A list of upcoming rallies and grassroots resources curated by KRCL’s RadioACTive team 

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Tuesday, May 21:

• Stop the Abortion Bans Day of Action, Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, Salt Lake City, There have been a rash of extreme abortion bans sweeping the country, all with one goal in mind — to bring a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade to the Supreme Court, and make abortion inaccessible in this country. We have seen sixteen abortion bans (including one here in Utah) pass in states so far in 2019. This is not what people in America want, nor is it something they’ll stand for. That’s why we’re fighting back. Join Utah Planned Parenthood at the Utah State Capitol rotunda at 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 21.
• UVU 2019 Latin American Celebration Dinner, 6:00 p.m. UVU Latino Initiative, 800 West University Pkwy (Liberal Arts Building (LA) 114), Orem, 
• AFP Lunch & Learn: New Tax Laws and What it Means for Your Donor, 12:00 p.m. University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, 1655 E Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, Come here from a local CPA about tactics donors from all levels are using to maximize their tax savings and continue supporting nonprofit organizations. Please bring your own lunch and come prepared to share how your organization is adapting to these changes in donor behavior.
• Ramadan Celebration, 7:00 p.m. Marmalade Branch, Salt Lake City Public Library, 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City, Festivities will include a lively and informative conversation about the significance of this month, henna tattoo art, calligraphy, tea ceremony, and Iftar - a traditional meal that symbolizes the community gathering to break their fast together. 
• SLC City Council Budget Public Hearings, 7:00 p.m. Salt Lake City and County Building, 451 S State St, Salt Lake City, Adopting Salt Lake City's annual budget is one of the City Council’s strongest policy-making tools. The City budget determines funding for everything from street maintenance to public safety. The Council wants to hear from you: what do you think of the proposed City budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20? 
• U Giving Day, 201 Presidents Cir, Salt Lake City, U Giving Day is a 36-hour fundraising effort May 21 – 22. It’s the first annual university-wide giving event that involves students, alumni, staff, faculty, parents, and friends to imagine more for the University of Utah and the programs near to their hearts. U Giving Day will raise critical funding to ensure the university continues to support our community and provide future students with opportunities to gain an education and succeed.  givingday.utah.edu

Wednesday, May 22:

• Alliance for a Better Utah, Open House,  Will there be food? Yes. Will there be drinks? Yes. Will there be awesome Better Utah staff? Yes. Will you get to learn more about the Better Utah organization and what they are planning? Absolutely.
• Alliance for a Better Utah, Open House, 5:30 p.m. Will there be food? Yes. Will there be drinks? Yes.
  Will there be awesome Better Utah staff? Yes. Will you get to learn more about our organization and what's being planned? Absolutely.
• May Meetup: Networking with Other Podcasters, 6:30 p.m. Joy Luck, 10745 S State St, Sandy, The Podcast Salt Lake City monthly meetup and the Utah Podcast Summit Podmunchers meetup are joining forces this month! Join us for a discussion about how to connect and network with other podcasters, and why this is the best way to organically build your podcast community.
• DRAC Monthly Meeting, 1:15 p.m. Housing Authority of The County, 3595 S Main St, Salt Lake City, It's time again for the monthly meet up. All are welcome, please come help plan the upcoming ADA Anniversary Celebration.
• U Giving Day, 201 Presidents Cir, Salt Lake City, U Giving Day is a 36-hour fundraising effort May 21 – 22. It’s the first annual university-wide giving event that involves students, alumni, staff, faculty, parents, and friends to imagine more for the University of Utah and the programs near to their hearts. U Giving Day will raise critical funding to ensure the university continues to support our community and provide future students with opportunities to gain an education and succeed.  givingday.utah.edu

Thursday, May23:

• Bikes, Bites, N' Beverages, 4:00 p.m. Salt Lake City, Utah, Take a relaxing break on your bike home from work. Stop by our main event locations at the Gallivan Center and Heart of the Park at Research Park for food trucks and biking fun. Are those locations not on your way home? Check out the other sponsored pit stops. 
• Leadership & Organizational Culture Credential, 9:00 a.m. Utah Nonprofits Association, 4900 S Highland Dr, STE B, UNA's Nonprofit Organizational Credential in Leadership and Organizational Culture is designed to help turn good managers into great leaders and assist your organization in aligning your strategies to accomplish your mission. 
• Affordable Housing and Salt Lake Families, 6:30 p.m. Circles Salt Lake at The Friendly Neighborhood Senior Center 1992 South 200 East Salt Lake City, Calling all Landlords, Property Managers, Legislators, Community Leaders, Service Organizations and anyone interested in learning more about the barriers faced by those in poverty. Circles Salt Lake's participants are dedicated to reducing poverty by 10% over the next 10 years. To accomplish this hefty goal they have organized a Big View Committee that has identified Access to Affordable Housing as the biggest barrier to escaping poverty.  
• Lunch and Learn -QPR Training, 11:30 p.m. Utah Pride Center, 1380 S Mian Street, SLC, The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Join SAGE Utah for this beneficial training during our Lunch and Learn series in May. 
• Dance with Pride! Benefit show for the Utah Pride Center, 6:00 p.m. GOOD Grammar, 69 E Gallivan Ave, Salt Lake City, EDM & Electronic Music benefit show for the Utah Pride Center! *Raffle to win prizes from local businesses! *Cover Charge & portion of Drink Specials will ALL be donated to the Utah Pride Center
• Local Talks, 6:00 p.m. Marmalade Branch, Salt Lake City Public Library, 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City, From established local legends, to the newest indies to open their doors, Local Talks showcases the grit, determination and ingenuity of Salt Lake City’s entrepreneurs. 

May 24 to May 27:

• RCGSE Coronation XLIV Weekend: CLUE; A Murder Mystery, Salt Palace Convention Center, Join The Royal Court of the Golden Spike Empire and Reign XLIII present Coronation XLIV. CLUE; A Murder Mystery. Memorial Day Weekend 2019 in Beautiful Downtown Salt Lake City! 

Friday, May 24:

• Art on Main, Historic Downtown Brigham City, 95 S Main Street, Brigham City, An organic and local infusion of art in an authentic small town: Academy Center Fine Art Show & Sale, Cooley Memorial Photography Show, Chalk Art Contest, Benson Sisters Live Concert, Food Trucks, and the annual Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale. Historic Downtown Brigham City watch for additional details as our awesome Main Street merchants put their activities together.
• Murray Park Clean Up & BBQ, 12:30 p.m. 296 E Murray Park Ln, Murray, community members will be cleaning the park and having a BBQ w/ hot dogs and drinks. Please bring sides and other meat if you would like. Family & friends are welcome to join.
• Star Party! 8:00 p.m.  Wheeler Historic Farm, 6351 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Come look at stars with us! SLAS (Salt Lake Astronomical Society) and the SPOC (Stansbury Park Observatory Complex). Come a little earlier if you have a telescope you want to set up or come early to socialize and meet new friends.
• Registro para Estampillas de Comida (SNAP) con cita, 12:00 p.m. Durante todo Mayo estamos haciendo registros para que las familias puedan aplicar para tener Estampillas de Comida o Food Stamps ( SNAP).
  Te invitamos a llamar al 801 4874143 y haz tu cita hoy! Esto es un servicio sin costo. Queremos que las familias latinx de Utah tengan acceso a alimentación de calidad.

Saturday, May 25:

Tuesday, May 28:

• Before Stonewall – SLC Free Screening, 7:00 p.m. Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, Revealing and humorous, this film traces the history of oppression that led to the Stonewall Riots.

Friday, May 31:

•  Youth Pride 2019, 8:00 p.m.  Utah Pride Festival, 451 S State St, Salt Lake City, An unforgettable evening of performances! We'll have a number of youth performers doing everything from drag to poetry! This is for youth ages 14-20. Please bring a government issued ID, a school ID, or we will ask for your birthday!

Sat-Sun June 1-2:

• Utah Pride Festival 2019, Washington Square Park, The Utah Pride Festival is a community event which features a broad spectrum of activities and entertainment. The 44th Utah Pride Festival will be held June 1st & 2nd, 2019 at Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City. Pride 2019 is excited to offer additional celebratory events, diverse food and booth vendors, venue upgrades and excellent entertainment options! The Utah Pride Festival is a Program of the Utah Pride Center.

Saturday, June 1:

•  Utah Pride Days - OUTdoors and Proud 5k, 9:00 a.m. Jordan Park, 1060 S 900 W. Salt Lake City, Join Utah Pride for our 3rd Annual OUTdoors and Proud Health Day in Jordan Park. In addition to the annual 5k, this Saturday morning event will include yoga and a sound bath in the Peace Gardens, a hip hop dance class, a Crossfit workout, a bicycle obstacle course for kids, stick horse barrel racing and more! Stay tuned to this event page for details on all activities.
• Utah Pride Days - March & Rally, 12:00 p.m. Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, Salt Lake City, Honoring the traditions of peaceful protest, visibility, and activism on which the Pride movement was founded, we will gather once again to exercise our right to free speech and to practice patriotism in the form of dissent. With strong commitment to social justice and in solidarity with those whose voices are often silenced, we will march for love, for social justice, for all. If you would like to speak at the Rally, please contact Jocelyn Johnson jocelynjohnson@utahpridecenter.org

• Big Fat Gay Family Picnic, 1:00 p.m. Liberty Park, Meet at the Northeast corner of Liberty Park. Bring all your friends and a picnic lunch and let's celebrate Pride weekend together. Super kid friendly, let's see all those babies! We'll have a bunch of outside games to play, but feel free to bring your own! Don't forget a blanket or chairs to sit on. Hope to see you there!

Sunday June 2:

•  Utah Pride Parade 2019, Exist. Resist. Persist. Celebrating 50 Years of Stonewall, 10:00 a.m.  The ​Utah Pride Parade​ is an annual event of the ​Utah Pride Center​ whose mission is to unite, empower and celebrate Utah’s diverse LGBTQ+ community by providing a safe and welcoming space for education, partnerships, services and events which advance our collective health, wellness, and success.

Civic Engagement Resources:

• Action Utah Voter Guide
• Equality Utah Voter Guide
• League of Women Voters of Utah Guide
• Utah State Legislature, a website where you can track bills, listen and watch debate, find your lawmaker.
• State of Utah Boards and Commissions, information on Utah's boards and commissions, including board members, authority, expiring terms, vacancies and other valuable information. Don’t want to run for office? Apply to serve on a board or commission.