Back Stage Writing Pass with Elana Johnson

Thursday, July 19
7:00 P.M.
PG Library

This presentation is geared toward teens, but everyone is welcome.

Elana Johnson’s debut novel, Possession, published by Simon & Schuster, is available now everywhere books are sold. The second book in the series, Surrender, comes out on June 5, 2012. Her popular ebook, From the Query to the Call, is also available for free download on her website: www.elanajohnson.com.

Ward BBQ

Saturday, June 16
11:30 am
Gateway Village Commons

Everyone come out for some summer fun. Enjoy good food, great neighbors, and bounce houses.

HARMONS BEST DAM BIKE RIDE 2012

June 23-24, 2012

Logan, UT

Bike MS Utah:  Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride is Utah's largest cycling fundraising event with 3,000 cyclists raising over $1.5 million annually. This two day event is based out of the Cache County Fairgrounds in Logan, UT and the beautiful Cache Valley.

Daniel and Rachel Child will be participating in this event. Rachel is a Multiple Sclerosis suffer, read her story here

You have an opportunity to participate as well: join the team, donate to the cause or cheer the bikers as they race. Go to either Daniel or Rachel's participant page to make your contribution.

Dolce String Quartet

Know anyone in need of a string quartet ? Check out the Dolce String Quartet

Our own Liza Bryan is a member of this quartet. 

She is the 2nd Violinist of the Dolce String Quartet.  

Eliza has been playing the violin for twenty-five years and began teaching the violin in High School.  

She studied Violin Performance during her undergraduate degree at the BYU Idaho where she eventually graduated with her Business degree.  

Kristen Jensen @ Celebrity

(wish I knew the photographer was to give credit to)

Wednesday, July 20

8:00 p.m. 

 SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre.

Kristen will be competeing at the 6th Annual Celebrity. Bring a blanket and 

cheer on Kristen!!

Three winners will be chosen from the evening to move on with 15 others to the semi finals. The Top Six will then open for pop and R&B superstar BRIAN McKNIGHT at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre on Aug. 27, and the 2011 Celebrity will be chosen by a panel of judges that night!

$4 Adults

$3 Child (age 3-11), Students (w/ID) and Seniors (65+).
$1 Chair rental

Following Celebrity, stay free and watch True Grit @ Dusk on a big screen with big sound.

Good Gossip

Have you stopped by Cassie W.'s blog to check out all the good deeds our neighbors are up to? 

You havent! 

Well, you must check it out here: http://goodgossipinthegrove.blogspot.com/

Evening Program on the Civilian Conservation Corps

Tonight

7:00pm

Timpanogos Cave Visitor Center (map)

National Park Service Ranger Jody is presenting a FREE Evening Program about the Civilian Conservation Corps

There is a fee per vehicle to enter the canyon. 

Jody would love to have your support if you think you 

may be interested and available!

Possession Book Signing

Saturday, June 11
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
330 E. 1300 S, Orem

If you can't make it to the Utah Festival of Books or the Launch Party, here's another opportunity to buy a copy of Possession, and have Elana sign it.

Utah Festival of Books

Saturday, June 4th, 2011

10 am to 6 pm

Brigham Square adjacent to the Wilkinson Center at BYU

FREE

Fans of literature from throughout the state will be celebrating the beauty and power of the written word while enjoying a venue of wholesome entertainment for the entire family.  The fun includes author signings, performances, booths, literacy activities, guest speakers, food and more!  

The number one reason to go to is this lady here

Elana Johnson

We have a published author in our midsts! Our neighborhood is super talented.

For anyone unable to attend the launch party, she will be speaking at 4:15 in the Terrace. Copies of her book, Possesion,  will be available, if you want one signed. This means you can purchase a copy before the official release. It's a great event with a ton of fantastic authors representing all ages and genres. 

The Utah Festival of Books is proud to support the Read Today literacy program. We invite you to help children’s literacy by attending the Festival and by encouraging children to read today!

View the full schedule to see which other authors will be making an appearance: Brandon Mull, Obert Skye, and David Archuleta.

Possession Launch Party

Wednesday, June 8
7:00pm - 10:00pm
The King's English
1511 S. 1500 E. Salt Lake

A party for the official release of Elana Johnson's book, Possession:

Here's what Elana has to say about the King's English:

Isn't that the cutest little house you've ever seen? Well, it is. And inside the house are all these books in all these different little rooms. My favorite is the children's room, of course. 

I love the people at The King's English because when I ask them for a book recommendation, they know what to get me. And they know where it is in their store. They know everything. 

I love The King's English.

It's so exciting!!

Free Utah Portrait Session Contest

Remember the spotlight on Mandi Taylor, a fantastic photographer in our community. Well, she is having a contest!  Two lucky winners will receive a free session, a value of $150. Woo hoo!!

Check out her work at leetaylorphotography.blogspot.com. It's fun to see photos of various families in the community.

Deseret Chamber Singers Fall Concert - "Sing Joyfully!"

Friday, November 19

8:00 PM

Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ

175 N University Ave, Provo

The Deseret Chamber Singers are pleased to announce their Fall Concert,"Sing Joyfully!" Come and enjoy exquisite choral music, including works by Thomas Tomkins, Edwin Fissinger, and René Clausen, under the musical direction of Dr. Timothy Workman. We look forward to seeing you! 

Admission: $10 suggested donation

Saturday, November 20:
8:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City
777 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City

*SAVE THE DATE: Handel's "Messiah," Dec 17-18

Insurance

Anyone in need of Life, Auto, or Fire insurance?
Contact Eli Slesk - our neighborhood State Farm Agent.

iFoneVan.com

The mobile iPhone experts in Utah.  We’re entering a new age of computing, where we take our computers with us, and iFoneVan.com will be there to hook you up, affordably, and without tying you into any long-term contracts. Where is the van now? Check it out here.

iFoneVan.com was founded by Bryce Haymond and his brother Brad.

Geek My Media

If you are wanting an all-in-one Geek My Media, Matt Davis, is the place to get it.  They create a customized system to give you the ultimate in home entertainment.  Some of the features their boxes have are:

• Watch and record analog and/or digital TV, including HDTV.
• Pause, skip, and rewind live TV shows.
• Completely automatic commercial detection/skipping, with manual correction via an intuitive cutlist editor.
• Schedules recordings. 
• Parental controls. 
• Watch and archive DVDs. 
• Listen to your digital music collection. 
• Schedule and administer many functions remotely via a web browser. 
• Internet Access to check emails or browse the web.

Blackpool Creative

Need a logo designed? Maybe a website? or flyers? poster? postcard? new product? business card?
Check out Blackpool Creative by Bryce Haymond for your product, graphic or web design needs.

Trendy Prints Grand Opening!

Wendy Glass is officially announcing the opening of her online store "Trendy Prints" where you can purchase art prints for kids, babies, nurseries, preschools, play rooms and more! She specializes in graphic art prints with bright, vivid colors you can mix and match to coordinate with your room decor and add a punch of color to your walls. All prints measure 8x10 inches (vertical) so they are easy to frame. Be sure to check back often for new releases!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/trendyprints

Be sure to tell your family and friends.

Organic Beef for Sale

This news comes from Mandi Taylor:

 

Just wanted to let you know that we butchered our cow yesterday (maybe some of you didn't know that we had a cow, now you do :). Since our little family can not eat an entire cow by ourselves we are selling off half of it. Here are the specifics:

 

This little cow was pasture raised on alfalfa and hay, he roamed 40 acres his entire 2 year life. He has not been treated with growth hormone, antibiotics, or other medications, nor has he been fed grain/protein infused corn feed. His meat is 100% organic and extremely lean. Also, grocery store beef does not have Omega 3 fatty acid (the good kind) but our dear pasture raised cow does have Omega 3 fatty acids, and less Omega 6 (the more dangerous kind) in his beef.

 

The beef will taste more like beef than grocery store beef (imagine that), it has more flavor, and is a bit nuttier. some people say that it has a slight alfalfa taste, to me it just taste about the same, but stronger and leaner. The taste is not for everyone, but most people end up preferring it over CAFO beef from the local grocery store.

 

I priced out what local beef like this usually cost and I found it is about $8.00/lbs for a combo of steak, roast, and hamburger (see Bell Organic Farms for one example)

 

We are not trying to make a profit, just get rid of some of it: right now we are looking at selling off half a cow in increments of 1/8, 1/4, or maybe even 1/16 ths. this would give you a combo of steak, roast, and yes . . . hamburger. the cost (we think) will be about $3.00/lbs. it may end up being slightly more or less.

 

I'm just trying to see if anyone is interested, if you are will you let me know how much you would be interested in purchasing? 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16th. I will get back to you with exact pricing, and a delivery date.

 

seriously, no pressure, we just think it is great to eat organically, and wanted to let you know that we've got organic beef available at a good price. It will be prewrapped and already in a deep freeze so you just need to put it in your freezer.

 

It should be ready next week. 

If you are interested, contact Mandi at mandilee82@gmail.com

Talley's Folly and Randy King

Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award for Best Play, the romantic comedy Talley’s Folly shows one evening in the courtship of two unlikely lovers, Sally Talley and Matt Friedman. Sally is from a conservative, small-town, wealthy family of bigoted Protestants, and Matt is a Jewish accountant twelve years older than Sally. The story of how they become brave enough to reveal their most painful secrets touched audiences and critics, and the play’s Broadway run was a great success. This is one you won’t want to miss!

Written by Lanford Wilson, and directed by Randy King, a member of our community. 

Click here to obtain tickets

Polynesian Dance Performance

Friday, April 30th

5:30 - 6:30

Orem Senior Friendship Center

93 North 400 East, Orem

Free

Island Style Dance will be having their annual recital. This is an opportunity for friends and family to see what the students have learned this year. Most of the students are also on the show team, which goes out and performs for a variety of wards and organizations, like Provo's New Years Eve party, First Night.

Although it is a recital, you get a quality show performance for free. Plus Kai, Coby and I will be performing :) We would love to see you there!

Mahalo!!