Campus and community briefs
USU Ceramics Guild announces spring sale
The annual spring sale for the Utah State University Ceramics Guild is Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the International Lounge of the Taggart Student Center. The public is encouraged to attend.
“What better way to get a head start on some of your shopping for special family gatherings than to support some hard-working Utah State University students?” asked Jill Lawley, a ceramics graduate student.
The sale features all manner of ceramic items like bowls, teapots, vases, jars and platters, from the functional to the whimsical, starting at $8, Lawley said. Cash and checks will be accepted.
“Utah State Ceramic’s Guild members have handcrafted the pieces and come together to organize this annual sale,” Lawley said. “They will be on hand throughout the sale to answer any questions pertaining to the artwork.”
The diverse working and firing methods in USU’s ceramics program are also highlighted in the sale, including a wide array of firing surfaces and clay bodies.
“This sale is a unique opportunity for the community to see the gamut of terrific work that is produced in our studio,” said student Stephanie Holmgren.
Proceeds from the sale are used to bring visiting artists to campus to share their skills with the students, faculty and community. Proceeds also support the purchase of much needed studio equipment, the student organizers concluded.
Logan hosts annual ‘Eggstravaganza’
The Logan City Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the annual Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.
There is no fee charged. Youth kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to participate.
The event will be held at the Willow Park Sports Complex at 500 W. 700 South and will include the traditional Easter Egg Hunt at 1:15 p.m. A variety of other activities will also take place. City officials remind children the Easter Bunny is magical and may appear at any time.
Forest Service warns of muddy back roads
With the arrival of spring and nicer weather, many recreationists began hearing the call of the backcountry.
But every year, some heed the call a little too early and find themselves on wet and muddy routes that aren’t suitable for travel. Driving on roads and trails under these conditions can cause serious road and other resource damage.
The Forest Service urges those wanting to get up into the mountains to be aware of road conditions and avoid driving on roads that are gated or when they are wet or muddy.
Currently the gate on Card Canyon (Forest Road 024) is open and the road can be used except when it is wet or muddy. The Forest Service plans to open Green Canyon (FR 050) and Left Hand Fork (FR 245) roads as soon as weather permits. Other Forest roads including Temple Fork (FR 007), Herd Hollow (FR 047) and Cowley Canyon (FR047) are gated and closed until the roads and nearby dispersed camping areas dry out.
Free class offered for emergency driving
Drivers’ Edge, an innovative program using professional racecar drivers to teach emergency driving skills to young drivers, is being offered April 17 in Provo.
“Driver’s Edge has the advantage of being able to simulate emergency driving situations in a safe environment,” said Roylayne Fairclough of AAA Utah, a sponsor of the unique training course. “Young drivers have the opportunity to practice emergency responses they can then apply to real driving situations.”
Although the value of the Driver’s Edge program is $450 per person, there is no cost for young drivers to attend, thanks to the support of community-oriented corporations including AAA Utah, Bridgestone Tires and Provo City.
Two sessions will be taught on April 17, at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Provo City Airport. They are open to all drivers under the age of 22 with a valid driver’s license or permit. Professional racecar driver Jeff Payne and his team of driving professionals will instruct and demonstrate evasive driving skills.
To register, log onto www.driversedge.org or call (877) 633 EDGE (3343).