This page features a list of upcoming rallies and grassroots resources curated by KRCL’s RadioACTive team. Featured events ≠ endorsement. Information adapted and abridged from public listings posted by organizers. All times Mountain unless otherwise indicated. Check with the organizer for the latest info on rallies and resources in this list. *******Many events are held by organizations seeking donations or raising funds for their causes. KRCL neither vets nor endorses them, so follow best practices when evaluating such requests, consult your advisors, and proceed at your own risk.*******
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Throughout July:
4th Annual Shí awéé’ Diaper and Hygiene Drive. Donations will be collected during the month of July. All items will be distributed to Indigenous children in foster care. Amazon wish list for the 4th Annual Shí awéé’ Diaper and Hygiene Drive.
Dropoff locations:
Tuesday, July 30:
Wednesday, July 31:
Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality: A Conversation, 6:30 p.m. at Weller Book Works, 607 Trolley Square, SLC. "Join author and scholar Matthew L. Harris in conversation with Summer-Rayn Barrett and Nate Byrd about the most consequential development in Mormon history since the end of polygamy. It's the subject of his new book, Second-Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality (Oxford University Press, 2024)."
National Mutt Day. How's your mutt? Remember, they need extra water and cool temps, too, during the dog days of summer. And they don't like hot water any more than you do. Check the temp of the pavement before heading out on a walk. If it's too hot for the back of your hand, it will burn their paws.
Thursday, August 1:
Thurs-Fri, Aug. 1-2:
Capaw Presents: 2024 PIK2AR Regional Conference in SLC at Zions Bancorporation’s Midvale Technology Center, 7860 Bingham Junction Blvd., Midvale. "Tickets are on sale now for our 2024 CAPAW x PIK2AR Regional Conference. This Women of Color Regional Conference will be highlighting Oceania Communities. Join us for a special day of inspiration and 'Rising Together: Engaging and Uplifting Thriving Communities'. This gathering is a collaboration and creation between The Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW), Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (PIK2AR), and Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (National ACE)." For tickets, click here.
Friday, August 2:
What Church Invests in Killing Machines, a peaceful picket, 11:00 a.m. outside the offices of Ensign Peak, 60 E. South Temple St., SLC. Event by Utah Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons: "Taylor Barnes of @InkstickMedia recently uncovered the story of the alleged Christians supporting war-makers and mega-violence with donations from the congregations of unaware members of churches. Come picket for peace with Taylor & friends! Join UCAN and Taylor to let Ensign Peak know your conscience, whether you've donated your tithes accidentally through them or not."
Pacific Islander Skate Night, 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Millcreek Common, 1354 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek. "We are thrilled to announce Millcreek’s 2nd Annual Pacific Islander Skate Night, a cornerstone event, kicking off celebrations of Utah's 12th Annual Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This vibrant celebration will take place on August 2nd at Millcreek Common and promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with cultural pride, community spirit, and family-friendly fun. Free Admission, Free parking, Free skating for the first 450 people, cultural food, entertainment, splash pad, rock climbing, and more!"
Saturday, August 3:
Fri-Sun, Aug. 9-11:
The 16th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons @ Utah State Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 W., SLC. "The DIY Festival features hundreds of local artisans, STEM exhibitors, vintage vendors, foodies and performers, with workshops, a kids' area, VIP lounge and more." For tickets and info, click here.
Thurs-Tues, Aug. 5-10:
Various, Aug. 11, 17, 22, 24 & 27:
Friday, August 16:
Sat-Thurs, Aug. 24-29:
38th National Veterans Golden Age Games, Salt Lake City. "The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System and National Veterans Golden Age Games are looking for nearly 2,000 volunteers to give back to our Veterans as they go for the gold in Salt Lake this summer. Nearly 1,100 Veterans from across the country will descend on Salt Lake from August 24-29 for the 38th National Veterans Golden Age Games. The Golden Age Games serve Veterans 55 and older who receive care at VA medical centers. We are looking for volunteers of all ages. The only restrictions are ages 5-13 must be accompanied by a parent and 14-17 must have parental permission." To register to volunteer, click here.
Fri-Sat, Sept. 27-28:
SAVE THE DATE: 7th Annual PANDOS Defend the Sacred Powwow, Dow James Park, 438 W. 400 N., Tooele. Grand Entry Friday at 6:30 p.m.; 12:00 & 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Miss PANDOS Pageant Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Questions? Email Dave John, davejohn64@hotmail.com.
Sat-Sun, Sept. 14-15:
Saturday, September 21:
Saturday, October 5:
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Utah Black Chamber Founder ready to publish Black Utah, Stories From a Thriving Community, Evening in Harlem moving to April, Dr. Bernice King coming to Utah. The Uncomfortable Truth podcast reflects on the Ahmaud Arbery trial outcome and how it compares to and is possible because of the Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till trials.
READ MORE#PunkRockFarmerFriday brings you more true tales from the agrihood, including Celia Bell's Coops de Ville class for backyard chicken farmers. Aldine checks in from the Utah Farm and Food Conference. Etta Place Cider goes pagan for wassailing in its orchard in Torrey. SL County PAWlitical Mayor Blueberry. Homegrown music from Kate McLeod's Uranium Maiden, which gets an international release this month!
READ MORERadioACTive #artsandculture report, with Art Access and the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, both of which are opening significant new exhibits this month: Partners, Our Wake Up Call For Freedoms, Shattering the Pictures in Our Heads, Re-Indigenizing Media in the Mountain West.
READ MORECommunity Co-Host Nick Burns talks water, land and other environmental issues with the Utah Rivers Council, Great Basin Water Network and the Center for Biological Diversity. News of the new Utah 30x30 Coalition. HEAL Utah tips for beating the inversion. NHMU anthrobotanist on an evolutionary model of gender roles.
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