RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way: Listen as Stephanie Mahina explores the pipeline of West High football to the NFL. As well as one athlete's journey from BYU to the pros to coaching youth in our community. For a deep dive into Pasifika culture, come Talanoa with us!
Hosted by our friends at Talanoa Studios, tonight's show features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community!
Devin Mahina, who played for BYU before going pro. He is now co-owner of @ARLehi
where he trains the next generation of competitive athletes. Follow on FB:West High Head Football Coach and Rose Park native Junior Solovi with student athletes Nuku Mafi (LT), Taimane Brown (S), and Foti Vaenuku (RB). For the Panthers' fall schedule, click here. And to support the team, donate here.
Rallies & Resources:
July 28-29: Junior League CARE Fair @ West High School, 241 N. 300 W., SLC. Friday, 9a-8p; Saturday, 9a-5p. No appointments are necessary. All ages are welcome. Free childcare, up to 2 hours while parents are receiving services. "CARE Fair is committed to helping those who need it most. There are translators for several different languages to assist the immigrant and refugee population, who often don’t have access to health care. In addition to FREE health and dental services, we give away bike helmets and car seats on a first-come, first-served basis."
Adult/Pediatric Physical Exams, including Sports Physicals (this is for all my FALL Athletes!!!)
Immunizations (ALSO NEEDED for BACK TO SCHOOL)
Diabetes Screenings
Women’s Health
Behavioral Health
PLUS car seats, bicycle helmets, & books
July 29: Utah Pacific Fashion Show, 6:30 p.m. in the Grand Building at the Utah State Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 W., SLC. "Showcasing the best of the Pacific & Oceania. Come witness history in the making as we bring together fashion designers from all over the Pacific to show nothing but the best!" For tickets, click here.
Aug. 5: 11th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Kick-Off, 5:00-10:00 p.m. at Lodestone Park, 6252 W. 6200 S., Kearns. A one-day, family-friendly community celebration to kick off Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month. FREE. For vendor registration, click here. This event is produced by PIK2AR — Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources.
Aug. 12: Opening of Tatau: Marks of Polynesia @ the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., SLC. "Join the UMFA for an all-day celebration of Tatau: Marks of Polynesia. The Museum is excited to share the legacy of tatau with our community. Come engage with this beautiful collection of photographs and learn about a thriving cultural tradition. The UMFA, along with a group of community partners, worked together to create a fun celebration honoring this meaningful exhibition. Enjoy food, watch dance performances, and see the art on view in the galleries. We hope you see you there!" Admission: $5 Adults; FREE for children and youth (ages 0–18). Buy tickets in advance here. Exhibit runs through Dec. 30, 2023.
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 talanoastudios@gmail.com. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:
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