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Hello to all you backpack-wearing, book-buying, pencil-sharpening, course-checking, dorm-sharing, holy-shit-school-starts-soon enthusiasts! --- With the school year quickly approaching, it looks like the valley is about to have a heart attack with anyone under the age of 35.
This weekend has a ton of events happening, from The Big Ass Show to the Salt Lake City Farmers Market to the Wasatch Roller Derby holding its championship game. But, the one catching eyes is the free fashion show hitting The Gateway on Saturday evening.
If you want to vent on how Utah's Governor Gary Herbert has postponed any decision on Utah embracing—or not—Medicaid Expansion, then head over to the People's Summit on Saturday, Aug. 24.--- Herbert's decision to not make a decision until 2014 on expanding Medicaid to single, childless adults will be one of three topics addressed by poverty and faith groups at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral at 231 E. 100 South.
The Metropolitan Isaiah, of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver, responds to City Weekly's questions about recent issues in the Greater Salt Lake Greek Orthodox community. What is the purpose of the Benevolent Fund?These are funds donated by parishioners anonymously to provide priest with the ability to assist the needy in a confidential manner.
On Sunday, Aug. 25, at noon, members of the Greater Salt Lake Greek Orthodox community will meet at the Prophet Elias church in Holladay. They have much to talk about.---
