussing it together.” I can believe it.
Camp Hunt. I’m not sure Bear Lake even has a harbor master, but Reeder has taken local Boy Scout lore and turned it into a charming story about Sydney, a Camp Hunt staff member, and the pirating of his sailboat, “The Silver Moon,” by no less than the very man who is entrusted with protecting the lake and its users — the harbormaster. Because he is only 16 and the harbormaster has so much power and authority, he has a hard time convincing local authorities that his boat has been stolen. In some ways, the reader must stretch her imagination to believe someone could confiscate a boat and the young man in question would not immediately call Dad and tell him the story, but of course then Sydney and Mandy, who has had her waverunner stolen right out from under her by the harbormaster’s cohorts, wouldn’t have ended up being hunted down and shot at, the book would have been one chapter long and we wouldn’t have been introduced to more Scout lore along the way to a completely baffling ending. The book is a fun read and will appeal to a wide family audience. Reeder’s voice reminds me a bit of Nicholas Sparks in “A Walk to Remember.” The book is strictly for entertainment and families who
“Silent Passing” by Syd Perkes (Publish America, 2009, $24.95)
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or fans of Perkes’ first novel, “Lettie”: good news! He has again concocted a delightful story full of pathos and the undertow of life’s events. Perkes definitely is not a “happily-ever-after” writer. Like “Lettie,” “Silent Passage” ends on a sad note, but even so will make a fine family read as it weaves the story of young Andy and Charlie, an elderly widower who has become a hermit since the death of his wife. This story of two people separated by age and vulnerability will no doubt rekindle forgotten memories and touch the heartstrings of all who read it. Set in a small farming community in the 1940s WWII era, this reader couldn’t help but wonder if Andy isn’t modeled after Perkes’ own Hyde Park childhood — this is only conjecture, of course, but Perkes’ understanding of Andy and Charlie’s needs and motivations seems a little too real to be invented out of thin air. Add that to Andy’s love of drawing and one does have to wonder. Andy is the youngest in his family; his beloved brother Ned is fighting in Europe and his much older sister is getting married. Because Ned is gone, Andy must shoulder the
responsibility of filling in with the farm work in his absence. To make some money, Andy finally gets up the courage to ask his neighbor, Charlie, if he could use some help herding his cows to pasture for the summer. Both Andy and Charlie are surprised when he tells Andy yes. Over the course of the summer, a friendship begins to develop between the old man and the young boy, but someplace along the line, Andy is swamped with his responsibilities at home and doesn’t visit the old man for a while. In the meantime, Charlie starts to fall susceptible to the attachment he feels for Andy and decides to withdraw from the relationship because he doesn’t want to be hurt by either rejection or abandonment. Perkes is a fine storyteller and I enjoyed this book even more than the first one. His dialogue skills have been honed and his characters are so believable I experienced the joy of the budding relationship between the boy and the old man and the pain of its demise. This slice of life/coming-of-age story kindled memories of my own childhood relationships with older people and made me savor all over again those long-ago bonds. Book critic Charlene Hirschi holds her master’s in English from Utah State University. She is among a number of freelance writers whose columns appear in The Herald Journal as part of an effort to expose readers to a variety of community voices. Authors, readers and editors are invited to visit www.charlene hirschi.com.
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Three books the whole family will enjoy
Extra Operatunities Michael Ballam International Opera Competition When: Semi-finals, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 24; finals, 7:30 p.m., July 28 Where: Eccles Theatre Tickets: General admission is $5 for semi-finals, $10 for finals
“An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein Classics” When: 7:30 p.m., July 29 Where: Eccles Theatre Tickets: $11-$64
“Musica Magnifica”
When: 7:30 p.m., July 24 Where: Eccles Theatre Tickets: $10-$58
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Once upon a time in a land not so far away … Treat yourself to an enchanting tradition this summer with the Utah Festival Opera and indulge in the grandeur and charm of each first-class performance. The UFO opened its first season in the summer of 1992. The company opened in the newly renovated Ellen Eccles Theatre; the company offices were located on the third floor of the Wells
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Visions of Cache Valley: A Fine-Art Exhibition
When: Exhibit will be open before and in between shows through Aug. 8 Where: Dansante Building
Backstage Tours
When: July 16, 18, 23; Aug. 1, 8; 9:30 a.m. Where: Commence in the Eccles Theatre
Breakfast With the Stars When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. (starting July 18) Where: Café des Artistes
Production Seminars Literary Seminars
When: July 15, 22, 30; Aug. 6; 10:30 a.m. Where: Dansante Building (July 30: Eccles Theatre)
For more detailed information visit www.ufoc.org
“Carmen”
armen lives in the town of Seville in the Spanish countryside. Every man in the town adores her with one exception: Cpl. Don José. Don José is contemplating marriage to a village girl, Micala. Carmen is arrested for a fight at the cigarette factory and, while waiting for the warrant, convinces Don José to let her escape. In the tavern of Lillas Pastia, Lt. Zuniga and some of the other officers are entertained by Carmen and her band of Gypsies. Escamillo, the famed bullfighter, also comes to the bar. Both men try to flirt with Carmen and both men are firmly rebuffed. When the tavern closes, Don José comes to meet with Carmen. She tries to convince
When: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 5 Where: Eccles Theatre Tickets: $10-$58
When: July 15, 22, 20; Aug. 6; 9:30 a.m. Where: Dansante Building (July 30: Eccles Theatre)
Fargo Bank in downtown Logan. Offices and most rehearsal space are now in the Dansante Building, a 45,00-square-foot facility that also houses prop, scene and costume shops and the box office. Michael Ballam is the founder and general director of UFO. He has performed opera for more than 20 years, including command performances at the Vatican and the White House.
him to join her and the smugglers. He refuses and Lt. Zungia returns to try again for Carmen’s heart. Don José jealously attacks Zuniga and is left with no choice but to join the smugglers. Carmen soon grows tired of Don José. She is sent to distract the guards while José is left to guard the goods. Escamillo comes looking for Carmen and runs into José, who challenges him to a fight, but Carmen arrives in time to prevent it. Escamillo, to show his thanks, invites her to his next bullfight. At the bullfighting arena, Carmen’s friends warn her that José has been seen lurking around the city. The love triangle she has created begins to close around her.
So how do I get tickets? Single tickets range from $11-$74. There are four ways you can purchase your tickets: 1. By phone: Call 435-750-0300 ext. 106 or 1-800262-0074. Have your order and credit card information ready. 2. In person: Visit the Dansante Building at 59 S.
100 West in Logan, or go to any ArtTix outlet. For more information, contact Nansi Blau at nansi@ufoc.org. 3. By mail: Send your complete order form and payment to Utah Festival Opera, Attn. Box Office, 59 S. 100 West, Logan, UT 84321. 4. Online: Visit www.ufoc.org.
2009 — Music in the Mountains
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anio, the head of a traveling troupe, promotes the evening’s events. One of the villagers jokingly suggests that the hunchback clown, Tonio, is in love with Canio’s wife, Nedda. Canio responds with a warning that he will not tolerate any flirting with his wife. The women leave to go to the church and the men to the tavern, leaving Nedda alone. She feels smothered by her husband. Tonio appears and tries unsuccessfully to make love to Nedda. She runs him off. Silvio, Nedda’s lover, comes and convinces her to meet him at midnight. Canio busts in on them, but Silvio escapes. Nedda refuses to identify him, even at knife point. Some other troupe members convince Canio to deal with it later because it is time for the show. Canio, alone, sobs that he must play the clown while his heart is breaking. Silvio and the other villagers gather to watch the troupe perform. As the show opens, Colombina (played by Nedda) is serenaded by her lover, Arlecchino (played by Beppe), who dismisses her servant Taddeo (played by Tonio). While Colombina and Arlecchino dine, they plan to poison Colombina’s husband, Pagliaccio (played by Canio). Taddeo leads Pagliaccio to the couple and Arlecchino escapes. Enraged by the situation, Canio breaks and he and Pagliaccio become one.
ing Arthur meets Guenevere and they agree to be married. Upset by knights that are little more than bullies, Arthur creates the Round Table. Lancelot, in France, learns of the Knights of the Round Table and leaves to join them. When he arrives in Camelot, Lancelot falls in love with Queen Guenevere. Years later, the unspoken love of Lancelot and Guenevere still burns strong. Mordred, Arthur’s illegitimate son, comes to Camelot to take the crown from Arthur. Unknowingly, Arthur places him in knight’s training. Mordred sets his plan to take Arthur’s crown into action one night. Lancelot goes to Guenevere’s chambers and they are caught by the Knights of the Round Table, led by Mordred. Lancelot escapes, but Guenevere is arrested for treason. At Guenevere’s execution, Arthur is torn between his love for Guenevere and his duty to Camelot. Lancelot rescues Guenevere and they run off to France. Because Lancelot killed some of the knights during the rescue, Camelot cries for revenge. Arthur sorrowfully goes to war.
“The Mikado”
anki-Poo, a wandering minstrel, arrives in Titipu. He is looking for Yum-Yum. She is to be married to her guardian, Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner. Ko-Ko was sentenced to be executed for flirting, a capital offense, and thus cannot execute anybody else before himself. All of the nobles of Titipu resigned their posts. All of their positions and salaries have been taken by Pooh-Bah, who is open to corruption in any or all of his many capacities. NankiPoo declares his love for Yum-Yum. Meanwhile, Ko-Ko receives a message; the Mikado commands that an execution take place within the month. As Ko-Ko is looking for a substitute, Nanki-Poo appears with a
rope. He intends to hang himself, as life without Yum-Yum would be unbearable. Ko-Ko convinces Nanki-Poo to become his substitute on the condition that Nanki-Poo can marry Yum-Yum for the month before his execution. Yum-Yum is being prepared for the wedding by her friends. Ko-Ko arrives with the discovery that when a man is beheaded his wife must be buried alive. YumYum, though much in love with Nanki-Poo, considers this to be a serious obstacle to their union. If she does not marry Nanki-Poo, however, she will have to wed Ko-Ko and if Nanki-Poo can’t marry Yum-Yum, he will commit suicide at once, leaving Ko-Ko without a victim for the execution ...
“Pagliacci”
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antuzza is looking for her sweetheart, Turiddu. He is singing about his former love, Lola. However, she is now married to Alfio. Santuzza informs Lucia, Turiddu’s mother, that he has taken up again with Lola. As Lucia enters the church for Easter Mass, Santuzza tells Aflio of his wife’s infidelity. As the villagers celebrate after Mass, Alfio challenges Turiddu to a duel. Santuzza watches in horror as her love marches off to his fate.
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Salt Lake Letter Carrier Band coming back to tabernacle
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HE TABERNACLE Concert and Lecture Series will welcome the Salt Lake Letter Carrier Band at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Logan LDS Tabernacle. Admission is free and everyone is invited. This will mark the band’s third appearance at the tabernacle. The Salt Lake Carrier Band has about 35 members who play a variety of music made up of showtunes and marches. The band has been
seen throughout the Salt Lake City area providing music to a number of nursing homes, retirement facilities and parades. The audiences love their patriotic music, which represents freedom and democracy. The group has traveled throughout the United States to such places as Hawaii, New York City, Miami, New Orleans and Houston. Recently they played in Cedar City for the college commencement exercises.
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Friday SE Needham Jewelers will host two charity programs during the Great American Sidewalk Festival on Friday and Saturday in downtown Logan: A pendant/ charm of the Utah Festival Opera logo in silver or 14-karat white or yellow gold will be sold with all proceeds going directly to the opera; and the Palmer Collection will feature the Lynn Meeks Collection of estate jewelry at a 20 percent discount with all proceeds going to the USU English department scholarship in memory of professor Meeks. Avenue will perform with Watercolor Paintings and Iji (ska/alternative) at 8 p.m. Friday at Why Sound, 30 Federal Ave., Logan. Cover charge is $5. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/whysound. The Cache Children’s Choir will host its annual music camp July 13-17 with a morning and afternoon session. Camp is for ages 5-11. This year’s theme is “Where in the World?” Registration is $55 and will be accepted through Friday. For more information or to sign up, call 752-6260 or visit www. cachechildrenschoir.org. A series of pandemic preparedness classes will be held Friday at Thomas Edison Charter School, 1275 W. 2350 South, Nibley. Classes will include “Clean Water” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; “Heating, Lighting and Fuel” from 6:30 to 7 p.m.; and “Pandemic Preparation” from 7 to 9 p.m. A new market for fresh fruits, vegetables and bakery products is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays and from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays in front of the Historic Cache County Courthouse in downtown Logan. All growers, producers, bakers and consumers are invited. For more information, contact Brad R. Christensen at 770-4757 or brcdesign@aol. com, or Richard Wagstaff at 435-890-0215. All are invited to participate in a Peace Vigil every Friday between 5 and 6 p.m. on the east side of Main Street between Center Street and 100 North in Logan. This non-violent, public event has been on-going every Friday since September 2005. For more information, call 755-5137.
Saturday Stay will perform with Silence in Sight, The Champion Theory and Shy for Shy (pop/rock) at 8 p.m. Saturday at Why Sound. Cover charge is $5. The Western singing duo Tumbleweeds will perform from 6 p.m. to closing Saturday at LD’s Cafe in Richmond. Everyone is invited. A series of signings will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at The Book Table. Participants include Gregg Luke, author of “Altered State”; Daniel Johnson, author of “An LDS Guide to MesoAmerica”; Steve Nethercott, artist of “The Real Heroes” posters; and Robert Kempton, a valley photographer. For more information, call 752-3055. Rocky Mountain Express will perform as part of Smithfield city’s concert-in-the-park
series at 7 p.m. Saturday at Central Park. Admission is free; bring your lawn chairs. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Youth Center. Cache Valley Veloists will host a fastpaced ride Saturday for 75 miles climbing over Weston Canyon, around to Downey and back on the west side highway. Meet at 8 a.m. at the park in Weston. For more information, visit www.cvveloists.org/rideschedule.php. Continuing the Museum of Anthropology’s “Saturdays at the Museum” series at USU, activities will explore empirical and cultural expansions and how the conquests and expansion of empires can change and influence the cultures involved. A lecture reviewing how and why different empirical expansions have affected generations will be presented at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 797-7545 or visit www.usu.edu/anthro/museum/. Linda Wentz will play the piano from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Pioneer Valley Lodge, 2351 N. 400 East, North Logan. Everyone is invited. Common Ground Outdoor Adventures will host a canoe event with Jim Boone at 9 a.m. Saturday. Tour the valley’s rivers with the man who knows them best. Cost is $3. Volunteers are always welcome. For more information, visit www.cgadventures.org. Providence city will have a Surplus Sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Zollinger Park, 61 N. 200 West. All items sold “as is and where is.” Cache Valley Singles 31 and Over will host a Shane Jackman dinner and concert at 6 p.m. Saturday at Camp Lomia up Logan Canyon. There will be a Dutch-oven dinner; please bring a potluck salad or dessert. Cost is $5. For more information, e-mail cache_ singles@yahoo.com or call 752-7092. A Teddy Bear Picnic in honor of National American Teddy Bear Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Providence Macey’s Zone Eatery. Kids are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear and enjoy storytime, coloring and treats. There will also be a drop box available to donate money or gently used/ new stuffed animals to be given to Child and Family Support Services in Cache Valley. For more information or to sign up, call 753-3301. The ninth annual Alterniscapes Tour — a tour of unique gardens in Cache Valley focusing on how to create beauty in an arid climate — will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday starting at Mendon Station. Tickets are $5 and include a brochure, plant maps of the properties and plant species lists, as well as other informational handouts. For more information, call 752-6263 or e-mail alterniscapes@saabra.org. Bridgerland Literacy’s Bookcrossing stops at the Cache Valley Gardeners’ Market every Saturday morning. Pick up a traveling book to read then release it for others to find. For more information, call 753-1270. The Cache Valley Gardeners’ Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday at
Merlin Olsen Park, 200 E. 100 South, Logan. Enjoy live music while shopping for fresh produce and plants, handmade crafts, eggs, bread, cheese and locally raised meats from more than 75 vendors. For more information, visit www.gardenersmarket.org. Famous Aggie Ice Cream tours will take place at noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $3. Also, True Blue Aggie Cheese Tours take place at 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday through Oct. 1 (except holidays). Admission is free.
Sunday Celebrate America entertainers will perform for the summer citizens group at 1 p.m. Sunday on the lawn adjacent to the Old Main building at USU. Bring your lawn chairs. For more information, call 787-1406. The Post-Mormon Community is a nonsectarian organization of individuals and families who have left Mormonism. The Cache Valley chapter meets for dinner and socializing every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at a local restaurant. Newcomers welcome. For more information, visit www.PostMormon.org/logan or call 770-4263.
Monday The Cache Valley Chapter of NARFE will host its annual picnic at noon Monday at Lundstrom Park, 1260 N. 1600 East, Logan. A program will be presented by the Festival of the American West Youth Singers. Cost is $7. All retired and active federal employees are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Robert Lamb at 752-8579. Common Ground Outdoor Adventures will be doing a service project at 5 p.m. Monday at a local farm. Come help clean up and give back to the community. Volunteers are always welcome. For more information, visit www.cgadventures.org or call 713-0288.
Tuesday Abandon Kansas will perform with Paper Mache and Bleary (pop/rock/acoustic) at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Why Sound. Cover charge is $8. Harmony Lodge #21 F&AM will host its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 118 W. 100 North in Logan. All Freemasons are welcome to attend. Members and their families will be meeting for dinner at 6 p.m. at Angie’s, before the meeting. For more information, contact George Winters at 752-7145. Classical Indian sitarists Pandit Shivnath Mishra and Deobrat Mishra will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 East, Logan. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. For more information, e-mail blissmystic@ yahoo.com. This tour is raising funds for the Mishras’ academy of classical Indian Music in Varanasi, India, which teaches underprivileged children. Candi from USU Food Cents will share tips on growing/storing your tomatoes, as well as recipes, at a free cooking and com-
munity class from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Providence Macey’s Little Theater. Seating is limited; to reserve a spot, call 753-3301. Karin Hardman will start a support group for parents of children with disabilities from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 East, Logan. She will talk about how to work successfully with your health care professionals, how to help your child get the best nutrition and how to trust your instincts. Cost is $2 per person. For more information, e-mail wise.childbearing @gmail.com.
Wednesday They Say I Say will perform with Eleonora, The Upcollars and We Drop Like Bombs (screamo/electro/rock) at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Why Sound. Cover charge is $5. Scott Bradley will lead a “To Preserve the Nation” Constitution class at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Book Table (upstairs). For more information, call 753-2930 or 753-8844. A Farming Maintenance Tips Seminar will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Cache Business Resource Center, Room 1901 in the west campus of BATC, 1410 N. 1000 West, Logan. Participation is free. For more information, call 213-8713. The Providence Macey’s will give personal tours of its produce department from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. To sign up or for more information, call 753-3301. Bridgerland Cruise Nights will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald’s, 700 N. Main, Logan. Bring your street rod, classic car or specialty vehicle, or just come check out the cars and trucks. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact Jerry at 563-6488.
Thursday Common Ground Outdoor Adventures go hiking through Green and Dry canyons at 5 p.m. Thursday. Volunteers are always welcome. For more information, visit www. cgadventures.org or call 713-0288. Connecticut Four will perform with American Attic, Salt Mine Circus and Cindy Sluder (indie/rock) at 8 p.m. Thursday at Why Sound. Cover charge is $5. Alan Hashimoto, associate professor of graphic design at USU, will present “Almost Famous in 15 Minutes: Alan Hashimoto’s Historic Encounters With Near Fame and Fortune Expressed Through a Variety of Media and Communication Art” as part of the next HASS Hour on Thursday at the Logan Golf and Country Club. The event begins at 5:15 p.m. and Hashimoto will speak at 6 p.m. Admission is free; a soup and salad bar is available for $6.95. For more information, call 797-4072. The Knotty Knitters meet from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Senior Citizen Center in Logan. Everyone is invited to work on their crochet, knitting, needlework, cross-stitch projects and more. For more information, contact Cathy at 752-3923.
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