Behind the Lavalava to Election Winner

  • November 7, 2024
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RadioACTive - the Talanoa Way - talks with Michael Tan of the BTL Foundation. Plus, Sen. Karen Kwan on winning re-election.

https://www.mixcloud.com/KRCLradio/behind-the-lavalava-to-election-winner/

Tonight's show features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community!

Michael Tan of Behind the Lavalava Foundation, which hosts a Pacific Islanders Veterans Dinner this week.

  • Nov. 8: Pacific Island Veterans Day Dinner Gala, 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Conference Center at Miller Campus, 9750 S. 300 W., Sandy. Event by Behind the Lavalava Foundation: "While the event is a special tribute to veterans of Pacific Island descent, we warmly welcome all veterans, no matter your background, to join us. Each veteran and their guest are invited to a complimentary dinner as a symbol of our deep appreciation for their service. The gala promises an evening of joy and camaraderie with music, food, entertainment, giveaways, and a special guest speaker. We’re also introducing information booths this year, featuring various organizations that provide support to our veterans. The event is open to the public with general admission. If you wish to contribute further, we welcome donations and sponsorships. Please contact Michael Tan at behindthelavalava@gmail.com or visit linktr.ee/behindthelavalava for more information. We look forward to celebrating with you at this event, honoring our heroes."

  • Dec. 5: Veteran-Owned Business Holiday Market, 11A-7P at Conference Center, Miller Campus, 9750 S 300 W, Sandy. "Behind the Lavalava Foundation is excited to partner with the Utah Veteran Business Resource Center for our first-ever Veteran-Owned Business Holiday Market. This event offers a wonderful chance to shop for the holidays from veteran-owned businesses and veteran-support organizations. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment throughout the day, exciting opportunity-drawing prizes, and much more! Admission is free, so bring your family and friends! Connect with us via social media or email us at behindthelavalavafoundation@gmail.com. Non-veteran vendors, for a limited time use code 'Earlybird' to get 50% off on non-veteran booths." 

Sen. Karen Kwan (D) on winning her race to keep being the senator from District 12 in Salt Lake County. She also shares her education that came in handy when navigating a legislative session and why she thinks she's not a role model.

Rallies & Resources mentioned on tonight's show:

  • 11/2-11/9: UPIHC Tauhi Va - Nurturing the Space in Between PI Health Week 
  • 11/8: Pacific Island Veterans Day Dinner Gala
  • 11/9: UPIHC Davis County Health Fair 
  • 11/9: SLCC Culinary Students Team up with Utah’s National Guard in Cooking Competition for Veteran's Day
  • 11/11: Utah County Health Fair 
  • 11/12: PICC at Kaipo 
  • 11/13: Women’s EmpowHERment Group 
  • 11/14: KAVA Talks 
  • 11/24: Nuanua Tatala 
  • 11/29: Roots Rawka Presents Tenelle @ Liquid Joe’s, Millcreek
  • 12/6: K’Nova Concert @ GEM Nightclub, SLC

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments, or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

  • Executive Producer, Host: Lara Jones 
  • Volunteer Host, Booker: Stephanie Mahina

 

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