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RCGSE Emperor I Pepper Prespentt to present oral history

The Utah Queer Historical Society’s July oratory will feature Pepper Prespentt, who will give her oral history to the public on Wednesday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m. at the Utah Pride Center, 1380 S. Main St.

Pepper has been an LGBTQ rights activist since the 1970s. She helped to fund and support the establishment of the Gay Help Line in the 70s and 80s. In 1976, Pepper was one of the founders of the Royal Court of the Golden Spike Empire and is one of its most active members to this day, having earned a Lifetime Reign as Emperor 1 and King Father of Utah of the Golden Spike Empire. In May Pepper, received the Kristen Ries Community Service Award for her many years of activism.

15th Annual HRC Utah Dinner

The HRC Utah Steering Committee and Dinner Team cordially invite you to join us in an elegant evening of togetherness and community. The 15th Annual Utah Dinner brings together nearly 1,000 of HRC Utah’s members, friends, families, and allies for an evening of inspiration and celebration at the landmark Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.

The evening begins with a cocktail reception, where guest mingle while they review a dazzling array of silent auction items. The action then moves to the ballroom, for a memorable dinner followed by thought-provoking speakers and live entertainment.

This event regularly attracts some of Utah’s leading-edge businesses and political figures, and it has become one of the “must-attend” events of the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of history as we celebrate the LGBTQ milestones achieved and rise to facethe many challenges still ahead.

Saturday, July 20, 4–11 pmThe Grand America Hotel, 555 S Main StTickets at hrcutah.org

Bingo for Veterans

The Matrons of Mayhem are teaming up withNorthern Utah Sexual Assault Nurse ExaminersJuly 19 from, 7–9 pm to provide a moreintimate and nurturing environment for sexualassault victims. Third Friday Bingo has beencalling out ball numbers to standing-room-onlycrowds the past several months, so theysuggest coming early. Doors open at 6 p.m.

All seating is general admission. $6 for onecard or two for $10. Kitchen concessionsavailable for purchase:

First Baptist Church, 777 S 1300 East.