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When Meaulnes first arrives in Sologne, everyone is captivated by his good looks, daring, and charisma. But when he attends a strange party at a mysterious house with a beautiful girl hidden inside, he is changed forever. Published here in the first new English translation since 1959, this evocative novel has at its center both a Peter Pan in provincial France-a kid who refuses to grow up-and a Parsifal, pursuing his love to the ends of the earth. Poised between youthful admiration and adult resignation, Alain- Fournier's narrator compellingly carries the reader through this indelible portrait of desperate friendship and vanished adolescence. Join us on Friday night, October 9th, for an evening of good company, some good snacks, and a discussion of this early 20th Century coming-of-age masterpiece of French Literature. 
We'll have copies of The Lost Estate on display and for sale in the store, but purchase is not necessary to attend. 
This event is free, open to the public, and will begin just after 7:00 p.m.

Grab your crew. Pull big. CHANGE LIVES. The Pull for a Purpose Truck Pull is more than a test of strength—it’s a celebration of unity and inclusion. Aligned with the mission of Special Olympics Utah, this event harnesses the power of teamwork to create opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to train, compete, and thrive. By pulling together, we build a community where every athlete is empowered to discover their potential, showcase their abilities, and inspire all of us to believe in a world of true inclusion.
https://charity.pledgeit.org/2026TruckPull 

Join us on October 10 for a morning of family-friendly fun and support for childhood cancer research fundraising! One in 285 children will receive a cancer diagnosis before age 20, with 47 children diagnosed daily in the US. HOPEtober Fest includes a family fun fair with community organizations and resources, as well as a short walk in Sugarhouse park.
Registration required: https://give.curesearch.org/event/2026-salt-lake-city-hopetober-fest/e792966.

This heart-centered evening invites us to explore the enduring nature of love through stories, reflection, and meaningful conversation. Together, we'll discover how love continues beyond life's changes, the wisdom that can emerge through grief, and the ways those who have touched our hearts continue to shape our lives. What began years ago as an evening honoring my daughter, Kiva, has naturally evolved into a gathering that offers hope, connection, and gentle support for anyone navigating life's transitions. Whether you're experiencing loss, change, or simply longing for a deeper connection with yourself and those you love, this evening is an invitation to remember that love never truly leaves. About LaVonne Wells Sandberg LaVonne Wells Sandberg is the founder of Love On Awareness, a heart-centered movement dedicated to supporting people through life, grief, and personal transformation. She is an intuitive Life & Grief Guide, speaker, and presenter whose work encourages others to reconnect with love, hope, and the wisdom already within them. LaVonne has been featured on Good Things Utah, spoken for organizations including Helping Parents Heal and the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS), and has spent more than two decades creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward with greater compassion and purpose. 
https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/love-on-the-love-that-never-leaves

Darlene McDonald is a published novelist and essayist. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Selma Institute, a nonprofit she started to provide a way for descendants of slaves to honor ancestors who were enslaved. Darlene will talk about the history of voting in the United States, starting with formation of the electoral college, the election of George Washington, and the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Darlene will demonstrate that throughout American history, there's been more effort to suppress voting rights of American citizens rather than encourage an informed electorate to become civically engaged.

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Come join us for our favorite season of the whole year – Halloween and Dia de los Muertos! We will have craft tables set up throughout the store and ALL sessions with our intuitive readers are 10% off! Call us at (801) 322-1162 to book your reading. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/annual-spookytown-party-2026

Join us in circle on October 29th when the veil between worlds is thinnest. Halloween, traditionally Samhain, is a time to remember who we are and where we come from. If we look at the word “remember” we see that it is a process of “re” and “membering,” re-membering what has been forgotten by putting the pieces back together. Through guided meditation, oracle cards, and community ritual we’ll call forth the wisdom of our ancestors to guide us on our soul path and learn ways to strengthen our relationship with those who came before us - It’s time to remember the ancestral wisdom that lives on in our very bones. Please arrive a few minutes early. Circle will begin at 6pm. You’re welcome to bring anything for our shared ancestor altar or just bring yourself. All experience levels welcome. About May Bartlett: May Bartlett is the founder of CiRCLE, a home to nourish your soul through ritual. She’s a professional facilitator and master certified coach with a masters degree in East/West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. For the past decade she’s guided individuals and groups through inner and collective transformation. She’s particularly drawn to spaces that alchemize personal passion, collective magic, and community contribution. She believes our modern ways of being in the world are out of alignment with our truest selves, each other, and the planet. She seeks to right those relationships through processes that question the status quo and reimagine what’s possible for our human existence on this earth. 
https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/samhain-remembrance-circle

Join us the first Tuesday of every month this fall for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry. The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world. Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed. 
https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/autumn-with-rumi-november-2026

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Support the Rape Recovery Center by dining at Dave's Hot Chicken on Thursday, November 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visit the Sugar House location at 777 E. 2100 S., Salt Lake City, and 20% of qualifying sales will be donated to the Rape Recovery Center. Simply mention you're supporting the fundraiser when ordering in person, or use code GIVE when ordering online or through the Dave's Hot Chicken app. Enjoy a great meal while helping provide free services to survivors of sexual violence in our community.