Our Community Calendar is a volunteer-run resource offered to all qualified nonprofits. Community Calendar events are highlighted live, on-air throughout the day on KCPW. Featured events are chosen at random. You will also find all current Community Calendar events listed here at kcpw.org.
The Community Calendar also has a physical home. Following the criteria listed below, mail or bring professional materials (no handwritten signs please) promoting your event to the KCPW studios at 210 East 400 South, Suite 10, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. We’ll happily hang them in our window for all Library Square traffic to see.
To submit an event to the Community Calendar, the event must meet the following criteria:
- The event must take place in Utah.
- The organization promoting the event must be a qualified 501(c)(3) charity or political subdivision.
- The event cannot promote a religious organization or individual.
If your event meets these criteria, click “Post Your Event” below. Include your contact information in case we have any questions. Otherwise, your event may not get published.
We encourage you to make the most of your post by adding a featured image and links to your organization. Utilize the provided field boxes (i.e. location, ticket information) to display information as accurately and quickly as possible.
Please do not submit duplicate postings for the same event. If you are posting a class or workshop that requires registration, list just the first instance in the date and time, and include the details for subsequent classes in the description.
NOTE: approved events are typically posted to the Community Calendar within seven days of your submission.
Please submit requests at least 14 days before your event – listings read on-air are chosen at random, the week of the event.
Technical issues? Please email comments@kcpw.org.
A Wallace Stegner Center Event:
Effectively measuring water use is essential for water supply planning and water conservation efforts. Gallons Per Capita Per Day (GPCD) is a common metric for measuring water sue but under the surface there are some shortcomings that if not understood can lead to bad comparisons and even worse decisions. Find out some of the strengths and weaknesses of using GPCD and best practices on using it to compare multiple agencies.
Free lunch for attendees who RSVP for in-person attendance.
Youth Art Workshop Celebrating Basquiat
In honor of Black History month we celebrate the historical figures, ancestors and legendary creators of our joined history.
Of the greats in art you cannot forget the iconic crowns of Jean Michel Basquait, the self portraits and the colors that charge your mind with wonder. In this family workshop we ask you to think who in your life needs to be reminded of their crown? All of us!
So in this workshop you will work as a family to create a scene of crowns for each family member.
Take your family portrait on site, print it out and create those images using the language of Basquait. Is your dad your superhero? Is your dog your favorite creature? How can you incorporate the artistic expressions of Basquait in your family portrait? Decide together who and what you want to honor and create.
When you’re all done look at how you’ve come together to create a piece expressing what unity and creativity can produce.
Britt Wray is a Human and Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellow at the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health, Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Her research focuses on the mental health impacts of climate change on young people and frontline community members. Dr. Wray has a PhD in Science Communication from the University of Copenhagen and is a journalist, speaker, and author of two books: Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in the Climate Crisis and Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science, Ethics and Risks of De-Extinction.
Launched in Fall 2020, the Author Meets Readers series connects humanities scholars or writers and their research with lifelong readers and learners. Individual sessions run for one hour, are facilitated by the Tanner Humanities Center Director or campus and community experts, and feature insights into the research and writing process, the impact of humanities scholarship on culture and society, and an audience discussion.
The 501c3 Utah Wildlife Federation announces the Celebrate Utah Wildlife Contest, for Utahns ages 4 and up, to enter Utah-wildlife inspired art, writing, photography, video, digital art, digital storytelling and music/sound. $10,500 in cash prizes including 21 $250 first place prizes for kids, teens, and adults in each media category. Five entries per person, Deadline May 10th, 2023. More info and enter the contest @ www.celebrateutahwildlife.org
Former National Park Service Directors Jon Jarvis and Fran Mainella will speak on their perspectives of the role of the National Parks as health and wellness services for people and the environment.
Panel discussion by two former Directors of the U.S. National Park Service about the positive relationships between nature and human physical, mental, and emotional health in Utah and across the country.
Kim Stanley Robinson is a New York Times bestseller and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards. He is the author of more than twenty books, including the bestselling Mars trilogy and the critically acclaimed 2312, Shaman, and New York 2140. His book The Ministry for the Future explores the effects of climate change and the crisis we will face in the near future. He traveled in Antarctica twice, courtesy of the US National Science Foundation. In 2008, he was named a “Hero of the Environment” by Time magazine, and he works with the Sierra Nevada Research Institute. He recently published The High Sierra: A Love Story.
Ticket registration coming soon
Free and open to the public
Registration required
Birds and Brew: Lights Out
Spring Migration is right around the corner, and light pollution can draw migrating birds into cities which can cause them to collide with buildings.
Enjoy food and drinks while learning about our community science program that investigates bird-building collisions and how you can help our feathered friends fly safely through our area.
This event is co-hosted by Audubon Rockies.
$20 w/ 1 Drink Ticket
Additional drink tickets are available for purchase at the event. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Members: to receive your member discount, make sure you sign–in or register if you have not yet done so! The sign-in and register buttons can be found on the upper right-hand side of this page.
***Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend this event. Please bring your ID.***
Event Speakers:
Max Malmquist – National Audubon Society
Saline Lakes Engagement Manager
Max fell in love with birds while performing various bird surveys for a consulting firm after college. He is the Engagement Manager for the National Audubon Society’s Saline Lakes Program, focused on protecting saline lakes and their associated wetlands, like the Great Salt Lake, for future generations of birds and people. Max is an avid birder and wildlife photographer who enjoys sharing his passion for birds with others. During the event, Max will cover “The Marvel and Mystery of Migration” and touch on how our understanding of migration has changed, the excitement that comes with the changes of seasons, and the return of our migratory feathered friends with a focus on Utah birds.
Rodolfo Probst – University of Utah College of Science
Postdoc at the Science Research Initiative (SRI)
During the event, Rodolfo will discuss how light pollution has affected the insect population.
League of Women Voters Salt Lake April General Meeting will host Dr. Angela Dunn, Executive Director of Salt Lake County Health Department and Prof. Phillip Singer of U of Utah Department of Public Science. They will discuss Is Public Health Broken? What did we learn from COVID? Has politics destroyed our public health system? Will we be ready for the next pandemic? or earthquake?
Celebrate EARTH DAY with us as we kick off our Nights Under Lights season with a Party for the Planet!
This Nights Under Lights includes a special performance by Trash Pandas, food trucks, education activities and animal encounters, and an EECO light show under the stars.
*This event does not include access to the Aquarium.
Join us for our popular quarterly Water Trivia at Squatters Brewing! This event combines water-themed education with fun, friendly competition for a watershed cause. Teams test their Wasatch water knowledge in ten trivia questions and a final wager on topics ranging from global water systems to local hydrology.
If you plan to play, please register prior to the event and arrive early to get settled. Trivia will begin at 7P. Registration is not required if you do not plan to play. Everyone is welcome! A signature cocktail and brews will be available for purchase courtesy of Squatters. All participants will be entered into an opportunity drawing to win awesome prizes!
Join us at the Rocky Mountain Parkinson’s Symposium for the educational program Parkinson’s, Sleep, and Me. Getting adequate rest and sleep is an important component of overall health and quality of life. Parkinson’s disease (PD) creates many challenges to getting a good night’s sleep, both for the person with Parkinson’s and the caregiver. This program provides information on how Parkinson’s disease affects sleep, and ways you can get a better night’s sleep while living with PD.
Speakers
Kathleen McKee, MD, MPH, Intermountain Neuroscience Institute
Melissa Mauchley, LCSW, MSW, University of Utah
Art Auction and Open House from 3:00p-9:00p, with a program from 7:00p-8:00p
All proceeds to benefit the Bateman Horne Center’s mission to give relief to all those with ME/CFS and other chronic illnesses.
Masks and carpooling strongly encouraged.
Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program of the University of Utah College of Nursing will hold its annual Seeds of Remembrance event on May 23, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 p.m., at the Eccles Health Science Education Building, 26 South 2000 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. The event will also stream on Zoom for those who are unable to join in person.
This year’s theme is “Just Keep Swimming: Lighthearted Lessons in Grief.” The program’s featured speakers are Anita Coyle and Mel Shore, creators of the podcast Widow We Do Now? They will be sharing their “bright-hearted” take on grief with our audience. Music will be provided by Cori Connors. Seeds of Remembrance is free and open to the public. Free Parking will be available at or near the building. For more information, call 801-585-9522 or email caringconnections@utah.edu.
Ready to Hatch!
Salt Lake’s premier garden party for a cause! Ready to Hatch supports Tracy Aviary’s Conservation Program, which uses research, outreach, and conservation action to protect birds and their habitats. Join us for a kid-free evening with cocktail in hand, artisanal local food treats, live music, a silent auction, and up-close bird encounters! Relax in our lush gardens, explore over 8 acres of aviary grounds and experience a taste of Salt Lake City while supporting birds in the wild.
By attending Ready to Hatch, you are helping us introduce more people to the wonders of the natural world, and helping to support the conservation of local avian habitats.
Your ticket includes entrance to the Aviary grounds for this private event, food, beverages, and dessert.
Pricing:
March 1 – 31: $120 (Early Bird)
April 1 – 30: $140
May 1 – June 1: $170
There is not a member discount for this event. If tickets are sold out and you would like to be added to the wait list, please email Sandra at development@tracyaviary.org. We may have additional tickets become available closer to the event date.
Become a Sponsor!
Your sponsorship helps Tracy Aviary connect people to nature and directly supports our conservation programs, protecting Utah’s rich biodiversity for future generations. As a Ready to Hatch sponsor, your business will be featured at the event, and in a variety of promotional materials and communications sent to 20,000+ Tracy Aviary supporters. Our sponsorship levels range from the exclusive Broad-tailed sponsorship to the Bald Eagle sponsorship. For more information about sponsorship benefits, or to become a sponsor, please contact Sandra at development@tracyaviary.org or 801-596-8500 x112.
