Elevating: Pasifika Fashion, Independent Film and The Cookout

  • July 17, 2025
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Check in with NFCB's Serah Mead on Rescission. Then Creative Pacific's Pasifika Fashion Week marches on in honor of co-founder Afa Ah Loo, celebrating culture, creativity, and his lasting legacy. Plus, new films, good food, and fresh air with the Orem Film Fest, the Our Sundays Cookout, and your next trail pick with Ashley Brown's Take a Hike.

Plug into your community with tonight's guests, organizations and community events.

Rallies & Resources Spotlight:

"Senate has approved the Rescissions Act, stripping $1.1 billion in already-approved funding for public media."

Serah Mead
, Director of Member Engagement National Federation for Community Broadcasters

Before NFCB, Serah led as Executive Director and General Manager for KZMU Moab Community Radio. Serah lives in Moab, Utah. "This bill threatens the survival of rural and Tribal stations and jeopardizes the essential services all stations provide to communities nationwide. The amended bill is now back in the House for final consideration before the July 18 1:00 AM MT deadline."

  • INFO: There is one final chance to stop this bill from passing as it moves from the Senate back to the House. Call your representatives now, and urge them to vote ‘no’ on rescission before 1:00 AM MT learn how to contact your representatives at ProtectMyPublicMedia.org 

Take A Hike

Local hiking expert Ashley Brown, author of Urban Trails: Salt Lake City, is highlighting the second weekend of the Wasatch Wildflower Festival along with The Hike of the Week at Cecret Lake in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

  • EVENT: July Wasatch Wildflower Festival Registration is Free but not required. More Info

    • July 19 – Snowbird Resort
    • July 20 – Alta Ski Area

Fashion Forward to Honor Afa Ah Loo's Legacy

Creative Pacific's Pasifika Fashion Week marches on in honor of co-founder, Afa Ah Loo, celebrating culture, creativity, and his lasting legacy. On June 15, Ah Loo, a Project Runway alum, was shot and killed as an innocent bystander at the SLC No Kings! Rally leaving behind his wife and three. Benjamin Powell and Analei Samasei’a of Creative Pacific Foundation, which will honor Afa's memory as it presents Creative Pacific Week 2025

4th Annual Cookout is Back

OurSundays is back to share about The 4th Annual Cookout featuring musical guest, Yung Senju. Domeda Duncan and Mark Giles stop by to share more about soul food, great people, and some groovy music.

  • EVENT: Sunday, July 20 at Noon-7pm The 4th Annual Cookout at Fairmont Park 

    “The Cookout” in its 4th year, we will be at Fairmont Park glistening in the sun for our annual reunion and honestly, it’s something we look forward to every.single.year. As always, this is a family-friendly gathering. Register HERE

New Film Festival in Town

There is a new kid in town and coming in hot as "Soldiers of Cinema", Trevor Allen founder of Orem Film Festival creates festival to support independent filmmakers and storytelling. "Created for emerging filmmakers, college students, and film enthusiasts alike, OFF is where Utah's creative community connects, collaborates, and celebrates the art of visual storytelling. Each screening represents our commitment to nurturing local talent and building a vibrant film culture in Utah Valley."

  • DEADLINE: Thursday, July 24 is the deadline submission for film entries: Films must not exceed 40 minutes in length. While submissions under 20 minutes are preferred, all works within this limit will be considered.

  • EVENT: Wednesday, September 24 is the 2025 Orem Film Festival will showcase 10 short films at Megaplex’s Geneva location. This is a unique opportunity for filmmakers to gain exposure, engage with fellow creators, and have their work screened in a high-quality theatrical setting.

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