Johnathan Aubrey and his wife love being involved with helping children. They are licensed foster care providers. Johnathan is no stranger to obstacles and challenges. Not only was he born with cerebral palsy, he was also in Resource and Special Ed in elementary school. Despite these and other challenges, Johnathan attended Weber State University and was able to graduate with a dual bachelor's degree in economics and English in four years. He has worked as a real estate agent in Utah since 2008, but gets the most joy reading his book "Am I Different?" and sharing a message of winning despite all obstacles at school assemblies and other functions. Jonathan will be telling his story, answering questions for both grown-ups and kids, and signing copies of his picture book, Am I Different, at The Printed Garden from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on National Disability Independence Day, July 26th - the day that commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, 1990. This event is free and open to the public. There might even be cookies!

Talofa, friends! Are you ready for a night of fun, culture, and giving back? Join us on August 12, 2024, at the Ed Kenley Amphitheater at the Soifua Foundation Luau Fundraiser! Soifua is a registered 501(c)3 non profit. Get your tickets at Zagg locations in Valley Fair Mall, Southtown Mall, Layton, Roy or Ogden, or simply visit SoifuaFoundation.org️ Every ticket purchased helps provide scholarships to students. This fundraiser is designed to launch our Utah-based scholarships, continue our scholarships in Samoa, and help lay a foundation for expansion to the other Islands. Lawn tickets for Kids under 4 are FREE, and other tickets range from $5-$15. Come early starting at 5:00 PM to enjoy the food trucks and vendors before the show starts at 7 PM! (Doors Open at 6:15) Don't miss out on the traditional Polynesian Dances, Fire Dancers, Lei Greeting, Photo Ops, and cinch sacks for the first 500 k-12 students! (Food is not included) Let's celebrate back-to-school season and the rich culture of Samoa together! #SoifuaFoundationLuau #SupportEducation #PolynesianCulture

Art Access is proud to present “Monstrous: Being The Monstrous Other” Exhibition and Workshop by Lewis Figun Westbrook. The show will run August 16 - September 12 at Art Access’ gallery, located at 230 S. 500 W., Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT - Located in the Artspace City Center Building. Exhibition Hours: Tuesdays 1-6pm, Wednesdays 9-2pm, Thursdays 1-6pm. There will be an opening reception on August 16 from 6-8pm, as part of Salt Lake Gallery Stroll. @gallerystroll On Saturday, August 17 from 2-4pm at Art Access’ gallery, Lewis Figun Westbrook will lead a zine workshop. The workshop will cover a brief history and the significance of zines (self produced booklets about any range of topics), and how to make them, including folding techniques and prompts. Lewis will also be talking about their work and process as a queer artist with a disability. The exhibition and workshop are free to the public. Masks are required for these events. "Monstrous” is a rejection of social norms, a show that finds the fear behind ‘othering’ and does not hide from it. In the artist’s own words: What is my gender? Other. Sexuality? Other. Ethnicity? Other. Disability? Other. This loose fit, similar to Queer represents me better than any of the predetermined categories spread out in front of me. As you move through this show, I challenge you to find the hope and love in things previously assigned dangerous and disgusting. Question your reaction to each and every one. Here I am, a monster, my skin peeled back. Here I am, an ‘other’, smiling at a horrible pun. Here I am, a predator, just trying to protect my friends. Remind me, what is scary about us monsters? Lewis Figun Westbrook (all pronouns/no genders) is a queer writer of too many genres and artist of too many things. He is currently published in Love Gone Wrong, a horror anthology, and many self produced zines. Find them on most social media @lewisrllw

Join us for a weekend in the mountains! Camp Tuttle invites all women (including queer, gender non-conforming, and trans women) for a weekend of relaxation, rest, and connection. Join other members of our community in classic camp activities like hiking, singing around the campfire, and arts & crafts. We will participate in mental health and identity formation work as well! https://episcopalyouth.org/overnight-camps/

Experience the Utah Queer Film Festival (UQFF) in person on October 25-27, 2024 at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center–an exciting weekend of LGBTQIA+ creativity, ideas, and art explored through dramatic and documentary films from around the world, including local short films. Virtual films will be available October 27-November 3, 2024. As the longest-running queer film festival in the Mountain West, UQFF celebrates, inspires, and highlights queer stories, queer history, and queer joy through a diverse selection of feature and short films, community collaborations, workshops, discussions, and more! >>June-July 18: Early-bird festival passes for Utah Queer Film Festival are on sale now! >>Mid-July: First Program Announcements >>Mid-August: Additional Program Announcements >>Early September: Films, workshops, and tickets available to reserve with your pass! >>October 25-27: Pick up your physical pass and enjoy the in-person Festival >>October 27-November 3: Select films available to view during the online Festival Buy your Early Bird Festival Film Pass at: https://utahqueerfilmfestival.org/passes/ Utah Queer Film Festival is powered by Utah Film Center.