Calendar and Events for Dec. 6

December 6-Last Statesman Fall Semester-Last Day of Classes-“Science and Poetry,” panel discussion with poets Christopher Cokinos, Ken Brewer, and Pattiann Rogers, 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. NR, Room 302-“Songs of the Season” the FOCUS Band 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunburst Lounge-USU Hockey VS Weber State, 7:30 p.m. Eccles Ice Center

December 7-Combined Choir Concerts. 3 p.m. Adults $4, USU Students w/ID $3. 7:30 p.m., Admission: adults $5, USU students with ID $3. Kent Concert Hall, FAC. Tickets available at the door.

December 9-Finals First Aid: Reduce Your Stress; Pet-A-Pet. Monday thru Wednesday of Finals week; 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; TSC International Lounge. Interact with local therapy pets and guide puppies in training.

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*To warm hands, feet and hearts Mitten Tree donations accepted until Dec. 11. New mittens, hats, scarfs, and sock for infants and children are welcomed. USU Women’s Center TSC 310 or call 797-1728 for other locations.

*Experience the magic of Christmas at the American West Heritage Center for Frontier Christmas, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students, $4 for children (3-11) and $20 for a family pass (admits 2 adults and 4 children. Call 245-6050 for more information.

*Boy Scout Troop 1 15th Annual Chili Dinner, Dec. 6, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 12 South 200 West. Family $15, Individual $5. Tickets available at the door.

*Logan Blues and Comedy Revival, Featuring the Blue Blazers Blues Band, Dec. 7, 8 p.m., Caine Old Lyric Theatre, 28 West Center, Logan. $8 at the door, $7 advance at USU ticket offices

*AED–very important packet meeting for those applying to medical/dental school to start fall 2004. Susan Haddock Dec. 10, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. or Dec. 12, 3 to 4 p.m. in BNR 202A. You need only attend one session.

*USU Chamber Singers Confections and Carols, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Walnut room. $10/students, $15 individuals, $25 couple. Call 797-3035 for tickets. Deadline for order Dec. 5.

*Horse-drawn sleigh rides and guided tours along our festively lit pathways will fill you with the Christmas spirit on our 1917 Living Historical Farm at the American West Heritage Center. The festivities take place December 14, 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students, $4 for children (3 to 11) and $20 for a family pass (admits 2 adults and 4 children. Call 245-6050 for more information.

* Men’s Basketball, Utah State vs. University of Utah. Dec. 17, 7:05 p.m., Smith Spectrum

*Men’s Basketball, Utah State vs. Weber State. Dec. 21, 7:05 p.m., Smith Spectrum.

*A Jon Schmidt Christmas December 21, 7 p.m., USU Kent Concert Hall Tickets available at USU Ticket Office.

*Attention Student Parents Registering Now for Spring Semester 2003. USU Children’s House Quality childcare services and preschool program available on campus for your young children 3 to 6 years. Current openings and flexible enrollment options available. Drop by and visit us at 862 E. 900 North (directly north of the Spectrum), or call the Director at 797-3657.

*Apply now to be a part of the 2003 USU A-Team. Info. and applications TSC, Room 304.

*Aggie Leadership Academy is looking for qualified leaders to come on board as facilitators of leadership retreats and workshops as part of the Val R. Christensen Service Center. Male and female positions open. Great for experience in leadership and great for service hours and resume building. E-mail hab@cc.usu.edu with interest and experience resume. hab@cc.usu.edu

*USU Marriage & Family Therapy Clinic provides individual, marital, and family therapy. Therapy is individualized to meet the unique needs and situations of clients. Therapy is provided by graduate students completing their master’s degrees under supervision of clinical faculty on a sliding fee scale basis. Info. or an appointment 797-7430. Appointments are available during both day and evening hours.

*Contra Dance, Dec. 7. 7:30 p.m., Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 East Local callers will teach each dance and beginners and families are welcome. Live music will be provided by the local band, Leaping Lulu. $5 donation is requested at the door.

*Parade of Gingerbread Houses, 10 downtown Main Street stores. Enjoy the holiday feeling and vote for your favorite. Pick up a ballot at the store where the Gingerbread house is located.

* Bridgerland Audubon Society general meeting Dec. 12. This months featured speaker will be Luke Smith, falconer and wildlife educator. He will be bringing live birds of prey and talking about their life history and ecology. The meeting will be held at the Logan City Meeting Room 255 N. Main St., 7 p.m. All are welcome.