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Extended Day Kindergarten with Park City School District

Registration for the Park City School District, Community Education, fall, 2010, extended day Kindergarten is Feb. 22 through March 12. Information and registration forms are on the PCSD web site: www.pcschools.us under Community Ed, Extended Day Kindergarten. The program is offered at all 4 schools. Don't miss the March 12 deadline to apply.

New ESL classses, T,Th Begin March 2

A new morning, beginning level, E.S.L. class starts on March 2. The class is on Tues. and Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. at the Park City Library. The class starts with the very basics. To join, come to the library beginning on March 2 or afterwards on Tuesday or Thursday morning. The cost is $10. Call Judy at 645-5600 ext. 1447 for more information

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival Hosted by Summit Land Conservancy

The largest environmental film festival in North America is coming to Park City. The Summit Land Conservancy will host the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival, presented by Backcountry.com, at the Jim Santy Auditorium on March 11th and the Treasure Mountain Inn on March 12th. For ticket and film information, visit www.summitlandconservancy.org.

Bowl for Kid's Sake

By participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Utah Bowl For Kids Sake on March 27th at Jupiter Bowl, you can help make a positive, lasting impact on children, schools and neighborhoods. Research shows that children with a positive adult role model are more likely to complete high school, avoid negative behaviors, and have higher self-esteem. All the money raised will be used to support the Summit & Wasatch Counties programs. Log onto www.bbbsu.org for more information.

Recreation Baseball and Softball

Basin Recreation is now taking registration for Recreation Baseball and Softball. Boys and girls 5 years old to 9th grade, we have a spot for you. The action starts up the beginning of May, don't miss out. Log on to www.basinrecreation.org for more information or to register.

YMCA Camp Roger Summer Camp

Register for YMCA Camp Roger, a week-long overnight summer camp for boys and girls ages 7-17 located in the Uinta Mountains in Utah. Programs begin every Sunday in June through August.
Activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, archery, arts and crafts, teambuilding, and outdoor education, along with Specialty Camps including Junior Wrangler, Wrangler, Ranch, Rodeo, Extreme, Paddling, Arts, or Adventure Camp.
Find out more by going to www.YMCACampRoger.org or call 877-690-YMCA. Register before May 15 and receive a discount!

Main Street Business Alliance meetings

The Historic MAin Street Business Alliance meets the third Tuesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. at Treasure Mountain Inn. Next meeting is March 16. District businesses are invited to join in on the conversation. Check www.rightonmain.org for the current month's agenda.

Available Affordable Housing

Mountain Lands Community Housing Trust has several properties listed for purchase. Go to www.housinghelp.org for listing and for application information.

Sunrise Rotary Weekly Meetings

The Park City Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Thursday morning, 7:15AM, for Breakfast at The Grand Summit Hotel at The Canyons. All are welcome, please join them.

Check out ParkCityGreen.org!

ParkCityGreen.org is a free non-profit website created by Park City Foundation and Park City Municipal.  Fill in your carbon footprint info and find out how you can save energy, water, and money AND help save the planet. So... logon to ParkCityGreen.org to sign up and start saving.

After-School Tutors Needed at Parley's Park

Parley's Park Elementary School is seeking high school and adult volunteers to help tutor elementary-age students at their after-school program every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 4:30 pm. Flexible schedules and community service hours available. For more information, call the school at 645-5620 or email Leslie at Lhudson@pcschools.us

Mountain Town Music is seeking individuals to be on it's Board of Trustees.

Mountain Town Music is a non-profit organization whose goal is to present, support and foster live music in Park City and Summit County. Board members love music! They understand the value of helping to promote and foster live music in our community and will give selflessly to this goal.
Call 435-901-7664

LOOKING FOR AN OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE?

For the first time anyone 14 and older can slide head-first down the 2002 Olympic Track on a Skeleton sled from the Tourist Start! All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. This Olympic experience is available February 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20 and is only $50.00. Check-in time is 3:00pm. For more information please contact the Utah Olympic Park Host Desk, 435.658.4200.

Monday Evening Spanish Classes

The Summit County Library presents FREE Spanish Classes on Monday evenings at 6:00 pm. Please join this Spanish II class at the Kimball Junction Library to learn or improve your Spanish. If you have any questions, please call Jordan at 435-615-3948.

Tuesday Morning Free Spanish II Classes

The Summit County Library is presents FREE Spanish Classes on Tuesday Mornings at 11:30. You may join this Spanish II class at any time at the Kimball Junction Library to learn or improve your Spanish. Use Book 1 of the 7th ed. of Spanish Now! by Barron's. Intermediates use Book 2 2nd or 3rd Edition.If you have any questions, please call Jordan at 435-615-3948.

English as a Second Language Class

Free ESL-English as a Second Language-classes on Tuesday at 3pm and 6:00 pm every week. Kimball Junction Library. This class is for Adult non-native speakers of English.

Spanish I Class Weds.

Feb. 17 is the last day to join the Beginning Spanish class offered by the Summit County Library at Kimball Junction on Wed. evenings at 6:00. Call Jordan at 435-615-3948 for details and info on materials.

The "Experience Live Music" Series At Molly Bloom's

Mountain Town Music & Molly Bloom's are pleased to bring you the "Experience Live Music" Series. Featuring a diverse lineup of local and regional artists, the series continues all year every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Molly Bloom's starting at 9:30. For lineup information go to mountaintownmusic.org

Music makes Park City Community

Do you have a photo from the ParkWest concerts? Of your first years in Park City in the 1970s and 80s? The Park City Museum is collecting stories, photographs and other musical Park City mementos to display in an upcoming exhibit, "Music Makes Park City Community." To learn more, call Emily or Wendy, at 649-7457 or email museum@parkcityhistory.org

McPolin Elementary Needs After-School Tutors

McPolin Elementary School is seeking volunteers ages 8th grade to adult to help tutor students in grade K-5 in its after-school program every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 pm. Flexible schedules and community service hours available. For more information, call 615-0235 or email pcef@pcschools.us

Monthly Meeting Delta Airlines Pioneers

Delta Pioneers, a non-profit organization for retirees,  invites retirees from Delta Airlines and any of their merged companies such as NorthWest,Western,Pan American,Pacific Northern, North East are invited to a monthly luncheon and meeting at the Golden Corral in West Valley City on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is Wed., March 24. Lunch will start at 11:30 and meeting at noon. Contact Rod Vogel @ 801 633 9992 for further info All Departments welcome

Book donations welcome

Friends of the Park City Library accepts donations of books, current magazines, books on tape, etc. year round at the library, 1255 Park Ave. The books are sorted into categories and sold at the Friends' Annual Used Book Sale over Labor Day weekend. All proceeds of the sale are used to enhance the services the library provides. Please take them books you no longer need.

Thursday Evening Spanish Classes at Park City Library

The Park City Library presents FREE Spanish Classes on Thursday evenings from 5:00-7:00 pm. Come practice your Spanish conversational skills-all levels are invited. The Library is located at 1255 Park Avenue. For more information, call Heather at the Park City Library 615-5603.

2010 Youth Spring Soccer

2010 Youth Soccer League
Start thinking soccer! Park City Recreation is now accepting registrations for children ages 4 years through 4th grade for the upcoming Spring Youth Soccer League. Games will be played on Saturdays and some Wednesday evenings at Willow Creek Park beginning April 17th. Registration deadline is March 29th. Volunteer coaches are needed for every team! Call the Park City Racquet Club at 615-5401 or register online at www.parkcityrecreation.org.

Breastfeeding support meetings

La Leche (Lah Lay' chay) League of Park City now meets twice each month! On the 2nd Tuesday at 10 am and the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 pm, to offer breastfeeding support and information. Next meeting Tuesday March 9 and Tuesday evening, March 23. Call Karen for info or details at 435-640-4074.

Visa Learn to Fly March

Come try ski jumping with Olympian Alan Alborn and the Park City Nordic Ski Club at the Utah Olympic Park. The Visa Learn to Fly camps are geared towards 6-11 year old boys and girls who want a little more wind beneath their wings while enhancing their all-around ski skills. Camp is only $40, March 11th. Call Alan at 435-645-7660 or visit our website www.pcnordicskiclub.org Come fly with us.

Congratulations to Johnny Spillane for winning the first ever Nordic combined silver medal in Vancouver!

Want to Fly and Ski like Johnny? Come and join us on March llth.

Public Invitied to Leadership Park City's Annual Community Lecture

You are invited to attend Leadership Park City's FREE annual Community Lecture on Monday, March 22, 7:00 PM, at the Santy Auditorium. Well-known author and lecturer, Dr. Rod Nash,
Professor Emeritus at the University of California will present his challenging theory on HUMAN OCCUPANCY OF EARTH IN THE FOURTH MILLENNIUM, called ISLAND CIVILIZATION. Dr. Nash is author of Wilderness & the American Mind. His talk will challenge us with his provocative and timely ideas about humans surviving in the natural world we rely on.

Frontier Bank Food Drive

Make a DEPOSIT--of FOOD at Frontier Bank. March 1st-March 31st you can drop off non-perishable canned & packaged items for the Christian Center Food Pantry. Frontier Bank is located on 1630 Shortline Rd.  Help make a differnce in our community...Donate today!!! 615-2265

PCHS/TMIS Jazz Concert

An all-jazz concert on Thursday, March 18, at the Eccles Center will feature Park City school musicians in grades 8 through 12. The PCHS Varsity Jazz Ensemble, PCHS JV Jazz Ensemble, and TMIS Jazz Ensemble will perform. The concert is free, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Instrument Petting Zoo

Gear up for the Smithsonian Institution exhibit, "New Harmonies," Attend the Instrument Petting Zoo at the Park City Museum Sat., March 27 from 2-4pm!  When children see, hear, touch and play instruments, they learn different ways sound can be made and their part in making these musical sounds. This could be the first day in the rest of their musical life! This is an activity for kids of all ages and is free with your Family Membership or daily Museum Admission!The Instrument Petting Zoo is provided in partnership with the Utah Symphony and Summerhays Music.

5th Annual Park City Cocktail Contest

The 5th Annual Park City Cocktail Contest will take place Thursday, April 8th from 6:30-9:30pm at Wahso in Park City. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Park City People's Health Clinic. Must be 21 years of age to attend. To learn more or to submit your entry visit: parkcityrestaurants.com

"Take Time to Smell the Roses"

"Take Time to Smell the Roses," is an event sponsored by Chain Reaction for a Cure,a foundation whose sole purpose is making the public aware there is no permanent cure for breast cancer and to raise money for breast cancer research. The event will be garden tours of selected Park City homes and a silent and live auction which will be held on July 15th. We do Need volunteers Now to help us with the numerous jobs to be accomplished to create a successful tour and auctions. If you are interested in assisting please contact Naomi Lippincott 435-940-1927 or drac6@msn.com.

Park City Community Church Annual Garage Sale May 8th

Save the date! Park City Community Church will be holding their annual garage sale on Sat, May 8th 7:00am to 1:00pm. Start saving your gently used items and donate them to the garage sale. All donations are tax deductible and receipts available. We will be collecting donations at the church only the week before: Monday, May 3rd - Friday, May 7th, 9:00am to 4:00pm.  PCCC is located at 4501 Highway 224 (behind the Park City Nursery on 224) For more information please call: PCCC (435) 649-8131.

Call for "Las Artes de Mexico" Volunteers at the UMFA

The UMFA is seeking volunteers to serve as docents and program assistants for its upcoming exhibition, Las Artes de Mexico. Docents will act as guides and lead visitors through 4500 years of art from Mexico providing tours in both Spanish and English with a general and family focus. All applications must be submitted by March 12, 2010, and trainings begin on March 20, 2010. Those interested may request an application by calling 801.585.9875 or visiting umfa.utah.edu.

The 2010 Shining Stars Cooperative School Open House and Registration

Shining Stars Prechool and Kindergarten invites you to attend the 2010 open house at the Park City Community Church, March 10th, from 5:30-7pm. A mandatory Enrollment meeting will be held March 18, 6:30-7:30, followed by a registration draw March 19, 9 am. For more info. about PreK, contact Britta (801) 230-6230 or for the Kindergarten, contact Jolee (435)640-8294.

Young Life annual Fundraiser Banquet

Park City/Wasatch Young Life Fundraiser Banquet. Monday March 29th, at the Grand Summit Hotel. The evening begins at 6pm with a silent auction. Some items being auction off: skis, massages, kite boarding lessons.
For more information contact Young Life office at 435-658-7118

Monthly Saturday Nature Trek

The first Saturday of each month the Norwegian Outdoor Exploration Center will offer gentle Nature snowshoe treks or walks in the Uinta Mountains for families from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Donations welcomed to help support Norwegian Center's Summit County youth programs. For further information and reservations please call the Norwegian Outdoor Exploration Center at 435-649-5322.

"Living With Nature In Norway"

The University of Utah Study Abroad Program and Tom Cammermeyer offer a unique cultural and educational "Nature Life" experience in Norway May 24 to June 18, 2010. Participants, 18 years or older, will experience the "unselfish and simple" life in the splendors of Nature in Norway by the sea and in the mountains. Registration is due by March 19, 2010. Credit or non-credit and also non-university students. For more information and registration please call Alison Vasquez at the University of Utah Study Aboard office at 801-585-3446.

Park City Film Series presents "Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival

Don't want to be part of the problem? Then be part of the solution that saves our world! Come be a part of the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival at the Park City Film Series Thursday, March 11th. Doors open at 6 pm with an eco-fair and a performance by Rich Wyman. The films start at 7 pm. Rated G -100 mins. All tickets $12 at the door or online at parkcityfilmseries.org

Ski Patrol Benefit for People's Health Clinic

The local ski patrol union will host a benefit this Friday, March 12th at Harry O's with funds raised going to the People's Health Clinic. $15 entry fee includes drink ticket and door prize entry. Enjoy live music with Ralph Morrision, Nat and John and Matt Shaw. The Ski Patrol Benefit begins at 8 pm at Harry O's this Friday.

March 12-14 Film Series Broken Embraces

Park City Film Series presents Broken Embraces this weekend March 12-14. Broken Embraces centers on a screenwriter who has lost his sight in a car accident as he recounts the scandal that haunts his memory. Penelope Cruz plays the actress who is at the center of the story. Rated R-128 min., Fri, March 12 & Sat., March 13 at 8:00 and Sun., March 14 at 6:00. For more info go to parkcityfilmseries. org.

Canyons Professional Ski Patrol Association 4th annual fundraiser party

The Canyons Professional Ski Patrol Association invites you to their 4th annual fundraiser party to benefit the People's Health Clinic. It takes place this Friday, March 12th at Harry O's beginning at 8 PM. It's a Schwag o Rama with Ralph Morrision, Nat and John and Matt Shaw.  $15 gets you in the door with a drink and a door prize entry. All proceeds benefit the People's Health Clinic.

Utah Wintercross

Sat., March 13 at 8:00 p.m., the Make a Wish Foundation of Utah, the Utah Highway Patrol and the Utah Wintercross will host a motocross racing event benefiting local children. Six local children are anticipated to participate. These Make a Wish children will also be honored at halftime. Utah Wintercross, 415 S. Southfield Rd., Heber.

Jungle Jack Hanna

March 13, 2010, Park City Performing Arts Foundation presents exotic animals from around the world as zoo guru, Jungle Jack, takes to the stage. Known for his popular TV series, Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures; Jack charms audiences of all ages. Live animals, such as Pinky (a Chilean flamingo) and a pair of Siberian lynxes, accompany his colorful tales. While furry, feathered and reptilian friends make a case for conservation, Jack as a naturalist and author educates and entertains. Grrrrrrreat fun for the whole family! Call 435-655-3114 for tickets.

The Italian Girl in Algiers

Join Utah Opera as they present Rossini's The Italian Girl in Algiers at Capitol Theatre March 13 through 21. In Rossini's opera of missing lovers, jealous wives and meddling servants, the audience will laugh from curtain up to curtain down. For tickets call 801-355-ARTS or visit utahopera.org.

The Swaner Environmental Film Series features the film FUEL.

The Swaner EcoCenter is showing the film FUEL on Wednesday, March 17. This stirring, radical and multi-award winning film is a powerful portrait of Americas overwhelming addiction to, and reliance on oil. This rousing film will leave you feeling hopeful and inspired.
The evening will start at 6pm with a light dinner and continue at 6:30 with the film and a special appearance by the film's screenwriter, Johnny O'Hara. Tickets are $6 for members,$12 for nonmembers,and half price for children. RSVP to nell@swanerecocenter.org.

Park City High School Drama 2 & 3 Showcases

Park City High School Drama 2 and 3 Showcases will be held on Wednesday, March 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre at the high school (across the lobby from the Eccles Center auditorium). Students will present short scenes and monologues from their class work. The event is free and open to the public.

Basin Recreation's 3 on 3 Hoop Classic

Basin Recreation's Hoop Classic is an exciting, energetic, and fun-oriented basketball tournament designed for anyone who wants to play basketball! The tournament has divisions for boys and girls 3rd grade through 8th grade. All games will be played at the Ecker Hill gym from 4pm-9pm, March 18 & 19. The cost is $25 per team. The registration deadline is March 11, 2010. For more information and to register online go to www.basinrecreation.org or call the Fieldhouse at 435-655-0999.

Connected & Conserved Lands in a Time of Changing Climate

One of the most important things we can do to prepare wildlife and their habitat for a changing climate is to better connect their core habitats  through corridors and areas that have some human use but support the passage of wildlife. Join Wild Utah Project as Executive Director Jim Catlin ("Cat-lin")explores case studies and the challenges behind the practice of connecting wildlife core areas. Come to the 3300 S/3285 E REI store on Thursday, March 18th, at 7 pm. Free to the public. For more information please call Wild Utah Project at 801-328-3550.

PCHS & TMIS JAZZ CONCERT

An all-jazz concert will be presented by three big bands from Park City High School and Treasure Mountain International School on Thursday, March 18, at 7:00 PM in the Eccles Center auditorium at Park City High. PCHS Varsity Jazz Ensemble, PCHS JV Jazz Ensemble, and TMIS Jazz Ensemble will perform. The concert is free, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Mini Magic Flute

Join Associate conductor David Cho as he leads the Utah Symphony, the Utah Opera Ensemble artists and young local artists in a miniature version of Mozart's The Magic Flute. As one of Mozart's most beloved works, the opera tells the story of a prince looking for his princess and the adventure he must take to be with her. With familiar tunes and lovable characters, this fairy tale will enchant families and introduce children to the world of opera. Abravanel Hall on Saturday, March 20th at 11:00 am. For tickets call 801-355-ARTS or visit www.utahsymphony.org.

Smart Start Soccer

Smart start soccer is starting again for kids 3-5 years! This one-on-one parent/child program creates an environment in which any child can learn and have fun. Smart start soccer runs at Willow Creek Park on Saturdays from April 24th to May 22nd with three sessions available. Registration deadline is April 14th. For registration and more information about Smart Start Soccer call the Park City Racquet Club at 615-5410 or visit our website at parkcityrecreation.org.

Sandhill Crane Lecture

Join Swaner EcoCenter and local birding expert and author, Bill Fenimore, for a lecture and book signing about Sandhill cranes. Sandhill cranes are one of the most beloved and highly visible birds on the Swaner Preserve because of their unique courtship dance and prehistoric call. The lecture is on Tuesday, March 23rd at 6:00 pm at the Swaner EcoCenter theater. Reservations are required and there is an $8 fee for non-members and $4 for members. For more information, please contact us at 435.649.1767 ext. 113 or Savannah@SwanerEcoCenter.org.

Waterford School Admissions Open House

The Waterford School in Sandy invites you to attend a Lower School Open House Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. Tour the Lower School Campus (preschool through Grade 5) including homerooms, science, computer, art and music classrooms. Meet teachers, current parents and administration. Waterford is Utah's premier, private college-preparatory school for students in Preschool through Grade 12. For more information, go to www.waterfordschool.org/openhouse

Elgar Symphony No. 2

Join guest conductor Christopher Seaman as he leads the Utah Symphony and 17-year old, Utah native Will Hagen in Bruch's First Violin Concerto.  The concerto features intense lyricism and dark passion. The program also includes Elgar's Second Symphony, which the composer described as the passionate pilgrimage of a soul. The performances will be held at Abravanel Hall on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at 8:00 pm. For tickets call 801-355-ARTS or visit www.utahsymphony.org.

Scouting for Food-- Sat., March 27

The Boy Scouts of America food drive, "Scouting for Food", will be held March 27th to benefit local food banks all across the state. Help fight hunger by donating food to the Scouting for Food Drive. Earlier in the week, Scouts will bring by special Scouting for Food bags to area homes. Fill up the Scouting for Food bag and leave it on your doorstep for Boy Scouts to pick up on Saturday, March 27th.

The Asylum Street Spankers presented by Mountain Town Music and The Park Silly Sunday Market

Mountain Town Music and the Park Silly Sunday Market present The Asylum Street Spankers, April Fool's Day at The Egyptian Theater. Enjoy the kaleidascopic, whimsical and hilarious universe of this Austin based group. Show starts at 8pm. $12 in advance at 24tix.com or $15 at door. mountaintownmusic.org for more info

Bake for Hope

Join the nationwide week-long Bake for Hope event! Bake for Hope hosts volunteer-run bake sales across the country the week before Mothers Day, May 2nd-8th. Proceeds benefit local women in your area with breast cancer treatments, through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure local affiliate. Participation is easy and great for groups or individuals. Volunteers can sign-up as Bake Sale Organizers, Bakers, or Communicators, or Area Coordinators. Or attend a Bake for Hope sale in your area. For more information email info@BakeforHope.org or visit www.bakeforhope.org

Park Silly Sunday Market is Accepting all Applications!

Time to get silly on Park City's Historic Main Street with the Park Silly Sunday Market now accepting applications for art, crafts & food vendors, kids activities, gourmet food, non-profit organizations, performers, volunteers and more! The Jewelry and Food Vendor Application deadline is March 28, 2010. Apply at: www.ParkSillySundayMarket.com. Market Hours will be Sundays, June 13-Sept 26, 10am-5pm (excluding August 8th for the Kimball Arts Festival).